What’s on this July
A complete round up of Hong Kong’s top events this monthSummerFest
Jam-packed with summer events, SummerFest returns to the Central Harbourfront Event Space to provide Hongkongers with a wide range of large-scale outdoor recreational activities including a series of 3D summer smileys, light/shadow Maze and handicraft workshops.
When: Until August 6
Where: 9 Lung Wo Road, Central
How much: Free
The Jockey Club Heritage Education Programme
An exhibition featuring over 500 artworks by master trainers and students. Workshops and guided tours are available upon request.
When: July 1-4
Where: Art Space, K11 Art Mall, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
How much: Free
Midsummer Race
After a one-year hiatus the Midsummer Race is back. Race the clock across Shing Mun Reservoir in a range of age categories from junior to veteran Plus. Top 3 winners in each category receive a trophy and prize.
When: July 3
Where: Shing Mun Reservoir Main Dam, Lower Shing Mun Road, Kam Shan
How much: $220
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4th of July Show
A night of laughs with eight of the city’s funniest American comics including Bryan Bentley, Chris Musni and Garron Chiu.
When: July 3, 8pm
Where: The Hub, 1/F Fortune building, Wan Chai
How much: $250
Kayak n Run
Explore Tai Tam Bay like never before, kayaking along the coastline to Hobie Cat Beach and running over Dragons Back in an attempt to make it to the top three. Family and adult races available.
When: July 4, 8am
Where: Tai Tam Tuk, Tai Tam Bay
How much: Family race $450, adult race $900
Got Quiz? School’s Out! @ The Lawn Club
Not your average quiz night. Get ready for iconic 90’s on-screen moments, musical nostalgia and a stack of awesome prizes bigger your Nan’s VHS collection.
When: July 7, 5pm to 10pm
Where: The Lawn Club
How much: $800 (4-person pod); $1,200 (4-person PRIME pod by B Project)
Sustainable Australian Wines & Spirits Tasting
Witness how cocktails are made from food waste and taste it along with a selection of sustainable Australian wines.
When: July 9
Where: The Hive, 33-35 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan.
How much: Members $200, non-members $250
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Jazz rhythms for kids
A 90-minute workshop for kids to learn about jazz with local musicians.
When: July 9-18
Where: The Room, Freespace, West Kowloon, 18 Museum Drive, Tsim Sha Tsui
How much: $225
Discovery Bay Sunday Market
Head down to DB for its monthly market, held by Handmade Hong Kong.
When: July 11, 11am-6pm
Where: Discovery Bay Main Plaza, Discovery Bay
How much: Free
Hong Kong Book Fair
Enjoy book shopping, literary workshops and seminars in the annual week-long fair.
When: July 14-20
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
How much: Free
Indoor Cinema: 101 Dalmatians
Settle in and enjoy the original release of 101 Dalmatians at the Hive Sai Kung lounge.
When: July 27, 7-9pm
Where: The Hive Sai Kung, 5 Tai Mong Tsai Road
How much: Free
