Hit list: five things to do in Hong Kong this week (January 20-26)
Heavy metal legends Metallica, dancing zombie frogs and a psycho thriller on this week’s list
PUBLISHED : Friday, 20 January, 2017, 4:03pm
UPDATED : Friday, 20 January, 2017, 4:03pm
HEAR the mighty Metallica perform tracks from their new album Hardwired … to Self-Destruct live when they stop by Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Arena tonight as part of their world tour
WATCH James McAvoy flit from one role to another as he plays a mental patient with a multiple personality disorder in creepy psycho-thriller Split .
NUMB your lips tasting some fiery Sichuan cuisine in a romantic setting at Deng G in Wan Chai.
SEE a zombie frog ballet and muse about the deadening effect of politics on dance at “After Party: Collective Dance and Individual Gymnastics” at Blindspot Gallery.
ESCAPE the bustle of Lan Kwai Fong and slip into IQ Bar, an oasis serving intelligent cocktails and creative snacks.
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