happening in May face painting, storytime and 20% off at Indigo Living Kids. Free entry. 1-6pm, Indigo Living Kids, Ocean View Court, The Arcade, Cyberport.
MAY 6 Malvern Meet & Pre-school Meet Malvern College Hong Kong - set to open in September 2018 - regularly holds small group sessions for prospective parents. Teachers and senior management will be there to answer questions. The next one is from 9:30-11am (preschool) 11:30am-1pm (primary and secondary), Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel, Bauhinia Room, 4/F, 3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui. Sign up at malverncollege.org.hk/infosession
MAY 6 Blood wine or honey Celebrate the release of the first EP from Blood Wine or Honey, following its debut at Sónar Hong Kong. The evening will kick off with a DJ set from Preservation and continue late into the night with DJ Fei Pao! Blood Wine or Honey has honed its “mantric afro-bitten electro-psychedelia” in the industrial warehouses of Hong Kong, surrounded by the smell of dried fish, the throb of heavy machinery, and the humidity of the South China Sea. Tickets are $140 from www.ticketflap.com Studio 9, 9/F, Union Industrial Building, 48 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang.
MAY 6-14 Serve-a-thon Hong Kong In its inaugural year, this event aims to bring together NGOs, corporates, government, media and the public to highlight the importance of community engagement in helping address social issues. Over nine days, the city will unite through hundreds of volunteer activities taking place across Hong Kong. Whether you are an individual, family, school or corporation, find out how you can join in at www.serveathonhk.org.hk
MAY 9 How to transform your life on outer, inner and secret levels A book signing, Tibetan Buddhist Ceremony and teaching with Tibetan Buddhist Master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche - hosted by a new gallery in Wong Chuk Hang. 6:30pm, SIN SIN Atelier, 4A, Kin Teck Industrial Building, 26 Wong Chuk Hang Road. RSVP 2858 5072 or email heather@sinsinheart.com
Strike a pose at IRIS: Your Escape.
and Gooseberry Beauty (organic skin care). 10am - 6pm, Vista Ballroom, The American Club, 28 Tai Tam Road. For information, contact shoppinghongkong@gmail.com
MAY 13 Family Market Food, fun, family and shopping - plus a kids corner. Note, today is your last chance to get a present before Mother’s Day. Vendors include Merci852, Les Tropeziennes, Mirth, Ditto Ditto and Rendall Wines. 10am-5:30pm, 9/F, 63 Wong Chuk Hang Road. For the program and full list of vendors, visit the Facebook page.
Sky High Yoga
MAY 13 & 14 IRIS: YOUR ESCAPE Hong Kong’s largest health and wellness festival is back with fitness, music, yoga, meditation, performances, silent discos, family activities, shopping and more. Over 60 classes take place over two days. Two-day festival entry is $150 for adults (12+), $75 for children (3-11). Prices are $200 and $100 on the door, respectively. Singleday entry also available. For the full lineup details and class descriptions visit irishkg.com/lineup. West Kowloon Nursery Park
MA 10 & 2Y 4
Take a lunch break from city life and soak up the rays on CÉ LA VI’s rooftop with an energizing yoga practice and a 360-degree view of Hong Kong. This month’s yogis are Mindy & Nadine from Yoga for Life (www.yogaforlife.com.hk). There will be one 60-minute session available on each date, at 12:45pm. Classes are $100 (bring your own mat). If you’re feeling peckish, add on a Poke Lunch Trio (Salmon, Tuna and Seasonal Whitefish), served with rice for an extra $188 - opt to take away, redeem within two weeks or dine in after class. To book, call 3700 2300. 25/F California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street.
MAY 10 Mother’s Day & Summer Shopping Event Shop for mum, the summer holidays, kids, fashion and home. New vendors include She Collective (designer yoga wear and accessories), Surlaplage (sun suits and swimwear for kids), Cosar (fine sterling silver jewelry), Rika Shioya (Japanese inspired clothing and accessories)
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