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Lists

Kim Go-eun (left) and Steve Sanghyun Noh in a still from Love in the Big City, one of five movies and shows to catch in Hong Kong this weekend.

Entertainment

5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

A Korean romantic comedy and an ambitious musical await cinema-goers. Alternatively, stream a World War II drama or a Chinatown-set comedy.

21 Nov 2024 - 5:15PMvideocam

5 must-sees for arts fans in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 22-24

24 Nov 2024 - 1:24PM

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

23 Nov 2024 - 12:51PMvideocam

Entertainment

Ranking every film by Jon M. Chu, from Wicked to Crazy Rich Asians

Jon M. Chu’s film career spans genres such as action with GI Joe Retaliation to romance with Crazy Rich Asians and musicals with Wicked.

20 Nov 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

Cynthia Erivo (left) as Elphaba and Ariana Grande-Butera as Glinda in a still from Wicked. Photo: Universal Pictures

Health & Wellness

When her sister died, she had to learn resilience. Now she teaches it

Kate Gladdin was 20 when her sister was killed in a road accident. Coping with her loss taught her resilience. She shares how to acquire it.

18 Nov 2024 - 12:49PM

Entertainment

4 very different Hong Kong romance films from the 2000s to watch

From July Rhapsody with Jacky Cheung to Love in a Puff with Miriam Yeung and Andy Lau in Love on a Diet, these movies offered something new.

17 Nov 2024 - 3:15PMvideocam

Health & Wellness

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From a gong bath to a concert under the stars to a restaurant where you can enjoy a barbecue platter, there is plenty to do this weekend.

15 Nov 2024 - 3:15PMvideocam

This year’s Swire Symphony Under The Stars will feature Elim Chan, Chiyan Wong and Lin Jiang, among a host of other top musicians. Photo: SCMP

Health & Wellness

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

Relax with a gong bath, dance at a silent yoga session, learn the ancient Chinese healing practice of qigong and more this weekend.

14 Nov 2024 - 5:08PM

Arts & Culture

5 must-see music and arts events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From an auction where you can bid with stories to a night of dreamy classical music under the stars, here is what is happening this weekend.

14 Nov 2024 - 1:18PM

Food & Drink

5 must-try food specials in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From a Godiva tea set collaboration to a terrace meal at a one-Michelin-star steakhouse, here are 5 places to try this weekend.

13 Nov 2024 - 5:18PM

A whole Kobako crab as part of the eight-course Take Kaiseki Set at Minato. Photo: Minato

Health & Wellness

Explainer | Do you feel sad during autumn and winter? Why that could be

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that can last for months. Ways to fight it include using light-therapy lamps.

13 Nov 2024 - 4:15AM

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, can last about five months of the year. Here is how to check if you have it, and how to combat it. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

How to live longer? 3 tips from a Nobel Prize-winning scientist

Biohacking therapies or NAD supplements? Microbiologist Venki Ramakrishnan says there are far simpler and more proven ways to age well.

12 Nov 2024 - 6:15PM

Health & Wellness

How air pollution increases dementia risk and ways to limit exposure

People living in polluted areas are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia types, studies show.

11 Nov 2024 - 7:15PM

K-drama

Jeon Yeo-been eyed for romantic comedy and more K-drama casting news

A wealth of big names are being considered for coming projects, from Jeon Yeo-been for a romcom to Ahn Hyo-seop for a crime-mystery drama.

11 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM

Jeon Yeo-been in a still from A Time Called You. She and a host of other actors and actresses are being considered for coming Korean dramas. Photo: Netflix

Arts & Culture

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 8-10

Immerse yourself in Indian arts, culture and heritage, try on a pair of new Nike kicks and eat and drink at a great wine bar before it shuts.

8 Nov 2024 - 5:11PMvideocam

Head to Vivant (pictured) in Central before it closes, try on a pair of new Nike kicks and enjoy the latest Taiwanese drama this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Fashion & Beauty

5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend

Mall puts on fun for its soft opening, a much anticipated sneaker collaboration hits shelves and a Hong Kong jewellery brand has a new line.

8 Nov 2024 - 11:15AM

Health & Wellness

5 wellness events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, November 8-10

A yoga festival on the beach in Macau, a talk on Ayurveda or a life-saving CPR course – what will you get up to this weekend?

7 Nov 2024 - 1:15PMvideocam