Catharina Cheung

Looking to make your weekend worthwhile? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to catch some live music, check out a new art exhibit, or just find a casual spot to relax with friends, Hong Kong knows how to keep you busy. Come rain or shine, day or night, here’s everything you need to plan the perfect weekend.  RECOMMENDED:  📆 Hong Kong events in May🎡 Top attractions in Hong Kong🛍️ Your ultimate Hong Kong checklist 2026

Not sure how to spend your free time this week? We’ve rounded up some of the best happenings across the city – from art exhibitions and food pop-ups to music nights and kid-friendly activities – so you don’t have to go searching. But if all else fails, you can always turn to one of Hong Kong’s best restaurants, or cross things off our ultimate Hong Kong checklist. Whatever you decide, we’ve got you covered for the next seven days. RECOMMENDED:  🎨 Art exhibitions to check out right now🥹 Free things to do in Hong Kong

May brings some of Hong Kong’s most wonderful events and festivals to the calendar. Between Mother’s Day brunches, the celebrations of Buddha’s Birthday, and the famous Cheung Chau Bun Festival, there’s plenty to fill your schedule for the month. Beyond these holidays, the city’s art scene is also buzzing with new exhibitions, while a slew of foodie happenings keep our inner gluttons happy. Here’s what’s worth marking in your diary this month. RECOMMENDED: 🎡 Hong Kong’s top attractions🌧️ The best indoor activities on a rainy day😍 Free things to do in Hong Kong

The day to honour all mothers falls on May 10 this year; and no matter who it is that you’re thinking of, it’s only right that you get the superwoman in your life a Mother’s Day gift that she truly deserves. To give you some inspiration, here is our pick of the best gifts that will no doubt brighten up her day. RECOMMENDED: For more inspiration, check out where to get her a beautiful bouquet at Hong Kong’s best florists.

There are a lot of television shows to watch as of late, but nothing beats the over-the-top love triangles, nightmare in-laws, hilarious caricature villains, and melodramatic deaths in Hong Kong TV dramas. Yes, it can be easy to laugh at the exaggerated – and always predictable – twists and turns, but many of Hong Kong’s most celebrated cinematic talents got their break working on TV dramas, including the likes of Wong Kar-wai, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Chow Yun-fat, and Maggie Cheung. While we anticipate more new shows this year, join us as we look back at some of the best Hong Kong dramas ever made. RECOMMENDED: If TV dramas aren’t your thing, try Hong Kong’s best movies, or for something more alluring, the sexiest Hong Kong movies ever made.

Just like dai pai dongs, cha chaan tengs are an integral part of Hong Kong’s vibrant dining scene. Not only do these humble eateries consistently dish out local comfort food that are bursting with flavours, but they do it all at wallet-friendly prices too. Keep reading to find some of our favourite cha chaan tengs in the city. RECOMMENDED: If you’re after more casual dining options, take a look at our top picks for the best beachside bars and restaurants in Hong Kong!

For a city whose modern history began only a little over 150 years ago, Hong Kong is home to an abundance of beautiful architecture. There are plenty of old buildings and structures that have stood the test of time, but not all of it has survived our city’s pell-mell race to modernity. From Victorian private members’ clubs to Hong Kong’s old international airport, here’s a look at some of the marvellous structures we’ve lost along the way.  RECOMMENDED: Luckily, Hong Kong still has plenty of old buildings and structures that have stood the test of time. Explore some of the city’s oldest surviving buildings and structures. 

We hate to burst your fishball-scented bubble, but just living and working in this city doesn’t automatically qualify you as a real Hongkonger. However, that’s not to say that you won’t ever become one. There are many common misconceptions about Hong Kong, but one thing’s for sure, we have some real peculiar quirks and habits that only a true Hongkonger would ever say or do. Read on and see how many you can tick off. RECOMMENDED: If you’re still relatively new to the city, be careful not to ask certain questions that will set us off. Meanwhile, get to know Hong Kong one bite at a time and check out these uniquely Hong Kong dishes you need to try at least once.

We may live in a concrete jungle but nature has its way of enlightening us with its pops of colour. From dreamy pink cherry blossoms to fields of sunflowers, we’ve sorted out a list of flowers that bloom during different seasons and the best places to find them. Check them out below. Note: Blooming periods for different flower species may vary depending on external factors such as weather, location, and time of year. RECOMMENDED:  🌅 Lesser-known places to view Hong Kong’s skyline✨ Free things to do in Hong Kong💦 Best hikes in Hong Kong

It’s officially April, which means flowers are blooming, the new year’s resolution you made has gone out the window, and the weather can’t decide if it’s going to drench us or burn us up. But hey, at least the calendar is packed with all sorts of fun stuff for you to experience this month. From ballets and concerts to food pop-ups and art installations, check out all the best events happening across the city this month. RECOMMENDED: 🎡 Hong Kong’s top attractions🏞 The best hiking trails in Hong Kong🎉 Free things to do in Hong Kong  

Ask any Hongkonger and they will tell you that Leslie Cheung is one of Hong Kong’s lost gems, with debonair charm and striking presence, heightened by a baby-faced sweetness. This musical and film legend is also a major queer icon and was open about being bisexual in a time when ideals were way more conservative. It’s been over 20 years since the singer-slash-actor passed away, but every year on this anniversary of his death (April 1), fans still leave flowers, placards, and tributes outside the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central. To pay homage to ‘Gor Gor’ (a loveable nickname often used on Cheung, meaning ‘Elder Brother’ in Cantonese), we’ve gathered a few of the most iconic films he has starred in over the years. RECOMMENDED: Check out our list of the 100 best Hong Kong movies – that’s many, many weekends’ worth of plans sorted!

Whether it’s street photography spots or world-class art galleries, Hong Kong is a city that’s bursting with creativity. To narrow things down and help you be well on your way to true culture vulture status (and level up your Insta-feed along the way), here are some of the best ongoing and upcoming art shows to visit around town. RECOMMENDED: Discover Hong Kong’s coolest hidden art spaces or pay a visit to the city’s top museums.

Employees Only is making a nostalgic return of sorts to our shores. Having closed its Hong Kong outpost in 2019, the legendary speakeasy brand is back for one single evening on May 21, as the team from Employees Only Singapore takes over the bar at Terrible Baby. Three custom creations will be served throughout the evening, including the smooth, milk-washed gin-based ‘Dilly, Don’t Dally’; the tequila-based ‘Nightshade’ with notes of fruit and spice; and ‘Peachy Keen’, a light and floral number matching Tito’s vodka with elderflower, peach liqueur, lemon, and an Oolong tea-infused Baldoria Bianco vermouth. All cocktails are priced at $120 each, but a tasting package is available online via Eventbrite for $320 per person, which lets you sample all three of these signature serves at a discount. See details about the Employees Only SG bar shift here.

Hong Kong bakery and confectionery manufacturer Garden is approaching its 100th anniversary at the end of this year, and they’ve launched a pop-up exhibition and store, adorably designed like a tour through its factory. From refreshed versions of nostalgic snacks and culinary experiences to collaborations with local streetwear brands, the ‘Every Bites Tells a Story’ event is a love letter to the iconic food brand that has literally fed and nurtured generations of Hongkongers. Find clothing and accessories created with Grocery and Aim Higher Club featuring retro patterns and motifs from Garden’s archives from the 50s to 80s; exclusive chocolate finger snacks and Cantonese dishes reimagined into savoury buns; memorabilia from the confectioner’s century-old history; and a series of cute plushie keychains shaped like Garden’s bestsellers. This is a trip down memory lane that will make you hungry.

Inspired by the special exhibition Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now, this late-night event is themed around science fiction and allows guests the opportunity to enjoy after-hours access to the galleries. There will be live music by Lai Ying, a dance performance by Ben Chiu & Crew, DJ sets by Cocoonics and Anti-General, plus a range of workshops and chats led by the M+ team. Whether you want to dance in a museum at night or learn more about the exhibitions, the monthly M+ at Night series offers a great chance to experience art, music, and creativity in a new way. Tickets cost $320 with concessions available for students, while M+ members and patrons can enjoy free admission.

Chef May Chow celebrates the return of her famous Little Bao to Central with a one-night-only Baodown, collaborating with chef Gavin Chin from House of Culture. The pair will co-create a special menu just for this evening, so if either of these restaurants has been on your list for some time, here’s your chance to tick them both off in one go! The night’s menu remains a surprise, but considering how Chow and Chin are both known for mixing Western flavours with Asian inflections to great effect, we are very excited to see what they’ll whip up for ravenous diners in Soho who can’t wait to bite into a bao again in their own neighbourhood.

The stylish restaurant and bar Felix on the top floor of The Peninsula Hong Kong hotel has launched a brand-new event series that focuses on DJs spinning tunes on vinyl records. Every Thursday, from 8pm to 11pm, a rotation of highly respectable DJs such as Brahms, Roy Malig, Johnny Hiller, and NeeNo will spotlight their own distinctive styles with curated playlists of both mellow tracks and upbeat grooves. This is a great opportunity to experience some deep cuts from each DJ’s extensive record collections, with genres ranging from soul and jazz to Mediterranean Balearic and funk. There are also special drinks and snacks that take inspiration from the 80s and 90s to go with the tunes. See details about this weekly music series at The Peninsula here. 

Creative studio Gentle Pause is here to emphasise the musical component of Wong Kar-wai’s vision with a screening of his 1994 romance anthology Chungking Express. What makes this viewing special is that they are collaborating with jazz collective Fountain de Chopin, who will be reimagining the film’s urban romance, the loneliness of trying to get by in the city, and the profundity of connections between strangers through live jazz interpretations. Maybe they’ll play a jazzy version of ‘California Dreamin’’...  The screenings will run on May 1 and 2 at the K11 Musea Sculpture Park, with tickets priced at $498 per person.

Hot on the heels of Fireside being ranked number 18 on this year’s World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list, chef Jaime Ortolá from our city’s open-fire specialist is collaborating with chef Lorenzon Aniello of I Due Cippi from Saturnia, Tuscany, for a limited series of four-hands dinners. I Due Cippi has been ranked number four on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, so this is a rare chance to try two global steak powerhouses in one meal. Aside from appetisers, sides, and desserts, diners can expect dishes like knife-cut beef tartare with smoke cuttlefish and Oscietra caviar, carabinero Flambadou 2.0 with Palo Cortado bisque, cacio e pepe, and much more. This four-hands menu is priced at $2,488 per person, and can be booked here.

It’s been about 20 years since Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs graced our screens, but the sequel movie is finally about to be released! In honour of this modern classic, there’s a pop-up installation in Pacific Place dedicated to everything Runway. Field calls from Miranda at the magazine’s reception desk, take over Miranda’s own office, have your own fashion change montage at the New York subway entrance, and more. Best of all, you can hop into a photobooth disguised as an elevator, snap a series of model-worthy poses, and have your favourite printed out into a magazine cover. The pop-up is free to enter and explore, while you can access the elevator by signing up to become an above member and spending $300 on the same day within the mall.

Catch the Grammy-nominated singer and producer at Kai Tak Stadium on October 21, where Puth will be performing his timeless hits as well as some highly anticipated new tracks from his Whatever’s Clever album which was just released earlier in March. His new 80s-inspired soft rock sound also features interesting collaborations with the likes of Utada Hikaru, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Kenny G, and even Jeff Goldblum. If you like Puth’s older (but no less iconic) releases like ‘Attention’, ‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’, ‘Left and Right’ featuring BTS’ Jungkook, and ‘Stay’, then this is one concert you won’t want to miss! See details about pre-sale dates and ticketing here.

Genre-blending musical chameleon Post Malone has just announced that he is coming to Hong Kong in concert for the first time in three years! We are promised a career-spanning setlist of chart-toppers and fan favourite tracks, presented with Posty’s undeniable stage presence and signature large-scale productions. The artist will be joined on this tour by fellow Texan musician Don Toliver, who is known for his ethereal, psychedelic trap, and melodic hip-hop. Tickets to see Post Malone in Hong Kong range from $699 for nosebleeds to $3,199 for the premium VIP package – the most costly entry includes a tier-one reserved seated ticket, specially designed VIP merch, a laminate and lanyard, an exclusive VIP wristband, and priority shopping for merchandise. See details on ticket types, pre-sale dates, and more here.

Since Vietnam and China have had a long history of culture exchange and cross-immigration, it only makes sense that both cuisines are deeply entwined – and Le Le’s menu reflects this cultural context with traditional Vietnamese dishes subtly enhanced by Chinese cooking techniques. From delicate amuse-bouche of flower clam tart with ram and coriander root juice, to a fantastic duck served three ways with bánh tiêu savoury doughnuts on the side, a careful adherence to classic Vietnamese flavours is the name of the game here. There are plenty of Vietnamese eateries in Hong Kong, but perhaps none that a fancier concept for this cuisine quite like Le Le.

Central’s beloved gelateria Snack Baby is hosting their first-ever guest shift, starring none other than Socio, Soho’s popular community-focused bar just up the hill nearby. On Thursday, April 9, Suraj Gurung from the Socio team will take over Snack Baby, serving the fermented and infused ingredients that the bar is known for with gelato. Some of the cocktails to look out for include Sencha Tea, made with sencha tea gin, rhubarb vermouth, and watermelon cordial; Gelato, containing ice cream-washed coconut rum, mango, genmaicha gin, Ancho Reyes, and Muyu Chinotto; and Cheese, mixing Mimolette bourbon, black truffle, quince vermouth, and olive oil. This one-night-only guest shift runs from 8-11pm, and Snack Baby is not huge by any means, so get there early!

If you grew up with the literary works of the iconic Roald Dahl, you’re in for a real treat this year! Matilda the Musical is currently running right across the border in Shenzhen, and it’s been confirmed that the Broadway production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is making its Hong Kong debut this November as well. For the completely uninitiated who have never read the book, seen the Gene Wilder or Johnny Depp film adaptations, or the prequel movie with Timothée Chalamet, whose knowledge of this universe only encapsulates perhaps the Condescending Wonka meme, the plot follows a young boy named Charlie Bucket whose family lives in poverty. By chance, he discovers a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, gets invited to Willy Wonka’s fantastical chocolate factory, and embarks upon the adventure of a lifetime.  Photograph: Courtesy Broadway International GroupCharlie and the Chocolate Factory musical From quick-witted squirrels with jobs sorting nuts and a crazy factory filled with candy, mushrooms, and a flowing river of chocolate, to the iconic Oompa-Loompas, this musical is a dazzling production that has bewitched with eye-popping visuals, unforgettable characters, and music that will have you humming all the way home. Songs from the original 1971 film are also used in the show, such as ‘Pure Imagination’, ‘The Candy Man’, and ‘I’ve Got a Golden Ticket’, alongside new, original compositions by Grammy and Tony Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Photograph: Cour

The Tin Hau Festival technically came and went this year on May 9, but major celebrations for this festival span several weeks across Hong Kong. One of these is hosted in Tsing Yi, running from May 17 to 21 this year, featuring Cantonese opera, food stalls, traditional rituals, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about this slice of Hong Kong heritage. What is the Tin Hau Festival? The Tin Hau Festival honours the goddess of the sea, and with Hong Kong’s maritime roots, it’s only natural that this festival holds an important place in the cultural heart of our city.  The Tsing Yi bamboo theatre is erected twice each year, during the third and fourth lunar months, to celebrate the Chun Kwan Festival and the Tin Hau Festival in thanks for the deities’ divine blessings. What are the highlights of the 2026 Tsing Yi bamboo theatre? Visitors can look forward to over 50 specialty stalls selling food, drinks, and artisan crafts, but apart from being a snack lover’s haven, the Tin Hau Festival grounds in Tsing Yi will also feature a massive bamboo theatre erected specifically for this event – a great show of traditional Hong Kong craftsmanship – as well as towering floral tributes made of paper known as fa pau, or flower cannons in Cantonese. Photograph: FB/HADFBTsing Yi bamboo theatre Tin Hau Festival celebration fa pau What is the fa pau ritual at the Tsing Yi bamboo theatre? During the annual Tin Hau Festival, the Tsing Yi bamboo theatre hosts rituals such as Cantonese op

Millennials, we need a way to let loose and forget our jobs, obligations, and the fact that our joints might be starting to ache. What better way to return to a time when everything was simpler than with a celebration of our iconic Y2K era? Midnight Espresso Communications has partnered with So Up Collective, Kodak Professional, and Aer to launch No Curfew Club: The Above 30 Series, dedicated to those of us who came of age during the 2000s. The first event of the series kicks off on May 30, with music that will shift vibes and genres every hour, moving through a decade’s worth of greatest radio hits. From Usher and Ashanti’s smooth crooning to hip-hop anthems by Nelly and 50 Cent, the playlist is bound to have you singing along, getting low, and slapping your mates while screaming “that’s my jam!”, before it all culminates in a massive collective pop singalong. Honestly, nothing sounds more healing right now. Of course, the fantastic team at Aer will keep us all fed and watered with burgers and bougie takes on retro side dishes. Co-founder Nikita Matveev has also curated modernised versions of our teenaged drinks of choice, such as the Appletini, vodka Redbulls, and more. Who knows, maybe they’ll even have a reimagining of a Four Loko... Photograph: Courtesy Aer Finally, there will be disposable Kodak cameras for guests to use throughout the night, so instead of taking Instagram Stories, you can fully submit to the Y2K throwback by snapping pictures on film. They will then

Originally published May 12, updated May 13: After the massive success of its partnerships with Omega and Blancpain, Swatch is shaking up the watch world yet again – and it’s a big one this time. The brand has teamed up with legendary Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet (AP), and after a cryptic announcement on Instagram, the upcoming ‘Royal Pop’ collection has officially sent the internet into a frenzy. Curious about what this powerhouse duo has in store? Here’s everything we know so far about the AP x Swatch ‘Royal Pop’ drop, including release dates, pricing, and where you can get your hands on one in Hong Kong. What do we know about the Swatch x AP watch? After intense online speculation and way too many AI-generated images, it has now been confirmed that the Swatch x AP Royal Pop is not a traditional wristwatch, but a pocket watch! The long, looped strap in the teaser images was a big clue. Available in eight colourways, the colour of the clock face is emphasised by a contrasting or complimentary bezel colour. The pocket watch strap is sold separately, which gives you the freedom to further mix and match your preferred style. When is the Swatch x AP release date? How much will it cost in Hong Kong? The global launch is set for May 16. It has now been announced on the Swatch website that Audemars Piguet x Swatch collaboration pieces will be priced between $2,940 to $3,150, while the straps will be $340. Photograph: Courtesy Swatch What colours are there for the Swatch x AP

Social media has been rife recently with speculation that The Weeknd might be performing in Hong Kong. Well, guess no more, because it has just been confirmed that the R&B pop artist will in fact be bringing his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ stadium tour to our shores! The Weeknd has been on tour across Europe, the UK, Latin America, and Australia, with more than 7.5 million tickets sold over 153 shows, purportedly making it the highest-grossing tour ever by a male solo artist. This year, the Canadian singer-songwriter will bring his tour to Asia, starting in late September in Tokyo and moving on to Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, and Bangkok, then playing Hong Kong on October 30 and 31, before wrapping up in Kuala Lumpur in early November. Photograph: Courtesy Sebastien Nagy / Live Nation This Asia leg marks the final chapter of his entire world tour, so if you haven’t caught him in any other locations, then this could be your final chance to see the multi-platinum, seven-times Diamond-certified musician on show for a while. From everything we’ve been seeing, the whole production looks super dramatic, with a distinctly post-apocalyptic vibe and religious-adjacent iconography, so we’re very excited to be able to see this live. Set your calendar alerts: The artist pre-sale begins on May 18 at 10am, then ZA Visa cardholders will get exclusive priority access from May 19 to 20, followed by early access for Trip.com users from May 20 to 21. While the Trip.com tickets open at 10am, the Live

We’ve all had a month’s break from the art-filled March Madness, but if you’re starting to feel a little culture deprived again like we are, May has just the event to scratch that artistic itch. The Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong is back for its 13th edition, showcasing Hong Kong-based artists, young talents, and contemporary art works at wallet-friendly price points. Here’s a guide on what to look out for at the cultural festival. From May 14 to 17, over 105 local and international galleries will gather at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to present art that is well worth collecting. As always, the point of the Affordable Art Fair is to open up the often exclusive and pretentious image of art to the public. With pieces starting at just $1,000, the low entry barrier invites everyone to start curating their own art collection and discovering artists that suit their tastes. Photograph: Courtesy Sean Foley / Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong This year, six Hong Kong-based artists will be highlighted in the Photography Feature, debuting a sector titled Pieces of Hong Kong which captures our city’s multi-layered identity from different perspectives. Experience Hong Kong through the lens of Derry Ainsworth, Jeremy Cheung, Sean Foley, Marcel Heijnen, Jay Khan, and Carlo Yuen to see our home turf in a different light. Five emerging artists have also gathered to create No-Rise?, as a way for diverse voices to coexist equally within an artistic space. Photograph: Courtesy A

There probably isn’t a single Hongkonger who doesn’t know what Life Bread is. This loaf of bread in its red-white-and-blue gingham wrapper is beloved in practically every local household. Garden, the Hong Kong bakery and confectionery manufacturer behind Life Bread, has also given us popular gems such as Pop-Pan crackers, wafer biscuits in multiple flavours, and those assorted biscuits in the big red tins that circulate the city every Lunar New Year. As Garden approaches its 100th anniversary at the end of this year, they’ve launched a pop-up in Langham Place, adorably themed after a tour through its factory. From refreshed versions of nostalgic snacks and culinary experiences to collaborations with local streetwear brands, the ‘Every Bites Tells a Story’ event is a love letter to the iconic food brand that has literally fed and nurtured generations of Hongkongers. Photograph: Courtesy Garden / Langham Place Peek into the back of a truck to find crates of Garden loaves as well as the brand’s television commercials from the past, before browsing through clothing and accessories created in collaboration with Grocery and Aim Higher Club. We were very much into the retro patterns and motifs from Garden’s 50s to 80s archives incorporated into modern street style – look out for the bandana, the blue shirt with Garden logos, and the t-shirts carrying prints of an actual Garden invoice from years past (complete with a typo from the original document, if you can spot it). Photograp

Yes, we’ve got a couple of spectacular musical productions coming to town with Jesus Christ Superstar in July and Cats in August, but it’s never enough for us theatre kids. If you need another dose of showtunes, you’ll be glad to know that the internationally acclaimed British production of Matilda The Musical is currently on show near us! Granted, the performances aren’t exactly in Hong Kong, but it’s close enough that travelling up to Shenzhen isn’t too much of a pain. From now until May 24, the musical is being performed at the Opera Hall of the Bay Opera of Shenzhen, located conveniently in Qianhai, and is a great chance for audiences in Hong Kong to experience the magic of this story and music if you haven’t had the chance to. Photograph: Courtesy Seven Ages / Royal Shakespeare Company Adapted from Roald Dahl’s fantastic novel of the same name and created by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Matilda The Musical has garnered 24 awards for Best Musical, seven Olivier Awards, five Tony Awards, and other international accolades in the 15 or so years since its premiere. For the unacquainted, the story follows Matilda, an extraordinarily bright young girl who is neglected and left under-nurtured by her parents, and seeks solace in books. When she finds herself targeted by her fearsome headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers she harbours a remarkable power that could save her and her supportive teacher Miss Honey. Photograph: Courtesy Seven Ages / Royal Shakespeare Comp

Hong Kong has produced no shortage of global talents, but when it comes to pure city pride, there is one name that arguably stands head and shoulders above the rest – the iconic Bruce Lee. Marking the 85th anniversary of Lee’s return to Hong Kong, a life-sized sculpture of the martial arts legend has been unveiled at Prudential Centre, the former site of Lee’s childhood home in Jordan. While the famous bronze figure on the Avenue of Stars captures Lee in a mid-combat pose, this new addition, titled Be Like Water, offers a quieter tribute with a 1:1 scale figure that captures Lee in a moment of stillness, highlighting his fluid philosophy rather than just his physical prowess. The Prudential Centre is also playing host to ‘Bruce Lee: Homecoming – 85 Years Later’, an accompanying exhibition featuring a curated collection of rare posters and photographs from private archives that have never been seen by the public before. These snapshots offer a glimpse into the more personal side of his life in Kowloon, giving fans a more intimate look at Lee before he became a global superstar. Photograph: Joshua Lin The exhibition is free to enter and will remain open to the public daily until May 31, while the sculpture will become a permanent fixture within Prudential Centre. You can find the statue standing guard at the Nathan Road entrance of the shopping mall, while the memorabilia is displayed within the mall’s dedicated gallery spaces. Look out also for the red Mercedes-Benz 280SL ou

Has there ever been a person who has watched a Disney film and didn’t imagine what it would be like to meet one of the characters in real life? Well, we’re now one step closer to this reality, as visitors to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will get to meet a self-walking, free-roaming Olaf starting from early May. This fan-favourite comedic snowman from Frozen has been brought to life by Walt Disney’s Imagineering Research & Development team using next-generation robotics. This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill, remote-controlled puppet either. Working with character animators to ensure expressive movements that are true to the characters on-screen, Disney’s Imagineers have built impressive new robots that can travel steadily on different terrain, adapt to their surroundings, and interact with park guests. The Olaf robot has already debuted in Disneyland Paris in late March this year, and can be seen as part of a daily show that takes place on a boat in a lagoon. Using a specially built GPU-accelerated simulator called Kamino and reinforcement learning, Olaf was trained to stand and walk in challenging environments – in this case, on board a moving boat – and the robot took only mere hours to learn to navigate on the unsteady surface by itself. Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong Disneyland In Hong Kong Disneyland, we don’t have this show, so our Olaf has presumably learned how to walk through the World of Arendelle zone, greeting and interacting with visitors. We can’t wait to see ho

After the recent launch of electronic payments in all Hong Kong taxis, the city’s ubiquitous contactless payment system Octopus has also expanded its ecosystem to include ride-hailing services. The Easy Ride platform lives within the Octopus app itself, providing a one-stop solution for Hong Kong commuters and tourists alike to book and pay for cabs. Here’s what we know about this convenient alternative to Uber. What is Octopus Easy Ride? Easy Ride is Octopus’ ride-hailing service that partners with multiple taxi fleets and other ride-hailing platforms. The great thing about this service is that, since it's already native to the Octopus system, users can pay directly using their Octopus card, Mobile Octopus, or Octopus Wallet directly in-app, without the need to link a credit card like most other ride-hailing apps require. If you’re in Hong Kong, you will likely already have an Octopus card, which means that barely any setup is needed to start using Easy Ride. What kinds of cars are available on Octopus Easy Ride? At this initial stage, there are already about 8,000 vehicles circulating on Easy Ride. Vehicle choices include the standard four-seater taxis, more luxurious six-seaters, XL cars suitable for travelling with luggage, as well as wheelchair-accessible vehicles. These are all available to choose from when requesting rides. Users are also able to easily compare fares across Hong Kong’s newer taxi fleets such as BigBoss Taxi, Joie Taxi, GodTaxi, and more, with transpare

Millennials, this will wake you up on a dreary workday – Simple Plan will be hitting the Hong Kong stage this year! To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the Canadian pop-punk band is going on tour across North America and Europe before heading to Asia, and Hong Kong is one of their five Asian stops. The last time the four-piece act was here in town, it was 2012, they were promoting their Get Your Heart On! Album, and Gen Alpha were just about being conceived – so yes, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen them live.  Photograph: Courtesy Simple Plan From late November onwards, the Asia leg of Simple Plan’s tour will start in Kuala Lumpur, then Singapore, Manila, and two locations in Indonesia, then finally Hong Kong on December 1, before the band wraps up the world tour back in Ontario in Canada around mid-month. Ticket prices have yet to be announced, but the Hong Kong pre-sale starts on May 11 at 10am, while VIP entry releases on May 13. Mark your calendars, because you have to fend off a whole generation of emotionally exhausted millennials whose idea of free therapy is to spend a night screaming anthems about rebellion and outsiderhood from their teenage years. (It’s us, you’ll have to fight us.) Check back for prices and details soon! Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: All eight of Hong Kong’s public universities have made the Asia top 100 for the first time HKMoA