16/F, Simsons Commercial Building, 137-139 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
2. Mission: Cross
Director Lee Myung-hoon’s feature debut is a hilarious, action-packed spy caper that follows a retired special forces operative as he is forced back into action, only to face a greater threat from his unsuspecting wife – a formidable police captain – who knows nothing about his former life.
Taking cues from Hollywood hits like True Lies and Mr & Mrs Smith, the film casts Hwang Jung-min as the domesticated Kang-mu, whose quiet routine as a loyal house-husband is thrown into disarray after he is contacted by a desperate former teammate.
Mission: Cross will start streaming on Netflix on August 9.
3. ‘Whispers of Signs’ at Artellex
Immerse yourself in 200 preserved neon lights and familiar shop signs at the “Whispers of Signs” exhibition this weekend.
Hosted at Artellex in Cheung Sha Wan, this exhibition is free but reservations are required, so book your spot in advance for the opportunity to experience the vibrant legacy of Hong Kong’s urban heritage.
Room 204A, 2/F, Artellex, Hsin Cheong Industrial Building, 1-3 Cheung Shun Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Tue-Sun, 12pm-7pm. Reservations can be made at artellex.simplybook.asia
4. NewJeans pop-up
Fans of K-pop group NewJeans can hop to Hysan Place in Causeway Bay to check out a pop-up themed around the group’s latest release, “Supernatural”.
Running until August 25, it features limited-edition merchandise from cushions to keychains, some decorated in the distinct floral design of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami as well as the group’s rabbit mascot, the bunny popping up on merch from furry pouches and pillows.
Shop B101B, Floor B1, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay
5. Saturday Night Rewind – Melody
For a boozy, fun night accompanied by music and fantastic food, head to Melody in Sai Ying Poon.
For HK$788, you get 2½ hours of free-flow drinks like prosecco and peach gimlets and a three-course dinner with your choice of menu items that include bone marrow gratin, whole squid stuffed with rice and tiramisu served table side.
100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun