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Dear <<First Name>>,
Rio may be on the other side of the world, but the Olympic Games are definitely making their mark on the city, with a whole host of energetic events planned in The Weekend Ahead! Catch up on this week's most popular articles such as Top 10 Places to Watch the Rio 2016 Olympics, Five Minutes With: Olympic Swimmer, Claudia Lau, The Best Places to Run in Hong Kong, Homes for Nature Lovers, Restaurant Review: Rhoda and How To: Spruce Up Your Furniture
Happy reading!
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14 of the coolest events around the city - plus our handy advance calendar
Whether you’re swing dancing the night away, making a splash in a pool, or setting sail to the outlying islands, now is the time to get up and active in the 852.... read more
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Not bagged your ticket yet? 'Latch' onto it fast.
Howard and Lawrence, the Grammy Award-winning Disclosure brothers behind smash hits including Latch, Omen, and Magnets, will be raising the roof at AsiaWorld-Expo for one night only in their premier Hong Kong performance. Trust us, we’ve seen this DJ duo perform before and this is one party you definitely don’t want to miss... read more
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Feeling blue?
An evening of flying paint, banging drums, and experimental sounds in the company of these funny fellows is sure to get you smiling. Rocketing to fame in the US back in the 1990s, the Blue Man Group still holds a totally unique place in the rock music industry – even after 25 years in the business!... read more
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Get your youngster’s green fingers tingling
Enjoy an educational and exciting morning atop the Fringe Club, and plant seeds for a greener future in the city. Fruit, vegetables, and herbs will be the focus of this morning workshop, which includes a complimentary soft drink, a Rooftop Republic membership, and a plant to take home and nurture. You might even get a cheeky nibble of some freshly harvested herbs!... read more
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The biggest and most prestigious sporting event in the world is back
You could kick back on the sofa and catch all the action, but where’s the fun in that? We say grab a Caipirinha, munch on a wedge of pineapple, and samba right through the Rio 2016 Olympics at one of these 10 popular venues.....read more
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Olympic Swimmer and women’s 200m backstroke record holder
If there was ever a role model for dreaming big and never giving up, it would be Claudia Lau. At only 5ft 3″ with US 5.5 shoe size, the 23-year-old Hong Konger was told time and time again that she didn’t have the right build to become a “good swimmer” – but boy did she prove the world wrong.... read more
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Homes for Nature Lovers
To the outside world Hong Kong may appear to be a mass of skyscrapers, but we lucky inhabitants know there is far more to our city than concrete. We take a look at some of the most naturally beautiful homes on the market for nature lovers in the 852.... read more
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Uncover new and exciting locations to run
Locating new and interesting areas to go without having to do extensive research can prove to be a chore. Lucky for us, a brand new website, HK Running, has done all the ground work for us. We catch up with the site’s creator, David Tanner, to find out more.....read more
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Does Hong Kong's hottest new restaurant live up to expectations? Find out here.
With a waiting list longer than Central taxi queues on a Saturday night, booking a table at Rhoda, Hong Kong’s hottest new restaurant, is something of a prolonged affair. Luckily, our resident food blogger Christy Ma (aka lolleroll) was one of the first in line to test drive the menu. So, is it worth the wait?... read more
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We catch up with the ogre from Far Far Away
Armed with a paint brush and her 1950s inspired DIY outfit, our editorial assistant took to the rooftop to give her kitchen chairs a new lease of life. After getting to grips with the sandpaper, and splashing the paint, she shares her top tips on how to give your old furniture a funky makeover for little more than $100.....read more
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The Weekend Ahead
Disclosure
Blue Man Group in Macau
Urban Farming for Kids
Top 10 Places to Watch the Rio 2016 Olympics
Five Minutes With: Claudia Lau
Localiiz Property Picks
The Best Places to Run in Hong Kong
Restaurant Review: Rhoda
How To: Spruce Up Your Furniture
