Care Bears Express, kkplus x Langham Place
All aboard the Care Bears Express! This winter, Langham Place joins hands with kkplus to transform the mall’s atrium into a Y2K candy-coloured train station brimming with festive Care Bears magic. Join the lovable Grumpy Bear under a fuzzy supersized Christmas tree, step into an adorable train carriage decked with hundreds of care bear plushies, win big at the Play-A-Lot! Bears ball rolling game, or simply hang out with Sparkle Heart Bear by the themed photo booth. The pop-up also features an expansive gift shop that boasts a plethora of Care Bear merchandise, from postcards illustrated in the Care Bears’ original art style and retro coin purses, to a range of wearable accessories and a phenomenal tapestry throw blanket that is the stuff of dreams.
When: until January 1, 2024
Where: Grand Atrium, 4/F, Langham Place
SE SO NEON World Tour 2023
Se So Neon is heading to Hong Kong! Formed in 2016, the South Korean indie rock band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Hwang So Yoon and bassist Park Hyun-jin. Praised for a distinctive sound that skillfully fuses elements of blues, jazz, psychedelic rock, 80s new wave, and post-punk, Se So Neon has made big fans out of Asia music icons like Ryuichi Sakamoto, Hyukoh, and RM of BTS, who featured on So Yoon’s inaugural solo album earlier this year. Whether you’re familiar with Se So Neon’s stellar discography or not, theirs is a concert you don’t want to miss.
When: November 14, 2023
Where: Music Zone@E-MAX, Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Center
Ticketing: HK$490 + HK$12 ticketing fee at tickcats.co
MNTGE Pop-up, BELOWGROUND
Calling streetwear enthusiasts and lovers of all things vintage, the premium tech-enabled-vintage label MNTGE has launched an exclusive Hong Kong pop-up! Shop from a specially curated selection of clothing hand-picked by streetwear visionary and MNTGE co-founder Sean Wotherspoon himself, including rare vintage tees from Grateful Dead, Harley Davidson, and more. The pop-up also debuts a series of limited-edition and NFC-chipped vintage Levi’s denim jackets featuring hand-sewn MNTGE dragon embroidery, each equipped with a digital autograph feature on the blockchain.
When: until November 10, 2023
Where: Shop 3 BELOWGROUND, B/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queens Road, Central
LOUDER Connect
Tune into thought-provoking discourse and meet like-minded changemakers at LOUDER Connect! This year, LOUDER Global addresses the challenging reality of female entrepreneurship and funding with the first instalment of its signature LOUDER Connect summit. Event highlights include round table discussions with the likes of Victoria Tang-Owen and Anna Wong of Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW), exclusive networking and mentoring sessions with other entrepreneurs and investors, and a passionate RADICAL DEBATE™ about male vs. female-led businesses with renowned figures such as Shane Osborn and May Chow.
When: November 9, 2023
Where: Runnovation: Causeway Centre, 28 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Ticketing: HK$200 or HK$100 for virtual audiences at hopin.com
TOP Swop, Take Out Plastic at Soho House
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Community-driven non-profit organisation Take Out Plastic is back with another TOP Swop clothing swap event in time for the new autumn season! This time they’ll be taking over the ground floor of Soho House with an opportunity to revamp your closet and take steps towards a more circular economy. The concept is as simple as it always has been: give and take. Register for the event through TOP Swap Club and bring up to 10 clothing items for quality screening — as the team says, “Don’t bring anything you wouldn’t give a friend”. You’ll receive a token for each eligible item, which you can use to redeem a new collection of pre-loved items from other TOP Swoppers. Anything left behind will be donated to the Refugee Union.
When: November 11 & 12, 2023
Where: The Gallery, G/F, Soho House, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan
Ticketing: HK$85 per person at topswop.club
Fitness + Wellness Expo 3rd Edition
The Fitness + Wellness Expo returns to AsiaWorld-Expo for its second time this year! The third instalment of the convention is a two-day extravaganza that spans four halls’ worth of dynamic sports experiences, beloved health and wellness brands, and classes brought to you by leading fitness instructors. Head to the Chubb Fitness stage for an exclusive workout programme by Les Mills and break a sweat with a high impact crossover between Nike Training Club Master Trainers Utah Lee and J-Lin, or try your hand at some transformative Vinyasa over at the Yoga Stage. New additions include the exhilirating Ninja Obstacle Challenge by Sasuke Fitness, and the first-ever Talk Stage for expert insight into broadly discussed health and wellness topics. Meanwhile, the HYROX makes yet another comeback this November, as well as a revamped spinning experience by the beloved Re:Nation studio.
When: November 25 & 26, 2023
Where: Hall 3, 6, 8 &10, AsiaWorld-Expo, Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau
Ticketing: General admission from HK$50 and unlimited class pass from HK$200 at fitnesswellnessexpo.hk
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