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…10:30pm. Additionally, 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!…
…theaters themselves didn’t make our top 5 list, the extensive facilities, combined with the community aspect, and friendly vibe, make this a very special place. The Kubrick bookstore has been redesigned many times over the years, and its newest incarnation contains a cafe with an exhibition space along the walls. Kubrick is fun to browse, and you will find an emphasis on local artists in addition to interesting international selections. They even…
…brands, some found nowhere else in the city, Delay No Mall is looking to become a new shopping destination in store-saturated Causeway Bay. My main mission for this trip was to have a look at the second collaboration between Kapok and the clothing company Hooked. The two teamed up last year to create a series of t-shirts by international designers and they decided to repeat the project again. The result is ten different designs from around the reg…
…U.S. as a kid, by the late 80’s the movies virtually disappeared. It was a real struggle to locate reviews or info of any kind. Many years later, when the Internet started to catch on, it allowed people from all over the world to share information on subjects not covered by the mainstream media. Hong Kong cinema proved to be a great example of this theory in action. Newsgroups on the Net were one early source of info. Personally I was never into n…
…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…
…catch insights into her long musical career by visiting her site – MimiXu.com, or checking out her posts on Style.com. This is a girl who doesn’t stand still. Mimi’s background includes working as an A&R for KUSKUS Records, in addition to curating music and DJing in various different capacities. We were big fans of the work she did for KUSKUS, including the outstanding “Broken Heart in Paris” compilation. Perhaps inspired by her borderless upbrin…
…an excellent strategy to drum up foot traffic and have people get used to entering the space. The building is guaranteed to get a certain amount of exposure once the shop opens due to the long lines that form for people interested in purchasing limited edition items. If you’re a real estate developer sitting on a similar property, placing a temporary shop for an exclusive brand is a brilliant strategy. Essentially it adds value to the space. It’s…
…ake it your main destination of the evening. To get up to the rooftop, you enter from Lower Albert Road. (Hollywood Rd. turns into Wyndham St. which then fades into Lower Albert Road if you continue straight after the intersection.) To your left, look for the large open doorway with stairs going up. [photopress:Fringe_Club_rooftop_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image] You know you’ve walked too far down if you find yourself in front of the Fringe Club gallery…
…I’ve read: Doors open at 10 pm and the event goes til 4 am. Before 12 am, complimentary entry for all (one free drink for the ladies). After 12 am, $150 for non-members (includes one free drink). [photopress:Tittsworth_Volar_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Here’s DJ Tittsworth‘s bio: From a performance aspect, Tittsworth has continuously dominated decks at a plate-a-minute’s pace. His diverse, high energy sets seamlessly blend club, rock, house, hip…
…ional guests in town for the show. Unlike Chanel fashion events, which are open to only a select few, Chanel Mobile Art is intended for the public and will be open daily from February 27th until April 5th. [photopress:Chanel_mobile_art_Moscow_Pa.jpg,full,pp_image] To book a ticket, simply visit hkticketing.com and reserve your spot, or you can go directly to a booking counter at any of Hong Kong’s Tom Lee music stores. Tickets are available from 1…
…. 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…
…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ãƒΒャーダンスホール #jamaica #danc…
…an easy place to relax while they drink. Though I’m a non-smoker myself, I realize the reality of people’s cravings, and have seen the hassles they present. (Next year I believe Hong Kong clubs are scheduled to go smoke-free, so outdoor areas will become all the more important.) Seeing how many people fit into the space over the evening I would even say it’s possible to have an event at Habitat. [photopress:rooftop_bar_lounge_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_im…
…ived at the show on the early side. The venue for the exhibition (which is open until January 4th,) is the second floor of Pacific House, a large open space just above 20 Queens Road in Central. To get there, walk around to the side of the building closest to A Bathing Ape. Take the escalator up to the second floor and take the first right. Guests at any of Diesel’s events at the same space would be surprised at how well the room served as a galle…
…e Road) Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon 8FIVE2 Skateshop 2/F Room 3, United Success Commercial Center 506-508 Jaffe Road Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Groups: Open group / 15 years old or under group (must present HKID) Schedule: 2:00pm – 3:00pm : Warm up 3:00pm – 4:30pm : (15 Years Old or Under Group) First and Second Run 4:30pm – 5:00pm : Dickies Hip Hop Dance Performance 5:00pm – 6:30pm : (Open Group) First and Second Run 6:30pm – 7:30pm : Best Trick 7:30pm –…
…Rock, which is why its been sampled by The Black Eyed Peas, and appeared in movies such as Pulp Fiction. Surf Vampires Must Die! takes place at FLY on Ice House Street in Central, and is free! Recommended! Surf Vampires Must Die! Thursday, May 19th, 2011 Club Fly G/F, 26-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong From 10pm til late FREE!…
…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….
…his character. I think in China they go to school for many years. Just the questions that he asked made me realize I can trust this guy. HKH Is there a lot of pressure in Hong Kong to always choose a good-looking cast? As opposed to character actors that aren’t handsome or pretty. (laughs) There aren’t too many films that use normal people. HKH Growing up did you watch Hong Kong movies? I did. As a kid I watched a lot of like, Stephen Chow’s movie…
…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]…
…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…
…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…
…2 tickets each. 1. Log in to your Facebook account. 2. Go to H&M’s page at www.facebook.com/hm. 3. ‘LIKE’ the H&M page, then scroll down until you see the post about H&M Loves Music Hong Kong in Chinese and English and read the details. 4. Next, follow this link and fill out the form that asks you to pick your favorite artist performing on July 15th (Blood Orange or TOKiMONSTA.) 5. List the song you want them to play, (we like ‘Chamakay’ by Blood…
…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…
…o inquire if you’re interested. All of the rooms are good-sized, perhaps accommodating around twenty something people. They also match the vibe of the hotel which bills itself as a “celebration of the abstract and unreal.” [photopress:Galleri_magazine_party_Hong.jpg,full,pp_image] I spent about an hour and a half at the event bumping into friends and chit-chatting. It’s great to see Hong Kong’s art and creative community out celebrating itself aft…
…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] […
…and bands in contemporary music by checking out the live streaming show at www.diesel.com/xxx And what’s this about the limited edition Diesel anniversary jeans for $390 HKD? To celebrate their “Dirty Thirty” birthday, Diesel is rolling back the price on a special limited edition pair of jeans that will be on sale on Friday for one day only at Diesel stores around the world. [photopress:Diesel_Dirty_Thirty_XXX.jpg,full,pp_image] In Hong Kong, you’…
…rvey Nichols. The photography exhibition titled “The Archives Unlocked,” features work by Wing Shya from the past ten years. A special section of the show features portraits of indie bands and musicians from the www.alivenotdead.com community. There will also be a video room as well. The exact street address of the show is: Pacific House, 20 Queens Road, Central. Starting Friday, October 12th, the gallery is open every day from 11 am – 8 pm except…
…e ‘Buy Now’ button. It will take you to a secure PayPal page where you can enter in your payment details. Dead Not Alive by alivenotdead.com Saturday, October 31st, 2009 Zuma Level 5 and 6, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Central, Hong Kong Tickets are $200 HKD and include one Belvedere IX drink Party starts at 11pm. Dragon-i, “Doctors & Nurses Halloween Party” Dragon-i is winner of this year’s coolest invitation award! [photopress:Dragon_i_Ha…
…fore it officially opened, I stopped by Brother & Sister, a new project by real-life brother and sister duo, Gilbert and Cindy Yeung. The combination boutique and cafe was still in the earliest stages of development, with not much yet on the shelves. Located in the 1881 Heritage development, just opposite the Cultural Centre, Brother and Sister is at the very start of Canton Road. But don’t look for a large sign for Brother & Sister on the ground…
