Best of What’s On this Week: 5 July 2019

Let us inspire you with our pick of what's on around Hong Kong this week, 5 July 2019!

Planning for the week ahead? Let us help with these highlights of what’s on in HK this week 5 July 2019. Want more? Check out our comprehensive what’s on guide with full listings for the months ahead here and our family-friendly what’s on guide here.

Yo La Tengo

With a repertoire that spans art-rock screamers, expansive electronic vistas and solemn ballads, these indie legends are as popular with the critics as they are with their legions of loyal fans around the world. Catch these acclaimed indie heroes in a live club environment that best suits their sound.

When:     10 July 2019
Where:    This Town Needs, Yau Tong
Tickets:  $490, Ticketflap

 

The Other Mozart

This Off-Broadway solo play tells the true, forgotten story of another Mozart genius, Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus. The play is based on facts, stories and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family’s humorous and heartbreaking letters.

When:     12-13 July 2019
Where:    Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Tickets:  From $220, Event Website

 

Laugh Kwai Fong 4

Some of the best and brightest stand-up comedians in Hong Kong will perform together in one show headlined by English comedian Jason Strickland.

When:     6 July 2019
Where:    Lan Kwai Fong
Tickets:  From $200, Ticketflap

 

Mindful Eating and Meditation

This 90-minute workshop will focus on why healthy eating is a game-changer, switching to a plant-based diet, and what you can do differently at home. Includes a 3-course lite dinner plus nourishing recipes and beauty skincare to take home.

When:     12 July 2019
Where:    NIDO Oasis, Mid-Levels
Tickets:  $598, Eventbrite

 

Electro Fridays at Honi Honi!

Every Friday is electro Friday at Honi Honi Cocktail Lounge. With Cliche Records spinning the decks, dance the night away to electro beats and house classics.

When:     5, 12, 19, 28 July 2019
Where:    Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge, Central
For more information:  Facebook Event

 

Summerfest 2019

[email protected] Harbourfront is a major summer programme that transforms the Central Harbourfront Event Space into a series of free-to-public summer events. This year, they will return with more than 25 free events and activities to create a variety of fun summer happenings for the public to enjoy.

When:     26 June – 1 September 2019
Where:    Central Harbourfront (Entrance near Tamar Park)
For more information:  Event Website

 

Noche De Salsa Night with Free Bachata & Salsa Class and Party

Dance with style’s new weekly Salsa/Latin night will feature a free Salsa and Bachata class for all levels followed by partying ‘til late.

When:     2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July, 6,13, 20, 27 August 2019
Where:    Forbes 36 Sports Bar & Grill, Kennedy Town
Tickets:  Free entry, Facebook Event

 

Bookazine Charity Book Sale

Bookazine is launching their first-ever charity book sale with proceeds going towards Room to Read, a leading global nonprofit which has transformed the lives of over 16.8 million children.

When:     1 July 2019 until stock runs out
Where:    Bookazines at One Exchange Square, Times Square and Festival Walk
For more information:  Bookazine Website

 

FEW Academy Masterclasses

Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide, a global platform that offers connections, training and marketing expansion channels to members is hosting two upcoming masterclasses. The first will be on Using Social Media to Create a Killer Brand Strategy and the second on How to Effectively Manage Your Time and Priorities.

When:     4, 11 July 2019
Where:    Prosperity Tower, Central (July 4) and Champion Tower, Central (July 11)
For more information:  Social Media Class, Managing your Time and Priorities

 

LUMIERE: International Fashion Event

LUMIERE strives to provide international designers the opportunity to express their artistic talents by presenting their collections. After the runway show there will be an After Party for networking with a world renowned DJ from Los Angeles spinning. They will also contribute 5% of the ticket price to Redress, a Hong Kong based NGO working to reduce textile waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry.

Readers of the HK HUB can save 20% on LUMIERE tickets by using code LUMIERE2019

When:     6 July 2019
Where:    The Annex, Central
Tickets:  $350, Ticketflap

 

Story Party Hong Kong: True Dating Stories

At Story Party you will hear true dating stories that will make you feel better because let’s be honest, it could be worse.

When:     9-11 July 2019
Where:    Hong Kong Fringe Club, Central
For more information:  Facebook Event

 

Au Soleil: Summer Pool Party

Inspired by the brand’s French heritage, and the allure of the Cote d’Azur, guests can experience the glamour of European summers with ice-cold beers by Peroni and refreshing cocktails by Aperol spritz. Play the iconic game of Backgammon and enjoy chilling tunes of the DJ.

When:     6 July, 3 August, 7 September and 5 October, 2019
Where:    Outdoor Pool, Le Meridien Cyberport
Tickets:  From $300, Ticketflap

 

The Heart of Robin Hood by Vesturport

As a part of the International Arts Carnival, the story of Robin Hood will be brought to the stage for audiences ages 3 and up.

When:     5-7 July 2019
Where:    Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre
Tickets:  From $180, Urbtix

 

Movie + Margaritas

Enjoy a cult-classic movie with Los Sotano every Monday while sipping on free-flow margaritas and wine and noshing on tacos and their famous table-side guacamole.

When:     8 July 2019
Where:    Los Sotano, Lan Kwai Fong
Tickets:  $300, Facebook Event

 

Want to find more events around Hong Kong? Check out our complete what’s on guide here.

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