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Oscar-winning scores, audacious comedy, a musical set in the Greek islands and so much more will help you forget the wintry chill

H4 K PHIL SILVER SCREEN

Oscar-winning composer Alexandre Desplat conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic in a programme of his works, including scores for The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Shape of Water. At the Cultural Centre until January 5. ticketflap.com

5 ROSSINI’S PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE

The Hong Kong Voices performs Rossini’s operatic masterpiece under the baton of Grace Chiang. At the Jehovahjireh Concert Hall. ticketflap.com

JIM JEFFERIES

The Aussie stand-up comedian, well known from his eponymous Comedy Central show, delivers an evening of political incorrectness on his Night Talker Tour. At Ocean Park’s Applause Pavilion. livenation.hk

16 IN WAR & PEACE: HARMONY THROUGH MUSIC

Mezzo-soprano Joyce Didonato performs arias by baroque composers including Handel and Purcell accompanied by the chamber orchestra Il Pomo D’oro conducted by Maxim Emelyanychev. At City Hall. tickets.pphk.org

MAMMA MIA!

The ultimate feel-good musical, based on timeless Abba hits like Dancing Queen and The Winner Takes It All, follows up its 2014 sell-out success. At HKAPA until January 27. hkticketing.com

24 DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MICKEY’S SUPER CELEBRATION

Join Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Anna and Elsa, Fantasia—and for the first time in Asia, Moana—for a fantastical extravaganza marking Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday. At HKCEC until January 27. hkticketing.com

27 RESOLUTION RUN

Flex your muscles—and do some good while you’re at it— at this charity road race, which benefits Diabetes Hong Kong. At Science Park. sunrun. sunlife.com.hk

29 MAHABHARAT: THE RISE OF DHARMA

A talented group of artists from New Zealand bring the ancient Hindu epic to life through choreography, stunning sets and a stirring soundtrack. At HKAPA. hkticketing.com