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Looking to make your weekend worthwhile? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to catch some live music, check out a new art exhibit, or just find a casual spot to relax with friends, Hong Kong knows how to keep you busy. Come rain or shine, day or night, here’s everything you need to plan the perfect weekend.  RECOMMENDED:  📆 Hong Kong events in October🎡 Top attractions in Hong Kong🛍️ Your ultimate Hong Kong checklist 2025

Not sure how to spend your free time this week? We’ve rounded up some of the best happenings across the city – from art exhibitions and food pop-ups to music nights and kid-friendly activities – so you don’t have to go searching. But if all else fails, you can always turn to one of Hong Kong’s best restaurants, or cross things off our ultimate Hong Kong checklist. Whatever you decide, we’ve got you covered for the next seven days. RECOMMENDED:  🎨 Art exhibitions to check out right now📆 September events in Hong Kong🥹 Free things to do in Hong Kong

Temperatures are slowly dropping and with Halloween out of the way, we can finally start counting down to Christmas as a slew of festive events begin to take over the city! Even if it’s too early for your sleighbells to be ringing, there are still tons of fun activities taking place all across the city. Keep scrolling to see what we’ve picked out for your enjoyment this month. RECOMMENDED: After a day of fun, recharge at one of Hong Kong's 50 best restaurants, or get sipping at one of the 50 best bars in Hong Kong.

This year, Halloween happens to fall on a Friday, which means your classic party spots are bound to be absolutely rammed – we get it if you don’t want to go out gallivanting in costume on All Hallows Eve proper! The next best thing would be to watch some horror movies under the safety of your duvet. In case you’re not quite feeling the goosebumps yet, here are some classic Hong Kong horror movies that will surely make your hair stand on end.  RECOMMENDED: Want more? Here are some local ghost stories and urban legends, or learn about things you should never do doing the Hungry Ghost Festival.

What’s scarier than a ghost story? One that’s set close to home! Satisfy your appetite for disturbing supernatural tales during this Halloween with our pick of the creepiest local urban legends. Just hopefully not before bedtime though, as the bone-chilling locations featured in these horrifying stories might be a little closer than you think. You have been warned.  RECOMMENDED: If you prefer to do the creeping yourself, pick out a scary outfit from Hong Kong’s best costume shops and prepare to have a fantastically horrifying party!

Founded by jewellery designer Kelly Rolim, Luah focuses on accessories geared towards sporty, outdoors-y types. Each piece of jewellery is waterproof and sweatproof, hypoallergenic, and makeu-friendly. It’s rare to find pretty accessories well-suited to the pool, the gym, and then to a night out, but Luah manages it.

Hong Kong’s newest Parisian bistro Jean-Pierre unveils Mardi Rouge – during the first Tuesday of every month, the lights are dimmed and the vibes turned up for an evening of live music, French classics, and good company. Linger over a cornichon martini or a glass of red, accompanied perhaps by a steak au poivre and other bistro fare, as Jean-Pierre’s resident pianist and raconteur spins magic through music.  Reservations are required to secure a place at the monthly Mardi Rouge nights, with a minimum spend of $1,200 per guest. Doors open from 6pm.

Despite their tongue-in-cheek name, there’s nothing bad to be found in this retro joint that’s a cosy café by day and moonlights as a cocktail bar when night falls. Duck into the industrial Alhambra Building between the Eaton HK and the Kowloon Central Post Office to find this minimalist, dark wood-panelled space with 80s Hong Kong-inspired decor that’s somehow reminiscent of an old-school office (albeit without an air of depression). We love that the entrance is marked by large Chinese characters proclaiming a now-defunct fruit store – the proprietors of Bad Coffee & Liquor Club have deliberately not covered up the outline of this old signage as a show of respect to its history.

Located on the lower section of Peel Street, Not 2 Sweet is a welcoming dive bar that’s an industry favourite hang with bartenders in the area, well-liked for their super-unpretentious vibes. Founders Leo and Richard are among the most friendly bar people on the scene, and no night in Central is complete without one of their famous chicken ramen cocktails.  Wednesdays are for open-mic comedy while Thursdays are movie nights. See if you can procure a pen to leave your mark on the walls that are full of graffiti, swear words, and discreet love confessionals.

Tucked into the tiny space almost directly underneath the stairs at the top of Peel Street, Sugar King is the brainchild of award-winning bartender John Nugent, of The Diplomat and Cardinal Point fame. This is a Havana-inspired bodeguita, so ordering a daiquiri is a must, though we’re also big fans of their Cuba Libre which is magically made with no Coke at all. Their menu also contains a regularly rotating selection of cocktails and bites, as well as what Nugent and his partner Angel Chiu claim is the ‘world’s best flan’. Despite the cosy quarters, Sugar King still manages to have a little slice of the outdoors as a terrazza – where interestingly, visitors can glimpse the original stone steps of Peel Street which actually predate WWII.

Gin lovers mourned when Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour in the basement of Landmark closed in early 2025, but luckily they only took half a year before making a comeback as The Doctor’s Residence. Along with the new digs comes a new concept, so instead of being in the fictional Dr Fern’s plant-filled office as before, guests are now being seen to in the comfort of the good doctor’s home, a quirky space reminiscent of a 70s shag pad complete with psychedelic wallpaper, lava lamps, and all. If you’ve been to Dr. Fern’s before, you’ll be familiar with their quirky concept of the doctor prescribing curious, eccentric cocktails for ‘patients’, and the narrative thread runs through this new iteration as well. Try the Unholy Pairings, which mixes pineapple, cucumber, peach, sage, thyme, soy sauce, and comes with a bite of bacon; or Lick Me, made with Olorosso sherry, guava, pink peppercorn, citrus, strawberry yoghurt, and a lollipop. We’re also dangerously in love with their Codependent Fish Burger, a handsome affair of curry-spiced fish fillet topped with pickles and salmon roe.

Founded by Christal Leung, local beauty brand Skin Need aims to provide personalised vegan formulas made with United States Pharmacopeia-standard ingredients. Sensitive skin types will love that none of their products contain fragrance. Head into their flagship in Times Square to figure out what’s stressing your skin out, and how to combat it.

Again only measures about 300 square feet, so they mainly do grab-and-go service. Choose from about 15 types of drinks that start from $26, with the same price for hot and cold options. Our favourite part about this caffeine joint? It doesn’t cost extra to add an espresso shot or even change to milk alternatives, which is pretty much unheard of in Hong Kong!

Fans of early 2000s hit boy band Blue and their nostalgic pop and R&B tunes should mark their calendars for Saturday, February 7, 2026, when the four-piece act will take the stage at Tides, our newest music venue. It’s already been a quarter of a century since the release of their hit debut single All Rise, but Blue’s music remains timeless and iconic, and the night is sure to be filled with bangers such as Too Close, U Make Me Wanna, Guilty, Breathe Easy, If You Come Back, and more. Ticket prices start from $899, while the One Love VIP package will get you a pre-show group photo with Blue themselves, access to the pre-show soundcheck, a VIP laminate and lanyard, early entry, and an exclusive autographed poster. An HSBC Mastercard presale beginning at 12 noon on November 4, followed by a Live Nation members’ presale on November 5. Sales for the general public will then open from 12 noon on November 6.

We all know Disney villains are just as iconic as the heroes, and this Halloween, these bad-ass characters finally take the spotlight at Hong Kong Disneyland, as antagonists crash the party to turn the celebrations into the baddest in town. Maleficent sweeps down Main Street, U.S.A. with other villains in a wicked dance party, while iconic hero-villain duos such as The Queen and Snow White, or Loki and Thor, will be roaming the park waiting to be encountered. Jack Skellington himself takes over River View Cafe for a Halloween feast, the Jungle River Cruise offers a new after-dark voyage with spooky twists, and fans can grab their candy bags to join the return of the Trick-or-Treat Trail. The much-lauded musical Let’s Get Wicked also makes a comeback this season, spotlighting Disney’s most notorious baddies. The Halloween celebrations run until November 2, but Hong Kong residents can enjoy two visits for the price of one at just $879 until December 16.  

The open-air lounge bar within the courtyard of The Mira Hong Kong will play host to the neon-lit music scene of yesterday this Halloween. Local DJ duo Beat Friday will spin a mix of nostalgic Cantopop and Canton Disco hits from the 80s and 90s, so get ready for a hauntingly good time over five hours of revelry, accompanied by dance performers mingling on the dance floor and a face-painting artist who can spice up your look with some creepiness. The dress code is noir black, and the best three costumes of the evening can win a pair of tickets to the Canton Disco Vibes party in November, each worth $900. Tickets are available at $450, which includes two glasses of Hoegaarden beer and a welcome glass of house champagne.

This one’s for the provocateurs among us! Head to Pier 1929 as Spin Sum celebrates Halloween by bringing back one of their most-requested themes: kinky! It’s going to be a wild night of mischievous self-expression, playful discovery, and open vibes as everyone on the dancefloor comes together to celebrate inclusivity. And don’t let the kink theme intimidate you into thinking it’s all going to be leather and whips – everyone is welcome to range between playful and mischievous, hard and soft, or niche BDSM and accessible kink, and to dress the part.  Swedish producer Axel Boman will headline the music for the party, joined by hypnotic disco vinyl purist Ouissam. Hotel Revelateur runs from 9pm on October 31 until sunrise at 6am on November 1. Only 850 tickets are available, and general tickets cost $780 while VIP backstage access costs $1,500 (inclusive of $1,500 of credit to use on F&B), for access to the dedicated dance floor, VIP backstage bar, and outdoor balcony. There will be a number of tickets available at the door for $888.

If you love bubble tea as much as we do, here’s some fabulous news! After a successful pop-up at The Farmhouse Deli last year, popular Taiwanese boba milk tea brand Soma Tea & Mocktail has opened its first Hong Kong store at K11 Musea, where Soma will be serving its signature boba teas as well as a Hong Kong-exclusive, the Black Truffle Essentia Milk Tea. Among our city’s robust bubble tea scene, Soma stands out with its artisanal tea, premium ingredients, and commitment to hand-shaking, whisking, and brewing each cup. You’ll find three categories of drinks at Soma’s K11 Musea outpost: Soma Milk Tea, High Mountain Tea, and Premium Essentia.  Photograph: Facebook / somadrinks If you’re unfamiliar with the brand, the highlights among their menu of signatures include the original Soma Milk Tea that earned them the top spot at the 2019 Taiwan Milk Tea Festival. You can savour this smooth and velvety tea blend on its own or with flavours like black sesame, almond, and even Italian coffee for a yuenyeung-inspired cuppa.  Tea lovers will delight in the robust aromas of Taiwanese tea leaves with the High Mountain Tea collection, while seasonal Japanese variants like matcha and hojicha feature in hand-whisked lattes among the Premium Essentia series. Boba lovers can also expect the brand’s sparkling mocktail series to arrive later.  Soma Tea & Mocktail is located at Shop 603, 6/F in K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Teas are priced from $38 per drink. Stay in the loop: s

We’ve had a pretty good run for weather recently, with temperatures dipping into the comfortable low to mid-20s and conditions edging into a breezy autumn. However, yet another typhoon seems to be brewing on the horizon, as the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) warns that the tropical cyclone Fung-wong will enter within 800 km of Hong Kong tomorrow, November 10. As of 12 noon today, Fung-wong is centred about 310 km east of Manila and moving towards Luzon. Known locally in the Philippines as Uwan, this tropical cyclone has intensified into the super typhoon category early on Sunday morning, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour, according to the Philippine state weather bureau. Despite the nation still reeling from the devastation of typhoon Kalmaegi just days earlier, which killed 204 people in the Philippines alone, the government has had to issue the highest alert level across southeastern Luzon for Fung-wong, and evacuated over 100,000 residents ahead of the tropical cyclone’s forecasted landfall for early Monday morning. In Hong Kong, the Standby Signal No. 1 will be issued sometime after 12 noon tomorrow. According to the present forecast, Fung-wong looks like it will be at its closest to Hong Kong on Wednesday, November 12, skirting about 400 km east of Hong Kong. This means that local winds will strengthen from the later part of Tuesday and well into Wednesday. Depending on changes in the tropical cyclone’s intensity, its dist

Black Sheep Restaurants is collaborating with Dreams & Dreams to present a one-night-only celebration of food, music, and Hong Kong’s nightlife at The Peak. It makes perfect sense for this lively restaurant group to party it up here, as they’ve been slowly but surely taking over shopfronts and recolonising The Peak over the years – we’ve been joking that they should call it Black Peak for a while now. The revelry is set to take place on November 8, when club classics and hidden gems will transform the normally quiet upscale residential neighbourhood into a groovy dancefloor. From 9pm to 2am, two live DJs will spin sets that perfectly blend nostalgia with new energy – think Elton John to Larry Levan, Madonna to INXS, and The Rolling Stones to Donna Summer.  Since the vibes are situated around Black Sheep’s various establishments, partygoers can expect to dig into a delectable spread of treats as they dance the night away. Whether it be irresistible scoops from gelataria Messina or indulgent slices from bakery Butter, there’s plenty of house-made treats to keep you fuelled for a lone night of partying. We’re also hopeful that they’ll bring out pizzas from Falcone at some point (and we’re not above begging when more than a few drinks in). Dance Above will take place at Restaurant 2, 1/F, The Peak Tower, The Peak, on November 8. Tickets are priced at $388 per person online and $488 per person at the door. Ticket prices are inclusive of bottomless dessert and a shuttle service to

Here at Time Out Hong Kong, we just want you to have the best time in our amazing city. That’s why each year we compile a list of approved venues for top-notch things to do, see, eat, drink, and more, so you don’t have to wander around, dazed and confused about the myriad of establishments around every corner! This year, we honoured 300 venues across the length and breadth of Hong Kong, so look out for our bright red stickers that pinpoint them as our expert picks – or click here to see our full list. But, of course, it’s not just about what we think; we care about your favourites too! After surveying cityslickers who told us about their own choice venues, here are the five best venues for restaurants, bars, things to do, cafés and bakeries, and shopping in Hong Kong, chosen by Hongkongers.   Photograph: Courtesy Ryze Hong Kong/Khan Waeem Readers’ choice: Things to do Ryze Hong Kong Ryze is Hong Kong’s largest trampoline park, with bouncy areas lined from wall to wall where visitors can jump, leap, flip, and parkour to your heart’s content. There are also foam pits, rope swings, and the like to keep things interesting – and all the bouncing makes for a surprisingly decent workout too. Click here to see the rest of the Time Out Recommends list of things to do. Photograph: Courtesy Amber Readers’ choice: Restaurants Amber It is perhaps no big surprise to foodies that Amber in the Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong has been voted as Hong Kong’s top restaurant. Chef Ri

Following the success of their first collaboration, chef ArChan of Ho Lee Fook and chef Jayson Tang of Man Ho Chinese Restaurant are reuniting for another project in November. The Cantonese chefs will be delving into the world of ‘The Four Treasures’ for the upcoming pop-up menu, where four coveted Cantonese ingredients – namely abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, and vegetarian shark fin – take centre stage.  Aside from being famously coveted and therefore expensive ingredients, these culinary treasures are also full of collagen which explains why those who can afford to love regularly indulging for the sake of both their skin and tastebuds. Photograph: Courtesy Ho Lee Fook / Man Ho Chinese Restaurant Diners at this extremely limited treat can expect a reinterpretation of traditional techniques, recipes, and flavours in the eight-course menu. Highlights include fish maw with green Sichuan pepper sauce, hairy crab meat and roe with vegetarian shark fin, pork patty and preserved Chinese sausage in glutinous rice elevated with sea cucumber, and a citrusy dessert where vegetarian shark fin features among the refreshing flavours of guava, pomelo, and coconut.  If you’ve ever wondered what the heart of Cantonese cuisine is, then a meal dedicated to these four timeless ingredients is a great starting point. Ho Lee Fook x Man Ho Chinese Restaurant’s collaborative menu is available for one night only on November 13 at Ho Lee Fook. The menu is priced from $1,688 per person – reserve yo

Delicate and rooted in authentic flavours, Cantonese cuisine has long been well-loved among foodies in the know, as well as Hongkongers with our particular palates, and it looks like the rest of the world is definitely taking notice. The Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA) recently unveiled their list for the Elite 15 Asia Awards 2025 at a grand ceremony in Vancouver, Canada, marking the first time the CRA has ranked Chinese restaurants across both Asia and Canada.  From 30 top-tier honourees, 15 eateries were ranked on the prestigious list, with six Hong Kong restaurants making the cut. Meanwhile, the panel also recognised three individual honours in Asia’s Chinese culinary scene – categorised under Master Chef, Dim Sum Chef, and Rising Star Chef of the Year – with a Hong Kong chef and a Macau chef tying for the title of Rising Star Chef for 2025.  Photograph: Courtesy The Chairman | Wing Restaurant With six restaurants winning spots on the Elite 15 list, Hong Kong is undoubtedly the leading region in the world for top-notch Chinese food. It will not come as a surprise to connoisseurs that the Michelin-starred The Chairman has snatched the top spot on CRA’s elite list for its exemplary, locally sourced Cantonese fare. In second place, Wing Restaurant is honoured for its modern regional Chinese cuisine prepared with western culinary techniques. Both these restaurants are famously among the hardest to book in Hong Kong – and for good reason. Slightly lower on the list sits Seven

If you prefer holistic herbal medicine to being prescribed bags of unpronounceable pills, then you’ll be glad to know Hong Kong will soon offer something new for your health journey. The Health Bureau has recently announced that The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong (CMHHK) will begin operations in phases starting from December 11, 2025. The hospital will follow an integrated Chinese-Western medicine approach to diagnosis and treatment. All primary attending clinicians will be Chinese medicine practitioners, with TCM principles playing a main role in diagnosis and care, and supported by western medicine where appropriate.  During its first year of operation, the CMHHK will offer outpatient and day-patient specialised Chinese medicine services. These fields of practice include internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, paediatrics, orthopedics and traumatology, and the Asian-centric acupuncture and moxibustion. Chinese medicines will be available in various forms from the hospital’s state-of-the-art integrated Chinese-Western pharmacy, including granules, processed herbal medicines, and proprietary, decocted, and compounded varieties. In addition, the hospital will also offer interventional measures such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tui-na and bone setting, fumigation and bathe, and dressing application.  Photograph: AFP Meanwhile, the CMHHK will gradually roll out special diseases programmes following its opening in December, including diagnosis and tre

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you may want to grab a tissue for this news. Hong Kong baked goods brand Cookie DPT – pronounced Cookie Department – has just announced that they’re closing their flagship café and bakery in Central at the end of this week. Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Wil Fang, Cookie DPT quickly garnered attention with their American-style cookies, which are crisp on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside, exactly the way we like them. Since then, they’ve gone on to become a mainstay in most of Hong Kong’s food events, festivals, markets, and pop-ups, eventually opening their first brick-and-mortar café in 2022. Aside from cookies, their menu expanded to include brownies, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, pies, cakes, and all sorts of classics that any American grandmother would be proud of. We’re also big fans of the kimchi pasta and pancakes on their all-day breakfast and lunch menu. Photograph: Courtesy Cookie DPT But after three years, rising operational costs and leasing pressures have meant that Cookie DPT has made the decision to close down their Central flagship store on Sunday, November 9. Thankfully, the one glimmer of light in this situation is that the brand itself is not shutting down – they’ll still be selling their cookies and baked goods online, available for next-day delivery, events, and corporate catering. Fans can also look forward to seeing Cookie DPT in person again at the AIA Carnival this December, where they’ve promised to debut n

Hot on the heels of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone topping this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars list, another popular venue of ours has claimed the top spot as the best in the world. Rosewood Hong Kong has officially been awarded with the number one position on the prestigious list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, as well as claiming the Best Hotel in Asia. This marks the third year in a row that this glamorous hotel on the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront has ranked within the top five on this list, having secured number two in 2023 and number three in 2024. With 413 luxurious rooms and event spaces occupying 43 floors in the Rosewood Tower, the Rosewood Hong Kong is home to 11 dining concepts including the one-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant The Legacy House, classic French fare at Marmo Bistro, casual Italian at Bluhouse, and one-Michelin-starred refined Indian dishes at Chaat. Let’s not also forget the hotel’s sultry jazz-filled bar DarkSide, which was ranked number 17 in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list last year. Photograph: Courtesy Rosewood Hong Kong Meanwhile, Asaya is Rosewood’s fantastic integrated wellness concept, which includes a spa, an outdoor infinity pool, a fitness centre, lodges for customisable wellness-focused stays, and exclusive usage of products by Parisian beauty brand Guerlain. There is also the Rosewood Residences, a range of 186 rooms and apartments for rental stays at the pinnacle of luxury, which includes access to a private club, special services, and dedicated

Returning for its 10th edition, PMQ Coffee Agenda 2025 will take place at the arts and cultural hub from October 31 to November 2. Coffee lovers and local gourmands can look forward to sampling some of our city’s best brews, sipping espresso shots against a background of live performances, and of course, witnessing rising talents compete for the top spot at the annual Hong Kong Barista Championship 2025.  Photograph: Courtesy PMQ This year’s coffee festival gathers some of the best local and international baristas in one place. Visitors to Coffee Agenda will have a chance to see these talents at work before tasting their award-winning brews using the event’s exclusive tasting set. Available at $160, this includes four tasting coupons plus a special tasting cup designed to elevate the aroma, flavour, and texture of each brew – each year’s Coffee Agenda releases new colours and 2025’s cups are either indigo or dusty pink! Get yours on-site or pre-order at PMQ’s website for collection. The highlight of PMQ Coffee Agenda 2025 is, of course, the crowd-favourite coffee market. Featuring over 40 local and international brands, coffee lovers can browse across a wide range of beans, equipment, and gourmet delights. Spotlighted offerings from local brands include Urban Coffee Roasters x Tankyu Distillery’s Ink Tonic coffee liqueur, a sugarcane cold brew by Stories Coffee and Kung Lee, and TeemToneFai x Crew Coffee’s cold brew coffee ice cream.  Photograph: Courtesy PMQ Coffee Agenda

Early 2000s hit boy band Blue is celebrating their 25th anniversary of music making, and they’re bringing their celebratory tour to Asia, including a stop in Hong Kong! Fans of their nostalgic pop and R&B tunes should mark their calendars for Saturday, February 7, 2026, when the four-piece act will take the stage at Tides, our newest music venue. It’s already been a quarter of a century since the release of their hit debut single All Rise, but Blue’s music remains timeless and iconic, and the night is sure to be filled with bangers such as Too Close, U Make Me Wanna, Guilty, Breathe Easy, If You Come Back, and more. Ticket prices start from $899, while the One Love VIP package will get you a pre-show group photo with Blue themselves, access to the pre-show soundcheck, a VIP laminate and lanyard, early entry, and an exclusive autographed poster. An HSBC Mastercard presale beginning at 12 noon on November 4, followed by a Live Nation members’ presale on November 5. Sales for the general public will then open from 12 noon on November 6. Tides is by no means a huge venue so these will literally be the hot ticket – set a calendar alert so you don’t miss out! Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Foxglove is closing its doors this December after 10 years in Hong Kong HK Express launches $12 anniversary offers on selected flights Hong Kong records first locally transmitted case of c

On October 26, beloved speakeasy, restaurant, and live music venue Foxglove announced its closure through a heartfelt Instagram post, posted through the words of its fictional founder, Frank Minza. The news came as a shock to both the bar’s regulars and Hong Kong’s live music scene.  Over its decade of operation, Foxglove has undoubtedly become a staple in the city’s nightlife and entertainment industry. Its 1950s-inspired interiors offered an extravagant recluse for creatives, gourmands, and everyone in between. The speakeasy-style restobar was known for its innovative cocktails, live music performances, and a menu of delectable dim sum. It certainly also helped that Foxglove’s iconic entrance masquerades as a fancy Kingsman-like umbrella store, and customers have to pull the correct one to access the restaurant proper. As one of the few Hong Kong venues offering a platform for local and international talents, Foxglove’s presence will be dearly missed once its doors shut permanently.  Photograph: Courtesy Foxglove But rest assured, the speakeasy is going out with a bang. From now until the end of December, regulars and fans of Foxglove can expect its usual offerings plus seasonal specials as Halloween and Christmas roll around. Highlights of upcoming performances include sets by On Point, Chris Palanco, The Carpio Brothers, and The Bloodest Saxophone.  Meanwhile, visitors can continue to enjoy Foxglove’s 10th anniversary dining offer. At $280 for lunch and $380 for dinner,