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The Gates of Hell may be wide open right now – read our explainer on the Hungry Ghost Festival if you have no idea what we are on about – but that should not stop you from venturing out, even at night.
Here are our recommendations for this weekend.
1. Love Psychedelico – Live in Hong Kong 2024
With a huge following in Hong Kong, Japanese rock duo Love Psychedelico are returning to the city for a one-night-only concert ahead of their upcoming Japanese tour.
Kumi and Naoki met at university and founded the band in 1997, and now have eight albums under their belts.












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Fans can look forward to a live performance of their terrific new single, “Forgive Me Not”, which was released in May.
“Love Psychedelico – Live in Hong Kong 2024”, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok, Aug 17, 8pm. Tickets available from KKTIX.
Click here for more arts and culture highlights.
2. Alien: Romulus
Set between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1987), director Fede Álvarez’s smart take on the Alien series captures the feel of the original movies quite superbly as a ragtag group of Weyland-Yutani employees look to steal some cryo-pods from a derelict space station.
Unfortunately for them, it just so happens that this space station, the Renaissance, is infested with xenomorphs.


Starring Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla) as Rain – a young woman every bit as capable as Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley – and David Jonsson as the “synthetic” Andy, the film features plenty of surprises from Álvarez (Don’t Breathe), who truly understands what makes the Alien franchise tick.
Read our ranking of every Alien film released to date here.
Click here for more movie and streaming highlights.
3. Yunnan mushroom menu at Chilli Fagara
With mushroom season in full flow in Yunnan, Chilli Fagara in Central has prepared a spicy mushroom menu for guests to appreciate various fungi from the Chinese province.
On the menu are drool-worthy dishes including wok-fried porcini with Yunnan pepper and dried chilli; mala mixed mushrooms with chicken clay pot; and more.
7 Old Bailey Street, SoHo, Central
Click here for more dining recommendations.
4. Otrotango Dance Studio
Said to be a “three-minute love affair when you dance with all your heart”, Argentine tango is one of the most romantic and intimate of all dance styles.
Headed by champion tango dancers Raymond Chu and Lily Cheng, Otrotango will have you dancing Argentine tango in no time with classes tailored to everyone from beginners to advanced learners.
There is no need to go with someone (though you can) as partners are rotated during each class, with the number of men to women balanced as closely as possible.

Trial classes run on most Sundays – the next one with available spots is on August 25 at 2.15pm – but you can jump straight into beginner classes, which run on several days of the week, including Saturdays.
The fee for a trial class is HK$210 per person or HK$180 for early bird bookings made seven days in advance. Advance registration is required. Packages are available for regular group classes.
Room 1901, Sunbeam Commercial Building, 469-471 Nathan Rd, Yau Ma Tei. WhatsApp 9257 2195 or email otrotangohk@gmail.com to register.
Click here for more wellness highlights.
5. Juk Gwan On Hou lantern earrings
The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner and that means lanterns of all shapes and sizes – a symbol to guide people to prosperity and good fortune – will brighten up the city.












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What better way to get in the festive mood than with a pair of cute lantern earrings by Juk Gwan On Hou. Established in Hong Kong in 2020, the brand specialises in unique designs that capture the essence of the city.
WhatsApp orders: 9575 5981
Click here for more shopping ideas.


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Wok-fried porcini with Yunnan pepper and dried chilli at Chilli Fagara. Photo: Chilli Fagara

Wok-fried porcini with Yunnan pepper and dried chilli at Chilli Fagara. Enjoying the restaurant’s spicy mushroom menu that celebrates Yunnan mushrooms is one of our picks of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: Chilli Fagara

Lily Cheng (left) and Raymond Chu are the founders of Otrotango Dance Studio in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. Photo: Otrotango Dance Studio 

5 art exhibitions and music events in Hong Kong this weekend, August 17-18

Leslie Cheung performs at a concert at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in March 2000. Photo: SCMP

Leslie Cheung performs at a concert at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in March 2000. A musical featuring 20 of the late Cantopop star’s hits is among our picks of the arts and culture events happening in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: SCMP

“Foret, femme, folie (after J.D.)” (2024-present), by Thao Nguyen Phan and Jacques Dournes, is among the works that will feature in the “Cloud Chamber” exhibition at Para Site. Photo: Para Site

5 movies or shows to stream or watch in cinemas in Hong Kong this weekend, August 17-18

(Clockwise from left) Louis Cheung, Anson Lo, Michael Ning and Edan Lui in a still from The Moon Thieves, one of the films and shows we recommend this weekend.

5 wellness things to do this weekend, August 16-18, in Hong Kong, including a tango class

From yoga and reiki sessions to tango (above) and pickleball, from gong baths to guided spiritual journeys and a beauty and wellness expo, here are some events to relax, recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Photo: Orotango Dance Studio

Swing in a hammock (pictured) or lie on a mat while listening to the soothing sound of gongs this Sunday at Red Doors Studio. Photo: Red Doors Studio 

Noel Tuan and Fiona Teo are hosts of a half-day retreat on Lantau Island on Saturday. Photo: instagram.com/fiona.healer/

Catch a Zumba dance fitness presentation at the Beauty and Wellness Expo on Saturday afternoon. Photo: HKTDC

You can have a go at pickleball this Saturday night at King’s Park Tennis Centre, in Kowloon. Photo: May Tse

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There’s a Japanese rock duo beloved in Hong Kong, spicy Yunnan mushroom dishes, the new Alien movie and more in our weekly round-up


A Japanese rock duo beloved in Hong Kong, spicy Yunnan mushroom dishes, the new Alien movie and more feature in our picks of what to do this weekend in the city.
