East Asian Games - Held once every four years, this pan-Asian sporting event is coming to Hong Kong. $50-$300 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128-8288. Dec 2-13, www.2009eastasiangames.hk.

East Asian Games Opening Ceremony 
The renowned production team behind the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will present a ceremony with performances and a fireworks display over Victoria Harbour. $1,000. Sat, Dec 5, 8pm. Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui.

Martial Arts Championship
The annual championship held by the Hong Kong Boxing Association. Sun, Dec 6, 2:30pm-7pm. Pei Ho Street Sports Centre, 333 Ki Lung St., Sham Shui Po, 2504-8130, www.hkboxing.org.hk.

Sai Kung Mountain Marathon Race
Challenging hill running race. Sun, Dec 20, 9am. Pak Tam Chung Entrance Gate, Sai Kung. Details: 2812-0741.

Hong Kong Tennis Classics 2010
The annual star-studded tennis tournament is back this year. Four WTA top ten players will be competing, including Venus Williams, joined by fans favorites Maria Sharapova and China’s Zheng Jie. This year four male players will also join the tournament, including Michael Chang and Marin Safin. Tickets $330-$780 from Urbtix. Details: www.hongkongtennisclassic.com.


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Asia Adult Expo
The adult trade and entertainment expo returns with autograph-signing and photo-taking sessions with Japanese adult film actresses. Fri-Sun, Dec 4-6. Venetian Convention & Exhibition Centre, Macau, 2528-0015, www.asiaadultexpo.com.

South Bay Beach Sessions
DJ Steve Bruce’s Sunday afternoon chill-out with The South Bay All-Stars. Sun, Dec 6, 3pm. South Bay Beach Club, The Terrace, South Bay, 2982-4443.

Disney Gay Day
A very popular gay event in Disney theme parks around the world. Dress in red so the other boys and girls can identify you. Activities include a parade, lunch, fireworks presentation and more. Sat, Dec 12, 10am. Front gate, Disneyland, Lantau Island, david.hk@live.com.

Dog Rescue Lease Termination
The lease of the Hong Kong Dog Rescue kennels and offices will expire on Feb 28, 2010, and the poor pups have nowhere to go. Get in touch and see how you can help. Hong Kong Dog Rescue, 698 Victoria Rd., Pok Fu Lam, 2875-2132, www.hongkongdogrescue.com.

Italian Charity Bazaar
Over 70 stalls selling Italian clothing, designer shoes, toys and more. Money to be donated to patients of the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital. Sat, Dec 5, 10am-5pm. Garden of The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, 12 Sandy Bay Road, Pok Fu Lam, www.iwa.org.hk.