Looking for fun things to do in the Greater Bay Area this week?
In Macao, there’s a vegan fine dining collab between Justindia’s Justin Paul and acclaimed author and chef Christine Wong, while in Shenzhen you can marvel at a unique musical that features yingge dance, a traditional folk dance dating back to the Ming dynasty.
[See more: The Macao International Music Festival gets underway]
In Hong Kong, you can take part in a fancy dress run for a great cause and check out a music festival set against the backdrop of the Victoria Harbour.
But that’s not all – read on to find out what else is happening.
Hong Kong
Pici Pasta Run
Hong Kong pasta bar Pici’s annual charity run will kick off this Friday with a family-friendly 5k or 10k run. Dressing up is encouraged!
Venue: Across Hong Kong Island
Date: 19 October
Urban flea market
If you love vintage clothes, jewellery, and homeware, head to Hong Kong this weekend where you can hunt for hidden gems from 60+ vendors.
Venue: Heath Basement, Chung King Mansion
Date: 18 to 19 and 25 to 26 October
Time: 1 to 8 pm
Social Club Series presents Odyssey by the Sea music festival
Hong Kong’s Social Club Series will launch their first music festival featuring local and international DJs at the Sculpture Park by the Victoria Harbour.
Venue: Sculpture Park, K11 MUSEA
Date: 18 October
Time: 3 to 8 pm
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Hong Kong Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet
Imagine if Romeo and Juliet were Chinese and the play was set in Hong Kong in the 1960s. Hong Kong Ballet brings the idea to life through this breathtakingly immersive production.
Venue: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Date: 17 to 19 October
Time: 7:30 pm, with additional 2:30 pm showings on 18 and 19 September
Macao
Vegan fine dining
Justindia’s Justin Paul and acclaimed vegan cookbook author Christine Wong jointly create an 8-course vegan tasting menu on 15 October, for one night only.
Venue: Justindia
Date: 15 October
Th Lng Gdby and Still Animals double bill dance performance
Belgian artists Tuur and Flup Marinus collaborate with six local dancers to present a double bill performance at the newly renovated T Theatre.
Venue: Alameda Dr. Carlos D’assumpcao, Kin Heng Long Plaza, 14 Andar F (T Theatre)
Date: 17 to 18 October
Time: 8 pm
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The 20th Hush music festival
Macao’s annual music and sports festival turns 20 this year, bringing an impressive lineup of local and international musicians and instructors to Hac Sa.
Venue: Hac Sa Beach
Date: 18 to 19 October
Shenzhen
Southern Song and Dance Troupe presents I like you
This unique musical features Chaoshan’s yingge dance, a dynamic fusion of theatre, dance and martial arts, which is classed as national intangible cultural heritage.
Venue: Shenzhen Range Theatre
Date: 15 October
Time: 8 pm
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Dream Awake presents The Deal
This immersive play takes place inside a permanently docked 1960’s cruise ship in Shenzhen, taking inspiration from Goethe’s Faust and Nikolai Gogol’s The Overcoat.
Venue: Minghua Cruise at Sea World
Date: Wednesdays to Sundays until 31 October
Time: 8 pm
Fiery Angel presents Murder on the Orient Express
This British theatre company brings the first English-speaking version of this classic murder mystery to China.
Venue: Shenzhen Pingshan Theatre
Date: 16 to 19 October
Time: 7:30 pm
