5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 20 to 22

After a busy week of festivities, this weekend in Hong Kong offers plenty of ways to connect, recharge and unwind. Whether that be a night market with live music, a high-energy strength and mobility session, jazz mixed with dance performances or a laid-back evening of wine and wagging tails, there is something for every mood. Read on to find out more. 1. WestK Nightscapes The vibrant WestK Nightscapes continues its month-long run at the Art Park’s Harbourside East Lawn in West Kowloon, complete with live music, food markets and workshops for each weekend. There will be a lion dance workshop this Saturday, where participants of all ages can learn basic moves and the cultural significance behind the festive art form. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is recommended. You can explore a selection of local vendors, featuring market favourites like Baci’s new Pizza Pockets, CurryBoy’s signature aged butter curries and Mak’s Beer craft brews, while enjoying jazz performances and street buskers. For more information, click here 2. Chilled Steps: Fountain de Chopin Jazz Takeover Tai Kwun’s historic parade ground is staging a three-weekend jazz series by Chilled Steps: Fountain de Chopin Jazz Takeover, which has been organising workshops, masterclasses and performances since 2021. This weekend marks the last of the series and will feature themed performances under the title “Rhythm Exchange: Jazz x Dance”, with live jazz grooves colliding with movement. Guest dancers will perform each evening alongside members of Fountain de Chopin, a local jazz ensemble. Friday sees swing dancers Claris Yip and Sim Ho from Swing Pocket, Saturday features tap dancer Zoe Chan, and Sunday closes with street dancers Akama Chin and Ming alongside guitarist Michael Chan. For more information, click here 3. Serene Coffee & Wine This weekend, Serene Coffee & Wine in Sheung Wan is hosting two special events on Saturday and Sunday, offering the chance to unwind with great company – human and furry. On Saturday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, the cafe transforms into a warm gathering for pet lovers and their four-legged friends. Your fur baby can enjoy a complimentary treat while you sip wine by the glass or bottle. Admission is free, but there is a one-drink minimum. Between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday, sip a pick-me-up as you listen to live house music: the perfect soundtrack for a lazy afternoon. Entry is free with any drink, and tempting food specials include home-made tiramisu and guacamole sourdough with Parma ham. 4. Girls Lift Girls at Quarry Training Club The fitness community Girls Lift Girls (GLG) marks its return to Hong Kong with an energising collaboration with Quarry Training Club on Sunday morning. The free one-hour session is welcoming for all women, whether you are a long-time GLG member or a first-time participant. The workout, led by trainer Max Woodward, blends strength and mobility exercises in a fun group-based format. Participants should come in their workout gear and bring a water bottle. The gym provides showers and towels for post-exercise convenience. After the workout, everyone is invited to stick around for coffee and a catch-up. Join the GLG community WhatsApp group for the latest updates and future events in Hong Kong and overseas. For more information, click here 5. Blades of the Guardians Fans of Chinese-language martial arts films could hardly ask for a more satisfying revival than this ferocious wuxia epic, directed by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping (Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy) and anchored by a visceral turn from superstar Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2) as a master swordsman haunted by his past. Adapted from a popular Chinese comics series of the same name by a quartet of screenwriters, Blades of the Guardians is, as expected, crammed with so many semi-developed characters and backstories that it may well prove a daunting watch for those wishing to keep up with every detail. Then again, Yuen knows exactly what his audience craves. His film, running at 126 action-packed minutes, never stalls too long for exposition – right from the exhilarating opening section, which culminates in a three-way swordfight to the death involving action greats Wu, Jet Li Lianjie and Max Zhang Jin. Yuen’s latest effort may not rank among the greatest wuxia films ever made, but it is easily one of the fiercest entries we have had in years. Read the full review. Blades of the Guardians is now showing in Hong Kong cinemas.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 20 to 22

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1. WestK Nightscapes

Enjoy music and markets in West Kowloon, take your pet to a cafe in Sheung Wan, attend a women-only workout in Quarry Bay and more