The cultural highlight of November has undoubtedly been the official opening of M+ Museum on 12 November, which saw more than 11,000 enthusiastic visitors thronging on the first day!

If you were not among them, plan your visit by reading first our dedicated feature M+, A Showcase of Visual Culture, Made in Asia presenting in particular M+ permanent collections as well as upcoming exhibitions and programmes.

The M+ tidal wave should not mask the diversity of the cultural offering of the city, which has been in constant evolution for months. We have selected for you some must-attend events for the second fortnight of November.

SELECTION OF EVENTS

FRENCH SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2021
Organised by The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau in partnership with the Hong Kong Science Museum, the French Science Festival explores the power of brain and emotions through numerous outreach activities (exhibition, discovery workshops, film, VR experience, etc).
Until 22 November – Various locations and Online 

A HISTORY OF JEWELRY, FROM LOUIS XIV TO ART DECO
Organised by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, and led by two art historians, this course will explore modern jewelry history, from gemstones to precious metals and the most innovative use of materials, and from the Baroque to Art Deco.
22 November – 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm – L’ÉCOLE at K11 MUSEA

COME FLY WITH CAPTAIN HAPPY GABBY
Come fly the friendly skies on the HK Phil Airlines with Captain Happy Gabby and Conductor Andrew Ling! Jet off from Hong Kong to Germany, with a brief layover in Paris, for this “love at first flight” musical adventure.
26 November – 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium

GIRAFFE LEUNG
This exhibition features Leung’s distinctive painting series Coins – Memories of Hong Kong portraying iconic city scenes with coins canvas, and a calligraphy series Characters Map of Hong Kong, depicting Hong Kong’s street names in different districts.
Until 27 November – La Galerie Paris 1839, Central 

THE TAO OF FASHION
Fusing Chinese calligraphy, music, performing arts, fashion and technology, this interpretation of Tao Te Ching and fashion show will immerse yourself in the realm between reality and virtuality while digital puppets share the stage with performers.
26 – 27 November – Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

HONG KONG DANCE COMPANY AND HELEN LAI: NINE SONGS
Inspired by the works of the great Chinese poet Qu Yuan and composer Tan Dun and presenting ancient legend in contemporary context, Nine Songs is staged by internationally renowned choreographer Helen Lai who blends poetry, dance, drama, music and rituals, with an award winning team of masters.
26 – 28 November – Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, WKCD