Culture & Cool from Asia's most dynamic city
…, Daniel Wu, Rosemary, and Lisa S. to name just a few. How crowded was it? Compare these two photos! [photopress:RacksBeforePeopleArrive.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:RacksPacked.jpg,full,pp_image] The event featured a live performance by 24 Herbs, a new group featuring Conroy (formerly of ALIVE,) Brian from 852 skateshop, Phat from Hardpack (formerly of LMF), Kit (also from LMF,) Ghost Style and Eddie. [photopress:PhatFrom24HERBS.jpg,full,pp_ima…
…no. If they are fakes, they are likely to be really bad ones that you can easily spot, or really good ones that would be difficult to discern. For whatever reason, the products might indeed be samples, dead stock, over-runs, or include some sort of unimportant defect. Useful tips: Always do a thorough inspection of the item before you purchase it. Cash is the preferred method of payment. Some shops will not let you try on the clothes, but they of…
…lding. The screen is very futuristic and adds something to the feel of the complex. [photopress:Mega_box_Kowloon_mall_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] It’s possible to get to MegaBox by MTR, and there is a free shuttle bus that runs regularly from the Kowloon Bay MTR station. I didn’t find it too difficult to walk there, but the shuttle is definitely helpful and takes the guess work out of which direction to go. The shopping center is up and running, but it…
…Saturday, June 28th. Each year the city’s skaters join together to skate, compete, and celebrate the unique community of skateboarding. Go Skateboarding Day is also a time when brands give back to the community, giving away prizes and sponsoring food and drinks for the city’s skaters at several spots. This year the event begins at the Morrison Hill Road Playground at 11am, before heading over to the brand new Tsueng Kwan O Skatepark at 2pm. (See…
…ery best with their opening and look forward to seeing more in the days to come. Tickets to the exhibition come in several different varieties. There are also free days, and you can read about the range of options on the ticketing page. Additional information can be found on The 14th Factory Facebook page. *All images are courtesy of The 14th Factory UPDATE: Here’s a video of inside the exhibition: Simon Birch’s The 14th Factory Open to the public…
…at Garage Works, also in Sai Ying Pun. If you haven’t already, please check out the artist’s sites linked above. Each has a very different style and it will be interesting to witness how they paint together. Pat Lee, well-known comic artist, will also be unveiling a new series of paintings at the event. Garage Works gallery Friday, February 26th, 7pm to 11 G/F, 257 Des Voeux Road West Kush Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong RSVP to: jian.ko@garageworksindus…
…ng from futuristic Bass music to African Electro beats. https://soundcloud.com/gorillaz-sound-system The Gorillaz on occasion have been known to cover other people’s music. If you haven’t heard it before, check out their amazing version of The XX hit, “Crystallized.” The event is brought to you by the promoters: Do What You Love and Fresh Off The Boat. Recommended! Gorillaz Sound System at Zuma Hong Kong Thursday, April 30th, 2015 Level 5&6, The L…
…ut his mixes on Soundcloud. Here’s a Jungle mix by him: https://soundcloud.com/justin-martin-music/justin-martin-jungle-mix For background info, read his bio on the Dirtybird Records site, and have a listen to the type of music he will be playing. You won’t find any weak diva House tracks here, only the dirtiest beats with heavy bass. Justin Martin, along with some of his Dirtybird label-mates, are creating dance music that succeeds at being class…
…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…
…, ethnic foods, organic produce, and foreign alcohol beyond the basics. In comparison to ParkNShop and Wellcome, Hong Kong’s upscale supermarkets typically occupy large, prime spaces in popular shopping centers often connected to transportation hubs. (For example, City Super in IFC and Times Square.) Their prices reflect their high-cost per square foot locations. If you’re on a budget, you’ll want to buy your basics elsewhere. (Think of it this wa…
…sinesses, such as family restaurants and individual designers, often can’t compete for real estate with international chain stores. Instead, these global brands have driven up the costs, and pushed out young talents that made the city special in the first place. The fact that the Edwin Watch x Crows Nest Barber model may be able to provide a solution to this trend makes it a tactic worth paying attention to. Edwin Watch x Crows Nest barbershop ope…
…with an issue that most people in Hong Kong can relate to – the quest for real estate (in a market notorious for exorbitant property prices.) Initially titled, ‘Victoria Bay,’ the first trailer for the film was shot in the style of a luxury development commercial – something that we in Hong Kong are barraged with every day! Though not in the film, actor Edison Chen appears in the trailer, which I’ve read was shot by Conroy Chan. It’s cool to see…
…o Hip Hop. Unlike other touring d.j.s who use CDs or laptops, Premier used real records and he brought five crates of vinyl! Throughout his set he didn’t play any commercial Pop music, and stuck to mostly underground, New York style Hip Hop. It was cool to see the usually conservative crowd rocking to real Hip Hop for once. It just proves that you don’t need to sell out – by playing all familiar Pop/Hip Hop in order to get people dancing. Premier…
…os. 251A-301 Avendia Commerrcial De Macau Macau Cover charge varies depending on the the d.j. and time of the night etc. (The door fee also includes 2 standard drinks!) Free entry for Cubic members. For more information email: info@sheltercensus.com Or call Joel at +853 6638-4999…
…11am to 12pm, for $220 HKD in advance (cash only,) or $280 at the door For more information call 852 2167-8377, or email trueskoolhk@gmail.com Free True Skool necklace for the first 100 guests!…
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…expect a variety of genres that push the limits, especially Electro. For a sample of their style, have a listen to their Soundcloud mixes. https://soundcloud.com/beataucue/winter2012-mix For more information and ticketing, login to Facebook and go here. Recommended! Love Da Records Kitsuné Club Night Featuring BeatauCue Saturday, June 1st, 2013 Kee Club 6th Floor, 32 Wellington Street Central, Hong Kong Free for Kee Club members, or $200 HKD with…
…ctly by invitation only. To get on the guest list, email: maymwong@gmail.com After midnight: Roxie members: complimentary entry People in superhero dress code: complimentary entry plus one free shot! Non-Members and no costume: $250 (includes two drinks)…
…rt_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 10 am until a half hour before the place closes either at 6 pm or 10 pm, depending on the day of the week. The tickets are free, but there is a $10 HKD processing charge per ticket. The exhibition unfolds as a walking tour. Each guest…
…s presented by Adidas Originals and organized by FreshOffTheBoat. RSVP for free entry here. Recommended! The Do-Over presented by Adidas Originals Sunday, May 5th, 2013 From 12 noon til 10pm District-15 271-285 Des Voeux Road West (Note: this is further West in Sai Ying Pun, NOT in Sheung Wan) Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong 香港德輔éย“西271-285號 åย‡ç›Š3期2號舖 p.s. Do-Over host Aloe Blacc is also an accomplished neo-soul singer on Stones Throw…
…Club Cubic Level 2, The Shops at The Boulevard City of Dreams, (entrance near Hard Rock Hotel) Estrada do Istmo Cotai, Macau Girls dressed “sexy or glamorous” get in free before 1am! Cover charge for guys is $350 HKD For bookings call +853 6638-4999, or rsvp@cubic-cod.com…
…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…
…b, which were all full! [photopress:Volar_Model_Hat.jpg,full,pp_image] The competition comprised of three heats featuring seven girls and three guys. Girls competed against girls, and men against men. Perhaps Hong Kong’s most glamourous spectator sport, the crowd was cheering and hooting each time a model came out. Surprisingly the girls in the audience were less well-behaved than the guys, screaming as if they were at a strip club! [photopress:Vo…
…on my own and to admire the wonders of the art container, which may be the real star of the show. Looking around the interior of the building it didn’t disappoint. Inside it was a swirl of complex angles with interesting details. Even for a temporary structure, there were small elements such as Chanel-style quilted paneling and interesting railings in places. Just when you think you’d encounter a straight line, there would be another twist or curv…
…lineup of important brands – a mix of well known names and exciting up and comers. Likewise, the trade fair featured both international brands and local designers from China, Japan, and South East Asia. In addition to business opportunities, The Hub includes free industry talks on trends and best practices that are packed with information and helmed by fashion insiders. The schedule of talks will be announced soon on their website Outside of the f…
…endly and kids under twelve actually get in for free. The music, a central component of Clockenflap, features a healthy mix of legendary, established, and up-and-coming talents spread across a diverse number of genres. With local groups taking the stage alongside international talents, Clockenflap is a time to both catch old favorites and discover new music. The DJ picks are nearly as strong as the bands, and you can often hear big names playing a…
…classical elements into new forms. [photopress:Vivienne_Westwood_clothing_.jpg,full,pp_image] The clothing on display is a mixture of bold concepts and dazzling runway pieces that confirm her status as a legend. Catch it while you can! The exhibition runs until January 31st. It’s free, and just a short walk from the Quarry Bay MTR station (exit A.) Recommended! Vivienne Westwood: A Life In Fashion ArtisTree 3/F, Cornwall House TaiKoo Place Quarry…
…platform for Hong Kong’s creative professionals to meet each other. It’s a free event! [photopress:Pecha_Kucha_Hong_Kong_HK_1.jpg,full,pp_image] Wednesday’s line-up includes: – Greg Pearce (One Space Limited) – Lance Chiu (Lanciple) – Oriana Reich (Oriana Reich Creative Services) – Emily Eldridge – Johnny Wong & Miho Hirabayashi (FAK3) – Chris Dingcong (Springtime Design) – Calvin Yu (R3SP3CT) – Postgal Workshop – Nic Tinworth (Fluid) – Ree-yong Y…
…reach the same dynamic of crowd interactivity and dramatic timing. Third, combining d.j.s at the same show with bands requires some thought. For example, had the opening d.j. played uptempo music before 24 Herbs went on, it might have diminished the excitement that the group created when they took the stage. Likewise, when you’re following a band that has built up momentum with the crowd, you need to match that vibe, or risk losing the intensity….
…a launch for new-school headphone brand Aerial 7 this Sunday. The event is free and takes place at Loading, one of the city’s better street-wear stores, located in Tsim Sha Tsui. For those who were curious after reading our recent Hong Kong Hip Hop History post, now’s your chance to check out what’s happening in local Hip Hop live! Loading recently relocated to 45 Granville Road, which is in the middle of the block, on the opposite side of the str…