Lane Crawford HUNDRED Exhibition, Pacific Place
Luxury retailer Lane Crawford has curated an exhibition perfect for those with a penchant for home interiors. Whether you’re on the hunt for a unique piece to add to your collection or simply nurturing an interest of yours, the HUNDRED exhibition offers an intriguing and diverse 100-year history into design. Designed by visionary artisans from throughout the 20th and 21st century, 100 chairs from all over the world come together in a show of creative design excellence. From Eileen Grey’s instantly recognisable Bibendum Chair to the mid-century modern beauties of Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, you’re bound to find a favourite.
When: until May 21, 2023
Where: Garden Court, LG1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
OnTheList x YOOX Secret Room
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After its first pop-up in Milan last year, the YOOX Net-A-Porter Secret Room makes its first pit-stop in Asia with the help of flash sales concept OnTheList. Racks are refreshed on a daily basis, with a vast selection of clothing and accessories from designer labels from YOOX’s archive available for up to 90% off. This shopping experience is held in partnership with ImpactHK so you can give while you take. Bring along any clothes you’re ready to part with and they will be donated to those in need.
When: until May 11, 2023
Where: 4/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
Hong Kong Fitness + Wellness Expo
The Fitness + Wellness Expo returns to AsiaWorld-Expo for its second year! Operating across six key zones, the two-day extravaganza brings together an exciting host of wellness brands and leading fitness instructors to bring you a wide selection of classes to choose from. Head to the Mainstage for guided yoga and fitness courses with celebrity instructors such as Jumbo Tsang and breathwork master Simon Yuen, or make your way to the Gym Village to try out some of the latest equipment in top gyms across the city. New additions include the first large-scale indoor spinning event led by the beloved Re:Nation studio over at the Spin Stage, and the Dance Stage for sweating it out in style. Meanwhile, the exhilarating HYROX fitness race makes a comeback at this year’s event, as well as the Sports and Leisure Expo, where you can stock up on all your health, fitness and wellness needs.
When: May 13 & 14, 2023
Where: Hall 5, 7 & 9, AsiaWorld-Expo, Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau
Le French May Arts Festival
It’s not May without the annual Le French May arts festival! Organised by the Association Culturelle France in Hong Kong, the festival is a two-month long celebration of arts and culture. Celebrating its 30th anniversary through the theme of “PULSARTE” (a hybrid of pulsate and art), Le French May 2023 welcomes over 100 French artists to the city for a riveting series of original programmes made specially for the festival.
This year’s highlights include the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels comprehensive dance program that includes Ola Maciejewska’s performance of the Serpentine Dance by Loïe Fuller, the giant De La Fontaine puppet show over at Tai Kwun, and His Temple, a unique performance inspired by Guy de Maupassant’s Claire de Lune and featuring Hong Kong artists across contemporary dance, music and narration.
When: until June 7, 2023
Where: programmes across various locations in Hong Kong
Ginsanity Festival 2023
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Hong Kong’s biggest gin festival is back! Last held in 2019, Ginsanity returns to the historic PMQ with over 50 vendors showcasing spirits from all across the globe. The event is free to join and not only offers up a great time, but an opportunity for G&T enthusiasts to discover new gins they’ll love through an expansive selection of brands as well as free home delivery. This year also marks the first time the festival will host local Hong Kong gin brands such as N.I.P and Two Moons Distillery.
When: May 12 & 13, 2023
Where: Courtyard & Marketplace, G/F, PMQ, 35 Abderdeen Street, Central
La Bayadère, The Hong Kong Ballet
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The Hong Kong Ballet’s final production for their 2022/2023 season is La Bayadère! A famous 19th century classical ballet that takes place in the enchanting jungles of ancient India, La Bayadère is a star-crossed love story of a temple dancer and a noble warrior who is set to marry another woman. With choreography by the celebrated Vladimir Malakhov, and opulent sets to compliment lavish costumes that exude mystical charm, La Bayadère is not to be missed. There will be five showings in total, with tickets now available for purchase.
When: June 2 to 4, 2023
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Ticketing: From HK$140 at urbtix.hk
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