What’s On
The best things to do this month
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MALANDAIN BALLET BIARRITZ The dance company presents neoclassical productions of the timeless fairy-tale classics Cinderella (June 1 and 2) and Beauty and the Beast (June 3 and 4) with a modern twist. At the Cultural Centre. frenchmay.com
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CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Follow the Potts family’s adventure in their fantastical car as they escape the clutches of Baron Bomburst in a light-hearted musical for the whole family. At the HKAPA until June 12. hkticketing.com
DRAGON BOAT CARNIVAL Top teams from around the world join local paddlers at the Central Harbourfront for a threeday festival celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. Until June 12. discoverhongkong.com RICHARD GALLIANO The French-born accordionist joins the City Chamber Orchestra for a programme featuring Vivaldi, Villa-lobos and Piazzolla. At City Hall. frenchmay.com
SERENADE AND MORE The Hong Kong Ballet ends its season with four ballets, including two world premieres: Shenren Chang by Fei Bo and Sacred Thread by Edwaard Liang. At the Cultural Centre until June 12. hkballet.com
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KAREN GOMYO The violinist performs a programme of Rossini, Bruch, Borstlap and Respighi with the HK Phil under the baton of Jaap van Zweden. At the Cultural Centre until June 18. hkphil.org
CHINESE OPERA FESTIVAL Troupes from across China showcase regional flavours in an eight-week festival marking the death of Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu. At various venues until August 14. cof.gov.hk
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THE FORTE AWAKENS US pianists Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe stage a two-piano recital featuring Ravel’s La Valse, Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 1, Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean and more. At City Hall. urbtix.com.hk
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AIR SUPPLY All Out of Love is sure to get an airing by the Aussie duo on their 40th anniversary tour. At Kitec. hkticketing. com
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CARLOS ACOSTA The Cubanborn ballet star dances the final programme of his stellar career. At the Cultural Centre until July 2. urbtix.hk