Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2018/2019 | Page 11

T H E
H O T T E S T
12, 21,26
Nov
Winter
H A P P E N I N G S
Get your Christmas shopping done early at the
Prestige Fairs, held at Conrad hotel. An array of
items will be for sale, including handmade and
designer items. The fair takes place on 12, 21, 26
November and 11 December. Get shopping!
www.prestigefairs.hk
A R O U N D
Riding on the success of last year’s Children’s
Concert is a brand new installment of Marco
Polo’s adventure at the Carnival of Venice.
The story is about Marco Polo, who returns
to his hometown from China to find that an
extraordinary carnival is about to start. With the
support of his companions, he can eventually
be dressed up and attend the thrilling party.
www.urbtix.hk
T O W N
20 & 21
Nov
17 Nov
Children’s Concert:Marco
Polo Returns to Carnival
Prestige Fairs
news
Guns N’ Roses
Not in This Lifetime
Guns N' Roses are one of the most important
and influential acts in music history and continue
to set the benchmark for live performances,
connecting with millions of fans across the
globe. You won’t want to miss this chance to see
them live. www.hkticketing.com.hk
1-2
Dec
Winter Cinema
Geronimo Stilton
Based on one of the best-selling books of all
time, Geronimo Stilton sets off on a fantastical
adventure to save the Queen of the Fairies.
To succeed, he has to walk through the
seven doors that transport him from kingdom
to kingdom, bringing him face to face with
witches, mermaids, dragons, pixies, gnomes,
fairies and a giant. www.hkticketing.com.hk
Each Monday evening in December (except 24
December) and on the 25th, Foxglove will host
a winter cinema. At 8:30pm Christmas classics
will be played, the perfect accompaniment to
your dinner or evening drink. You can even
vote for your favourite movies to be shown on
the Facebook event page. www.facebook.
com/events/251512615722835
6
Dec
4 Dec
Carols by Candlelight
This festive event will be held from 6-8pm at
Matilda Hospital and welcomes families and
friends to come and start their Christmas
celebrations. The evening will include
performances from school choirs, game stalls,
sales stalls, mulled wine, minced pies, and
many more food delights. The event raises
money for the Matilda Children Foundation,
helping children to have life changing surgery.
www.matilda.org
Dec
Christmas Carol
Concert Appeal
Now in its seventh year, the Christmas Concert
Appeal is an elegant evening of joyful Christmas
carols, accompanied by a professional choir
and brass band, in the beautiful and festive
surroundings of the Helena May. Free flowing
food and wine are included in the $600 ticket
price. The concert raises much needed funds for
the Society for Community Organisation (SoCO).
www.ticketflap.com
www.prestigefairs.hk
14-16, 19-23,
25-26 Dec
Nutcracker
Embrace the magic of the season with the
timeless holiday tradition of The Nutcracker.
Join Clara, as snowflakes swirl, flowers waltz,
and the heroic Nutcracker battles the Rat King
to reunite with his Ballerina love. Renowned
Australian choreographer Terence Kohler
brings us to a world of wonderment, with live
music by HK Sinfonietta. www.hkballet.com
For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk
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