JAN 10
Richard Tsang
Composer, conductor, educator and broadcaster extraordinaire Richard Tsang showcases his body of work with the Hong Kong Children’s Choir at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Highlights includes the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra’s commissioned work Ceremonial Ode (Temple Rituals) and Ever-changing, featuring percussionist Ronald Chin. Tickets: HK$120-HK$260
www.hkco.org

JAN 7-10
Tennis Classic 2009
This unique concept sees teams of three representing Europe, Russia, the Americas and the Asia Pacific competing over a series of singles and doubles matches at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park. World No 1 Jelena Jankovic, 2008 Australian Open winner Maria Sharapova and seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams are among the star names taking part, with China’s Zheng Zie and up-and-coming Hong Kong player Zhang Ling sure to give local fans plenty to cheer. Tickets: HK$280-HK$680
www.jbgroupclassic.com

JAN 13-16
2009 Mission Hills Asia-Pacific Open
You may spot the next Tiger Woods in the making when the Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen plays host to the Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship. Limited to golfers with a handicap of 5.4 or better, the 72-hole strokeplay tournament takes place on the gruelling World Cup course. An added incentive for the winner is automatic entry into the 2009 Australian Open Championship.
www.missionhillsgroup.com

JAN 17
Classics Series
The music of two beloved Eastern European composers will reverberate throughout Macau Tower’s auditorium this January. The Macao Orchestra, under the baton of Lu Jia, joins award-winning pianist Sun Meiting as he performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Opus 21 and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Opus 60. Tickets: MOP80-MOP120
www.macauticket.com

JAN 19
David Byrne
The Talking Heads’ founder appears live for the first time in Asia at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre’s Hall 3, performing highlights from his latest album Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, together with many of his former band’s greatest hits. Tickets: HK$488-HK$788
www.davidbyrne.com, www.hkticketing.com

JAN 1-25
Crazy for Her
The trials and tribulations of TV celebrity Tsang Yeung Hoi are captured by the wit of comedy master Kam Kwok Leung in this production at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts’ Lyric Theatre. Tickets: HK$180-HK$800
www.hkticketing.com

JAN 26
Chinese new Year night Parade
The annual Hong Kong Tourism Board-organised parade along the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui will see giant floats, festive music and entertainers from all walks of life joining hands to usher in the year of the Ox.
www.hktb.com