HLG KART RACE
Register now for the HLG Kart Race, an annual community fundraising event taking place on November 23 from 9am to 5pm. Kids, aged seven to 12 years old, race down a 16-foot-long ramp set up on Seabird Lane. The event is made possible through the support of Harvey Law Group (HLG), who sponsor and build karts for the race, as well as participants who choose to construct their own karts. Enrol at [email protected]. [PHOTO COURTESY OF HLG.]
MACARON DECORATING WORKSHOP
You can learn how to make cheeky, decorative, meringue-based figurines at the Macaron Decorating Workshop on October 19 at Discovery Bay Office Centre. Led by instructors from Beautiful Time Flower Cake, the workshop has an an inside-out theme: max two people per group, 12 macarons per group. To find out more and enrol, visit Facebook @Dynamic DB.
JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Mark your diaries for three sensational shows upcoming at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, each part of the Jazz in the Neighbourhood series.
On October 16, the legendary Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio returns to Hong Kong with special guest Moon Haewon, the Korean jazz queen and former Winterplay vocalist. Together they have just released the album Midnight Sun, which reached No. 2 on Japan’s Sound Scan Jazz Chart.
On October 17, the newly formed Emmet Cohen Trio is performing in Hong Kong for the first time. Emmet’s live-streamed concert programme, Live From Emmet’s Place, has been watched by more than 16 million people, making him one of the fastest rising jazz stars in the world today.
On November 12, three Grammy award-winning jazz superstars are set to perform in Hong Kong together for the first time – guitarist Lee Ritenour, pianist Dave Grusin and vocalist-composer Ivan Lins. Their latest album, Brasil, turns to the samba and bossa nova for a hushed jazzy spin and invites the country’s most outstanding young musicians to participate in performances.
Jazz in the Neighbourhood is brought to Hong Kong by Jazz World and Count-In Music; to book show tickets, visit ticketing platform www.art-mate.net or shortcut link linktr.ee/jitn.
DB DRAGON BOAT GALA
At the DB Dragon Boat Gala on October 27, you can expect fiercely contested mixed, open, ladies, A45 and community races. The event runs from 9.00am to 5.30pm at Tai Pak Wan. Part of the enrolment fees collected will be donated to Orbis, the international non-profit dedicated to saving sight worldwide. To find out more, visit Facebook @Dynamic DB. [PHOTO BY Richard Gordon – www.richardgordonphotography.com.]
DB 10K RACE
The DB 10K is back on November 9 starting at 7.45am at the waterfront near the DB Plaza ferry pier. The race is open to runners aged 12 years and up, with multiple age categories (and prizes) on offer. Funds raised will go to RUN Hong Kong, the local non-profit that supports vulnerable refugees, particularly women. To register to run, visit www.db10k.com.
DBIS OPEN EVENTS – EYFS AND YEAR 1
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is hosting three open events this autumn for parents of children aged up to six years: FS-1 & FS-2 Open Event 1: October 3, 9.30am to 11.15am (EYFS campus). FS-1 and FS-2 Open Event 2: November 6, 9.30am to 11.15am (EYFS campus). Year 1 Open Event: October 30, 5pm to 6.30pm (Main campus). Sign up today to see the school campuses, meet the senior leadership team and discover why children love learning at DBIS. Registration is essential. To confirm your attendance, scan the QR code or go to https://dbis.hk/OpenEvents2024. To find out more about DBIS, go to www.dbis.edu.hk. [PHOTO COURTESY OF DBIS.]
THE PENG CHAU CHALLENGE
Part of the Open Water Swim Series Hong Kong, the Peng Chau Challenge takes place on October 1, with participants swimming in the clear waters around the island. The race is open to competitors aged 13 to 60+ and there are three distances – 5.5km, 3.4km and 1.7km. To find out more, visit www.eventshorizons.com. [PHOTO COURTESY OF Events Horizons.]
ESG DISCOVERY FAIR
Discovery Bay Services Management Ltd (DBSML) is back with the ESG Discovery Fair (formerly DB Recycling Day) on November 30, from 1pm to 5pm, at DB Plaza. Expect free workshops, live performances, eco exhibitions and the opportunity to learn about different environmental topics from DBSML’s green partners. Highlights include an electric golf cart showcase and Insect Fun Interactive Workshop. To find out more, visit Facebook @Dynamic DB. [PHOTO BY Richard Gordon – www.richardgordonphotography.com.]
24/7 FITNESS OPENING IN DB PLAZA
The 96th branch of 24/7 FITNESS is due to open mid-month in DB Plaza providing state-of-theart, eco-friendly fitness facilities 24 hours a day, all year round. If you sign up for a 12-month membership before opening day, you get an extra month’s membership for free. The first month after opening, members can only use the DB location, after that they can train at any 24/7 FITNESS branch across Hong Kong. To find out more and enrol, call 6538 2247.
PFS SCHOOL TALKS
DB-based environmental education charity Plastic Free Seas (PFS) is into its twelfth year of providing free education on plastic pollution to students of kindergarten age right through to university. The team has reached over 134,000 students in more than 400 local and international schools across Hong Kong. If you are a teacher, parent or student and would like to have PFS visit your school to empower your kids to take action, visit www.plasticfreeseas.org. Free lesson plans and an animated video are also available in English and Cantonese. [PHOTO COURTESY OF PFS.]
TWO MUSIC FESTS AT WESTK
Two reasons to head to WestK this month: Freespace Jazz Fest, October 24–27, and HKT x WESTK POPFEST, October 31 to November 3. Both events are being staged across WestK’s diverse venues, including Wonderland, Freespace, Lau Bak Livehouse, M+ and the Art Park.
Top international acts performing at Jazz Fest include American jazz legend Herbie Hancock, Grammy award-winning composer and percussionist Antonio Sánchez (performing his drum score alongside a screening of Birdman) and Bali-born emerging star pianist Joey Alexander, plus a European double bill featuring the Ariel Bart Trio and Rémi Panossian Trio. Representing Hong Kong are pianist Ted Lo – “The Godfather of Hong Kong Jazz” – who opens the festival alongside young local artists, plus a big-band, jazz-and-rock collaboration between Cantopop heroes RubberBand and pianist Patrick Lui and his jazz orchestra.
At the second edition of POPFEST, we can expect a wealth of popular international artists including Colde, Jorja Smith, MONDO GROSSO Special Guest Hikari Mitsushima and SHOU, plus a stellar lineup of local pop talent including Anson Lo @ MIRROR, COLLAR, Jeffrey Ngai, Phoebus Ng @ P1X3L and Yan Ting. POPFEST also offers music fans a one-ofa-kind multi-dimensional experience through Submergence, an award-winning, British, immersive art-light installation at the not-tobe-missed dance party, Submerged Paradise.
Beyond the main stages, both festivals provide free outdoor programmes, hands-on workshops, a gourmet food and beverages market, and much more. To book tickets, visit westk.hk.
LIGHTS OUT AT EPICLAND
There are Halloween-themed activities on offer at EpicLand in DB North Plaza every weekend and public holiday in October. The 14,000 square-feet indoor playground transforms into a Haunted Housed for the occasion, and visitors are welcome to wear Halloween costumes. Expect lights-out sessions, a dark maze, face painting and themed treats. For a chance to win a monthly pass for one child accompanied by one adult turn to page 17. To find out more, visit www.epiclandhk.com. [PHOTO COURTESY OF EpicLand.]
FROZEN SOULS’ FIESTA
Make your way to Discovery Bay Ice Rink (DBIR) on October 27, from 4.30pm to 7pm, to take part in the Frozen Souls’ Fiesta, a vibrant celebration that combines on-the-ice excitement with the rich traditions of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Dress scary for a chance to win a three-month DBIR pass for public skating sessions. You can also get HK$10 off your next public skating session by uploading your Day of the Dead-themed photo on Facebook/ Instagram, tagging @db.icerink, #frozensoulsfiesta. To find out more and book tickets, visit www.dbicerink.com. [PHOTO COURTESY OF HKRCL.]
TRICK OR TREATING ON HEADLAND
It’s become traditional for the community to gather on Headland Drive to trick or treat and have their photos taken on October 31. This is your chance to dress up and scare your neighbours: what better way to celebrate the spookiest night of the year! [PHOTO BY Richard Gordon – www.richardgordonphotography.com.]
SPOOKY CHILLS @ DISCOVERY BAY
When it comes to celebrating Halloween, DB really is the place to be, with family-friendly treats on offer across town. From October 17 to 31, illuminated centrepieces in both plazas provide the perfect backdrop for photo ops. In DB Plaza, there’s a Spooky Pumpkin Forest and the Jack-O-Lantern theme continues in DB North. Lighting time: 6pm to 11pm.
From October 26 to November 3, kids are invited to take part in the Best Costume Online Photo Contest with fabulous prizes up for grabs. To enter, like or follow Facebook/ Instagram @VisitDiscoveryBay. Then, share your photo in the comments section of the Best Costume Photo Contest, post on Facebook @VisitDiscoveryBay and tag two friends.
On October 27, at the Discovery Bay Halloween Night Market, 2pm to 9pm in DB Plaza, you can expect around 50 specialty vendors, showcasing an assortment of themed crafts, plus a roving magician. Also, on October 27 in DB Plaza, from 3pm to 5pm, there’s a Halloween Kids Costume Contest, with little ghouls invited to suit up and step into the spotlight for a chance to win amazing prizes. Kids can participate solo or team up with family.
Lastly, be sure to make the most of the No Tricks, Just Treats candy giveaway, along with face painting and DIY workshops at DB Plaza and DB North Plaza! To find out more, follow Facebook/ Instagram @VisitDiscoveryBay. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF HKRCL.]
