Cover The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (Photo: Instagram / @schkmarathon)
The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (Photo: Instagram / @schkmarathon)
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Wondering what to do in and around Hong Kong this month? Make room on your calendar for these exciting happenings
The new year might have just kicked off, but events in Asia’s World City is already going full throttle—no rest for the wicked!
While we may not all subscribe to the notion of new year’s resolutions, this can still be a good time to invest energy into things that truly matter to you. Whether it is the desire to engaged in more sustainable habits or to support the local art scene, there is something going on that is sure to interest you.
Here are the Hong Kong events you should not let pass you by this January.
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Moon Tang, Kiri T & Nancy Kwai, Live at the Big Top
When: January 17
Where: AIA Carnival, Central Harbourfront Event Space
What: The AIA Carnival celebrates Hong Kong’s women musicians through a female-focused concert featuring popular singer-songwriter Moon Tang, talented producer and singer-songwriter Kiri T, and promising emerging artist Nancy Kwai. Prepare for an enjoyable evening filled with music, entertainment and lots of good vibes.
Sip & Swap by Women of Hong Kong
When: January 13
Where: The Women’s Lounge, 4th floor, Hollywood Commercial House, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central, Hong Kong
What: Looking for a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe to kick off 2024? Sarah Vee’s Women of Hong Kong, in association with Georgie Harvey Ross and Eventstigated, is hosting a seasonal clothes swap that will serve as the perfect opportunity to give ... and receive.
More information at womenofhongkong.com
Current Bad Plans Times Disco
When: January 20
Where: Secret Location (South District)
What: Art space Current Plans and platform Bad Times Disco are joining forces to curate what will be an unforgettable party to celebrate the art space’s new home and the platform’s third anniversary. Expect a vinyl-focused DJ lineup, some interactive installations, and a new, cozy reading corner where you can simply unwind.
More information at eventbrite.com
Climate Witness: Changing polar landscapes
When: Until April, 30
Where: Museum of Climate Change, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
What: In February 2023, Gen T Honouree Natalie Chung travelled to Antarctica to participate in the Dr. Sylvia Earle Antarctic Climate Expedition, and she’s ready to share what she learnt from the trip. Through captivating visuals and immersive experiences, visitors will bear witness to the dramatic changes unfolding in these polar landscapes.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
Above A runner dressed as a shark participates in the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (Photo: Getty Images)
A runner dressed as a shark participates in the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (Photo: Getty Images)
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When: January 21
Where: From Tsim Sha Tsui to Causeway Bay
What: Known as the city’s largest annual marathon, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is making its grand return in 2024 and it is set to accommodate 74,000 participants. The event will feature five race categories: the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 10km wheelchair race, and a 2.5km wheelchair trial—all of which will end at Victoria Park. While registration has closed, there’s nothing stopping you from cheering on the runners along the way.
More information at hkmarathon.com
Domi & JD Beck in Hong Kong
When: January 29
Where: Music Zone @ E-Max, Kowloon Bay
What: Clockenflap will be bringing jazz duo Domi & JD Beck to Hong Kong, and the artists will be performing songs from their first album, Not Tight (2022). Critically-acclaimed, the project was released under Anderson .Paak’s label, and features Anderson .Paak as well as Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, Busta Rythm and other titans of the music industry.
More information at clockenflap.com
Timeless Diva: Anita Mui
When: Until September 2024
Where: Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
What: To complement its Anita Mui exhibition, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum will be hosting a series of lectures to honour the life of the Hong Kong icon, her achievements, and contributions to the local entertainment industry. And, above all, her enduring legacy.
More information at hk.heritage.museum
Blutopia: Digital art aquarium
When: Until January 19
Where: Airside, Gate 33 Gallery, Shop 312 & Education Hall, Shop 216
What: Conceptualised as the world’s first digital art aquarium, the Blutopia exhibition intertwines art, science, technology, and education as it navigates the depths of the ocean in a way that’s both enlightening and entertaining. Dive into the world of marine biodiversity like never before!
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Salomé Grouard was Digital Editor and Front & Female Content Lead at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on managing Tatler Hong Kong’s digital platform and content, she also covers gender equality, the music scene and sports through interviews with industry leaders, experts and trendsetters.
Interview highlights include renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, Korean actor Park Seo Jun, singer Jorja Smith, Chinese TV host Yue-Sai Kan, YouTuber Kimono Mom, Japanese rapper Awich, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter Mikey Musumeci.
She has also produced stories on revolutionising sexual wellness in Asia, activism within the surfing community, Asian trans musicians reclaiming their narratives through music and looked at the toxicity of gym culture through the lens of the plus-size community. She also covers music festivals, such as Hong Kong’s Clockenflap and Bali’s Suara.
