For those of you looking for tips on how to command an army, or just how to get your kids in order, look no farther – General Lord David Richards, former head of the British Armed Forces and commander of NATO in Afghanistan, is coming to Hong Kong. In a lecture focussed on his operational command of international armies, in both the military and political spheres, Richards will also speak about his time serving in East Timor, Sierra Leone, Germany and Northern Ireland. More details.
A photo exhibition by Coconuts HK’s very own Associate Editor Laurel Chor promises to be a poignant and humbling experience, displaying her moving pictures of the scene in Nepal immediately after the earthquake. Laurel flew to Kathmandu in May to cover the aftermath of the earthquake for Coconuts, and took some powerful photos of the damage she witnessed and the people she met. Today is the last day of the show, so get down there while you can! More details.
WEDNESDAY
For those of you were unaware, July 1 doesn’t only mark the establishment day of our SAR – it’s also the national day of Canada! And what better way to celebrate that than by throwing an all-Canadian party, eh? Canadians in Hong Kong (CIHK) – a group of Canucks who left their bleak and wintery homeland to live in the best city in the world but are still clinging onto the past – is partnering with the Butchers Club Deli to put on the biggest Canada Day celebration in town. More details.
THURSDAY
Thirsting for an a-capella fix after “Pitch Perfect 2”? Need something to tide you over until “Pitch Perfect 3: Tokyo Drift”? The black-tie Oxford Gargoyles are back in Hong Kong for the second year in succession with new arrangements that span jazz, pop, choral music and more. Be sure not to miss this a-compelling performance! More details.
FRIDAY
Street art is gradually becoming more of a common sight in Hong Kong, and it seems that in our city, nobody – not even graffiti artists – can resist a little competition. After an initial round featuring eight street artists and a semi-final featuring four, Secret Walls and Havaianas will be hosting the showdown between the two remaining contestants, who will battle it out this Friday night. More details.
The brand new independent, non-profit news source Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) has finally launched! And what better way to celebrate the freedom of the press than by exercising your freedom to party? HKFP will be holding a launch fundraiser at the awesomely gritty XXX Gallery in Sai Wan on Friday July 3. More details.
SATURDAY
This year, Hong Kong’s Fourth of July celebrations will include a party jointly hosted by Stone Nullah Tavern and Little Burro. The two restaurants promise to bring the “real American party experience,” to the Wan Chai restuarant, which roughly translates to barbecued food and lots and lots of booze. More details.
Looking to celebrate the Fourth of July in another all-American fashion? American comfort food joint Boomshack is teaming up with craft beer importer Hop Leaf to celebrate the US’s biggest and brightest holiday in style. More details.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY
Are you experiencing post-dragon boat races blues? Fear not! There will be even more drumming, paddling, and drunk cheering at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival all weekend. Thousands of the world’s best dragon boat athletes will compete in three days of intense races at Victoria Harbour, and for spectators and those using the cultural experience as an excuse to get drunk (tut-tut), there’ll be a beer festival sponsored by San Miguel at the harbour in Tsim Tsa Tsui. More details.
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