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Halloween is over, which means the holiday season – and a new cycle of events – has just begun in Hong Kong. This weekend, we bid a bittersweet farewell to a beloved bakery in Central; then it is time to head over to a new exhibition of museum treasures before celebrating the beginning of the festive season at a Christmas market in Tsim Sha Tsui. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Cookie DPT Final Block Party View this post on Instagram Cookie DPT, an American-style bakery and brunch restaurant that has been a Central hotspot for the past three years, will host a final block party this Saturday to mark the closure of its flagship store. The event, which begins at 3pm on November 8, will serve as a farewell to a venue known for its baked goods and vibrant atmosphere. While the physical store is closing, the brand will continue to offer its cookies and baked goods via online next-day delivery. They will also be at the coming AIA Carnival. Cookie DPT, L/GF, 48 Cochrane Street, Central 2. Liang Yi Museum: Handpick Your History View this post on Instagram The Liang Yi Collection is launching “Handpick Your History”, an exhibition in which the visitors decide what will go on show, by selecting their favourite objects from a list of historical pieces normally kept in storage. The initiative is designed to transform the traditional museum visit into a hands-on, personal journey through art history. The programme will unfold in bimonthly thematic cycles, with the inaugural season from November to January titled “A Winter’s Tale”. This seasonal edition will feature a selection of Western silverware, elegant vanities, exquisite Chinese furniture and captivating Japanese artworks. Visitors can choose between a specialised workshop paired with a tour of the permanent exhibition or opt for the workshop alone, which promises a deeply immersive and personalised cultural experience just in time for the holiday season. For more information and registration, click here. Liang Yi Museum, 181-199 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan 3. Consciousness Festival View this post on Instagram Beginning this Saturday, the Eaton HK hotel will host its second Consciousness Festival with the theme “In Mind, In Kind”, positioning itself as a laboratory for exploring the frontiers of mental health awareness. The month-long event, which will continue for two more weekends, invites artists, scientists and healers to create a safe space to explore true mindfulness and wellness. This weekend’s theme is “Conversation x Community”, where sessions will be focused on the definition of care and collective well-being in today’s society. Talks will cover topics such as learning to handle grief, living with cancer, as well as creating a home and sense of belonging. For more information and registration, click here. Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan 4. Winter Party Weekend Market K11 Art Mall’s “Unboxing Xmas” weekend market begins this weekend and will run every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday, between November 8 to January 4, for the festivities. The event will feature different brands and shops throughout the period, and the ones featured this weekend include fragrance makers like The Scentist Hong Kong, jewellers such as Hermosa La Joyeria and lifestyle brands like Evil Eye Hong Kong. The market will be held on the first and second floors of the K11 Art Mall, from 12pm to 9pm on those days. 1/F and 2/F, K11 Art Mall, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui 5. The Sun Rises on Us All In Cai Shangjun’s sombre drama, sacrifice and guilt weigh heavily on its characters. The film, which won Xin Zhilei the best actress award at the Venice International Film Festival in September, introduces Meiyun (Xin), a harassed fashion retail owner who is pregnant and having an affair. Then, she bumps into Baoshu (Zhang Songwen), a man from her past. Only gradually do we come to realise that they are former lovers. Remarkably, Baoshu went to prison for a hit-and-run accident that she caused. It was her behind the wheel, not him. It is with this juicy set-up that Cai’s minimalist moral drama plays out, as Meiyun must navigate her complex feelings: “I was the reason his life was ruined,” she says. Recriminations are kept to a minimum as emotions are left to simmer under the surface. Anchored by a credible, realistic turn from Xin, you are gradually left hooked by her character’s inner turmoil. The result is a careful accumulation of little moments that leave a big impact. Read our full review The Sun Rises on Us All opens in cinemas on Saturday. Find this useful? Look out for our recommendations every Friday online. Like what you read? Follow SCMP Lifestyle on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also sign up for our eNewsletter here.
