THE PLANNER

DEC 9 Hong Kong Living Christmas Charity Lunch

Celebrate the start of the festive season with our Christmas Charity Lunch in support of Box of Hope. The lunch includes a three-course meal, free-flowing wine and a festive quiz where guests can win exclusive raffle prizes. $480. 11.45am-1.30pm or 2-3.45pm. Como Italian Restaurant & Bar, 55 Tai Hong Street, Sai Wan Ho. hongkongliving.com/shop

THROUGHOUT DEC

Stanley Plaza Wild West Adventure Christmas Market 2021

A festive open-air market taking place in the Amphitheatre at Stanley Plaza. With 60 booths, this cashless market will have plenty of stalls to shop from, along with an AR game, a Santa Meet & Greet and more. 12-8pm. Stanley Plaza, Stanley. linkhk.com

DEC 1

Angels for Children Christmas Cocktail Party

Enjoy an evening of free-flow drinks, mince pies and stocking filler shopping opportunities. All proceeds go towards supporting the children of Po Leung Kuk and Society for Community Organization. $400. 7-9.30pm. Rula Live, 58-62 D’Aguilar Street, Central. angels-for-children.org 4 | SAI KUNG

DEC 2-5

Swire Properties’ White Christmas Street Fair

Father Christmas is having an open house in Taikoo Place. Themed Santa’s Whimsical Factory, this year’s charity street fair is all about preparing for the festive season by tailor-making your own gifts with an army of elves. Also enjoy live entertainment, workshops and Christmas shopping; all funds raised will go to Operation Santa Claus. 12-8pm, Dec 2-3; 1-7pm, Dec 4-5. Tong Chong Street and 1/F Office Lobby,

Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay.

DEC 3-12

Jack and the Beanstalk

No Christmas is complete without a classic pantomime. This year’s slice of Christmas fun from the Hong Kong Players is Jack and the Beanstalk. The company is marking its 60th consecutive year of annual pantos so expect an extravaganza of singing, dancing, lots of corny jokes and even more fun than ever. It’s also partnering with Feeding Hong Kong and will have a food collection point in the theatre. Bring along some non-perishable food and help someone in need. Think rice, pasta and even some beans. From $295.Times vary. Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. hkplayers.com

DEC 4 & 5

Glam and Glitters Christmas Shopping Fair

A Christmas fair that supports local business owners. Expect niche and artisanal brands, selling unique jewellery, children’s clothing, natural cosmetics, fashion, art and vintage goods. 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley.

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Lantau 50

Tackle some of Lantau’s toughest trails including Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak in a race against the clock. The race is divided into 16km, 27km or 54km categories. Top five men and women will receive a trophy and certificate. $420. 6.30am. Man Tung Road Park, Tung Chung, Lantau.

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DEC 9

Prestige Christmas Fair

The Prestige Christmas Fair is back for another year, selling jewellery, gourmet food, homeware, clothing and babywear from vendors across Hong Kong. 10am-8pm. Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, Admiralty. prestigefairs.hk

DEC 11

The Hive Sai Kung Christmas Market

Sai Kung’s fave co-working space is hosting its popular Christmas market. Packed with 20+

Sai Kung Montessori Christmas Fair

Get yourself some holiday spirit at this outdoor school fair where junior vendors will be selling handmade quality products. Have a chat to Santa and a singalong with the Sai Kung Singers too. 2.30-430pm. 787 Unit SB, Tan

Cheung, Sai Kung.

DEC 11

Wonder Woman Run

Support Make-A-Wish Hong Kong by running like the superhero you are in Hong Kong’s first Wonder Woman Run Series. The race is divided into 3km, 5km or 10km routes. From $398. 7am. Hong Kong Science Park, Sha Tin.

wonderwomanrunhk.championchiphkc.com

DEC 11

Comedy Night at the Sci-Fi Café

HK Comedy is hosting its final show of the year, featuring some of Hong Kong’s funniest stand-up comedians. Early bird dinner at 6pm; show starts at 7pm. Tickets $200

stalls selling all sorts of gifts and goodies, it’s the perfect opportunity to get your seasonal shopping down in one fell swoop. If shopping’s not your thing, head down for drinks, snacks and some live entertainment. Free. 11am-7pm.

5 Tai Mong Tsai Road.

The Hive Lai Chi Kok is also opening its doors to Christmas shoppers today. 11am-7pm. 13/F Tai Cheung Factory Building, 3 Wing Ming Street, Cheung Sha Wan. including one free drink from zicket.com or reservations@urban-ent.com. Sci Fi Café, 2/F,

Centro, 1A Chui Tong Rd, Sai Kung.

DEC 11-26

The Nutcracker

A twist on the traditional production, the HK Ballet is performing this world premiere, which is set in early 20th century Hong Kong and fuses local traditions, wildlife and historical characters with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow Clara on her adventures after her Nutcracker comes to life. From $180. 7.309pm. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.

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DEC 12

Cinderella

The Southern School of Dance is proud to present its Christmas show, choreographed by Bethany Robson and with student Rhiannon Jenkins dancing the lead role. 2.30pm. Tickets from $80-$240 from ticketing. hkacademy.edu.hk. Hong Kong Academy

School Theatre, 33 Wai Man Rd, Sai Kung. southernschoolofdance.com.hk

DEC 12

New World Harbour Race

The Cross Harbour swim is back after a twoyear hiatus, with participants swimming from Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier to Tsim Sha Tsui’s Avenue of Stars. Just keep swimming. 8-11am. hkharbourrace.com

DEC 17

Welsh Male Voice Choir

Carols and rousing classics from the Valleys to get you in a Christmassy mood. Free. Garden Bar, Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Pak Sha Wan. hhyc.org.hk

DEC 18-22

Nordic Christmas Fair at Ocean Park

Get your seasonal Scandi fix at the Nordic Christmas Fair, which is being held at Ocean Park and will feature Christmas items from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. These will include assorted Christmas decorations, a kid’s tombola, traditional Christmas food, watches, jewellery and skincare. All products are sourced from the Nordic countries, and will SAI KUNG | 5

DEC 18

Children’s Christmas Show

Festive singing, dancing and a whole lotta fun for all the family. Garden Bar, Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Pak Sha Wan. hhyc.org.hk

DEC 20 - 24. 28 -31

SKIP Christmas Paint & Play

Christmas-themed play sessions with arts and crafts for accompanied children aged one to five years. 9.30-11.30am. Book your slot in advance from skip@skip.edu.hk. skip.edu.hk.

DEC 20 - JAN 7

Babel Film Workshop

Have a budding filmmaker at home? The Babel Film Workshop allows students aged 8-15 to create their own holiday-themed film using voice acting and sound effects for animation. The camp includes re-editing a holiday movie trailer, a Mad Libs filmmaking challenge, and creating a New Year’s resolution video.

babel.com.hk/winter

DEC 23

The Snowman & The Bear

Experience the classic Christmas tale, The Snowman like never before with live music by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and storytelling by Australian actor Michael Sharmon and TVB artist Corinna Cheng. From $150. 4.30pm & 7.30pm. Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin.

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DEC 23 - 24

Hong Kong Philharmonic: Christmas Fantasia

Listen to the sounds of the HK Phil Chorus and The Hong Kong Children’s Choir as they perform an array of Christmas classics, conducted by Apollo Wong. From $220. Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. hkphil.org

DEC 24

Christmas Eve

One more sleep...

DEC 25

Christmas Day

Eat, drink and be merry!

DEC 26

Boxing Day

Keep going with the festive fun.

Dec 17 -18 & 20

Wreath and Centrepiece Workshops

Get your creative hats on and sign up for one of florist Charlotte Lee’s fabulous wreath making and centrepiece workshops. Sessions are two hours long. $800 with materials and a complimentary drink. Wreaths: 8-10pm, Dec 17; 11.301.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm, Dec 18. Centrepieces: 8-10pm, Dec 20. 1/F, 3 Tai Mong Tsai Rd. Alternatively, find her at the Hive Christmas market on Dec 11.

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