Best of What’s On This Week: 25 May 2018
Our pick of the best events in Hong Kong this week.
Evita
Winner of more than 20 major awards, the original West End and Broadway production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, Evita is coming to Hong Kong this May and will be directed by the legendary Hal Prince.
When: 11 May – 10 June 2018
Where: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre
Tickets: From $445, HK Ticketing
Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival
Experience the best of spoken word performances in Hong Kong through a series of poetry, storytelling, comedy and acting performances spread over two weeks and venues throughout the city.
When: 18 May – 2 June 2018
Where: Various Venues
For more information: Event Website
The Sleeves Album Launch
The Sleeves are an independent British-born alternative rock band, formed and based in Hong Kong. Mix The Kings, the Sex Pistols, PIL, The Stone Roses, Kasabian, and The Faces and you’ll be close. They will play their new album in full live at this launch party along with a performance by special guest rockers DP.
When: 26 May 2018
Where: Rula Bula, Lan Kwai Fong
Tickets: $150, Ticketflap
METZ Live in Hong Kong
METZ is a Noise Punk/Grunge band from Toronto, Canada. The band was formed in 2008 and consists of guitarist and vocalist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach and drummer Hayden Menzies.
When; 29 May 2018
Where: This Town Needs, Yau Tong
Tickets: $380 at the door or $280 in advance on Ticketflap
Comedy for CAUSE at Discovery Bay
In cooperation with TakeOut Comedy Club, the Rotary Club of Discovery Bay is hosting a Live Standup Comedy charity event, with comedians Ben Quinlan, Jami Gong, Garron Chiu, and Mahesh Mansigni, where all monies collected will be donated to charity.
When: 31 May 2018
Where: Discovery Bay Office Centre
Tickets: $200, Ticketflap
The Worst – Hong Komedy Guerilla
Hong Komedy Guerilla (HKG) is an unconventional comedy show. It is a storytelling show where seasoned comics will tell true stories, revolving around a set theme, about things that actually happened to them. The theme this time is “the worst.”
When: 31 May 2018
Where: Culture Club Gallery, Soho
For more information: Facebook Event
Conscious Dance Mondays Hong Kong
This improvisational dance class is set to curated music with guidance and is absolutely suited to beginners. The practice has no specific steps to follow and pressures no one to perform.
When: 28 May 2018
Where: Dance Concept, 230 Wan Chai Road
For more information: Facebook
Hong Kong Invitational Beer Festival
This intimate and high quality beer festival will be organized over 4 sessions by Young Master Brewery with a group of other top-tier breweries. The event will feature free-flow tasting and a branded tasting glass.
When: 26-27 May 2018
Where: Ovolo Southside, Wong Chuk Hang
Tickets: $250, Facebook
Le French May Arts Festival
Established in 1993, Le French May is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With more than 120 programmes presented across two months, it has become an iconic part of Hong Kong’s cultural scene. The festival will showcase a diverse range of art forms from heritage and contemporary arts, paintings and design, to classical music and hip hop dance, cinema and circus.
When: Now through 3 September 2018
Where: Various venues across Hong Kong
For more information: Event Website
Richard Serra “Drawings”
David Zwirner Hong Kong will host an exhibition of new drawings by american artist Richard Serra, the first solo presentation of his work in Hong Kong. Serra is among the leading artists of his generation. Known for his large-scale, site-specific sculptures, he has consistently produced drawings through his decades-long career.
When: 23 May – 30 June 2018
Where: 6/F, David Zwirner, Hong Kong
For more information: Gallery website
Cabinets of Curiosities Exhibit
This exhibit will take you on a journey through time and space into the world of mysterious discoveries that reveal European collectors’ fascination with exotic animals, plants, minerals and art objects unknown in the West until a few hundred years ago. It includes over 250 natural and artificial artifacts from 10 museums, galleries and private collections.
When: 25 May – 19 August 2018 (closed on Mondays)
Where: CityU Exhibition Gallery, CityU
For more information: Website
FIVB Volleyball Nations League 2018
The top women’s volleyball teams from Argentina, China, Japan and Italy will compete in Hong Kong for the preliminary round of matches of the international volleyball competition held each year by Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).
When: 29-31 May 2018
Where: Hong Kong Coliseum
Tickets: From $120, Urbtix
Kindergartens Festival 2018
This mega kindergarten event organised by the South China Morning Post provides the perfect platform for young parents to discover and explore opportunities for early childhood education for their children of playgroup, pre-nursery and kindergarten schooling age.
When: 26 May 2018
Where: Cordis Hotel Hong Kong, Mongkok
Tickets: $50, Eventbrite
The Faust Festival
Faust’s international celebration of live theatre is returning for a triumphant 19th season. Whether you are looking for a classic children’s story faithfully told or innovative new shows for young adults and family groups alike, this year’s festival has something for everyone.
When: 22 May – 17 June 2018
Where: Y Studio, Youth Square and McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre
Tickets: $125, Urbtix
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