hot dates August 8-11
August 9-11 Spike Down
Singing in the Dark
Get ready for lots of action in the sand this summer. Teams from China (rank 5), Turkey (rank 7), Argentina (rank 18) and Czech Republic (rank 26) will compete in six separate sessions at the FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) Volleyball World Grand Prix. August 9, 6pm, 8:30pm; August 10-11, 1:15pm, 3:45pm. Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd., Hung Hom. August 9-10: $120, $300; August 11: $60, $120, $300, $600 (tickets are daily pass) at 2734-9009 or urbtix.cityline.com.hk.
August 23
August 22
What a Circus
Night Owl
Cirque du Soleil returns to Hong Kong this year together with the Estate of Michael Jackson. Currently touring in Asia, The Immortal World Tour features the Canadian circus arts performers incorporating the King of pop’s music and dance into their mesmerizing performances. Aug 23, 8pm; Aug 24-25,
Owl City, also known as Adam Young, got his first taste of stardom when he began uploading videos of his performances to Myspace from his parents’ basement in Minnesota. Two indie albums later, he was picked up by record label execs, and a full-length electropop album was released in 2009. His hit “Fireflies” reached number one across US, UK and Canadian charts.
4pm, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Expo, Sky Plaza Rd., Chek Lap Kok. $288-1,288 from www. hkticketing.com.
7pm. Rotunda 2, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay. $380 from www.hkticketing.com.
Now in its fourth year, Dialogue in the Dark’s “Concert in the Dark 2013” is ready to take you on another musical adventure. Led by a team of visually impaired professionals, you will experience music made by Hong Kong artists—including Hins Cheung, Fiona Sit and Ivana Wong (pictured left to right)—in a world of complete darkness. August 8, 7:30 pm; August 10-11, noon, 3:30pm, 7:30pm. Rotunda 3, 6/F, Kowloon International Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay. $480, $780, $1500 at all HMV stores, or www.concert-in-the-dark.hk.
August 2-18
Too Cool for School Hong Kong-style silent comedy “Detention” is back for a second round since its debut in December 2011. Set around an afterschool detention, the comedy depicts how humor and joy can solve any conflict. Featuring three naughty boys, a beautiful classmate and a fiery teacher performing acrobatics, dance and percussion. Shows every day except August 6 and 13. Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Art Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai. $190, $260 at Tom Lee Outlets or Urbtix, 2734-9009.
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