25 November, 2015
What's On HK

For Your Diary: What’s on in Hong Kong for December

25 November, 2015

What’s on this month…

He’s making his list, he’s checking it twice… Oh yes, we can officially start playing the Christmas card (okay, even more than usual) as we sail smoothly into the final month of the year! It’s time to start checking off your own list of must-attends, starting with this huge monthly line up of exciting and festive events. Diaries out and trees up, girls! ‘Tis the season for all thing merry and bright…

clockenflap-fyd-decClockenflap
If you haven’t bought yourself a ticket to Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, seriously, what are you waiting for?! With heaps of amazing acts from The Libertines to Damien Rice, you know it’s going to be an unforgettable weekend. If you’re struggling to get everyone to commit, however, you could also stand the chance to win a pair of three-day passes by entering in our giveaway below! Grab your bestie, keep your fingers crossed and meanwhile take a look at the bucketload of talent gracing the stage this year in our One’s to Watch 2015! Good luck!

When: Friday, 27 November – Sunday, 28 November
Where: West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $1,780 for a three-day pass. If you haven’t already, make sure to grab your ticket here!

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secret-theatre-fyd-decSecret Theatre Project
We have a little secret for you. Keep your lips sealed and be prepared for the ultimate immersive theatre experience! Taking place in the most unexpected of locations, you’ll dive head first into mystery and a clever, creative show unlike any other. On the day of your booking, you’ll be sent a location, a password and the rest is up to you and your imagination. Tickets are selling out fast, though, girls, beat that FOMO and grab yours now!

When: Now until Sunday, 13 December. Shows on Thursdays, Fridays, two on Saturdays and Sundays
Where:
Shh..it’s a secret!
How much:
$888, snap yours up here before they disappear!

something-old-fyd-decSomething Old Vintage Pop-up
We absolutely adore events like this one and snapping up one-off vintage pieces. Imagine entering a rustic warehouse laden with causal eateries whilst browsing visually-stunning vintage and antiques from furniture and clothing to cameras and accessories – home decor heaven! It’s only around for a month though girls, so make sure to head on over to Lai Chi Kok and bag yourself a few gems.

When:
 Now until Sunday, 20 December. Tuesday-Friday 12pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-9pm
Where: The Space, 2/F, D2 Place, 9 Cheung Yee St, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry! Don’t forget to bring cash for those great vintage finds!

Polkadot-Boutique-FYD-DECAll Wrapped Up
‘Tis the season to be shopping… and not feel guilty about it! Get yourself All Wrapped Up in an all-night shopping affair by Polkadot Boutique that’ll have you soaring through your Christmas gift list with their brand new party and holiday-wear collections. Make those gifts extra special with their personalisation services and free gift-wrapping! Job done!

When: Thursday, 3 December, 11am- 10pm
Where:
Polkadot Boutique, 2/F, 29 Hollywood Road, Central District, Hong Kong
How much:
Free entry! Bring cash for those Christmas presents!

Power-Yoga- FYD-DecPower Yoga with Sarah Clare Lawrence
Join super-yogi Sarah Clare Lawrence in an outdoor, power yoga session that is bound to breathe a breath of fresh air into your work-week. Open to all and any abilities, explore the connection between your own inner power and discover how you can use that to transform your life.

When: Thursday, 3 December, 7pm-9.30pm
Where: Tamar Park, Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $180. Bring your own mat, towel and water

bed-with-designers-fyd-decIn Bed with Designers
Rise and shine, Sassy Girls! Join Asia’s first and only boutique designer sleepover where talented and emerging designers from all over the world will transform Ovolo Southside‘s rooms into their own exciting exhibits. Hop in bed with designers as they also play host to exclusive sub-events, buyer tours, cocktail parties, and the Spot Design Award ceremony. Cozy up and be sure to browse, purchase and admire these works of art.

When: Friday, 4 December – Sunday, 6 December, 2pm-5pm
Where: Ovolo Southside, 64 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Southside, Hong Kong
How much: Register on their website here.

Human-rights-art-prize-fyd-decHong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize 2015
Whether you’re a lover of art or not, these incredible works have been put forward for the Hong Kong Human Rights Art Prize in an effort to harness the power of visual arts and promote awareness, provoke a discussion and inspire action and change. 19 pieces have been shortlisted this year and are to be put on display for one week only, so be sure to head over and view the thought-provoking series on Hong Kongs most vulnerable forced migrants – refugees, other people seeking protection and survivors of human trafficking.

When: Friday, 4 December  – Thursday, 10 December. Opens at 4pm on Friday, 4 December and 10am-10pm all other days (closed Sunday).
Where: The Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free to look around or make a bid prior to the event here!

Udderbelly-festival-FYD-DECUdderbelly Festival
The iconic, upside down purple cow is back on the harbour front, concealing huge talent and entertainment! From dance to theatre and music to comedy, keep your eyes peeled for big names fresh from the Edinburgh Festival and acts from comedy stars Russell Howard, Jason Manford and more!

When: Friday, 4 December – Sunday, 14 February
Where: 
Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much:
Tickets start at $250, click here and select a show to book your tickets, or call the HK Ticketing hotline on 31 288 288.

Butchers-Club-FYD-DECA Trip to the Darkside
If you’re an Island dweller, we get it – Kowloon can seem like an entirely different country at times, but just this once, it’s worth taking a trip across the harbour and join Butchers Club in celebrating the opening of their new TST location. Come chow down on free beer and burgers (there is a god!) get down to some live music and shake hands with Darth Vader himself – the force is definitely with you on this one!

When: Friday, 4 December, 6pm onwards
Where: K11 Courtyard, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
How much: Free!

garage-job-fair-fyd-decTech and Startups Job Fair
Are you ready to take the plunge into the fast-paced, ever changing world of startup companies, girls? Garage Society and WHUB are here to help with the third edition of their Tech and Startups Job Fair! With more than 30 startups and 100 job opportunities across their last two events this one promises to be an amazing opportunity to meet with like-minded entrepreneurs like yourselves! Wedge your foot in that door and take advantage of all that’s on offer. Be sure to get involved with in General Assembly‘s career counseling sessions for some expert advice!

When: Saturday, 5 December, 11am-4pm
Where:
Garage Society, 299 Queens Road Central, 19/F, Central, Hong Kong
How much:
Free! Make sure to reserve a spot by booking a ‘ticket’ online here!

Italian-day-fyd-decItalian Day
With our diaries quickly filling up with a ton of holiday fairs, this is another you’ll definitely want to add to your list! Expect an incredible spread of food from local Italian eateries, gorgeous fashion and designer brands and heaps of cool gifts to add to that Christmas haul. 100% of the profits made at the bazaar will be going straight to the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital so be sure to splurge on treats and great eats! Ciao!

When:
Saturday, 5 December, 10am onwards
Where: 
Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, 12 Sandy Bay Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
How much:
Free!

Dinner-blanc-FYD-DECLe Dîner en Blanc
There isn’t really a goal to this sumptuous dinner except for spending an extraordinary night with extraordinary people at an unconventional picnic – in the heart of Hong Kong! Previously hosted in the likes of Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney, Le Dîner en Blanc is an elegant affair set to raise the bar when it comes to outdoor, chic events in the 852! Sign up to be put on the waiting list and await the reveal of their secret location!

When: Saturday, 5 December
Where: It’s a secret!
How much: $286, click here to register for the waiting list!

Classy-Christmas-Brunch-FYD-DECClassy Christmas Brunch
Start your morning off with a good dose of girl power and sit down with fellow female entrepreneurs for a light-hearted and intimate networking event with a twist! Get involved in a mix of activities and spruce up with make-up and stylist workshops or see whats in store for you this month with a tarot card reading. There will also be a mini-market featuring some great self-starting women, so take your time to browse, relax and make new friends and business contacts at this Classy Christmas Brunch!

When: Saturday, 5 December, 10.30am-15.30pm
Where: Dine Art, Kwai Bo Industrial Building, 40 Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
How much: $240 inclusive of a starter, main and soft drink. Grab your tickets here – be quick though as places are limited!

Belgium0-beer-FYD-DECBelgium Beer Festival
Jazz, beer and Belgium food – now that’s a recipe for a great night! Indulge in authentic eats, barrels of beer and get in the groove with the sounds of smooth Jazz from Belgium with international stars Boggie Boy and N8N.

When: Saturday, 5 December & Sunday, 6 December
Where: Grappa’s Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Saturday tickets are $500 and Sunday tickets are $400. Both days will include two beers, one packet of fries and a waffle in the price! Book yours here!

Hullet-House-FYD-DECHullett House Christmas Market
Hong Kong’s brimming with festive Christmas markets and bazaars, after all – we’re not silly – they’re the best place for getting all of our shopping done in the run up to Christmas and the food is always, always amazing. With gourmet eats, decorations and handmade accessories piling up in our arms, those stocking will be full in no time at all. This year Hullett House are partnering up with HandsOn Hong Kong so if you can, bring a long a toy or two that can be donated at the end of the event to underprivileged children.

When: Friday, 11 December, 5pm-11pm; Saturday, 12 December, 12 noon-11pm; Sunday, 13 December, 12 noon-9pm
Where: 50 Pigeons Courtyard, Hullett House, 1881 Heritage, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry! Don’t forget to bring your purse for heaps of Christmas goodies!

Mad-Decent-FYD-DecemberMad Decent
At risk of being shunned for making such an obvious pun, you really are in for a ‘Mad Decent‘ night, ladies! With Major Lazer, Jack Ü and Dillion Francis driving the decks, there’s no way you’ll be doing a runner before midnight! Put on your party pants and pencil in Sunday’s hangover – it’ll be worth it.

When: Saturday, 12 December, 5pm onwards
Where: Asia World Expo Hall 8 & 10, Cheong Wing Road, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, Hong Kong
How much: Earlybird tickets start from $580, grab them here!

santacon-fyd-decSantaCon
Trot on over to Pottinger Street or your local market, grab yourself a Santa Suit and join thousands of SantaConers in an island-wide bar crawl. Created purely in the spirit of Christmas and in the spirit of drinking, well… spirits, you’ll herd around Hong Kong an all-day bender dressed as the big red man himself!

When: Saturday, 12 December, 12pm onwards
Where:
All over Hong Kong!
How much:
Free to join, just be sure to bring enough cash for a long day of boozing and clubbing!

Nutcracker-FYD-DECThe Nutcracker
Sometimes we like to be a little bit fancy and cultured amongst the ton of Christmas parties and inevitable dancing on the bar at Al’s Diner this month. And Christmas wouldn’t really be Christmas without The Nutcracker after all. Grab your tickets for a spell-binding and magical performance that really does capture the essence of this festive period. Pass us the Prosecco!

When: Friday, 18 December – Sunday, 20 December, 7.30pm and Tuesday, 22 December- Sunday, 27 December, 2.30pm
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Tickets start from $180, grab yours here!

hardwell-fyd-decI am Hardwell, United we are Macau
You’ve more than likely bought your tickets months ago and kept them stashed in a safe place, counting down the weeks until you can unleash some serious celebrations in the lead up to Christmas. No? Well, you should have. Dubbed the World’s number one DJ in 2013, Hardwell has dropped some serious mash-ups. It’ll most definitely be a big night with even bigger house and electro tunes.

When: Saturday, 19 December, 11pm-3.30am
Where: CotaiArena at The Venetian Macao, Taipa, Ilhas, Macau
How much: Tickets starting from $630, grab them here!

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Cirque Adrenaline
Come one, come all – the circus is in town, girls! But, don’t expect to clap along with dancing bears at this one. It’s CIRQUE ADRENALINE! Get ready to bite your nails and have your heart race as you watch some of the word’s most talented daredevil performers perform death-defying circus acts! It’s the circus on steroids, and it will knock you and your Christmas socks off!

When: Tuesday, 22 December – Sunday, 3 January, various timings – check the schedule here
Where: Asia World Expo, Cheong Wing Road, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, Hong Kong
How much: Tickets start from $295, grab yours here!

Food-Fair-FYD-DECHong Kong Food Festival
Enter a foodie paradise, as the HK Convention Centre is split into 10 themed zones, full of incredible food vendors and samples. Browse tasty morsels from Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea or head to the healthy, vegetarian options and bag yourselves some sweet treats from the party and pantry area. The event will also play host to a ton of cooking demonstrations – perfect inspiration if you’ve been lumbered with the task of cooking the turkey this year!

When: Thursday, 24 December – Monday, 28 December
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: $20, grab your tickets at the event!

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