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What to do in Hong Kong

Kim Go-eun (left) and Steve Sanghyun Noh in a still from Love in the Big City, one of five movies and shows to catch in Hong Kong this weekend.

5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

A Korean romantic comedy and an ambitious musical await cinema-goers. Alternatively, stream a World War II drama or a Chinatown-set comedy.

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5 must-sees for arts fans in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 22-24

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

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Ranking every film by Jon M. Chu, from Wicked to Crazy Rich Asians

Jon M. Chu’s film career spans genres such as action with GI Joe Retaliation to romance with Crazy Rich Asians and musicals with Wicked.

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Cynthia Erivo (left) as Elphaba and Ariana Grande-Butera as Glinda in a still from Wicked. Photo: Universal Pictures

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 22-24

Our top 5 picks include pop-ups serving cheesecake and French pastries and selling Hong Kong grocery brands, and a rural coffee-growing tour.

Meet ‘Jay Chou of the fitness world’, Malaysian influencer Jordan Yeoh

The social media star and 2024 Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo instructor talks about struggling with attention and his workout routine.

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Review | Blossoms Under Somewhere: Collar’s Marf Yau impresses in film debut

Cantopop star Marf Yau gives a charismatic performance in a dubious coming-of-age tale of two teenaged girls who sell their underwear online.

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Marf Yau in a still from Blossoms Under Somewhere.

Hong Kong’s Daniel Yeung on revival of his nude dance show

Yeung, 57, reflects on age catching up with him as he revisits exhibitionist solo dance work at Freespace in Hong Kong.

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 17 to 23

Eat, try, do and see something new, from Fukuro’s one-night only offering to Eaton HK’s Movement Festival and Korean rapper Lee Youngji’s gig.

Your 100 Top Tables Hong Kong weekend drinks guide, for November 15-24

Sample some of the world’s best whiskies at Whisky Live this weekend, check out guest shifts at Kowloon hotels Eaton and the Mondrian, and don’t miss out on new menus at Kinsman and Quinary.

Quinary’s Texture menu. Photo: Handout

The Hong Kong French Film Festival returns with classics for its 53rd year

The fest kicks off at City Hall with this year’s Cannes fave L’Amour Ouf and includes Q&A sessions with featured filmmakers and actors.

This year’s Hong Kong French Film Festival celebrates 53 years of cinematic savoir faire. Photo: Alliance Française de Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From a gong bath to a concert under the stars to a restaurant where you can enjoy a barbecue platter, there is plenty to do this weekend.

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5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 15-17

Look out for Jellycat toys at its new shop, clothes from the Levi’s x Clot joint series, presents from a Christmas fair, and more.

Drink in Focus: The Savory Project’s Thai Beef Salad cocktail

In creating the stand-out drink at The Savory Project in Hong Kong, Coa co-founder Jay Khan and Ajit Gurung captured the best Thai flavours in one adventurous cocktail.

The Thai Beef Salad cocktail by The Savory Project in Hong Kong features savory profiles from beef, peanut and chilli as well as coconut, kaffir lime and rum. Photo: The Savory Project

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

Relax with a gong bath, dance at a silent yoga session, learn the ancient Chinese healing practice of qigong and more this weekend.

Sound artist and gong bath session leader Cheryl Rodriguez. Photo: Cheryl Rodriguez

5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 15-17

Gladiator II in cinemas, Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney+ and My Boo on Netflix are among the top offerings this weekend.

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5 must-see music and arts events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From an auction where you can bid with stories to a night of dreamy classical music under the stars, here is what is happening this weekend.

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5 must-try food specials in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From a Godiva tea set collaboration to a terrace meal at a one-Michelin-star steakhouse, here are 5 places to try this weekend.

A whole Kobako crab as part of the eight-course Take Kaiseki Set at Minato. Photo: Minato

A bar owner’s go-to food places in Hong Kong and Macau

The son of two chefs, Prasant Raj Gurung, co-founder of C108 in Hong Kong, shares his go-to restaurants for Nepalese food, tapas and more.

Review | Gladiator II: Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott’s gory swords-and-sandals epic

Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal star in Ridley Scott’s violent sequel to his 2000 tale of ancient Roman slaves and emperors.

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Elim Chan, acclaimed Hong Kong-born conductor, returns home

She’s conducted cars for Porsche and led the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra – now she’s returned home for her first post-Covid concert

Hong Kong born music conductor Elim Chan. Photo: Willeke Machiels

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 10 to 16

Eat, try, do and see something new, from a 21-metre cheeseboard at Grand Hyatt to Ben Campbell in action at the HK Open golf tournament.

The putting course at Tong Chong Street Market in Hong Kong. Photo: Tong Chong Street Market

Video art shows Chinese migrants’ struggle in 1800s New Zealand

Displayed at Tai Twun in Hong Kong, Lisa Reihana’s DigiRadiance: Gold_Lead_Wood_Coal shows Chinese miners in New Zealand in 360 degrees.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 8-10

Immerse yourself in Indian arts, culture and heritage, try on a pair of new Nike kicks and eat and drink at a great wine bar before it shuts.

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How Japan’s innovative Nakagin Capsule Tower is finding new life

The Tokyo structure’s dismantling in 2022 saw a number of its capsules repurposed globally – even at Hong Kong’s M+ – fulfilling designer Kisho Kurokawa’s vision.

Architect Kisho Kurokawa with his creation, Japan’s Nakagin Capsule Tower, in 1972. Photo: Tomio Ohashi/M+

Where a Parisian eats in Hong Kong, from Indian to the ‘best Cantonese’

Eli Bitan, board chair of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, shares his top dining spots in the city – one serves ‘unmissable’ bagels.

Uttappam with tomato at Woodlands Vegetarian Indian Restaurant. Photo: SCMP

5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend

Mall puts on fun for its soft opening, a much anticipated sneaker collaboration hits shelves and a Hong Kong jewellery brand has a new line.

India by the Bay festival back in Hong Kong with dance, food, talks, music

Usha Uthup will sing and speak, and there are yoga classes, writers’ talk and more at Hong Kong event celebrating one of the oldest cultures.

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9 September, 2024
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 21-24 – from free-flow seafood to happy hour, to Morton’s steak and lobster Oscar. Photo: Handout

100 Top Tables’ weekend food guide: where to eat from November 21-24

Leela’s smoked butter chicken, an innovative take on an Indian classic. Photo: Nicholas Wong

Dish in Focus: smoked butter chicken at Leela

Quinary’s Texture menu. Photo: Handout

Your 100 Top Tables Hong Kong weekend drinks guide, for November 15-24

Nocino’s vibrant new location is situated on Wai Yip Street in Kwun Tong. Photo: Courtesy of Nocino

100 Top Tables weekend food guide: where to eat from November 15-17

The Thai Beef Salad cocktail by The Savory Project in Hong Kong features savory profiles from beef, peanut and chilli as well as coconut, kaffir lime and rum. Photo: The Savory Project

Drink in Focus: The Savory Project’s Thai Beef Salad cocktail

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