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It’s not all about tinsel and carols this month. There’s a smorgasbord of cultural fun for all the family, including comedy stars and jazz legends
GERONIMO STILTON LIVE IN THE KINGDOM OF FANTASY Delve into a fantastical adventure of mermaids, witches and dragons in this live theatre performance based on Italian author Elisabetta Dami’s muchloved children’s book series. At HKAPA until December 2. hkticketing.com
PINOT PALOOZA
Winos, rejoice! Australia’s most popular pinot noir and music festival makes its Hong Kong debut with the best pours from Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy and more. At Central Harbourfront. pinotpalooza.com.au
CENDRILLON
Mezzo-soprano Joyce Didonato lights up the big screen in Jules Massenet’s enchanting 1899 Cinderella-based opera, as part of The Met: Live in HD series. At Béthanie Theatre. hkticketing.hk
RON CARTER TRIO
The 81-year-old American jazz double-bassist takes to the stage with guitarist Russell Malone, pianist Donald Vega and Hong Kong’s own Ted Lo. At Tsuen Wan Town Hall. urbtix.hk
5 KISSIN PLAYS LISZT
The Grammywinning former child prodigy Evgeny Kissin plays Liszt’s first piano concerto with the Hong Kong Philharmonic. At the Cultural Centre. urbtix.hk
10 THE PROFESSIONALS
The British punk rock band formed in 1979 by Sex Pistols bandmates Steve Jones and Paul Cook makes its Hong Kong debut. At Grappa’s Cellar. ticketflap.com
14 THE NUTCRACKER
The Hong Kong Ballet stages its glittering annual production of the Tchaikovsky classic, featuring the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and a guest appearance by Houston Ballet principal dancer Chun Wai Chan. At the Cultural Centre until December 26. urbtix.hk
15 SHANGELA IS SHOOK TOUR
Get your belly laugh on with Shangela, the Texas-born drag queen who competed three seasons of the reality show Rupaul’s Drag Race. At Kitec. ticketflap.com
28 TAGO: KOREAN DRUM
Exhilarating drumming meets martial arts in this highenergy showcase, which has toured everywhere from the Edinburgh Fringe to this year’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. At Tsuen Wan Town Hall until December 29. urbtix.hk For more events, visit hongkongtatler.com