Happenings & Events: Stuff To Know in September!

CLIMATE FRESK CHALLENGE

Climate Fresk – the global non-profit, gamified education tool for climate change – has arrived in DB with a shorter, family-friendly version of the workshop lined up for October 18. In the two-hour workshop, players (aged 10 to 15) create a Fresk (fresco) alongside their parents, using simplified cards to link the causes and effects of climate change. The aim of the game is to engage participants in the fundamental science behind climate change and empower them to take action. To find out more and enrol, email Sophie at climatefreskhk@gmail.com or scan the QR code to register.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR: PAVILION POP-UP CAFÉ

Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong’s iconic Pavilion has transformed into an inviting and hugely Instagrammable pop-up café, open every Saturday and Sunday through September 28 from 2pm to 7pm. This is your chance to enjoy a refreshing selection of drinks and desserts at one of Hong Kong’s most romantic, beachfront venues!

Should time spent at the Pavilion pop-up café lead to a marriage proposal (and why wouldn’t it?), know that you are in the right place. The Auberge’s expert event planners can coordinate every element of your ceremony and reception, from the floral arrangements and menu choices, to entertainment options and celebrants, leaving you free to enjoy every moment.

First stop the Pavilion to exchange your vows: standing at a stately 16m with towering beams, the space is flooded with natural light and welcomes up to 120 guests.

With the ceremony taken care of, there’s the option to party on at either the Auberge’s Grand Azure Ballroom or the first-floor Marine. For couples who opt for a formal sit-down dinner, the Grand Azure can welcome up to 576 guests. Measuring an expansive 702m² and featuring 7.8m ceilings, the sumptuous, pillar-free space can also be transformed into a cocktail reception for 700 guests. The Marine, meanwhile, comes in at 349m² and provides an equally flexible backdrop for your celebration. Full-length windows invite plenty of natural light, as well as panoramic sea views. To find out more and get talking to a wedding planner, visit www.aubergediscoverybay.com.

BLOOD DONATION IN DB PLAZA

If you are in good health, weigh 41kg or above and are aged between 16 and 65, you are eligible to donate blood to save lives. Given the ageing population and the increasing demand for blood transfusion, the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service is proactively recruiting new donors across Hong Kong. The BTS’ mobile blood donation vehicle is in DB Plaza from September 26 to 28 from 10.30am to 4.30pm. To book a time to donate, go to https://forms.gle/NBswTbjS4DF94eUX7. To find out more, call 2238 3601.

MAKE A FLORAL CONE

You can enrol to take part in a family-friendly Floral Cone Workshop on September 6 from 11am to 1pm at Discovery Bay Office Centre in DB Plaza. Instruction is in Cantonese and English, and all ages are welcomed – up to three people in a group. Register on a first-come-first-served basis at https://forms.gle/ g4fwcGK6YGdvm6jD7.

PEONY HONOURED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Peony Chinese Restaurant has secured the coveted title of Must-Eat Cantonese Restaurant with the highest number of online votes in Weekend Weekly’s Dining Award 2025. This prestigious award scheme gathered top restaurants from across Hong Kong, inviting foodies to vote for their favourite establishments. Peony chefs were praised for capturing the essence of traditional Cantonese cuisine, while embracing innovation. To book a table, call 2215 0833.

RUN THE DB 10K

Open to runners, walkers and families alike (bring your strollers and your pets), there’s a place for everyone at the DB10K on November 1. This year’s proceeds are going to two local rescues: Hong Kong Paws Foundation and Tails of Lantau. To join the community in celebrating fitness, friendship and philanthropy, visit www.db10k.com.

WOLVES PRIVATE CLUB

Three-year DB residents Tatiana Solomatina and Vladimir Bourov have launched Wolves Private Club: a paid membership club exclusively for men. Says Tatiana: “The Wolves motto is ‘Support, Uplift and Empower One Another’. As an executive leadership coach and former military special forces instructor, my husband is committed to raising awareness and inspiring others by leading by example.” Every week, different activities and events are provided where members come together to share challenges and triumphs, forge deeper connections and develop their understanding of longevity and leadership. While Wolves is designed for men, family-inclusive events are also a focus. To join the pack, visit wolveshk.com.

SLIDER NIGHT AT SMOKEY JOE’S

Beef, beer and barbeque! Smokey Joe’s in DB North is our new go-to for juicy, handcrafted burgers, hearty sandwiches and perfectly aged steaks. Head there on Thursday evenings – slider night – to sample delicious sliders grilled at Chef Joey’s new smoker and enjoy an extended happy hour. Special offers include three sliders and a side of fries or onion rings for HK$120, and eight smoked wings for HK$98. To book a table, visit smokeyjoesdb.com, or call 5784 7101.

BOTANICAL PRINTING WORKSHOP

Residents aged six years and up are invited to take part in a Botanical Printing Workshop on September 13, from 10am to 1pm, at Discovery Bay Office Centre in DB Plaza. Instruction is in Cantonese and English, and attendees learn how to make their own printed tote bag and printed cotton canvas using locally foraged plants or kitchen waste. This is your chance to get creative, learn new skills and practice eco-friendly living. Register on a first-come-first-served basis at https://forms.gle/MfyzPvWg7MTqNSmi8.

MY PET STORE SUPPORTING RESCUES

Kudos to the team at My Pet Store in DB North who were inspired by the recent black rain storms to bring the community together to support animals in shelters. They’ve set up collection points – at the store and on Headland Drive – to enable residents to donate old towels, sheets and blankets to help keep rescues warm and dry. All donations will be taken to Villa Kunterbunt Lantau, the Mui Wo-based sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehoming pets. To know more, call My Pet Store on 2987 8873.

ALOHA KELAPA!

DB-based @gabymakes has branched out with a new Hawaiian shirt business – Kelapa, meaning coconut in Bahasa. Crafted for comfort and designed for impact, the shirts are sourced, printed and handmade in Bali, and brought to life by a global network of textile designers, tattoo artists, illustrators and painters. The team has pledged to donate 5% of each shirt sold to a Balinese charity of your choice: Green School Foundation, Bali Children Foundation or ZeroWaste Center. Sign up to receive 10% off your first order at www.kelapabrand.com.

World Cleanup Day! September 20!

Help clean a DB beach 

JOIN DB’S WORLD CLEANUP DAY EVENT

Our main beach, Tai Pak Wan, is cleaned once a day by DB City Management contractors, but the other beaches such as Sam Pak Wan and Nim Shue Wan are not part of DB so they do not get the same treatment. Government contractors clean maybe once or twice a week, or less. Volunteers sometimes clean the beaches and, together with Plastic Free Seas, DB Green has been hosting a monthly beach cleanup for residents since 2007 when DB Green was founded. Sign up for their World Cleanup Day event at Sam Pak Wan by emailing info@plasticfreeseas.org.

ORGANISE YOUR OWN BEACH CLEAN-UP

1. Check the Clean Shorelines website to ensure that no one else is cleaning the beach around the time you are planning. Inform Clean Shorelines of your cleanup.

2. Check the HK Observatory website for the tide level in your location. Look for tides of 1.5m or less and going out.

3. Bring used courier or shopping bags to collect rubbish in, or garbage bags.

4. Bring reusable gloves (e.g. garden gloves), closed-toe shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bug spray, and a full reusable water bottle.

5. Take your full rubbish bags to the closest rubbish bins, or ask the FEHD to collect your bags from the beach, leaving them well above the highest tide line.

6. If you find clean, good condition plastic water or soda bottles, or drink cans, recycle them in the closest recycling bins.

START SMALL! MAKE A BIG IMPACT!

Together, our choices create a cleaner, greener future for everyone!

Find more from DB’s homegrown environmental charity at www.plasticfreeseas.org.

What's Happening Across HK!

CENTRESTAGE 2025 – ASIA'S FASHION SPOTLIGHT

Running from September 3 to 6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Centrestage 2025 – Asia's Fashion Spotlight celebrates Hong Kong designers and their influence on the fashion world. Expect panels analysing the latest fashion trends, a catwalk, parades, seminars… and shopping opportunities galore. Hong Kong’s Young Designer Contest is an annual highlight. Admission is free.

THE HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL

The Hungry Ghost Festival is held annually on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, September 6 this year, to appease the restless spirits who are believed to haunt the living during ‘ghost month’. Make your way to Victoria Park to observe festival offerings and traditional rituals, sample traditional vegetarian food and enjoy live folk and Cantonese Opera performances. Admission is free.

HONG KONG LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL

Asia’s longest-running LGBTQ international film festival, the Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival is in town from September 12 to 27. The festival, now in its 36th year, showcases both award-winning and under-the-radar feature films, documentaries and shorts. This year’s opening films are Taiwanese drama The Time of Huan Nan and Canadian-Pakistani co-production The Queen of My Dreams. To find out more and book tickets at various cinemas and venues around Hong Kong, visit www.hklgff.hk.

SEVENTEEN IN CONCERT

K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN is performing at Kai Tak Stadium on September 27 and 28 before heading to the US and Japan for more electrifying shows. Since their 2015 debut, SEVENTEEN continues to grow their global reach: last year, their concerts attracted over 1.5 million fans, including sell-out shows at Seoul World Cup Stadium and Yokohama’s Nissan Stadium. Purchase tickets at Klook.