Festival
The right to write
In its 18th installment, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival is back next month for a jam-packed 10 days of discussions, lectures, and workshops. Inspired by the global impact of the #MeToo movement, this year’s theme celebrates feminism and women in the literary arts. American memoirist Cheryl Strayed will speak on female voices in literature, and novelist Meg Wolitzer will discuss her newest novel, The Female Persuasion, which talks about the generational clash between a charismatic feminist and her protégé. Author of the book-turned-film Trainspotting Irvine Welsh will also make an appearance to speak on his new book Dead Men’s Trousers. Visitors can also expect to attend literary lunches and dinners, book signings, and readings.
Date: 2-11 November
Venue: Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts
Telephone: 2877-9770
Tickets: www.festival.org.hk
Music
Clockenflap is back
The city’s biggest yearly music festival is back for the eleventh time. The three-day extravaganza will feature close to a hundred international and local acts playing on six different stages, with acts such as New York rock group Interpol, R&B star Khalid, and Mercury Prize winner Wolf Alice set to play the main stage. The food bazaar will include 20 different suppliers ready to serve energy-replenishing meals. Parents and children can also enjoy the installations onsite such as close-up magic, art and music workshops, and yoga activities.
Date: 9-11 November
Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Tickets: HK$930 (Friday), HK$1,000 (Saturday), HK$1,000 (Sunday), HK$1,720 (for all three days) Children 12-and-under: Free
Website: www.clockenflap.com
Eat
Truffle time
Treat yourself to truffle-laden dishes at French-Japanese fusion restaurant, Takumi. The one Michelin-starred establishment offers diners some of the finest truffle-infused dishes prepared by acclaimed Japanese chef Daisuke Mori. From now until December, patrons can enjoy dishes such as pan-fried pumpkin espuma with white truffle foam and freshly-shaved white truffles, tagliolini with sakura ebi with white truffles, and desserts such as the silky panna cotta served with white truffle ice cream. The special nine-course tasting menu is a must-try and has a wine-pairing option. The 12-seater open-kitchen restaurant creates an intimate atmosphere with its quaint and intimate interior, making it ideal for any special occasion.
Address: Shop 1, The Oakhill, 16 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 2574-1299
Opening hours: Lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., dinner from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., closed on Sunday
Website: takumibymori.com
Exhibition
What is real
Exploring the possibilities of augmented reality, Liminal Encounters is an outdoor art journey. The overarching theme of this augmented reality-inspired exhibition. revolves around how technology enables individuals to straddle the real and the virtual. Visitors can view the exhibition’s art by downloading the application onto their smartphones, pointing their device towards one of the artworks, and seeing it come to life. The art installation is part of BNY Mellon’s 60th-anniversary celebration in Hong Kong.
Date: 7 November – 6 January 2019
Venue: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty
Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday), Last Thursday of every month: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
