October 5 – 22
Now that the Mexicans have hung up their sombreros after a month of celebrations, it’s time to shift our attention to their Hispanic cousins. Flamenco performances, art exhibitions, a Spanish film festival, special parties, theme menus, fashion shows and cultural presentations will all breathe gregarious life into the vibrant Spain In Hong Kong 2006 festival. Vamos! Visit www.spanish-chamber.com.hk for more.
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October 6 – 22
The films of the 1960s Czech New Wave took on the day’s harsh socio-political realities with dark absurd humour, untested actors, and long unscripted dialogues – and in the process seriously challenged the conventions of the medium. They’re among the most important films to come out of Europe, and yet have rarely been seen in Hong Kong. But now’s your chance: the HK International Film Festival is screening 12 Czech New Wave movies, including Milos Forman’s The Fireman’s Ball (October 15, 9:30pm, UA Langham Place; October 20, 7:30pm, HK Film Archive Cinema), Evald Schorm’s Courage For Every Day (October 7, 9:30pm, HK Film Archive Cinema; October 16, 7:30pm, UA Langham Place), and Vera Chytilova’s Daisies (October 14, 7:15pm, HK Film Archive Cinema; October 22, 5:30pm, UA Langham Place). See our listings for more details, or visit www.hkiff.org.hk.
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October 6 and 7
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto was written in haste for a benefit concert for one of his friends, Franz Clement, a famous violinist of the day. The audience liked it, but the critics didn’t and the concerto fell into disuse until the great Joseph Joachim revived it in the 1840s. Now it is one of the foremost concertos in any respected violinist’s repertoire. Violin maestro Vadim Repin, who commands much more than respect, will perform the work with Edo de Waart and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra at the HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall as part of the Swire Maestro series. The concert at 8pm, will also include Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture and Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.
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Until October 8
You’ve still got a chance to get down to Causeway Bay’s Victoria Park and enjoy the Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival. Centrepiece is the Lantern Wonderland, eight giant lanterns on a water theme which interact with awesome audio-visuals. Lantern displays will be open to the public from 6pm to midnight on the 5th, 6th and 7th, and from 6pm to 11pm on the 8th. Cultural performances and lantern riddle games are also part of the fun. And craziest of all, it’s all free. Tel: 2591 1340.
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Monday October 9
Eight of the toughest and most entertaining boxers from around the world have converged on Hong Kong for the I-1 World Muaythai Grand Prix at Queen Elizabeth Stadium tonight. I-1 style fighting is geared towards maximum entertainment and heavy knocks, so expect blood, sweat and lots of bruising in this elimination-based tournament. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show starts 7pm. Ticket prices range from $200 to $1,200 VIP. Tel: 2734 9009.
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Tuesday October 10
Cantopop lover? With a soft spot for animals as well? Then there’s no better way to spend your night than at the SPCA’s 85th Anniversary All Stars for Animals Charity Concert. Karen Mok, Hacken Lee, Eric Kwok, Vincy Chan, and Nikki Chow are just some of the stars who will do their bit to help their furry friends. See them at the HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall from 7:30pm.
Tickets $100 to $1,200. Tel: 2734 9009.
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October 10 – 14
There’s no denying it – you love the Rocky Horror Show, you have a thing for Frank ’n’ Furter and you know how to dance the Time Warp. You’re right in luck – dig out the fishnets and shine the stilettos – Frankie’s in town. For five nights the Fringe will be Transexual Transylvania and you’re invited. But wear your most outrageous – there are prizes for the best-dressed audience couple each night. Tickets: $190 Fringe members, $240 everyone else. 8pm Tuesday – Friday, with 6pm and 8:30pm shows Saturday, and midnight show on the 12th, doors open 11:45pm. Tel: 31 288 288.
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October 13 – 15
Composer Igor Stravinsky said “To see Balanchine’s choreography is to hear music with one’s eyes.” HK Ballet’s new artistic director, John Meehan, brings that synaesthesia to the HK Cultural Centre Grand Theatre’s stage with Balanchine & Beyond, a programme of the Russian-American choreographer’s neo-classical work and modern pieces choreographed by Yuri Ng and Stephen Mills. Expect extraordinary stuff. Dancing starts at 7:30pm each night, with 2:30pm performances on Saturday and Sunday. Tel: 2734 9009.
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October 14 and 15
How’s this for a party: scantily-clad Brazilian dancers, comedy, a beauty contest, fortune tellers, cheap food and drinks, marching bands, face-painting, live singers, a cocktail flaring competition, African drummers, clowns, and acrobats. Yep, a whole lot of celebrating will be crammed into the Mardi Gras-style Lan Kwai Fong Street Carnival 2006 this weekend. Get along from midday to midnight Saturday, and midday till 10pm Sunday and be part of the action – and the antics. More: www.lankwaifong.com.
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Tuesday October 17
He’s got 99 problems, but the bitch ain’t one. That’s because it’s Beyonce. Need we say more? Okay, here it is: Jay-Z! We’ve got wind the Jigga man – known to his mum as Shawn Carter – has added HK to his world tour raising awareness for the planet’s water crisis. He’s flying by between stops in Johannesburg and Bangkok, and will play at... Actually, at press time, the venue was still to be confirmed, so keep an ear to the ground.
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