24 August, 2012
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WEEKENDER: W Hong Kong Pool Party, tea tasting at Teakha, HK Ballet’s Cinderella and more!

24 August, 2012

We know that the end of the Olympics (and the departure of Abercrombie’s 100 hot guys!) has left a gaping hole in your weekend entertainment, so we’ve brought you a few fun activities to fill the void!

Wet n’ wild
What do you get when you put together a fashion runway, a fabulous swimming pool and lots of cocktails? That’s right, the W Hong Kong’s Get Wet Summer Series Pool Party! Models will be strutting their stuff in PUMA Black Label’s outer space inspired collection, whilst you can show off your bikini bod poolside and sip down on Absolut Vodka cocktails – then head to the after-party at WOOBAR to carry on the fun! This is as glam at pool parties get… and certainly as high as they get too, since the Wet Deck is the highest outdoor pool in HK. Vertigo certainly won’t stop us from having a splash this summer!

When: 25 August, 8pm-3am
Where: W Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $300 (includes one free drink), $850 (includes free-flow drinks and one drink at the after-party); www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288

A nice cuppa…
Gone are the days where you’d order a simple green tea because it’s the only thing you recognise on the menu! After this Tea Tasting Experience at Teakha, you will become an expert in amazing Asian black teas thanks to tea master Vivian Mak from MingCha, all paired with some of Teakha’s scrummy homemade apple pie and ginger ice cream too! Tea AND dessert? Sounds like a perfect night to us!

When: 29 August, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Teakha, Shop B, 18 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $180 per person; RSVPs required, email [email protected]

Happily ever after
What with our hectic 24/7 working lives, sometimes it’d be nice to return to our childhood of fairytales and princesses. Well now you can bring some sparkle to your weekend with the Hong Kong Ballet’s performance of the ever-enchanting Cinderella! Tickets are selling out fast so book your seats stat to enjoy a night’s escape with this beautiful ballet.

When: 31 August-2 September, 7.30pm; 1-2 September, 2.30pm
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
How much: $140-1000, www.urbtix.hk, 2111 5999

Holidaaaay! Celebrate!
If the closest you’ve come to having a holiday this summer is singing along to the Madonna song, fear not – Sassy is here! Next week is your last chance to enter our fab August giveaway with exclusive travel website The Luxe Nomad to win a two-night stay for two people at stunning boutique hotel Sri Panwa in Phuket, in your very own luxury one-bedroom pool villa no less. Put your name in the hat here and start crossing those fingers!

When: Giveaway ends 31 August

The perfect pair
We’ve all heard of a good wine pairing dinner… but how about a beer pairing one? Lily & Bloom have come up with Hong Kong’s first Guinness Pairing Menu for your tasting pleasure, with dishes including Oysters Kilpatrick and roasted pigeon, all aimed at showcasing the different flavours of Guinness beer. This is a perfect double date idea (you need at least four guests) for all you adventurous foodies – and even if you aren’t a fan of stout, you might just become one after enjoying the delicious Guinness Tiramisu for dessert!

When: Until 30 September
Where: Lily & Bloom, 5-6/F LKF Tower, No.33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $760 (plus 10% service charge); reservations must be made three days in advance, call 2810 6166


50% off a Secret Ingredient meal
Our new deal on our exclusive flash sale site Sassy Sale is now live – and it’s a good ‘un! You can get 50% off a Secret Ingredient meal (from $275, down to $172.5) and enjoy some delish restaurant-quality food in the comfort of your own home, with absolutely zero domestic goddess skills required to cook it, we promise! Buy your voucher here now.

When: Deal ends midnight, 29 August

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