Monday
For two weeks from today, Hong Kong’s secondary school students are set to introduce us to an eclectic handful of Hong Kong’s most colourful small business owners. “Beyond the Storefront”, brought to us by the latest “Street Team” journalism project from Elephant Community Press, will see the photos and profiles of these under-sung heroes go on show for the first time. More details.
Tuesday
Taste of Holland allows Dutch Days festival-goers to savour the finest Dutch products, such as signature “stroopwafels” and the famous “bitterballen” from booths managed by a selection of Dutch Food & Beverage entrepreneurs. More details.
South African-born, Zurich-based artist Conor Mccreedy is fast becoming a phenomenon, having sold a remarkable five works in 48 hours at the Swiss Fair Kunst 14, and even getting his signature pigment “Mccreedyblue” named after him within art circles. See his expressive abstract paintings in his first solo show in Asia at The Cat Street Gallery, opening today. More details.
Wednesday
The inaugural public programme of the “4th Nobel Laureates Symposium on Global Sustainability” will see some of the greatest in their field debate the causes and solutions of climate change in Hong Kong tonight. Co-organised by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Asia Society Hong Kong, the talk promises to be the most eye-opening and relevant conversation you’ll have eavesdropped on all year. More details.
Thursday
In its third consecutive year, Kids Ocean Day returns to Repulse Bay. A thousand students from local schools will hit the beach with buckets, spades and enthusiasm, in order to create an amazing aerial art spectacle. The fun and interactive event is designed to motivate children to appreciate, protect and care about their beaches and the ocean’s ecosystem. More details.
Friday
After emerging as a photographer of 1960s rock and pop music – notably with a couple of small-time bands called The Beatles and The Rolling Stones – Terry O’Neill moved to the USA and became the top choice for generations of Hollywood stars looking for iconic portraits. The therefore aptly named exhibition ICONS brings O’Neill’s work to Hong Kong for the very first time. More details.
Saturday
Hong Kong’s favourite party starters Hushup Events have announced their biggest, baddest pop-up of the year so far – Secret Brunch with a punch! Expect good grub, great sounds and seriously good vibes at the event launch today. Oh, and they’ll probably be some booze. More details.
Sunday
Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay has been given the full Yoshitomo Nara treatment, with various activities and installations set up to showcase and celebrate the cutesy and contemporary Japanese artist. Today’s the last day, so get down there! More details.
