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…The Strand!) 9am to 10pm, open til midnight Wednesday thru Saturday http://www.fpnyc.com/ Friendly aliens are welcome! 😉 Barney’s – This is the place that Lane Crawford aspired to become (and succeeded!) The ten-story flagship offers a vast selection of top designers and exclusive products not found anywhere else. The windows on Madison Ave currently feature a salute to Chloe’s 60th birthday Barney’s is an innovator, an international leader in fas…
…on. The alternative spot, far away from the glitz of Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area, is an ideal place to experience underground sounds. For more info, check out the event page for the Boom Magazine x Free The Robots x Roam Elsewhere show. Recommended! Free The Robots x Roam Elsewhere With support by DJ Subcoat and ROLEC Vans SK85ive2 7/F, 185-187 Wai Yip Street Kwun Tong, Kowloon (Kwun Tong MTR station, exit B3) From 10pm til late! Tick…
…ive crowd dancing and socializing in one of the city’s far away locations. Open Sesame – an outdoor music event with a local focus Coming up on the weekend of August 15th and 16th is another outdoor music festival, this one focusing more on local bands and talent. The two-day festival, called Open Sesame, features over 40 acts including bands and DJs. The event takes place at a remote campsite near Yuen Long. In the past, no one could be bothered…
…k it’s more fun in theory, than in practice. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/doAEXGAeXEA” width=”400″ height=”326″ wmode=”transparent” /] Ringside Bar 4843 P. Burgos Street (on the corner of Kalayaan Ave. in Makati’s redlight district) 917 899-7106 THE FILLING STATION After Ringside, we crossed the street and made our way towards our original destination, The Filling Station, about a block away. Walking up a flight of steps, you en…
…um! Here’s an exhibition preview by the Information Services Department of the Hong Kong government: Recommended! Bruce Lee: Kung Fu – Life – Art exhibition Hong Kong Heritage Museum 1 Man Lam Road Sha Tin, New Territories Opening Hours: The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays, and from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, Sundays and public holidays. It is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays). Wednesday is free day….
…k airport. The interesting bit of history here is that the very first Duty Free Shoppers store was located in Kai Tak! [photopress:duty_free_50th_anniversary_hong_kong.jpg,full,pp_image] As we’ve seen before with mega-events by Louis Vuitton and Coach, the entire structure was bathed in branded graphics projected onto the surface. [photopress:DFS_50th_anniversary_hong_kong.jpg,full,pp_image] One standout that most guests commented on was the extre…
…the copycats were busy opening up burger joints around town last year, how come no one thought to open up a new pizza place? Pizza is actually conducive to building a business around. It’s a several ingredient food, that can be broken down into a simple menu. This allows restaurateurs the ability to streamline the process, and to buy ingredients in bulk. You can also create pies that will meet multiple tastes. Toppings allow customization at the f…
…ich currently requires registration, looks slick, and leverages the parent company’s entertainment and media expertise. Headed by Hong Kong impresario T.K., the company has its hands in retail, music, fashion, media, and now new media. Silly Thing’s web presence was previously lagging behind the rest of the organization. With already strong relationships with advertisers gleamed from their magazine holdings, and an abundance of ties to brands via…
…ctually many decent hiking websites for you to get free info. You can also download the free “Inside Guide to Hikes and Walks” by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. There’s even an awesome app for Hong Kong hikes! Links in no particular order: Oasis Trek HK Walkers (Not the zombie kind, Walking Dead fans!) 😉 HK Outdoors Hike Hong Kong Hong Kong Adventurer (*If you really must go hiking in Sai Kung, here’s one of the most amazi…
…es which makes booking a spot for a night out with friends ideal. The soft opening of Cliq was on Tuesday night, however many members of Hong Kong’s nightlife were in Macau for the grand opening of the new MGM casino. It’s too early to tell what crowd will be calling Cliq home. Wednesday night featured a handful of models and nightlife denizens in addition to music lovers who came out to hear the pair of German d.j.s. play. The mixture of local to…
…ng movie, but not something close to the truth. In this sense, Ip Man is becoming a hero-protagonist, similar to how the real-life martial artist, Wong Fei Hung was also added as a film staple. (There are over 100 Hong Kong films that were created using Wong Fei Hung as a central character.) Though the marketing of the film never says “based on a true story,” it does show actual photos of the real Ip Man, and creates a bridge to modern times by ta…
…l,pp_image] Arriving at the first check point, you wait until they let you enter the check-in area. After presenting your ticket you can enter the coat check to check your bag. No cell phones, cameras, or large bags are allowed in the exhibition. [photopress:Chanel_art_container_Zaha.jpg,full,pp_image] Next you exit again to proceed to the entrance just a few steps away. Here you are fitted with a set of headphones and a special mp3 player. As you…
…but feel free to break it up should you only have an afternoon or a night free. You can use your guidebook, or any free map found at hotels or at the Hong Kong Tourist Association offices to help you follow along. The itinerary includes the following sites: Flower Market Bird Market Fa Yuen Street Market Tung Choi Pet Street Electronics shopping on Sai Yeung Choi Street Ladies Market Tsim Sha Tsui Harborfront promenade Star Ferry The Peak The Lan…
…by demoing their projects. Best of all it’s FREE, and just requires registration in order to attend. For more information, please visit the StartupsHK website. Recommended! StartupsHK Saturday, August 7th, 2010 10am to 7pm Cyberport Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong FREE!…
…e transportation guide on their site. To get you in the mood, there’s even a special Sónar HK Spotify playlist! https://play.spotify.com/user/sonarhongkong/playlist/4tAq2yuvIxRm9Uoiq6o3Tp?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open Sonar Hong Kong Music Festival 2017 April 1, 2017 Hong Kong Science Park Shatin, New Territories Free buses will return festival-goers to Admiralty and Mongkok…
…Island Ferry Pier No. 4 (Just outside of IFC shopping mall near City Super, take the walkway to the outlaying island ferries) Central, Hong Kong Free! Open daily, noon til 7pm, except for Sunday, open til 6pm…
…iss Yellow, Brian Siswojo, Annie Lee, and Prodip Leung. All of them have become successful following their passions and pursuing the things they love. To get your Be Stupid T-shirt, go to any of the locations below. The shirts will be passed out on a first come basis while supplies last, starting at 1pm on Friday, January 22nd. There are two locations on Hong Kong Island, and one in Kowloon: The Gateway (go to the far entrance near China Hong Kong…
…r, the public sessions during the daytime on Saturday and Sunday are still open, and free. Night sessions on October 16th and 17th from 7pm onwards will be open for ticket holders only, other House Of Vans events are open to public without tickets. Please consult the event website for details! House of Vans HK 2015 Friday, October 16th to Sunday, the 18th, 2015 Rooftop, Lamma Island Ferry, Pier 4 Central, Hong Kong Public sessions on Saturday and…
…below the MTR entrance Parking Hysan Place offers free parking for three hours during weekdays, or two hours on weekends, with purchases of over $200. The parking garage, which is still not open, is accessible via Hennessy Road, coming from the Tin Hau direction. Hysan Place 500 Hennessy Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit F1) Causeway Bay, Hong Kong…
…, Hong Kong White Spot / Triple O’s I’ve enjoyed this place since it first opened. The BC Burger combo is consistently delicious. I like mine ‘dry’ with no Triple O sauce. The fries are good and the Coke is a bit sweeter than at other places. It’s a great set, as we’ve come to eat burgers with fries and a drink. Of Canadian origin, White Spot / Triple O’s is in the middle between restaurant and fast food. Conveniently located at major shopping cen…
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…hitecture goes, its sheer size is inspiring. In front of it is an enormous open square surrounded by skyscrapers. (Many cities in China have these open “people’s squares,” which I suppose are used for patriotic events and celebrations. (The closest Hong Kong comes to an equivalent is Victoria Park.) After walking around the area for thirty minutes, I realized that this was not the right place! I couldn’t find the entire shopping center, let alone…
…ith the songwriting of someone like Stevie Wonder. Any thoughts? – I’m not really disappointed. Times change. It’s about what’s real to me and how I portray music. I choose to keep it a touch classier. But everyone is entitled to express in their own way. 7. You’ve written songs for and performed with many brilliant artists. Is there anyone in history that you wish you could have written a song for, or performed together with? (Anyone dead or aliv…
…a little something for everyone. At the top of the bill is Critical, an accomplished M.C. from Sweden who is active in the European Hip Hop scene. Second in line is The Justice League comprised of MastaMic and Big Sammy, two promising talents in Hong Kong’s Hip Hop underground. D.J. Tinho, the 2007 Hong Kong DMC champion will also be lending his support. As if that wasn’t enough, the flier also mentions the inclusion of Ninemo, an indie Electro-R…
…the New York Hip Hop scene for nearly three decades! DJ Kenta is an up and coming talent, and a fan of the original soulful side of Hip Hop. Check out the promo video for the night: Expect great music, a cool crowd, and a rocking party! Recommended! Loading X Lafayette feat. DJ Clark Kent & DJ Kenta Also supported by DJ Bravo Friday, September 23rd, 2011 11pm til 4am Likuid 58-62 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Advanced tickets…
…ect of life in the city and art galleries are no exception. As Hong Kong becomes an art destination, it still suffers from a lack of large-sized open spaces to properly exhibit work. Apart from White Cube, even powerhouse international galleries are only able to put on limited shows due to the lack of adequate venues. To combat this situation, some galleries have chosen to be located outside of the major neighborhoods in former factory or industri…
…(Lan Kwai Fong) Central, Hong Kong Also includes opening sets by DJ Kid Fresh and Enso Free entry for Volar members. $280 cover charge for non members, includes one drink. ** SPECIAL DEAL: Free entry and one free drink before 12:30 for everyone RSVP’ing via the following Facebook link. [photopress:DJ_Le_Castle_Vania_Volar.jpg,full,pp_image]…
…floor. Aura, a new club located on the sixth floor is the third tenant to open. The Opera Gallery on G2 is another newcomer. The second, third and fifth floors of the building have been rented by the people behind Hei Hei Club, a popular spot originally located across the street. Their space in M-88 features two connected floors, as well as a large, several thousand square-foot outdoor balcony. (Note that many buildings in Hong Kong do not have a…