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…el flagship store tonight, as well as oversee a special photo and video exhibition. Based on his past performances, the event should be unique! The invitation also boasts special guests, free food, and “lots of alcohol”. Kim Young Ill Friday, May 28th, 2010 Diesel Planet Store 20 Queens Road Central Central, Hong Kong 7 to 9pm, FREE!…
…ealthier alternative to ice cream. In the advertising for their yogurt for example, Yo Ma Ma mentions that yogurt is “virtually fat free,” a “good source of calcium,” and “good for digestion”. [photopress:Yomama_yogurt_Hong_Kong_IFC.jpg,full,pp_image] But there’s another secret to frozen yogurt’s success – toppings! Let’s face it, toppings are fun! The ability to customize your dessert makes the whole process of ordering frozen yogurt interactive….
…ng back in 2008. The free event proved popular, with a large turnout at clubs such as Volar and Prive. For a more in-depth explanation, and to find out the origin of the Pecha Kucha name, go to our first post. Recommended! Pecha Kucha Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 8pm to 10:30pm XXX Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan (but closer to Sai Ying Pun!) Free! *remember, XXX is BYOB, so bring your own drinks!…
…commended! Arthur Baker DJ set Saturday, March 19th, 2016 STUDIO 1/F On Hing Building 1 On Hing Terrace Central, Hong Kong Opens at 11pm Free!…
…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…
…playing at FLY, along with Singapore collective Matteblacc featuring our old friend DJ JNR on Saturday. Have a listen to a set by Lefto in London this year: Both Lefto and DJ Mitsu play a wide variety of genres, so depending on the crowd’s reaction you might find them playing additional sounds. Recommended! DJ Mitsu The Beats (GAGLE/ JAZZY SPORT) Friday, October 17th, 2014 OMA Basement 79 Wyndham Street (entrance off the old stone steps on Pottin…
…n Sunday. Liberatum is free, and attendance to the programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and a brief rundown of the festivities go here. Complementing the special workshops and discussions will be exhibitions, films, and music on-site. Getting there The location of Liberatum Hong Kong is a medium-sized vacant space on the ground floor of One Island South. It’s just to the left of the main entrance on Heung Yip Road….
…d 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 fair, there are free events organized by The Hub to allow attendees to network. Brands also throw their own parties each night, allowing buyers and sellers to meet and continue the deal…
…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…
…r business practices, so the idea that small, family-owned restaurants can compete and survive on their own is completely naive and absurd. Although it may be tough for some of you to realize, Hong Kong is rapidly losing its identity and becoming dominated by a handful of restaurant groups and soul-less chains. (For example, how boring is it that most dim sum places in Hong Kong now taste the same?) There is little incentive to start a small H.K….
…lse in addition to club classics. DJ Craze & DJ Klever Thursday, June 25th Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong cover charge $250 HKD includes one drink (free for members) Pase Rock Saturday, June 27th Dragon-i U/F, The Centrium 60 Wyndham Street Central, Hong Kong cover charge $300 HKD (free for members)…
…ds and associates to collaborate on the night. Hong Kong based fashion and entertainment company CLOT was one of the major organizers of the bash. This was their first big party since the massive Coach launch last year. Several of their past events have been my pick for party of the year, so many people had high expectations. Adidas also included Hong Kong retailer D-mop in their alliance. D-mop has both an extensive network and a cool crowd at th…
…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…
…ue to its proximity to Halloween, Friday night’s party at Volar also features several added attractions. There will be live tattoo artists (both permanent and temporary,) as well as free body piercing! The party is free for Volar members. There is a fee of $200 HKD for non-members that includes one Jägermeister drink….
…stop is Exit A2 of the Sheung Wan MTR station, however, the space is still several blocks away towards Sai Ying Pun.) Doors open at 11pm Free entry!…
…uipment to make music now more accessible than ever before, artists have become more free to experiment and develop unique sounds. The rigid categories that were once strictly enforced in music, have fallen away, leading to genre defying experimentation. The Brainfeeder label, home to TEEBS, as well as Flying Lotus and Samiyam, is a bastion of this sort of boundary pushing sound. TEEBS has produced two well received albums, Ardour and Collections,…
…harcyde were themselves major fans of Hip Hop culture and gave back to the community that embraced them. They once performed for free at the annual Rock Steady Reunion in New York, delivering one of the event’s best-ever performances in a basketball court with no stage. Unlike today’s YouTube rappers who lack presence and creative routines, MCs of the Pharcyde’s generation have all sorts of tricks to engage the audience and keep the energy level h…
…reasons why they’re not popular. Feel free to add your own reasons in the comments! 10. They curse non-stop, and complain about where you want to go 9. They don’t help you with your suitcase, or even offer to 8. They drop you off at the wrong place, and then insist that it is correct 7. They always try to keep the change, despite giving you poor service 6. They smell bad, or the interior of the taxi does 5. They take the long way to get to your d…
…combination! This is one performance not to be missed! For the night, A-Trak will be supported by D.J. Enso and Miss Yellow. The following night A-Trak will also be performing at Cubic in Macau. Recommended! DJ A-Trak Volar Basement 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Free for Volar members, non-members $250HKD cover charge includes one drink….
…y.) The subject of the paintings appeared to be once grand interiors now decomposing elegantly. His unique style was apparent throughout the four works, and the effect was stunning. Find out more about him on the Edouard Malingue site. It appears that his style is advancing from his earlier pieces. Another work that caught our attention at a different booth was a large painting by Beijing based artist, Yu Hong, titled “Bed Net” from 2013. “Bed Net…
…re, here and here. Recommended Simon Birch: Hope and Glory Opens April 8th, and continues until May 30th, 2010 ArtisTree 1/F, Cornwall House, Taikoo Place, Island East Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Open daily from 10am to 8pm. Free! By MTR, get off at the Quarry Bay stop and take Exit A. [photopress:Simon_Birch_hope_and_glory_show.jpg,full,pp_image]…
…l has been described as “the German Ed Banger Records” – which is no small compliment. His sound is a combination of new Electro Rock with elements of techno and other music mixed in. He’s particularly adept at remixing songs. His remix of Feist’s My Moon My Man transports the song to another level. You can hear the influence of Daft Punk. Have a look at this promo video for his upcoming performance in Korea: For more information and to preview so…
…t some cinemas are better than others. Better venues include the Cultural Center, City Hall, the Science Museum, the Convention Center and the Grand Cinema at Elements (though the wait in line is somewhat annoying.) Bad venues are o.k. if you must see a particular film, but things like picture / sound quality are not ideal. Unless they’ve had overhauls recently, the Space Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Arts Centre in Wanchai, and Times Square are no…
…The Klaxons, Justice, New Young Pony Club, The Gossip, The Gorillaz and many more. 2 Many DJs will be performing at Volar this Thursday night, March 20th. The event is $250 HKD and includes one drink for non-members, or free for Volar members. Doors open at 10:00 pm and close at 5:00 am. This is an exciting chance to a catch a top international act in their prime. Volar address: 38-44 D’Aguilar Street (basement) Central, Hong Kong…
…at it allows the crowd to spill out onto a large open terrace, providing a comfortable place to chat with friends. The silent auction / reception was in full swing when I arrived. Guests walked around the space browsing the small canvases which were hung against the walls and placed on a table in the center of the room. [photopress:Nike_charity_art_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] There were works by a great variety of artists who approached the 6″ by…
…ng network of shops called LAB CONCEPT in Admiralty’s Queensway Plaza. The free-flowing shopping area takes up 64,000 square meters and sits just across the sky bridge from Pacific Place. Among the offerings now open are a large shoe and accessories area dubbed Shoespace, and a massive cosmetics section called Faces. [photopress:shoespace_lab_concept_admiralty_queensway_plaza.jpg,full,pp_image] Turning a corner from one entrance, there are an asso…
…aries here and here. Digitalism D.J. set Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 Volar’s 5th Anniversary Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Free for members, $250 HKD for non-members, includes two drinks (open for non-members only after midnight)…
…unders Kid Fresh and D.J. Enso. Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy Cliq 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace $200 cover charge includes one drink Doors open at 10:30. Free vodka shots until 11:30 (Ouch!)…
…Featuring DJ Wordy (Beijing) and special guests) 66 Po Hing Fong Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Runs until October 27th Both events are free and open to the public…