Art & Exhibitions
3-2-1 Solstice
From: Thursday, November 19, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010
An exhibition of contemporary urban artists from UK, USA and Hong Kong. Vernissage: 18:30 - 20:30 on 19th November. Contact tel: 2869 8802. Venue: Schoeni Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey Street, Central.
Project Room Exhibition
From: Saturday, November 14, 2009
To: Friday, December 11, 2009
Part of the Microwave International New Media Arts Festival 2009. Multimedia art exhibition featuring Adam Bartholl (Germany), Kult (Singapore), Tiffany Holmes (USA) and Joao Vasco Paiva (Hong Kong). From 06:00 - 23:59 at the Langham Place Hotel Lobby - Level L and Level 5, 555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
Still Frames by Stephanie Ho
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
From: Sunday, November 29, 2009
To: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Art Exhibition. Free admission. From 11:30 - 19-30 Monday to Saturday at Art Beatus Gallery, 35-39 Graham Street, Ground Floor, Central. Tel: 2526 0818
“Dahon”, Acrylic on Canvas Paintings Exhibition by Mike “mitu” Tupas
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
From: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
To: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Mike “mitu” Tupas, is a drummer, percussionist, craftsman, performer, cultural worker, educator and a visual artist. “Dahon” is the first solo exhibition of “mitu” in Hongkong, he tries to capture the essence of nature through the colors of the leaves in his own interpretation. the paintings are in acrylic on canvas. Venue: The Culture Club Gallery, 15 Elgin Street (Lower), Soho, Central.
Children's Events
Meet the Dolphins
Every day
An opportunity for visitors to meet the dolphins in Ocean Park, feed them and get into the water with them. Children must be aged 8 and over and 1m32 minimum. HK$680 per person. On Monday and Tuesday at 13:15, Wednesday to Sunday at 09:30 or 13:15. At the Ocean Park in Aberdeen. Tel: 2552 0291.
Disneyland - A Sparkling Christmas
From: Friday, November 20, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010
The theme park's winter spectacular, including a Christmas themed Main Street and "Let it Snow parade". From 10:00 - 20:00 every day. One-day tickets from $170 (seniors) to $350 (adults).
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Monday Salsa / Cuban Party
Every Mon
Every Monday at the biggest Salsa club in Hong Kong. 20:30 - Salsa / Rueda class (Beginners and improvers). From 21:30 til late -Party with latin music: Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, CCC and Merengue.
Contact Ms Fiona Man at Prive, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central. Tel: 2850 6285
Ceroc Dance
Every Mon
20:00 - Beginners Class, 21:00 - Intermediate Class, 21:30 - 22:30 Freestyle Dancing. Admission: $120 pay on the door (includes 1 free drink). Venue: Sugar, 1 On Hing Terrace, 1 On Hing Building
By Wyndham St, Central.
Argentine Tango Classes - Absolute Beginners
On: Monday, December 07, 2009
No dance experience is required for the Beginners Workshop. Classes on Nov 30th, Dec 7th, 21st, 28th(Mon), 20:30-22:00. Fee: $700 for each workshop ($190/lesson for walk in, space not guaranteed and a prior phone call is essential). Tel: 2127 7936. Venue: The Culture Club, 15 Elgin Street (Lower), Soho, Central.
Music: Classical & Opera
Haydn Festival Documentary Exhibition: Haydn on Tour
From: Sunday, November 15, 2009
To: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Part of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts' 25th anniversary celebration. A collaboration with Austrian Consulate General Hong Kong. Besides biographical excerpts, the exhibition includes information on the places where Haydn lived and worked, as well as his compositional activity. Free admission, from 10:00 to 22:00. Location: Academy Ground Floor Painter's Corner, HKAPA, 1 Gloucester Road.
Music: DJ & Clubbing
Alcohol Lab
Every day
R&B and Hip Hop every night from 21:30 - 04:00 at Yilou, 1/F Grand Progress Building, 15 - 16 Lan Kwai Fong.
Sports & Sailing
Action Asia
Every day
Calling all adventure lovers! Action Asia organizes adventure events such as mountain biking and kayaking every month for adventure lovers of all levels. Details are available on the website. Tel: 3158 0251.
2009 East Asian Games
From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Sunday, December 13, 2009
23 sports, including Football, Hockey, Rugby Sevens, Tennis and Badminton. For details of events and venues visit http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/
2009 East Asian Games - Football (Soccer)
From: Wednesday, December 02, 2009
To: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Preliminary matches prior to the official opening ceremony on December 5th. Competitions on 2nd - 4th December, 6th - 8th December, 10th and 12th December. Venues: Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, 8 Fu Hong Street, Siu Sai Wan and Hong Kong Stadium, 55 Eastern Hospital, So Kon Po, Hong Kong
2009 East Asian Games - Squash
From: Friday, December 04, 2009
To: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Singles, Doubles and Team events. Preliminary matches prior to the official opening ceremony on December 5th. Venues: Aberdeen Tennis and Squash Centre, 1 Aberdeen Praya Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Park Sports Centre, 29, Cotton Tree Drive, Central.
Hong Kong Squash Centre, 23, Cotton Tree Drive, Central.
2009 East Asian Games - Table Tennis
From: Wednesday, December 02, 2009
To: Monday, December 07, 2009
Men's, Women's and Mixed events. Preliminary matches prior to the official opening ceremony on December 5th. Venue: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
2009 East Asian Games - Taekwondo
From: Sunday, December 06, 2009
To: Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Competitions for Men and Women. Venue: Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre, 290 Nam Cheong Street, Shek Kip Mei, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon.
2009 East Asian Games - Tennis
From: Sunday, December 06, 2009
To: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Men's Singles and Doubles, Women's Singles and Doubles and Mixed competitions. Venue: Victoria Park Tennis Centre, Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
2009 East Asian Games - Windsurfing
On Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
From: Sunday, December 06, 2009
To: Saturday, December 12, 2009
RS:X events for men and women and Mistral Men Heavyweight and Lightweight. Venue: Stanley Main Beach Water Sports Centre, Stanley Link Road, Stanley, Hong Kong
APPT Macau Sries Texas Hold 'em Poker
Every Mon
From: Monday, August 10, 2009
To: Monday, August 30, 2010
Organised by the Hong Kong Poker League and PokerStars.net. Every Monday. Free Poker School at 19:00. Tournament starts at 20:00. Free wine during the Poker School and free canapes all evening. Venue: Vertigo Ultralounge, 26/F QRE Plaza, 202 Queen's Road East, Wanchai. Tel: 2575 8980.
Talks & Workshops
Juggling Meet Up
Every Mon
If you have an itch to let your inner juggler out, then join this informal get-together for jugglers and wannabes. If you can't juggle yet, you will be able to soon. Victoria Park, 18.30-21.30. Tel: 9019 7196 (Andy).
Theatre & Shows
Aladdin - The Panto
From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Monday, December 14, 2009
The Hong Kong Players' annual pantomime production will be staged at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre 2 Harbour Rd Wan Chai. For further details visit the Players' website.
Social & Community Events
Women's Corona Society
Every Mon
The Women's Corona Society meet every Monday from 10:00 onwards. A welcome table can provide information on volunteer work, charities and activities. At the Mariner's Club, Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. For further information e-mail corona_mariner@yahoo.co.uk.
Sports & Sailing
2009 East Asian Games - Aquatics - Swimming
From: Sunday, December 06, 2009
To: Thursday, December 10, 2009
50 - 1500 metres events for men and women. Full details are available on the website: http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/sport/sports_aquatics.html. Venue: Kowloon Park Swimming Pool, Kowloon Park, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
2009 East Asian Games - Basketball
From: Wednesday, December 02, 2009
To: Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Men's and Women's events. Preliminary matches prior to the official opening ceremony on December 5th. Full competition details can be seen on http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/sport/sports_basketball.html Venues: Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Road, Hunghom, Kowloon and at the Western Park Sports Centre, 18 Eastern Street North, Sai Wan, Hong Kong
2009 East Asian Games - Bowling
From: Monday, December 07, 2009
To: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Full competition details can be seen at http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/sport/sports_bowling.html. Venue: Hongkong International Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
2009 East Asian Games - Cue Sports - Snooker, Billiards, Pool.
From: Thursday, December 03, 2009
To: Monday, December 07, 2009
Preliminary matches prior to the official opening ceremony on December 5th. Venue: Hongkong International Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
2009 East Asian Games - Hockey
From: Sunday, December 06, 2009
To: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Men's and Women's competitions. Venue: King's Park Hockey Ground, 6 Wylie Road, Kowloon
2009 East Asian Games - Volleyball
From: Wednesday, December 02, 2009
To: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Competitions for men and women. Preliminary matches prior to the official opening ceremony on December 5th. Venue: Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Road, Hunghom, Kowloon.
2009 East Asian Games - Weightlifting
From: Monday, December 07, 2009
To: Friday, December 11, 2009
Competitions for men and women. Venue: Lai Chi Kok Park Sports Centre, 1 Lai Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon.
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