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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…
…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…
…th. The sound was at a decent volume, not too loud, which is one of my top complaints about other Hong Kong clubs. I hate walking out with my ears humming as if I’d just been to a concert. It seems like Cliq is another members club, but they do allow non-members entry for a fee. This is similar to Volar and Dragon-i who both admit non-members who pay a cover charge on nights with international d.j.s. Due to their large dancefloor, Cliq may become…
…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…
…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!…
…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…
…served a dual purpose. It commemorated the launch of the new web-magazine www.think-silly.com and also announced the redesign of the Silly Thing store in Chai Wan. The online magazine, which 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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…(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]…
…rground dance music. Where can you find the mixtape? The Cipher Mixtape is free, and you can download it online. The ten artists chosen include some familiar names: AKW, DJ Ceet, DJ Taku, Miss Yellow, Drafus, Good Fellas, Enso, Sushi Robot, Dirty Boneyard, and Yao. Brother and Sister as a venue Brother and Sister is a good space for a small to medium-sized event. [photopress:cipher_sneakers_footwear_shoes_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image] They have a buil…
…Madlib and J.Dilla. These three, combined with Hong Kong based DJs K-Melo, Enso and Yau make this a big night for music lovers in Hong Kong. The event is organized by Untitled Entertainment and Fresh Off The Boat. To avoid hassles at the door, purchase your tickets in advance here. UPDATE: FLUME did not end up attending the show. It consisted of J-Rocc followed by Emoh Instead who is one half of ‘What So Not’. Recommended! What So Not (featuring F…
…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…
…Beijing’s D.J. Wordy is coming to town for a special Hip Hop party called Real Recognize Real on the 18th of July. The event features classic and underground Hip Hop as opposed to the commercial Hip-Pop and R&B that normally floods the clubs here. I met D.J. Wordy in Beijing around five years ago and he was a great d.j. even back then! This is before he went on to win China’s D.M.C. championship three times! If you’re a fan of turntablism or Hip…
…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…
…atulations Enso and the XXX crew. You’ve made a difference in the city! Highly recommended! ★★★ FRI MAR 1: BTS RADIO PRESENTS ANDREW MEZA (LOS ANGELES) #beat #electronic #hiphop 11pm $150 entry ★★★ SAT MAR 2: WALL OF SOUND #50s #60s #pop 11pm $100 entry (members free) ★★★ FRI MAR 8: CREW LOVE #hiphop #rnb #soul 11pm $100 entry (members free) ★★★ SAT MAR 9: FUTURE DANCEHALL フューãƒãƒ£ãƒ¼ãƒ€ãƒ³ã‚¹ãƒ›ãƒ¼ãƒ« #jamaica #danc…
…uilding the vibe on the dancefloor. For more background, have a look at the short interview with Mimi below. Listen to the mix she made for a recent fashion show by Ostwald Helgason: https://soundcloud.com/mistyrabbit/ostwald-helgason-aw14 Highly recommended! DJ Misty Rabbit (Mimi Xu) at FLY! Saturday, August 16th, 2014 FLY 24-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong Free entry!…
…te. The festival also has its own Instagram account that you can check for updated information. Sonar Hong Kong runs from 11am to 3am, and free shuttle buses will operate between Hong Kong Science Park and several locations throughout the city. Aside from the bus, there are multiple ways of getting to Sonar. Have a look at the extensive transportation guide on their site. To get you in the mood, there’s even a special Sónar HK Spotify playlist! ht…
…ge Museum, which is a measly $10 HKD (a little over $1 USD.) The museum is free on Wednesdays. The exhibition The exhibition itself is comprised of several parts, and is located on the second floor of the museum. Once you arrive and pick up your tickets at the windows to the right of the door, take the escalator up two flights to enter the show. At the moment, there are three parts to the exhibition. The main section takes up half of the second fl…
…. Early bird tickets are now $400 HKD and include two sponsored drinks. They will be $600 HKD, as of later tonight, so it’s time to act fast to save. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET THE EARLY-BIRD PRICE, so we recommend moving quickly on this one! You can buy your tickets direct from AliveNotDead. Recommended! $400 early bird (includes 2 free sponsored drinks) – available only til the evening of December 21st. $600 advance (includes 2 free sponsored…
…, they will be raffling off ten gaming sets at midnight. Darts at Racks! Thursday, March 10th, 2011 R.A.C.K.S. MDB M-88, 7/F 2-8 Wellington Street Central, Hong Kong Doors open at 6:30, free darts all night, free flow select drinks from 8:30 to 10:30pm. Check out Puma Social video to see what “after hours athletes” are all about!…
…Sha Tsui, Kowloon Central / Exchange Square branch 8 Connaught Road, (The Forum, Exchange Square, near IFC Mall) Shop 10, 1/F The Forum, Exchange Square Central, Hong Kong Causeway Bay / Times Square branch Basement, Times Square Shopping Mall (inside the CitySuper Food Court) 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Hong Kong’s burger craze doesn’t stop there… even the Three-Sixty supermarket in the new Elements shopping mall has a burger bar! Spe…
…ediately. You can get more information about the event and purchase tickets here. If you can’t attend the dinner, there are other ways to contribute. Check out the Wokai website for more information, or contact members of the Hong Kong Wokai team here: George Zeng, george.x.zeng@gmail.com or Daniela Che, daniela.che@gmail.com. Perhaps several generations ago, your own family may have experienced financial hardship. Now is your chance to help anoth…
…8:30 to 11pm at SUGAR in Central. Hong Kong joins Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei in hosting the tour. For more information visit the K-Spray site. To download the invite for the Hong Kong event, go here. To download info about the six city tour go here….
…information. The details are listed under ‘Criteria’. Lane Crawford – The Next New Registration ends on March 24th, 2016 http://www.lanecrawford.com/thenextnew…
…anes U.S. Dacos Bowling Centre 1/F, Tuen Wan Garden 15-23 Castle Peak Road Tsuen wan, N.T. 2494-7383 32 Lanes Bowling A-One Pro-shop G/F No.20 Haven Street Causeway Bay Hong Kong www.bowlingaone.com [photopress:Hong_Kong_bowling_alley_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:South_China_bowl_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image]…
…and further each week. The site includes both established names and up-and-comers. For example, international movie star Jet Li is a member of the site. He has a regularly updated blog that features information about his new films and charity projects. On Sunday night a special cake in the shape of the logo of Alive Not Dead was presented. A video highlighting some of the online community’s accomplishments over the past year was also debuted. Arti…
…ts as living art in their music video below. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/34bOWh1DfZffQd3J4″ width=”425″ height=”335″ wmode=”transparent” /] The Miskeen launch was held at J.J.’s, a somewhat forgotten venue attached to the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wanchai. The two-floor, wood-paneled space is a cross between an old gentleman’s club and the bar from the sitcom Cheers. [photopress:Miskeen_JJs_Grand_Hyatt_HK_.jpg,full,pp_image] […