Hong Kong films play New York fest
The New York Asian Film Festival opened today featuring four films from Hong Kong. Among those chosen were two by Johnnie To’s Milkyway Productions,…
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D.j. Derrick May coming to club Cliq!
Derrick May, one of the founders of Techno music will be playing at Club Cliq on Saturday, June 21st. Along with Juan Atkins and…
Miggy Cheng solo show at Kapok
Kapok, the quirky boutique that carries everything from Kitsune music and candles to Japanese art books, has hosted a steady stream of art and…
An authentic taste of France… in Sheung Wan?
Strolling through Sheung Wan the other day I happened upon a curious sight. On a block known for its crumbling old buildings, a brand…
Surf art, swimsuits dazzle at Quiksilver!
Quiksilver recently held an event inside a vacant store in Hong Kong’s Soho neighborhood. The combination art exhibition / fashion show drew a crowd…
Muji to Go?
Obviously I don’t leave town much, so it came as quite a surprise to discover a mini-Muji store in the departure hall of the…
Diesel Black Gold fashion show and party!
To celebrate the opening of their flagship store on Queens Road and the launch of the Black Gold collection, Diesel threw a massive event…
Artist Pat Lee – live drawing at Racks!
At 9pm this Sunday, comic artist Pat Lee will be drawing a piece at Racks billiards club. The last time Pat Lee did a…
‘Loading…’ a new street wear haven in TST
I’ve known about Loading since it opened up a few months ago, but I didn’t make it over until they held a special live…
Insight clothing brand at the Fringe Club
Australian clothing label Insight hosted an event at the Fringe Club last Thursday. Though I was committed to watching the new Indiana Jones movie…
Another major party week for Hong Kong?
Sometimes I really can’t believe the wave of talent coming through the city. This week is a case in point. In two days alone…
What’s a Pecha Kucha night?
You think it’s something cute and furry? Well, you thought wrong! Simply put, a Pecha Kucha night is a gathering where creative professionals present…
Hong Kong International Art Fair 08
Last week brought a new landmark to Hong Kong’s art scene. The Hong Kong International Art Fair was held for the first time, confirming…
The best restaurant you haven’t heard of!
There are several reasons why I normally don’t do restaurant reviews. Stated simply, personal tastes differ; standards differ; individual dining experiences may be different;…
Anna Fredriksson live painting show!
Swedish artist Anna Fredriksson will be painting at a new streetwear store named LOADING in Tsim Sha Tsui on Saturday night. Among other accomplishments,…
Alive Not Dead first anniversary party!
It was a night to remember, but probably one that will only be recalled in bits and pieces for some of the Alive Not…
David Morales at Dragon-i
[photopress:David_Morales_DJ_Hong_Kong_.jpg,full,pp_image] Legendary New York d.j. and producer David Morales will be playing at Dragon-i on Saturday night. David Morales is a top name who…
Mystery solved! What is the origin of ‘M.K. style’ fashion?
People in Hong Kong refer to a certain manner of dress as Mongkok-style, more commonly abbreviated by the acronym, ‘M.K.‘. Mongkok of course is…
Hong Kong’s micro-boutiques get even smaller!
[photopress:Laforet_Causeway_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] If you’re a regular reader of Hong Kong Hustle you know that I’ve written about the city’s mini-malls regularly. I’ve explained the logic…
Bowling in Hong Kong!
Say you’re looking for something to do besides hitting the usual nightspots. Or it’s a rainy day and you want to have some indoor…
Paul Frank, Julius and Friends coming to Causeway Bay!
[photopress:Paul_Frank_store_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] I was cutting through Sharp Street in back of Times Square last night when I saw a bright wall decorating an area under…
D.J. Drumstruck, D.J. Celsius, Drum N Bass!
On Saturday May 10th Magnetic Soul presents D.J. Drumstruck from London and D.J. Celsius from Jakarta. The event is free and takes place at…
Stereo Heroes at Sammy’s Kitchen
A group of D.J.s from France known as the Stereo Heroes will be playing at Sammy’s Kitchen, 137-139 Connaught Road on May 24th. The…
Fresh market dining in North Point
[photopress:Hong_Kong_market_restaurant.jpg,full,pp_image] Last night on a whim I headed over to the Java Road Cooked Food Centre for the first time in a few years….
Hong Kong no longer a cultural backwater?
[photopress:Kanye_Pharrell_concert_Hong.jpg,full,pp_image] It used to be that international-level events in this town were few and far between. Years ago you would wait for months just…
Ed Banger Extravaganza!
[photopress:Ed_Banger_tour_Asia_Hong_Ko.jpg,full,pp_image] The grand finale of Le French May is being thrown by the Volar gang. The big bash takes place on May 30th and…
Simon Birch, This Brutal House opens!
This Brutal House, Simon Birch’s latest exhibition launched on April 18th. The show is a major undertaking for the Hong Kong based artist. The…
Banksy exhibition part 1 opens!
Wednesday night was the opening of Love Art, a collection of contemporary works being shown until April 28th at the Hong Kong Arts Centre…
Film premiere: 6th Floor Rear Flat 2!
[photopress:sixth_floor_rear_flat_movie.jpg,full,pp_image] Tuesday night I headed out to Megabox in Kowloon Bay for the premiere of 6th Floor Rear Flat 2. The film is a…
A changing Macau and the first Asia Adult Expo
[photopress:Asia_adult_expo_Macau_Venet.jpg,full,pp_image] If there is any doubt left that Macau is the new Las Vegas it’s quickly disappearing. I received an email last week announcing…