Thirsting for an a-capella fix after “Pitch Perfect 2”? Need something to tide you over until “Pitch Perfect 3: Tokyo Drift”? The black-tie Oxford Gargoyles are back in Hong Kong for the second year in succession with new arrangements that span jazz, pop, choral music and more. Be sure not to miss this a-compelling performance!
What: Blame It On My Youth by The Oxford Gargoyles
When: 8pm to 9:20pm July 2
Where: Fringe Upstairs, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
Price: HKD160 for students and seniors, HKD190 for Fringe Club members, HKD240 standard price
Tickets: HKTicketing
Renowned pianist, musical educator and classical music enthusiast Nicolette Wong returns with a new show, taking us on a journey from 18th century Germany to 20th century America. The concert will explore three periods of classical music, combining the works of two significant composers in each to demonstrate how the greats pushed boundaries and defined their own voices.
What: From Classical to Jazz: A Journey Through Duologues by Nicolette Wong
When: 8pm to 9:30pm July 9,
Where: Fringe Dairy, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
Price: HKD180 in advance and for Fringe members, HKD200 on the day; tickets include one standard drink
Tickets: Fringe Club Box Office (+852) 2521-7251
The award-winning Shaanxi Acrobatic Troupe presents the “Legend of the Silk Road”, a show that will combine acrobatic feats, dance, costumes and stage design to open the International Arts Carnival, which runs from July 10 to August 16. See the story of the legendary trade route that linked China to the Western world for a millennium and a half, told through award winning acrobatics and choreography. What else?
What: “Legend of the Silk Road” by The Shaanxi Acrobatic Troupe
When: 7:30pm July 10 & 11, 3pm July 11 & 12
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Road, Kowloon
Price: From HKD140-HKD340, half-price concessions available
Tickets: URBTIX
Performing groups from China, to Australia, to Europe are to gather in Hong Kong for the International Arts Carnival, a festival organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. With more than 400 events to choose from over the span of a month, there is absolutely something for everyone, from interactive baby theatre enthusiasts to connoisseurs of wacky percussions groups with punny names.
What: International Arts Carnival (IAC)
When: July 10 – August 16
Where: Various venues
Price: From HKD40 to HKD580
Tickets: URBTIX
Curator Yip Kai Chun presents his award-winning project “away”, an art exhibition centred on the subject of loss and remembrance. The exhibition tackles such harsh realities by blending creative works that are usually separated, such as paper crafts, videos and sculptures. Drawing from Yip’s first hand experiences of his mother’s death, this unique exhibit is sure to provoke emotions and memories about a subject that touches us all.
What: “away”, an art exhibition curated by Yip Kai Chun
When: 12pm-6pm July 11 – September 19, closed on public holidays
Where: Mur Nomade, Unit 1606, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Road, Aberdeen
Price: FREE!
Concert pianist and master of classical improvisation David Dolan joins the Hong Kong Sinfonietta to deliver an evening of Mozart. This sure-to-be energising show will demonstrate the magical process of music making in an ensemble setting.
What: Inspired By Mozart concert by David Dolan and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta
When: 7:15pm July 17
Where: HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Rehearsal Room CR2, 7/F, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Price: From HKD125-HKD250
Tickets: Here
Acclaimed Young American Artist Lauren Matsumoto brings her unique mix of traditional collage techniques to Fabrik Gallery in her solo exhibition “Fragments.”. The combination of paintings inspired by photos taken while travelling and found imagery results in art that reuses the fragments of civilisation to create a new vision.
What: “Fragments” exhibition by Lauren Matsumoto
When: Wednesday, July 15
Where: Fabrik Gallery, 1102 Nam Wo Hong Building, 148 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan
Price: FREE!
A group of 17 fierce jazz musicians, ranging from young to old, and from all four corners of the globe – the Island Express Jazz Orchestra delivers big-band music for the modern age. Come and let one of the baddest jazz ensembles we know rock you with infectious swing and grooves!
What: Live at Fringe Club: The Island Express Jazz Orchestra
When: 10pm, Saturday July 25
Where: Fringe Dairy, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
Price: HKD120 in advance and for Fringe members, HKD150 on the day; tickets include one standard drink
Tickets: Fringe Club Box Office (+852) 2521-7251
Lara Merrett returns to The Cat Street Gallery to present “In My Nature”, an art exhibit inspired by her travels through India and Spain. Her experiences manifest on the canvas as amorphous and organic arrangements that project a dynamic energy through their vibrancy… or something to that effect.
What: “In My Nature” exhibition by Lara Merrett
When: Until August 1
Where: The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
Price: FREE!
Featuring works from 11 artists, the “Walking in the Dreams” exhibit contains dreamlike and illusory works, allowing the audience to examine their own thoughts and fears within consciousness. and slumber. Here’s to hoping they have something to address that recurring dream where we show up for a school play naked.
What: “Walking in the Dreams” exhibition
When: Until September 28
Where: Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin
Price: HKD10, Wednesdays free, half price concessions available
Tickets: Museum box office
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