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Is spring making you dream of sunshine, flowers and butterflies? With the world bathed in a golden light, it’s time to go all hippie and tap into your creative side with some arts and music fun. Start your collection at theAffordable Art Fair
Apr 3 Sustaining Hipsters
May 7-Jun 25 Snapping the Blues
Most of us missed the last Sustainable Fest back in January due to the insufferable cold weather, but don’t worry: It’s back for the second time this year. This festival features music, art and workshops dedicated to living your life more sustainably. It’s the perfect spring weekend for any self-respecting hipster.
See how French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze captures Hong Kong in blue in his latest exhibition, The Blue Moment, at the very appropriately named Blue Lotus Gallery. Capturing the fleeting moment when the city is lit by street lights beneath a daytime sky, his monochromatic images are mesmerizing, melancholy and beautiful all at once.
Noon-8pm. Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd., Ma Tau Wai, sustainablefest.org. Free.
Apr 17 Ring a Bell? World-renowned violinist Joshua Bell will be in town to collaborate with pianist Alessio Bax. The program will feature classics including Vitali’s Chaconne in G Minor, as well as Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 9 in A. 8pm. Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. $250-650 from urbtix.hk.
May-June May Oui
Blue Lotus Gallery, 1606 Chai Wan Industrial City, Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai St., Chai Wan.
May 13-15 Cheap Art Didn’t get enough of art madness this month? You won’t have to wait long to get your art fix again as the Affordable Art Fair returns in May, featuring paintings for sale that are slightly less damaging to your bank account. Best for those who are new to collecting, this art fair offers an easy and fun introduction to the city’s art scene. HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, affordableartfair.com. $80-150.
Le French May arts festival returns this year with the theme “Dreams and Wonders.” With classical concerts, film screenings, ballet, theater and art, there are enough French arts events to pad out not one month, but TWO. Plus ça change… Check out the full lineup at frenchmay.com.
May 4-Jul 11 Must Be the Monet
May 19-20 Fully Philly The legendary Philadelphia Orchestra is in town for two nights. The program includes Brahm’s Symphony No. 2 and Beethoven’s String Quartet in F-minor “Serioso.” We’re hoping for a team-up with the HK Phil just so we can say it’s a HK-Philly-HK-Phil gig. 8pm. Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. $300-1,250 from urbtix.hk.
Need some Monet in your life? Go check out the French impressionist’s masterpieces at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum’s Claude Monet: The Spirit of Place. This exhibition will feature over 16 of Monet’s most emblematic artworks including the famous water lilies of “Nymphéas.” Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd., Sha Tin, $10-20 at the door.
For the Is your new year’s resolution to work out five times a week losing steam? Pick up the pace and incorporate a healthy dose of extra exercise with these workout sessions.
Apr 3 Silent Downward Dog Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life at this outdoor vinyasa Sunset Silent Disco Yoga class. Every participant will receive guidance from Yoga Room instructor Nora through a pair of illuminated wireless headphones, against a background of pulsing, disco-inspired music. Who says group classes can’t be personal? 5:45-7pm. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, 18 Eastern St. North, Sai Ying Pun. $150 from eventbrite.hk.
Apr 8-10 Heyyyyy, Heyyy Baby ‘Tis the season for Hong Kong’s biggest social—er, sporting event! Join 119,999 other spectators at the 41st Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, where 16 teams will contest the HSBC SWS core team competition and an additional 12 will vie for a spot in the 2017 international series. This year, Fiji are the defending champions, and Cayman Islands will be making their debut. Don’t miss the Apr 6 kick-off concert featuring The Proclaimers and Abba tribute band Björn Again (Sevens Village, $199 from ticketflap.com); the Women’s Rugby Sevens on Apr 7-8 (King’s Park Sports Ground, Jordan, free); and the Hong Kong Tens at the Hong Kong Football Club from Apr 6-7. Tickets available from viagogo.com, from $529. Visit hksevens.com and hongkongtens.com for more info.
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Apr 16 Boot Camp Baby If you’re hoping to find a drill instructor to yell at you to drop and give him 20, then the Luxenova Urban Bootcamp isn’t for you. Here, it’s all about getting to the core of what’s separating you from your fitness goals: your mind. Coach Stephanie Luo will take you on a journey of mindfulness as you set new health and fitness goals. If juice cleanses and weight training aren’t working for you, this might be just what you need. 2:30-5:30pm. Luxe Nova Lifestyle Studio, 9F, V Plus, 68 Wellington St., Central. $578 by Apr 12 from eventbrite.hk.
Apr 18-Jul 9 Bikini Bods Mark your calendars, girls: the new Bikini Fit cycle starts mid-April. Six sessions Mon-Sat for 12 weeks may sound like things could get repetitive, but Bikini Fit switches it up with barbells, kettlebells, weight plates, ropes, TRX and more. Fitness aside, Bikini Fit experts also provide guidance on nutrition, stress, hormones, and even bloodwork. Sessions occur in parks around Hong Kong, but don’t worry: you don’t actually have to work out in a bikini (unless you want to). 6:15-7am; 7:15-8am. Various locations. $795 for each week of the cycle.
Through May Pacific Terrific Tiki bar Mahalo has paired up with fitness booking app GuavaPass and Hawaiian hotspot Pololi to bring us Move with the Pacific, a series of yoga and dance classes held every Sunday through the end of May. Next up: Hawaiian/Tahitian/Beach Dance on Apr 3. Your ticket includes a smoothie or coconut water and a poke bowl lunch set from Pololi for your post-workout meal—redeemable within two weeks of the class. Sundays, 3pm. Mahalo Tiki Lounge, 29/F QRE Plaza, 202 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai. $350 per session ($300 early bird) from eventbrite.hk.
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