Monday
As part of Art Basel – like everything else in Hong Kong over the past week – Converse has blessed us with the global launch of its “Made by You” campaign, featuring the roughed-up and customised sneakers of international icons. Photos of the personal kicks of the likes of Patti Smith, Andy Warhol, Futura, Jefferson Hack, Sayo Yoshida, Kate Lanphear and Glenn O’Brien will be on show at a Hollywood Road exhibition from March 14 – 18. More details.
Colonel Paul Bayly will be at the Royal Geographical Society on Monday to lead a thrilling lecture entitled, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?: The Story of Africa’s Greatest Explorer”. In this fast-paced illustrated talk, which sold out twice at RGS London, Colonel Bayly recounts the exciting story of how Dr. David Livingstone, a humble Scottish missionary, became Africa’s greatest explorer and a legend of the 19th century. More details.
Tuesday
Norwegian musician Erlend Øye is most famous for being one half of Kings of Convenice as well as part of The Whitest Boy Alive. But tonight he’ll be performing solo and with the support of a full band, allowing you to experience the pure Erlend Øye indie folk sounds. More details.
Wednesday
Coconuts knows better than anyone that digital media is a vital tool in the arsenal of any Hong Kong business with big plans. That’s why we’re the absolute perfect organisation to lead a panel of experts waxing lyrical about exactly that subject! On Wednesday March 18, join Coconuts HK Managing Editor Crystal Wilde as she boldly picks the brains of the city’s leading minds in the ever-unpredictable field of online trends. More details.
Thursday
For every aspiring “It” girl (or boy) looking to inject a little je ne sais quoi into their life, a brand-new Parisian concept store may just help you achieve that long-coveted #iwokeuplikethis aesthetic that no-one but the French can truly muster. Chateau Zoobeetle, due to open on Thursday, March 19, is set to bring us a beat of authentic Parisian heart, slap-bang in the middle of Sheung Wan. More details.
Saturday & Sunday
The second edition of the now officially-annual HKwalls street art festival will take place between March 14 and 21 in Sheung Wan and Central, with a special new evening location of Stanley Market. Amazing artists from all over the word will be painting at various times and locations throughout the week, but be sure to drop by Stanley Market on Saturday March 21 for the closing bash. More details.
This night will probably be like your regular night out at a club, except as if the DJ’s turntables were stuck on Pitbull records. It might not be the best musical performance you’ve ever seen, but it will likely be a fun night out with the Asia-World Expo interestingly decking out the arena with club-style tables – at HKD15,000 each, including 10 tickets. More details.
The Prudential Beach 5s will take place at Repulse Bay on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, marking the official start of Rugby Week. The exhilarating event will once again feature rough and tumble beach rugby, as well as beach netball, beach dodgeball, and new additions football and competitive fitness. More details.
