From an inspiring film screening event to a classical music concert and the highly anticipated Hong Kong Book Fair, there are plenty of treats to distract you from the heat this month
1/6 Conscious Cinema
When: July 3
Where: Fivelements Habitats
What: Founded by Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and yoga teacher Cristina McLauchlan, Conscious Cinema is a global platform dedicated to raising awareness about conscious consumerism and spiritual paradigms through the power of film. The platform will host a screening at Fivelement Habitats, where can guests can enjoy a scrumptious plant-based dinner at Sakti Elixir before the movie and join an inspiring film discussion with other audiences after the screening.
Purchase tickets at eventbrite.hk
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2/6 Pilates by the Sea x Impact HK
When: July 4
Where: Sun Sat Sen Memorial Park
What: Show your support and give back to the community by joining this meaningful wellness event hosted by Zero Wellness HK. The founder of the organisation, who’s also known as a Polestar Pilates certified trainer, is partnering with local charity Impact HK, to launch a small-scale outdoor Pilates mat class to raise funds for the homeless. The event will take place at the beautiful Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park by the sea. Guests are required to bring their own yoga mats, water and towels.
Purchase tickets at eventbrite.hk
3/6 Postmortem Conference: Lessons Learned In Startups
When: July 11
Where: K11 Atelier at Victoria Dockside
What: This conference will bring together the most creative and inspiring startup entrepreneurs from various sectors to share their investment experiences and lessons learned from both successes and failures. Confirmed speakers include Andy Ann, founder and CEO of NDN Group; Fritz Demopoulos, founder of Queen’s Road Capital; Karena Belin, co-founder and CEO of Whub, and many more.
Purchase tickets at eventbrite.hk
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4/6 Hong Kong Book Fair 2020
When: July 15-21
Where: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
What: Hong Kong’s largest literary event returns. Themed “Inspirational and Motivational Reading”, this year’s book fair will introduce authors and books of the spirituality genre to readers, encouraging people to find inner peace and seek solutions to personal challenges through books. Fair visitors will also find a wide selection of titles spanning all genres including children’s books, popular fiction, non-fiction and educational resource, to name just a few.
Discover more at hkbookfair.hktdc.com
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5/6 Hong Kong Sinfonietta: Sergei Nakariakov Plays Tchaikovsky
When: July 24
Where: Hong Kong City Hall
What: Hailed as “The Paganini of the trumpet” and “Caruso of the trumpet”, Sergei Nakariakov is collaborating with Hong Kong Sinfonietta again this summer, playing two concertos, including Tchaikovsky’s highly regarded Variations on a Rococo Theme.
Purchase tickets at urbtix.hk
6/6 Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong 2020
When: July 24-27
Where: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
What: Discover a superb selection of animations, comics, games, e-sports and shop for rare, limited-edition collectables at this ever-popular annual summer event. The first edition of HK Elefun Pop Art & Toy Show will also be staged to showcase different trendy toys and figures for anime fans to marvel at the master design artists’ works.
Discover more at ani-com.hk
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