When: May 1-6
Where: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
What: The prestigious St Petersburg Ballet Theatre flutters into town for the first time with the Tchaikovsky classic.
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When: May 5
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
What: The former One Direction frontman stops by on a world tour to promote his eponymous debut solo album. American indie rock band Warpaint is the opening act.
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When: May 11-June 10
Where: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
What: Directed by Broadway legend Hal Prince, the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical will draw tears for Eva Peron, once heralded by the Argentinian people as their “spiritual leader.”
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When: May 11-12
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre
What: Expect aerial artists, acrobats, contortionists and jugglers of the Georgia-based troupe to fly over the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in this circus-meets-symphony spectacle.
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When: May 12-13
Where: Asia World Expo
What: The king of pop brings his trademark brand of finesse—and hits like 24K Magic, That’s What I Like, Versace On The Floor and more—to Hong Kong as part of his 24K Magic World Tour. Don't miss the after party at Dragon-i.
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When: May 13
Where: Central Harbourfront
What: In this two-hour race of urban exploration, participants compete to collect points via 80 virtual checkpoints and challenges à la Pokemon Go spread out across the city—with no set course or distance.
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When: May 13
Where: KITEC
What: Laugh until it hurts with the powerhouse Emmy-nominated comedian as she returns to the city with her latest show “Fresh Off The Bloat”—politically-incorrect jibes and razor-sharp wit in tow.
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When: May 18-20
Where: Hong Kong Football Club
What: Reigning champs Leicester City will defend their title against the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the seven-a-side tournament.
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When: Auction viewing: May 25-29; auction: May 30
Where: Lot88 Gallery, 7/F Winsome House, 73 Wyndham Street, Central
What: A selection of fine diamond, period jades, opal jewellery and handcrafted accessories—including a rare English marquetry 17th century long case clock—will go under the hammer to benefit the Hong Kong Cancer Fund.
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When: May 27
Where: The Grand Cinema at Elements
What: South African soprano Pretty Yende and American tenor Matthew Polenzani star in Donizetti’s comedic opera screened as part of the Met: Live in HD series.
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