5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend May 23-25, from yoga to an art fair

Sometimes you can be spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do at weekends in Hong Kong. Do not despair – we have cherry-picked some to make your life easier.
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From a crossover pianist's latest Hong Kong performances to the return of the Affordable Art Fair to an unmissable Tom Cruise action film and a burger pop-up, there is plenty to see and do over the next few days.
1. Shogun Burger pop-up
The Regent Hong Kong hotel, in Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, is playing host to Japan's gourmet Shogun Burger brand until May 27.
Shogun Burger was launched in 2016 by Taiki Honda, who comes from a family of yakiniku specialists – so he knows his beef. The brand now has more than 30 outlets across Japan. The pop-up brings to Hong Kong its signature Wagyu
beef burgers , made with Japanese black Wagyu and smashed on a hot iron plate.
Four of Shogun's signature burgers will be available at The Lobby Lounge, including the classic cheese and the chilli meat and cheese.
Shogun Burger is popping up at Regent Hong Kong. Photo: Regent Hong Kong
Each set, available from 12pm to 10pm daily, is priced at HK$398 (US$51) and includes a burger, fries with three dipping sauces – or a mixed salad – plus either two scoops of ice cream or a matcha sesame tart, and a drink.

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