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17 May"

What's On Today: Thursday 17 May 2012

AngloINFO Hong Kong's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout Hong Kong, Kowloon the New Territories and the Outlying Islands, with events, music, sport and more…
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Art & Exhibitions
Buddhism in Art
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 10 February 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
An exhibition of Buddhist works of art that draw inspiration from one of the world's great religions. See cultural adaptations and collective responses to...
ART HK 12
From: Thursday 17 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
ART HK is the leading art fair in Asia bringing together collectors, curators artists and galleries from all over the world. A great event for long time art...
Hong Kong inVISIBLE - Contemporary Art Exhibition by Hong Kong Artists
From: Friday 11 May 2012 To: Saturday 9 June 2012
Schoeni Art Gallery is focusing on local artists and their visibility on the international art scene in this amazing new exhibition. The venues are Schoeni Main...
Nathalie Decoster : Sculptures
From: Friday 20 April 2012 To: Sunday 3 June 2012
Nathalie Decoster creates beautiful bronze figures with geometrical structures to tell us contemporary tales with humor and philosophy. Her works are impressive...
Marlène Mocquet
From: Friday 20 April 2012 To: Saturday 26 May 2012
Artist Marlène Mocquet is a rising star in the art world. Come and see her first major exhibition in Asia. From 12:00-19:00 on Tuesday to Saturday and any...
Laurent Grasso Exhibition
From: Thursday 26 April 2012 To: Saturday 16 June 2012
Visionary French artist Laurent Grasso has an exhibition encompassing video, sculpture, installations, as well as paintings and drawings. From 11:00-19:00 on...
Grahame Collins Photography and Abigail Wong Art Exhibition - Les Boules Cafe Petanque
From: Wednesday 9 May 2012 To: Saturday 2 June 2012
Exhibition by photographer Grahame Collins and web designer Abigail Wong. Every day at Les Boules Cafe Petanque. Free entrance.
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....
Dance & Ballet Performance
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo "The Trocks"
From: Tuesday 15 May 2012 To: Saturday 19 May 2012
Award winning international dance group The Trocks returns to Hong Kong! The all male company will leave you stupefied! This will be the funniest night you have...
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Salsa Night (Latin Ladies' Night)
Every Thu
Enjoy Latin salsa with DJ Josef. It's ladies' night as well, so women drink free, and there's a free salsa lesson for the unsure at 21.00. 1/5, Star Street, Wan...
Music: Classical & Opera
Academy Piano Concert - The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
On: Thursday 17 May 2012
The School of Music from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts presents the Academy Piano Concert. From 18:30 in Academy Recital Hall, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan...
Academy Bachelor of Music Degree Recital by Ching Ka-wai - The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
On: Thursday 17 May 2012
The School of Music from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts presents an Academy Bachelor of Music Degree Recital by Ching Ka-wai. From 17:30 in Academy...
Academy Bachelor of Music Degree Recital by Au Wai-see - The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
On: Thursday 17 May 2012
The School of Music from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts presents an Academy Bachelor of Music Degree Recital by Au Wai-see. From 18:30 in Academy...
Music: DJ & Clubbing
Luv Me Ladies Night
Every Thu
Let loose at Likuid every Thursday with lavish ladies, exotic dancers, and killer beats by DJ Ulysses. 21:00 onwards at Likuid, 58-62 D'Aguilar Street, Central. ...
Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul
Michael Carillo
Every Thu
Jazz singer Michael Carillo performs every Thursday night at the hip lounge bar Bohemian Lounge on 3-5 Old Bailey Street, Central. The live music starts at 22:00...
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
DJ Andrew Spence Spins Tunes at MO Bar
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Canadian DJ Andrew Spence entertains the crowd in the stylish and chic MO Bar at the Mandarin Landmark Oriental by playing live saxophone and spinning house and...
Srey Channthy and Julien Poulson from The Cambodian Space Project at The Fringe
On: Thursday 17 May 2012
The Cambodian Space Project are live at The Fringe. From 22:00 at The Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central. Tickets are $180 in advance or $200 at the door...
Pub & Café Entertainment
Punchline Comedy Club Hong Kong - May 17-19
From: Thursday 17 May 2012 To: Saturday 19 May 2012
Comedians Geoff Norcott, Dave Williams and Rob Brown take to the stage at the Punchline Comedy Club. From 21:00 at Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour...
Social & Community Events
Chat
Every Thu
Informal get-together organised by the American Women's Association. Open to members, non-members and newcomers. At the JW. Marriott Hotel, 4th Floor, Lobby...
The Hong Kong Line Dancing Association
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Line dancing has its origin in American country and western music and dancing. Different forms and styles of line dancing have emerged, but the format of dancing...
Sports & Sailing
Raja Yoga Meditation Foundation Course
Every Thu
Raja Yoga Meditation is a relaxing and refreshing way of clearing the mind and heart. Join a free course and restore your inner balance. 17 Dragon Road, Tin Hau,...
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...
Theatre & Shows
A Bowlful of Kindness
From: Tuesday 15 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
A Bowlful of Kindness tells the poignant story of Hong Kong people’s collective struggle and fascinating social changes, through ordinary everyday objects...
Walks & Visits
Tour of Hong Kong Harbour on the Duk Ling Sailing Junk
Every Thu, Sat
Take a trip on Hong Kong's last authentic sailing junk. Boarding times: Kowloon Pier Thursday 14:00 and 16:00; Saturday 10:00 and 12:00. Queen's Pier Thursday...
Music: Classical & Opera
Kun Woo Paik Plays Ravel - 2012 Hong Kong Arts Festival
Every day
This performance is a special highlight of the festival as Korean pianist Kun Woo Paik plays a challenging Ravel programme. One night only so book tickets fast!...
Local Hong Kong markets taking place today
Hong Kong (website)
Stanley Market
Every day
A favourite of tourists seeking the perfect gift for their friends and family back home, Stanley market is packed with stalls offering Chinese artwork, curios, silk collectibles and more. It's also a great destination for Hong Kong-style "outlet" shopping. Stanley Market Road, Stanley, 09.00-18.00.
Jardine's Bazaar
Every day
The unofficial miniature version of Ladies' Market, Jardine's Bazaar is frequented by locals who love its convenient location, and are enticed by its great deals on women's clothing and other accessories. Jardine's Bazaar, Causeway Bay.
Li Yuen Street East and West
Every day
Ready-to-wear garments or made to order clothing. From 10:00 - 19:00 at Li Yuen Street East and West, Central.
Kowloon (website)
Flower Market
Every day
Colourful flowers can be found in this sweet-scented haven, and not just the kind that you buy on Valentine's Day either. The flower market is mecca for plants that can bring you good luck throughout the year. Market Road, Mongkok, 07.00-19.30.
Goldfish Market
Every day
Find aquariums and the creatures to fill them at the Goldfish Market. Don't be afraid to get a little wet in the selection process! Tung Choi Street, Mongkok, 10.00-21.00.
Ladies' Market
Every day
A tourist trap for sure, but that doesn't stop it from being good fun. Ladies' Market is the place to go for bargain clothing and accessories, and -- in spite of the name -- there's stuff for gents as well. Tung Choi Street, Mongkok, 12.30-22.30.
Temple Street Night Market
Every day
Brightly lit stalls hawking a variety of clothing, pens, watches, CDs, cassettes, electronic gadgets, hardware and luggage. Food stalls offering a variety of sea food and hot pot dishes. From 16:00 - midnight at Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon.
New Territories (website)
Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
Every day
The Bird Garden is a gathering place for the city's feathered-friend aficionados. The market sells bird-related paraphernalia from cages to juicy grasshopers. Yuen Po Street, Mongkok, 07.00-20.00.
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