5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

It has been a whirlwind week in Hong Kong – a city, which in the past few days, has been the host of Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards and much more. For those seeking a more intimate or curated experience away from the major landmarks and large crowds, Hong Kong has many alternative activities, from exclusive guest bartenders to independent pop-up exhibitions and local fitness clubs. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong if you are looking for intimate, community-driven events. 1. The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern x Bar Nayuta The ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants concluded on Wednesday, but you can sample some new drinks from an exciting mixology guest shift. This Friday, The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern welcomes Hiro Nakayama of Osaka’s Bar Nayuta for an exclusive guest shift from 7pm to 10pm. Bar Nayuta is revered as a “nocturnal apothecary”, where cocktails are born from a fusion of intuition and raw experimentation. Expect an evening of vacuum distillation, fermentation and botanical extracts. Reservations are recommended to guarantee a seat at the residence. 3/F, The Pottinger Hotel, Central, Hong Kong 2. Hot Source Zine Pop-up For those whose creative appetites were not quite sated by Art Basel and Art Central, a more tactile experience awaits. From March 25 until March 29, print magazine specialists at Hot Source are holding their first pop-up exhibition, “Fresh Spread”, a dedicated celebration of magazine culture. View this post on Instagram In an increasingly digital world, this showcase offers a look at the tangible world of global independent publishing. Held at the restored heritage building Noii Arthouse in Sham Shui Po, the line-up features titles rarely seen in Hong Kong, such as Fatboy Zine, Pleasant Place and Viscose Journal, and a look at artist Kary Kwok’s private collection of vintage Hong Kong fashion magazines. Visitors can also engage in a series of ticketed workshops (HK$320-HK$360) ranging from life drawing and artist talks to magazine-making sessions. Appointment via registration is required to visit the pop-up exhibition or participate in events. 170 Yee Kuk Street, Noii Arthouse, Sham Shui Po 3. ‘Secondhand Easter’ Fashion Swap Secondhand Easter, Hong Kong’s inaugural large-scale second-hand fashion festival, will be hosted from March 27 to March 29. Uniting the city’s sustainable fashion leaders Redress, Green Ladies, JupYeah and Retrovert, this marketplace allows guests to swap, share and buy preloved collections. View this post on Instagram Open daily from 12pm to 8pm, the festival also features professional repair services and creative workshops from Fashion Clinic and Stitchmate HK. Those passionate about garment longevity can learn about darning, sashiko or functional embroidery, knitting and how to make upcycled denim ties. While admission to the fashion market is free, the pop-up swap requires a HK$50 (US$6.40) fee, and specific sessions require advance registration. Click here for more information on vendors and workshops. 3/F Atrium, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai 4. Sobersweat ‘Relaunch Run’ Fitness enthusiasts who would rather be outside than visit a gallery are invited to join local running club Sobersweat for their “Relaunch Run” on Sunday for a guided 5.5km (3.4-mile) route through Repulse Bay. The meet up is in the park of the Repulse Bay beach at 2pm, and runners will set off at 2.30pm. The run will return to the meeting point, where an array of beachside games and fitness challenges awaits to keep the momentum going. Limited products from sponsoring companies PR Studio Clothing, Only Beverages and Neon Tiger are up for grabs, too. There is no registration and no admission fee, making it easy for anyone to get some sunshine and make new friends. 56 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay 5. They Will Kill You In a strange quirk of scheduling, They Will Kill You opens the same week as Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Both are films about estranged sisters reunited and fighting for their lives as they are hunted by a group of murderous perpetrators looking to make a satanic sacrifice. Without a doubt, They Will Kill You is bloodier and funnier, easily leaving its rival in the dust. Zazie Beetz stars as Asia Reaves, an ex-prisoner with a bleak past. After shooting her abusive father dead and fleeing the scene – leaving her younger sibling Maria behind – she is eventually caught and imprisoned. Ten years later, she goes in search of Maria – a journey that takes her to The Virgil, an exclusive Manhattan luxury residence. Asia soon discovers The Virgil is a temple of satanic worship, a multifloored, vice-filled world for residents who have traded their souls for immortality. Read our full review. They Will Kill You is now showing in Hong Kong cinemas.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

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1. The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern x Bar Nayuta

Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend