Playtimes HK Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 10

news T H E H O T T E S T July H A P P E N I N G S A R O U N D 9 6-9 Museum of Coastal Defence Fun Day Pizzazz Roll up for an action-packed encounter with the China National Acrobatic Troupe. There are dynamic diabolo routines, mind-blowing balancing acts, aerial silk rope stunts, elegant umbrella juggling, and much more. Part of the International Arts Carnival. www.hkiac.gov.hk A series of fascinating programmes including balloon twisting, orienteering and a brass ensemble will be organised for the Fun Day. Visit http://hk.coastaldefence.museum Part of the SummerFest programme, SportsFest features games, drills and training workshops by professionals in baseball, lacrosse, cricket, floor curling, weightlifting, American football, lion dance, kin-ball, as well as floor hockey and bocce ball. www.summerfest-centralharbourfront.hk Military bands of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and world-class military bands from Europe, United States and Asia, together with the Hong Kong Police Band, will perform a spectacular military tattoo. www.lcsd.gov.hk 20-23 Vividly imaginative and wickedly funny. Director/writer Jeff Achtem and puppeteer Hamish Fletcher create an innovative alternative universe out of household junk. Audience members may also be repurposed to become part of the alien landscape! Part of the International Arts Carnival. www.hkiac.gov.hk/2017/en/galaxy.html Fairytale Musical Cinderella and Rockerfella the Musical is a modern reworking of the classic tale with a fresh and relevant take on fame, fortune and how true love wins in the end. Performed by Amazing Voices, it is a must-see musical for children of all ages. https://ticket.urbtix.hk Youth SportsFest Pride and Glory Slapdash Galaxy 11 15-16 13-15 Yao Ming Charity Basketball 29 Chinese basketball star Yao Ming will hand- pick stars from China and the NBA to play a charity match at the Hong Kong Coliseum as part of the 20th anniversary handover celebrations. Details to be confirmed. 28-31 Ani-Com and Games One of the biggest fairs in Asia for digital entertainment, comics, animation, video games, toys, and collectibles, it is a treasure trove of limited edition comics, figures and other collectibles. There are stage forums and presentations, model kit competitions and autographs. It takes place at the convention centre. www.ani-com.hk For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk 8 www.playtimes.com.hk T O W N