I am working to make this a regular, monthly article highlighting some of the major events scheduled for the next 30 days or so. Please be aware that this is just a sampling. There is a lot more going on here.
If you want more detailed information or scheduled events for dates beyond this list, you can contact me on the Planet Eye blog or e-mail me directly at ejhahn@netvigator.com until we get our feedback utility going on this site. In most cases, you can also do a Google search on the event for more details.
Sunday, June 1: "Paris 1730-1930: A Taste for China", exhibit of art objects and paintings acquired over 200 years in Paris, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Tsim Sha Tsui. (May 1 until June 15)
Monday, June 2: Pablo Casals Chamber Music Festival of Prades, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai.
Tuesday, June 3: "Music Matters" conference, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Wanchai. (Through June 5)
Wednesday, June 4: "Purity": Genius Guitarist Estaban Antonio appears the first time, Fringe Club, Fringe Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central.
Thursday, June 5: "Spanish Master": Pianist Warren Wills presents a medley of Spanish musical gems, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central.
Friday, June 6: Let My Joy Remain - A red-carpet dance of Baroque style modernized with vivid costumes. Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd., Kwai Chung, New Territories.
Saturday, June 7: Repertory Cinema: In Commemoration of the 60th Death Anniversary of Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948), HK Film Archive, Sai Wan Ho (June 6, 7, 8), Hong Kong Science Museum Lecture Hall, Kowloon (June 14,15), Hong Kong Space Museum Lecture Hall, Kowloon (June 22).
Sunday, June 8: The Scottish Symphony Orchestra Concert, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai
Monday, June 9: "We Will Rock You": theatre adaptation of rock band Queen's music with Ben Elton arrives in Hong Kong, Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, (also June 1-15).
Tuesday, June 10: Chinese paintings by Chiu Sai-kwong, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Sha Tin, (until November 17)
Wednesday, June 11: Opening reception: Dream in a Moment - Korean painter Kim Jo Eh captures moments of eternity on her canvases. Shin Hwa Gallery, G/F, 32 Aberdeen St., Central, 2803-7960. (through Jul 8)
Thursday, June 12: The Making of YK Lee, Comedy, The Not So Loud Theatre Company, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, (also June 13 and 14).
Friday, June 13: The National Dance Company of Korea, "Millennium Road", Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall, Central, (also June 14, also June 15 at Tuen Mun Town Hall)
Saturday, June 14: Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races 2008, Shun Ming River, Sha Tin(Also June 15)
Saturday, June 14: "Abba Arrival, The Mama Mia Concert", Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai
Sunday, June 15: The King's Singers a capella Concert, Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall, Central.
Monday, June 16: Derek Ha Violin Concert, Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall, Central.
Tuesday, June 17: opening exhibition of paintings by Wong Pak Ngan, Fringe Club, Economist Gallery, Central (through June 28).
Wednesday, June 18: "Medi. C" by Daniel Yeung, part of Hong Kong Stories Series, Hong Kong City Hall, Theatre, Central.
Thursday, June 19: "What's Cooking", Hong Kong Players and Theatre de R & D, Fringe Club Theatre, Central (also June 20-21).
Friday, June 20: "The Andersen Project - A Fairy-tale for Adults", Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, (also June 21, 22)
*Saturday, June 21: "Ticket to Ride - A Tribute to the Beatles", SoHo Collective, Fringe Club Studio, Central (also June 20).
Sunday, June 22: Performance of "The Children Who Smelled A Rat", Hong Kong Arts Center, McAuley Studio, Wan Chai (also June 21).
Monday, June 23: Photo Exhibition: "Sichuan 100″, Sun Yuen Long Centre, L2 Exhibition Gallery, Yuen Long, New Territories (through - July 1).
Tuesday, June 24: Performance of "The Pillowman", Hong Kong Arts Center, McAuley Studio, Wan Chai (through June 28).
Wednesday, June 25: "Planet Battle" martial arts exhibition, HITEC Star Hall, Kowloon Bay
Thursday, June 26: Performance of "To Love Somebody" by the Nonsensemakers, Hong Kong Cultural Center Studio Theatre, Tsim Sha Tsui (through June 30).
Friday, June 27: FIVB World Gran Prix: Women's Volleyball, Hong Kong Coliseum, Kowloon. (also June 28 and 29)
Saturday, June 28: Great Performers: "Midori plays Brahms", Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, Central. (also June 27)
Sunday, June 29: Piano Concert: "ITALIANA" by Ms. Silvia Paparelli, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts' Concert Hall, Wan Chai.
Monday, June 30: "Let's Fight", Live Concert featuring 24 Herbs, Soler, and Audiotraffic, HITEC Hall, Kowloon Bay.
That's all for now. "Whass Up? July" will be posted in late June. "Whass Up" is always a work in progress and will be updated regularly until the full month's events are listed.