Best of What’s On This Week: 8 June 2018

Our pick of the best events in Hong Kong this week.

*** Featured Event ***Happy Wednesday at Happy Valley Racecourse

Enjoy themed entertainment season round at Happy Wednesday with the thrill of live horse racing, live bands, exciting F&B choices, an international crowd and more. For the month of June, Happy Wednesdays will take on a Carnivale theme with entertainment, activities and food themed around the idea of the Brazilian Carnivale. Readers of the HK HUB get free admission and a $50 food and beverage coupon.

Learn more about Happy Wednesday’s Carnivale of Action and how to register for your pass here. 

When:     6, 13, 27 June, 4 July 2018
Where:    Happy Valley Racecourse
For more information:  Event Website

 

Road to Ultra Hong Kong

Axwell Λ Ingrosso, David Guetta & Galantis will headline the 3rd edition of Road to Ultra Hong Kong with international support from Andrew Rayel and Fedde Le Grand. The event will once again offer music lovers a multisensory experience with state-of-the-art audiovisual production and lighting as well as performances from legendary electronic music acts.

When:     9 June 2018
Where:    AsiaWorld-Expo
Tickets:  From $680, Event Website

 

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

 

Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can is a rollicking musical based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., who between the ages of 16-20 passed $2 million dollars in bad cheques while successfully impersonating a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer.

When:     8-10 June 2018
Where:    The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Drama Theatre
Tickets:  From $250, HK Ticketing

 

Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland

Direct from a highly successful tour of France and Germany, Irish Celtic features the finest performers from the top Irish dance companies, who show their incredible talent and their infectious love for dance in a thrilling evening of high energy routines and explosive rhythms.

When:     12-17 June 2018
Where:    Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre
Tickets:  From $445, HK Ticketing

 

Imran Yusuf Live in Hong Kong

Imran Yusuf is renowned for his stinging, lyrical street-slang verbiage and super-high energy performance. Fast and furious yet charmingly endearing, his is a unique voice on the comedy circuit.

When:     8-9 June 2018
Where:    Tamarind, Wan Chai
Tickets:  From $290, Ticketflap

 

Wellness Month at CE LA VI

From yoga and interval training to reiki relaxation and learning the art of sleeping well, CE LA VI Hong Kong is bringing a month-long series of different fitness classes and healing experiences.

When:     Throughout June
Where:    CE LA VI, Lan Kwai Fong
Tickets:  $120, Facebook

 

Evolution Asia Yoga Conference

Asia’s leading yoga and wellness conference of its kind, Evolution will bring together renowned presenters from across the world who are passionately dedicated to serving and offering access to the best yoga and global teachers for the region.

When:     7-10 June 2018
Where:    Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
For more information:  Event Website

 

[email protected] Bazaar

The 6th edition of the [email protected] Bazaar is all about getting ready for summer! It’s that time of year when mums are looking forward to that long summer break away from school and the chaos of routine life. Swimsuits, kaftans, summer dresses, fit flops, you name it, they’ve got it! Gather your friends and spend a day shopping, eating and networking.

When:     12 June 2018
Where:    El Charro, Cyberport
For more information:  Facebook Event

 

Sip and Shop Summer Fair

Get ready for summer with ShoppingHongKong’s summer fair full of vendors selling unique jewellery, fashion, lifestyle, fine wines, gifts and more.

When:     14 June 2018
Where:    Fringe Club, Central
For more information:  Facebook Event

 

Foxy Ladies Night at Ophelia

Every Wednesday in June, Ophelia is partnering with BloomMe for a pamper and party ladies night with free-flow drinks, free mini spa treatments, live performances, International DJ Miles Slator, Goodie bags, free spa cash and a lucky draw.

When:     Every Wednesday through 20 September 2018
Where:    Ophelia, Wan Chai
Tickets:  Free Event, Facebook Event

 

100 Faces of Tai Kwun

Showcasing the stories of 100 people who are related to the Central Police Station compound (CPS compound) in different ways, this exhibition reveals the multifold facets of the compound history in an invigorating storytelling approach.

When:     29 May – 2 September 2018
Where:    Duplex studio, Police Headquarters Block (Block 1), Tai Kwun
Tickets:  Free of Charge, Book Tai Kwun Pass Online for smooth entry

 

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