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MAR 8 LIKE A GIRL Fivelements Habitat is celebrating International Women’s Day with this all-day event that brings together some of the city’s leading female entrepreneurs, artists and sustainability experts. With a lineup of specialised sessions, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours, women from all walks will share their insights on topics ranging from tea ceremony meditations to clothes-free photoshoots to laughter yoga. Best of all, part of the proceeds will go towards HER Fund, a non-profit working to advance gender equality by mobilising resources for female empowerment. $688 through Eventbrite. 7am-8:30pm. Level 13A, Tower 1, Times Square, Causeway Bay.

MAR 22 RUNNING MAN It might feel like every race has been cancelled, but at least one is going ahead! Bonaqua HILX Action Sprint Sai Kung is a 12 km run that starts and finishes at Pak Tam Chung, with runners challenged to race across a combination of country park roads, dirt trails and stone stairs. Take in the lush mountain greenery while enjoying a killer cardio workout. Fans of this race can also look forward to two other events in this sprint series, which will take place in Repulse Bay and Discovery Bay later this year. $348. Starts at 9am, Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung, register at actionasiaevents.com.

MAR 14 HOLI MOLY Get ready to paint the town red - and every other colour you can think of - at Holi Fest 2020. This traditional and popular Hindu festival is literally bursting with colour, as participants lob multicoloured powder and water at each other in a massive, goodnatured battle of the brights! Organisers provide eco-friendly colours, with South Asian food stalls on hand to serve up hungry Holi-rollers. There’s a bouncy area just for little ones, too. Ticket prices include a pack of colours, bottle of water, and round-trip bus from locations including Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. $250 (adults), $150 (aged 6-12). 11am-6pm, Whitehead Barbecue Beach, Ma On Shan. Email info@dreamsasiaevents.com for more info.

MAR 8 KEEP CALM & OMM What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than with free yoga surrounded by your fellow ladies! Yoga apparel brand Flow Factory Co. is hosting a complimentary outdoor yoga class in Tamar Park - just show up Sunday morning with your mat, a towel, plenty of water and some good vibes. Some added incentive: Flow Factory is also offering 30 percent off their apparel for anyone who attends! Free to attend. 11:30am-12:30pm, Tamar Park, Admiralty. For event info, see shorturl.at/elvT0.

MAR 18 LEAVE NO TRACE The Hive's Sustainability Matters Panel & Fair is back for another edition! This event brings together Hong Kong’s community of eco-warriors and creatives under one roof to share ideas about sustainable development, hoping to inspire and empower people with environmentally friendly tips and habits. Hear from local business leaders like zero-waste shop Slowood and veggie eatery MANA! about their sustainability culture, roll up your sleeves in a workshop, or just shop some ecofriendly products to take home with you. Free to attend, register through Eventbrite. 6:30-9:30pm, The Hive, 21/F, Phoenix Building, 23 Luard Rd., Wan Chai, 3568-6343.

MAR 11-14 PLANT-IFUL Discover the wonderful world of plant-based cuisine, as Ovolo Central’s VEDA joins forces with Sydney plant-based hotspot Alibi Bar & Kitchen in the dinner series Veg Off: Alibi X VEDA. The four-night event sees head chefs Matthew Kenney and Jordan Brogan battle their culinary skills and creativity to present a four-course menu based entirely around four seasonal ingredients. Surprises await as every evening guarantees a different bespoke menu that features signature and speciality dishes. Vegan wine pairing options are also available, with two seatings every night to choose from. $500 per person, $750 with wine pairing, available through Ticketflap. Choose from 6-8:15pm or 8:15- 11:30pm seating, VEDA, 2 Arbuthnot Rd., Central.