The Hong Kong Christmas Advent Calendar
With something to do every day between now and Christmas, we’re going to fling you into the festive spirit.
December 4
Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” provides a festive soundtrack to the holidays as 82-year-old maestro Helmuth Rilling takes his baton to the stage as a finale to the “BACH 330” project, which aims to inspire humanity through music. Dec 4, 7:30pm. Concert Hall, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, 2584-8500, hkticketing.com.
December 5
In Sounds Great Movies and Musicals West End singers Janet Mooney and John Langley sing Broadway musical and Christmas classics with the HK Sinfonietta. And yes, they'll be singing Frozen songs, too. Sorry (not sorry). Dec 3-5, 8pm; Dec 6, 3pm. Concert Hall, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. $150-420 from www.urbtix.hk.
Looking for something Mediterranean? The Italian Women's Association is hosting their 32nd iteration of Il Mercatino (or "The Market" in Italian). This charity bazaar has all kinds of fun Italian products and edibles, and all proceeds are donated to charities and hospitals in Hong Kong. Bring a reusable bag! Dec 5, 10am-5pm. The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital, 12 Sandy Bay Rd., Pokfulam. $20 entrance fee. Parking not provided.
December 6
The Hong Kong Players is running their 55th annual Christmas show as the opening act of the Udderbelly Festival. In Cinderella: The Panto they'll be reenacting the classic tale of Cinderella with singing, dancing, jokes, a clown—and Ermintrude the Cow. Where's the ticketing office? It's behind you! Dec 4-6, 10-13. Central Harbour Front Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Rd., Central. $290-438 from www.hkticketing.com.