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H O T T E S T
Winter
H A P P E N I N G S
29 Nov
-1 Dec
29 Nov
- 1 Dec
Meet the Zookeepers
"Meet-the-Zookeepers" at the Botanical
Gardens Hong Kong. The gardens' zookeepers
will share their experience in daily primate and
bird care and animal conservation.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/hkzbg/
programmes/zoo_education.html
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4 Dec
The Snowman
Enjoy the magic of this enchanting live show
based on the book by Raymond Brigg. When
a young boy’s snowman comes to life on
Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time
quest for adventure, but will they escape the evil
Jack Frost and get back home for Christmas
morning? Suitable for children age three plus.
www.aba-productions.com
Live Lounge
The Angels for Children Live Lounge will take
place at BB Lounge in Lan Kwai Fong. Enjoy
a complimentary drink and mince pie while
listening to live music performances.
www.angels-for-children.org/events
10 Dec
Air Supply
5 Dec
British-Australian pop rock hit-making duo, Air
Supply is bringing its powerful signature sound
to Hong Kong again for a live concert. Formed
in 1975 with guitarist and singer-songwriter
Graham Russell and lead vocalist Russell
Hitchcock, Air Supply had a succession of
hits worldwide including Lost in Love, Every
Woman in the World, Even the Nights Are
Better and All Out of Love.
https://premier.hkticketing.com/shows/
show.aspx?sh=AIRSU1219
SoCO Christmas Carols
Enjoy a festive evening of carol singing, free
flow drinks and canapés in the atmospheric
setting of the Helena May, all to benefit the
Society of Community Organisation.
www.ticketflap.com/sococarols2019
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Dec
The Nutcracker
Lion King
The world’s number one musical is coming to
Hong Kong. See birds swoop, gazelles leap and
giraffes strut across the stage at the Hong Kong
Expo. Don’t miss out on the show that has
captivated over 100 million people around the
world. https://premier.hkticketing.com
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www.playtimes.com.hk
Hong Kong Ballet returns with its magical
performance of The Nutcracker. With glorious
sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s enthralling
score performed live by Hong Kong Sinfonietta,
this classic ballet brings adventure, fantasy,
romance, action and the Christmas spirit to the
stage. This year’s performance also bids farewell
to choreographer Terence Kohler. www.hkballet.
com/en/see-hkb/production/the-nutcracker
12
Jan
Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi made his Hong Kong debut at
the Clockenflap Festival as a hotly-tipped “one
to watch”. Fast forward and the 22-year-old has
become a musical phenomenon. Renowned for
instilling a sense of fun into his live performances,
Hong Kong fans won’t want to miss his first
headline show in the city.
For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk