Playtimes HK Magazine September 2017 Issue | Page 12

T H E
Coming Soon
H O T T E S T
7-15 Oct
Hong Kong Tennis Open
The Hong Kong Tennis Open, the features
over 50 of the world’s best female players
competing in singles and doubles for prizes
worth US$500,000. It is held at the iconic
Victoria Park Stadium in the heart of the city.
Tickets are available now.
www.hktennisopen.hk
H A P P E N I N G S
A R O U N D
21
Oct
20-22 Oct
Guess How Much
I Love You
Join Little and Big Nutbrown Hare, from the
best-selling Guess How Much I Love You and I
Love You All Year Round collection, as they leap
off the page and onto the stage in this magical
journey through the seasons.
www.hkticketing.com
Maternity and Baby
Prospective, expectant and new parents will
have access to some of Hong Kong’s top
doctors and experts in maternity and
childcare at this full day event held at the
JW Marriott Hotel. Admission is free when
you register online at:
thehkmaternitybabyevent.eventbrite.hk
3-12
Nov
Clockenflap
HK International
Literary Festival
15-26
Dec
1-2
Dec
Father Christmas
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs, this
heart-warming adaptation is full of merry
touches with plenty of live music, songs and
playful puppetry. Young children won’t be
able to look away as secret doors and hidden
hatches are revealed in this beautifully visual
show. Suitable for children under six and
their families. www.hkticketing.com
Shawn Mendes
13
Dec
There’s nothing holdin’ you back from seeing
the young singer songwriter Shawn Mendes
when he hits the Asia World Expo as part of his
Illuminate World Tour. Tickets from
www.hkticketing.com
The Nutcracker
Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic music with live
accompaniment by Hong Kong Sinfonietta,
Terence Kohler’s fresh, multi-layered
version was created especially for Hong
Kong Ballet. The Nutcracker will capture
your imagination and transport you to a
wondrous world of courageous toy soldiers,
captivating dolls, dramatic sword fights and
enchanting snowflakes. www.hkballet.com
For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk
www.playtimes.com.hk
17-19
Nov
A highlight on the Hong Kong calendar,
Clockenflap returns for the 10th year to wow
music-loving Hong Kongers of all ages.
Massive Attack will be joining this year’s
line-up, along with Feist and local pop
favourites Supper Moment.
http://www.clockenflap.com/history
Ian Rankin, Ruth Ware, Chan Ho-kei, Jung
Chang, Carol Ann Duffy, Pankaj Mishra and
Ken Liu are among the authors featured in
this year’s Hong Kong Literary Festival.
www.festival.org.hk
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