Cinema and Movies

Ignore the waitlist, message us here or on instagram (barhop.hongkong) to sign up. Every Wednesday, our Speakeasy Bar Hop will take you to enjoy top-tier drinks at different secret locations in Central Hong Kong, ending the night on a lively dance floor. Get ready for an unforgettable night of mystery, great vibes, and exceptional craft cocktails, including VIP secret access to a private lounge! Join the Hong Kong Bar Hop for a lively night of quality drinks and making new friends in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Whether you're a local looking to expand your social circle or a visitor wanting to experience the nightlife scene, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys great conversations over drinks. **What Is Included:** * Free entry to 3 hidden locations and a final dance club * One complimentary cocktail shot at each bar * Free bottle and table service at the dance club * VIP secret access to a private lounge **Entry fee:** $150 **Walk ins:** $180 Reserve your spot through FPS/Payme to 68293890 Or Credit Card or Apple Pay: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQbJMgfE1XJfAc145 *Different bar hopping route every Wednesday **Craft cocktails priced $100-150 on average T&C on our website (www.barhophongkong.com)

Join **Dine First HK** for a unique **social dining experience**! This event is conducted in **Cantonese** for locals to **make new friends**, **network**, and enjoy a curated dinner. No awkward speed dating, just authentic connections. **👋 係時候出黎識下新朋友啦！** 返工返學咁辛苦，**收工之後**唔好再摺埋係屋企！！**Dine First HK** 專門舉辦 **「神秘飯局」**，無論你係想擴闊圈子、搵人 Business Networking，定係單純想搵腳食餐好西，都無任歡迎。 **🤔 你係咪都有呢啲煩惱？** * ❌ 有諗過參加 Speed Dating，但怕太 Chur、太貴、太尷尬？ * ❌ 純粹想輕鬆傾下計，唔想玩無聊破冰遊戲？ * ❌ 玩交友 App 心很累，傾左一輪都約唔到出黎見面？ **我們就是你的解決方案！✅** 我哋係全港首個主打 **「免主持、輕社交」** 的神秘飯局社群。用一餐飯的時間，輕鬆認識 3-5 個新朋友或對象。推出幾個月，已經有超過 **1500名參加者** 成功配對飯腳！✨ **點解要揀 Dine First HK？** * 🙅‍♂️ **零尷尬：** 無需自我介紹環節，自然交流，大部分人都係 Solo 參加，轉頭就熟晒！ * 🗣️ **同聲同氣：** 全程廣東話，唔洗就住就住，最緊要盡興。 * 🍽️ **嚴選美食：** 餐廳由我地精心挑選，保證好食，地點方便。 * 🔰 **信心保證：** 我地係持有效商業登記 (BR) 的香港公司，絕非詐騙。 **活動詳情：** * **📍 地點：** 尖沙咀 (詳細餐廳地址會於確認後通知) * **👥 人數：** 為確保交流質素，每枱只限 **6 - 8 人** (名額極少，報名從速) **👇 報名方法 (重要)：** 1. 請先在 **Meetup 撳 "Attend" (RSVP)** 預留位置。 2. **必須步驟：** 因為這是神秘飯局，請去我地 Instagram **[[@dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk/)]** DM 我地 "Dinner"，去官網完成最後確認，先算報名成功！ **⚠️ 注意事項：** * 留位請早，飛機友會被 Blacklist！ * 今日就約飯先！用一餐飯的時間，改變你的社交圈子。 **Follow Us:** * Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk](https://www.instagram.com/dinefirst.hk) * Telegram: [https://t.me/dinefirsthk](https://t.me/dinefirsthk) * 官方網站: [https://dine-first.com/](https://dine-first.com/)

Yoga and Pilates are the good exercises to let you to keep fit, enhance the ability of core muscle to perform well in sports and reduce the risk of getting injury. Finally, we'll do the full body stretching after the exercises to relax.

Join us in Sheung Wan for a warm, free BYO dinner where LGBTQ+ friends and allies come together to share food, drinks, and honest conversation. Bring your own food box and drinks to share with others. Our studio is a welcoming, safe space to connect, find support, and have meaningful talks. Let's help build a little home away from home. **(No sales or promotion of Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), Pyramid schemes, Crypto investment, Body Mind Spirit course, Life coaching, or Insurance)** \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 **Event time:** 7:30-9:30PM Quote: 8ppl **Venue:** Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong For more info, can check our IG: Midnight_bliss_studio or website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/

Sign up at the venue to perform. Performers get one free drink. Free to watch.

**It's the first Wednesday of the month, and poetry kicks off with out sister group OutLoud HK, at The Aftermath.** Join us this Weds at The Aftermath for a special themed night of music, and poetry, featuring poetry accompanied by music from Sasha Frolov Entry is free, with minimum one drink purchase to support our venue and patron The Aftermath.

Join us at The Aftermath for a relaxing evening of celebrating the great and funny Catherine O’Hara, let’s get together and watch her best movies. We will watch the trailers and then vote for one film to watch. 1. **Beetlejuice** **Director**:Tim Burton **Film** length: 1h32min **Trailer**: [https://youtu.be/ickbVzajrk0?si=Wyb77jT0k4t35zwv](https://youtu.be/ickbVzajrk0?si=Wyb77jT0k4t35zwv) 2. **Best in Show** **Director**: Christopher Guest **Film length**: 1h29 **Trailer** : [https://youtu.be/94y9n9lNy2Y?si=nFU_LKyuE5ynSrLL](https://youtu.be/94y9n9lNy2Y?si=nFU_LKyuE5ynSrLL) 3. **Waiting for Guffman** **Director**: Christopher Guest **Film length**: 84 minutes **Trailer**: https://youtu.be/s0Ml4u3hLlY?si=hL4Ea0JXNNSCGpZI After the film is over there will be a discussion. Guests are strongly encouraged to buy at least one drink/food item to support the venue and the event. See you soon!

This week, we’re focusing on **foodies** — not just food, but the entire scene around it. **Think of the street as a living menu:** people eating on the street, restaurant queues, vendors preparing food, people choosing what to eat from street menus, friends sharing snacks, someone eating alone, or the messes left behind. Food is personal, social, cultural — and it’s everywhere. Your goal is to photograph moments with gestures, textures, expressions, and choices. **Photo the menus or the decor**, the patrons or the suppliers. **You don't have to shoot people—shoot *things* if you want.** Walk through the crowd with a 21mm if you're comfortable, maybe walk it again with something longer—it's your comfort level and goal here. **What to Look For:** * **Vendors at work** — grilling, stirring, chopping, plating * **Customers making decisions** — reading menus, pointing, hesitating * **People eating** — joy, satisfaction, hunger, or even disappointment. Maybe it's just messy. * **The queues!** — really, who waits like this? * **Hands and details** — passing food, seasoning, holding a bite mid-air, stuff on a stick or plate * **Food presentation** — colorful dishes, messy wrappers, half-eaten plates * **Cultural context** — small sidewalk eateries and storefronts, local diners (Korean, Japanese) street carts, the wet market * **Social dynamics** — who eats with whom, who prepares, who waits This is not about just food photography — it’s about capturing the relationship with food—from a wet market on Yin Chong Street, to eating on Dundas. **Your Mission:** * Look for **moments of interaction** — between people and food, or between people through food * Get close — **textures and expressions** matter * **Be in the crowd**, or spy from a distance * **Check out the date scene while couples talk** * Capture **decisions and reactions** — curiosity, craving, satisfaction * Don’t forget **the environment** — signs, carts, the person at the door or counter Food is one of the most universal human experiences. Let’s see what **taste** looks like on these streets — raw, real, and delicious. **We will meet at the end of Sai Yeung Choi at Dundas, between Aeon and the park. 3pm.** There are dozens and dozens of street food venues **along Dundas all the way to Fa Yuen** (don't forget Tung Choi Street—behind both sides of the Ladies Market), to Soy. Theres not much north of Soy but there's good hunting east and west. **There's a map** of the suggested area to cover. Theres a wet market on Yin Chong indicated as well. Take any path to cover this area, **or choose another area—up to you.** Go to Nathan, just be sure to meetup again at 4:30. **Regroup at 4:30pm: J.Moon**, [Pakpolee Commercial Centre](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=ae4ce0f14d76081b&sxsrf=ANbL-n7IduBTW0M4jI0x-n28O5dNwmz9vg:1770706396477&q=%E7%99%BE%E5%AF%B6%E5%88%A9%E5%95%86%E6%A5%AD%E4%B8%AD%E5%BF%83+Pakpolee+Commercial+Centre&ludocid=1931734430430165766&lsig=AB86z5W-sFEW18xmz7QUlm7BZ3YS&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqzo2uq86SAxURefUHHVZ3DYIQ8G0oAHoECEAQAQ) [Address](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=ae4ce0f14d76081b&sxsrf=ANbL-n7IduBTW0M4jI0x-n28O5dNwmz9vg:1770706396477&q=j.moon+lounge+address&ludocid=1454164187082053345&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqzo2uq86SAxURefUHHVZ3DYIQ6BN6BAg7EAI): Unit 410-411, 4/F, Pakpolee Commercial Centre, 1A Sai Yeung Choi St S, Mong Kok Please stay a while to share your experience, thoughts, and maybe some images while grabbing a drink (or more). **After all this:** Please post 5-10 of your images from the shoot (depending upon turn-out). And PLEASE, be a participant in commenting on other images. Gut reactions and general comments are always welcome. Comments can be subject-related, but better are those that address image-making. It's part of the process and valuable for your fellow photographers. Remember to be considerate of a possible wait list, and be sure to mark "won't attend" at least 8 hours before the shoot if you sign up and need to drop.

Better Life Meetup@Futian 周六华强北英语角 Theme: Share A Book/Movie/Story Time: Sat 19:00-21:30 2nd-November-2019 地址:广东省深圳市福田区福明路40号雷圳大厦4层锦囊青年寓 Venue: 4th Floor Leizhen Mansion Contact/联系: Kevin 15013515941Wechat/phone

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**📚 Blind Date with Your Next Favourite Book ☕** Join us for a fun literary event at our **Blind Book Date** on **Saturday 7th March** from **10 AM to 12 PM**. This is an open event, welcoming both old and new bookclub friends, and guests. This event is a chance to step outside your literary comfort zone and explore new authors, genres, and stories that you might not typically try. **Here’s how it works:** 1. **Payment:** Pay **$100 HKD** via FPS or PayMe - this includes a book and a drink. 2. **Choose Your Book:** Select from our curated collection of preloved wrapped books, each with a post-it note offering clues about its contents. 3. **Enjoy a Drink:** Get a drink of your choice - coffee, tea, or something else - while you choose. 4. **Book Exchange Option:** After unwrapping your book, you can exchange it with other attendees if someone is willing to trade. If you're not interested in getting a book but would like to chat with other attendees, we kindly ask that you buy a drink directly from the café to support them. Food is also available - we recommend the scones - at your own cost. Our goal is to help you find your next favourite read by introducing you to books you wouldn’t normally choose. We hope to see you there! 📚❤️🐅

Why not start the morning with special boba tea \*? (menu in the bottom of description) - **Date & Time**: Saturday, 7 March, 2026, 10:00 am – Chill until 13:00 PM ***Meeting Point & Venue**: a bar with coffee provided in the morning in Sheung Wan (exact details and map shared after payment)* * **Promotional price*: HK$100 including one cup of tea, boba tea or coffee - excluding any snacks or extra drinks at cost - A token will be provided in order to exchange for tea or coffee. *\- PAYMENT *: Please provide the payment slip $100 FPS or Payme to 55073213 to secure your place. Payme : [https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam](https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam) *** Highlights**: Casual tea or coffee options; light chit chat prompts to spark cross-cultural conversations; ** *Vibe**: Easy-going and welcoming, focused on mingling and making new friends in a laid-back bar atmosphere *** Why Join?**: In the spirit of our cross-cultural community, this event offers a simple way to connect post-CNY festivities, sharing experiences from hikes, food tastings, or daily HK life—ideal for building lasting friendships. *\- SMOKED MILK TEA: evaporated & whole milk\, Hibiscus\, tapioca pearls \- FRESH CITRUS JASMINE HIGHBALL TEA : Jasmine green/ bright citrus\, honey\, tapioca or mango pearls \- GRAPEFRUIT HIBISCUS TEA: Hibiscus\, grapefruit black tea\, milk or oat\, tapicoa pearls \- ICE LEMON CITRUS BOBA : HK\-style lemon tea or jasmin tea\, fresh lemon\, citrus\, mango pearls #HongKongChill #CoffeeMeetup #ExpatChitChat #LocalHangout #F2FHANGOUT#CrossCulturalVibes #WeekendChill #CasualConnections #bobatea

Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins. DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event. Should be a good one, Dan

Join us as we get together to see the period drama / classic monster movie, THE BRIDE! The film is written/directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in a new take on the classic tale, The Bride of Frankenstein. We'll be seeing this one on Thurs, 3/5 one day ahead of the film's opening on Friday. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein's creature asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him. They give life to a murdered woman as "the Bride," sparking romance, police interest and radical social change. It is written, directed and co-produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-qJkAXLfYM PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and we’ll meet inside the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm. Advance ticket purchase is advised (via Gateway website preferred). Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at Cazuela’s next door at 5:30pm. Please arrive by 5:30pm and ask for the Movie Group! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

A great movie deserves a great dinner! Join us after PROJECT HAIL MARY for another fun and tasty dinner at a CMG-favorite restaurant, FUGU SUSHI! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: FUGU SUSHI: Fugu Sushi offers a truly authentic experience that keeps customers (and the Movie Group) coming back for more. They offer an extensive menu with a delightful array of options and something for everyone! From their top-rated sushi, to tasty appetizers, soups, salads, bento boxes, tempura, delicious teriyaki dishes (including chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, vegetable and more), and vegetarian and vegan options, you’ll be certain to find something you love! MENU: https://www.fugusushicolumbus.com/menus RSVP: An RSVP here means you're signed up for the DINNER portion of this event. Seating is limited. If you also plan to join for the movie, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the movie portion of this event. For the movie, we'll meet in the theater lobby at 2:10pm for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing. Advance ticket purchase for the movie is advised. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

By popular demand, we're reserving a special meeting to watch the Oscars at Studio 35...

Join us as we get together to see SIRAT, an Oscar-nominated Best International Film from Spain that follows a father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A father, accompanied by his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco while searching for his daughter who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. As their search continues, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. The film is directed by Oliver Laxe and stars Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez Arjona and Richard Bellamy. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70 BUZZ & ACCLAIM: SIRAT has already won numerous awards, including 4 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, along with the Chicago, Montclair and Toronto International Film Festivals! It also earned a whopping 11 nominations at the 40th Goya Awards, including Best Film and Director, and was nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is earning a stellar 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes which calls it “an unforgettable exercise in tension” and “a brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination.” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will confirm/announce details as the date gets closer. Once showtime is confirmed, advance purchase (via GFC website preferred) is advised! Once you have your ticket, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event: WHAT TO EXPECT: This year’s ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan O’Brien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexel’s new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (I’m checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends! ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Here’s how to purchase your tickets: \* Option 1 – In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate. \* Option 2 – Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click “No” and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, don’t fret. It’s a little hard to find but there’s a “Promotion Code” section on the screen. Click the “Know a Promotion Code?” box, enter “CMG2026” (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click “Add.” Next “Proceed to Checkout” then “Checkout” and enter your credit card info. There’s a $1.50 online service fee but it’ll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you don’t already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance! LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026& DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like – there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this year’s nominated films! ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so that’s when we’ll plan to meet! That’ll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen! PICTURES: We’ll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. We’ll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event! RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked “Reserved” is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group! VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this year’s Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. I’ll provide details off-line. And while there won’t be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexel’s Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch ‘em with! BONUS LINKS: \* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/ \* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/ \* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEAR’S BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA \* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre). LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Tickets go on sale 3/12 . I will post what row to buy your ticket in then .**