2manydjs *tonight* + Disco Stepchild vs. Hype Nasty, Friday!
Volar has two exciting nights back-to-back. Thursday, it’s the dynamic duo from Belgium otherwise known as 2manydjs. These guys are famous for their creative…
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Grandmaster Flash, Hip Hop pioneer, Sat!
It’s safe to say that Hip Hop music wouldn’t exist as it does today without Grandmaster Flash. His legendary parties, his mixing prowess, his…
LAB CONCEPT + American Apparel is back?
The property arm of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group is in the process of opening a sprawling network of shops called LAB CONCEPT in…
Midnight & Co. (The new Yumla!)
With Hong Kong’s high rents and unsympathetic landlords, we thought that Yumla, the small music club perched just above Lok Hing Lane Park, would…
Cubic’s anniversary photos + LMFAO!
Sparkler-topped bottles of Perrier-Jouet were shooting off in every direction as guests celebrated the one-year anniversary of Macau’s premier club, Cubic, last Saturday. Though…
Shoe lovers caught in Charlotte’s Web!
London-based shoe designer Charlotte Olympia packed On Pedder for several hours on Tuesday night, hosting a special preview of her upcoming ‘Encore’ collection. Inspired…
Meggs – Journey is the Reward
Australian artist Meggs is back at Above Second gallery with a solo show titled “Journey is the Reward.” The artist’s work features iconography heavily…
Cubic’s 1st anniversary feat. Taio Cruz!
To celebrate their one-year anniversary, Cubic, Macau’s super-club, is hosting yet another major R&B star on Saturday, March 31st. This time it’s Pop singer…
Hong Kong’s answer to Harold and Kumar?
Hong Kong director Pang Ho-Cheung has two films in this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival: Love in the Buff, an entertaining romantic comedy,…
Gagosian challenges H.K.’s lack of sculpture
John Chamberlain, Piquanteagle, 2009 The fact that Hong Kong’s art galleries are often as pressed for space as the city’s apartments, has resulted in…
Jeremy Scott strikes again!
Rushing down Wellington Street on Tuesday afternoon, a stream of bright lights suddenly caught my attention. Turning to my right, I spotted a room…
Un-Happy Valley
Happy Valley was once something of an oasis in Hong Kong’s high-rise, high-density jungle, but it now appears to be headed in the same…
Soulful sounds from Chicago!
Rising from the ranks of Chicago’s party scene to become a frequent guest at in-the-know clubs around the world, DJ Rahaan will be demonstrating…
DJ Skratch Bastid for Red Bull Thre3style
Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid is participating in a special showcase for Red Bull’s Thre3style competition at Volar on Thursday, March first. The Thre3style format…
Vans Sk85ive2 indoor skatepark opens, and amazes!
If it weren’t for the stickers plastered strategically around the ancient freight elevator, you might assume that this non-descript industrial building in Kwun Tong…
Mike Simonetti – Italians Do It Better!
Label head, DJ, artist and producer Mike Simonetti will be gracing the basement of XXX on Friday, February 24th. Originally a major Punk Rock…
Pecha Kucha is back on Tuesday night!
To those not in the know, Pecha Kucha is both a platform and a gathering for young creatives to share their work with their…
$38HKD salads from a Michelin chef delivered to your office? Yes!
Michelin star chef Alvin Leung (the ‘Demon Chef’ behind Bo Innovation,) has crafted a menu of unique salads for a new business called Beautifood….
Trapped! CNY Fair, Victoria Park
At one point, with many of the aisles at a complete standstill, people continued to converge from every side. As the crowd piled up around me, I wiggled my arm free and was able to shoot a quick video to capture the insane sea of people.
Sonya Fu “Obfuscating Stupidity†at Above Second
Artist Sonya Fu is back at Above Second gallery for her sophomore solo exhibition titled “Obfuscating Stupidity.†Opening on Friday, January 20th, the artist’s…
Downtempo music maestro TEEBS this Friday!
Critically acclaimed producer, TEEBS, who has released two major albums containing lush, sophisticated instrumentals, is making his debut in Hong Kong on Friday, January…
Dubstep originators Skream & Benga at FLY on Saturday!
As Dubstep continues to gain traction on international dancefloors (and even begins to influence Pop music,) Skream and Benga, two pioneers who helped shape…
Discovered! Time capsule from 70’s and 80’s Hong Kong!
We celebrate the first post of 2012 with a look back in time. The South China Athletic Association’s bowling center used to be a…
Future Dancehall – New Year’s Eve at XXX!
If you want to celebrate the new year and escape from the masses gathered in Lan Kwai Fong, Times Square, and Tsim Sha Tsui,…
A Red, Yellow, and Green Christmas???
Experience a little bit of Jamaica this Christmas Eve, as True Skool, organizers of the popular rooftop Reggae parties, celebrate their second anniversary. As…
Racks isn’t dead, it just passed out!
Racks MDB, the casual, unpretentious nightspot that brought billiards and beer pong to Central’s nightlife, is set to close its doors this weekend. After…
Chingy, Fat Joe, and Fabolous – at Cubic!
Flo Rida performs in the crowd at the opening of Cubic December at Cubic is packed with big names in popular Hip Hop and…
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at Dragon-i (FINALLY!)
It was technically Thursday morning when Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre took the stage at Dragon-i. The two Hip Hop legends had never before…
Above Second X Arrested Motion – Friday!
Local gallery Above Second has teamed up with international art website Arrested Motion, to bring Hong Kong a major new show of contemporary artists….
Hey Kool-Aid! American junk food in H.K.!
Got a craving for Welch’s Grape Soda, Charleston Chews, Strawberry Quick, A&W Cream Soda, Mint Double-Stuff Oreos, or Blow-Pops by the 100-pack? Several grocery…