Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2019 | Page 10

news T H E 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 A R O U N D T O W N 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 ` 18 Dec- 5 Jan 19-29 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 8 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