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ART MONTH SPECIAL!
MAR 17
SPEED OF SOUND Since its inception in 1994, Barcelona-based electronic music festival, Sónar, has established itself as one of the world’s top EDM events. Combining music, creativity and innovative technology, Sónar is back in Hong Kong for a second edition with a mix of established artists and hotly tipped emerging talent. Expect diverse performances from live acts and DJs, and of course dancefloor-driven sets to experimental electronica. Tickets $880 (group passes available) from ticketflap.com. Hong Kong Science Park, Sha Tin, www.sonarhongkong.com.
MAR 13
LAUGH A MINUTE
Love to laugh? Canadian stand up comic, Russell Peters, will once again be stopping in Hong Kong on his world tour. Expect hilarious observations from this man of many cultures. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai. Tickets $480-$1,280. www.russellpeters.com.
APR 14
VISION QUEST
Help to fight blindness across the world with the HNA-Orbis Run for Vision. Back for its second edition, the first iteration of the event raised $800,000 for charity. With 10, 5 and 3k runs, this unique nighttime event begins with a “lighting up” ceremony, followed by an easy run around the Science Park. Race entry is $300, with all proceeds going to Orbis. 7pm, Hong Kong Science Park. 6412-4983, hna-runforvision.com.
27 MAR 27-APR 1
ART CENTRAL Art Central’s big white marquee will once again dominate the Central Harbourfront area showcasing over 100 leading international galleries, many of which hail from the Asia Pacific region. The fair’s extensive line-up includes more than 30 galleries making their Art Central debut, illustrating the diversity and prodigious talent of artists within today's contemporary art market. Central Harbourfront. artcentralhongkong.com.
MAR 23-26
THE ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW The 12th edition of The Asia Contemporary Art Show takes places in rooms and suites at the Conrad Hotel, and features leading contemporary artists from around the globe. On show will be more than 2,500 unique works of art spread across four floors, The works will include original paintings, limited editions, sculptures and photography from both emerging artists and established creators. Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Tickets $250; admits two guests. asiacontemporaryart.com. 9