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“Worth It” photo exhibit by Paul S. – Thursday!

…d takes place at SOHO Fama inside PMQ. “Worth It” coincides with a special second anniversary dinner at SOHO Fama, which is a popular contemporary Shanghainese eatery that specializes in blending locally grown ingredients along with integrating traditional Chinese wellness beliefs. 20% of the proceeds from the dinner at SOHO Fama will go to Foodlink, which helps feed Hong Kong’s elderly and needy, providing them with food that would otherwise go t…

John Mayer, D.J. AM highlight Coach flagship launch!

…d stage on one end and a big rectangular d.j. booth set in the center. The second part, a VIP section, was the largest I’ve ever seen. It sprawled out over two levels with multiple bars plus seating areas. It actually seemed bigger than the main side containing the stage. After a welcoming set by D.J. Tommy, real life guitar hero John Mayer took to the stage. He was joined by a supporting guitarist. The front section containing the stage was crowd…

Hidden Agenda’s all Indie weekend – with 25 acts!

…underground music from around the world. The large space is housed on the second floor of an industrial building in Ngau Tau Kok and has a grittiness that you typically find in legendary Rock-n-Roll clubs. For those who have never visited, it’s a short walk from the Ngau Tau Kok MTR station. Friday and Saturday’s Lineup! The music for this weekend is divided into three sessions – one held on Friday, and two on Saturday. The exact order of the ban…

Rooftop Reggae at Star Ferry Pier 7!

On Friday, October 7th, local promoter True Skool is holding their second rooftop Reggae event. This time titled “Jah Son and Daughter’s Party,” their last event had a house-party feel and music from the golden eras of Dancehall and Hip Hop. As you’d expect with Reggae music, the vibe is more relaxed, people are friendly, and it’s possible to meet strangers. The outdoor rooftop has places to sit and chill, plus there’s a sleek indoor bar area in…

The Legendary Little Louie Vega!

…Kong as famed D.J. and producer Little Louie Vega graced Dragon-i with his second appearance at the top club. I arrived at Dragon-i early even though Louie Vega is known for his marathon sets. Last time he was here he ended up d.j.ing into the early morning hours, and at 5 am, ate a salad while playing! I was curious how he would begin his set this time… Sometimes it’s difficult for a headlining d.j. to transition or differentiate themselves from…

Give yourself a present! Two parties on Christmas!

…and remember to vote for him in the mixtape competition! (It only takes a second!) Club Cubic Macau celebrates a birthday! On the same night, one of the big voiced party-rockers in club music, New Yorker, Big Ali, will be performing at the one-year anniversary of Cubic. Think of Big Ali as a sort of motivational shouter for dancefloor action. Aside from having a strong voice, you can expect Big Ali to play a party-rockin’ set, spinning his own br…

D.J. Premier – back in Hong Kong!

Those who missed D.J. Premier last time he was in town get a second chance to hear authentic Hip Hop from one of the finest producer / d.j.s in the business. His Jazz-tinged rhythms grace countless classics from a cross section of Hip Hop’s finest acts. Names such as KRS-One, Nas, Jay Z, Jehru, Mobb Deep, M.O.P., The Notorious B.I.G. and even Christina Aguilera have sought him out for his production talent. The venue for the show is Dragon I, on…

Who says Hong Kong don’t Rock?

…photopress:Hardpack_LMF_band_hong_kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Hardpack was the second act to perform, and they were joined on stage by a singer named Kary. She had a strong stage presence and was excellent on lead vocals. [photopress:Hardpack_band_hong_kong_Kary.jpg,full,pp_image] The crowd was getting more and more excited by the time LMF took the stage. [photopress:Puma_archive_uncovered_LMF_hk.jpg,full,pp_image] LMF performed many of their classics…

The best restaurant you haven’t heard of!

…t was exploding with taste. I finished it and was contemplating ordering a second bowl! Soon the ox tail stew arrived. My friend had chosen salmon. (Pictured at the top.) I didn’t try any of the salmon since I didn’t want to give up any of my ox tail! It was that good. A few minutes later and my plate was clean. For dessert we selected a strawberry selection that included a home-made strawberry ice-cream, a strawberry jelly and a strawberry cake….

THE HUB Hong Kong Fashion trade show returns, Feb 25th!

…al making after the trade show ends for the day. If you’re thinking about entering the Asian market, The Hub is a great starting point for sales, buying, and networking. For more details, read our review of last year’s trade show. The second Hub trade show takes place on February 25th to 27th, 2014. The location is Asia World Expo, near the Hong Kong International Airport. Recommended! The Hub Hong Kong trade show February 25th to 27th, 2014 Asia…

De La Soul, Primal Scream, Klaxons, Azealia Banks, Sneaky Sound System + 65 more!

…The two-day outdoor music festival that takes place on December first and second, has grown into one of Hong Kong’s most anticipated cultural events. Now in its fifth season, Clockenflap boasts an incredible selection of local and foreign talent that speaks to a diverse range of Hong Kong’s residents. Clockenflap 2012 features altogether 70 artists including numerous acts that would typically headline concerts on their own. The value spread out a…

House de Rock it!

…t’s vibe, have a look at Housse De Racket performing live (elsewhere). The second floor of the F.C.C. (located in the same building as The Fringe Club,) is an interesting venue with a high beamed ceiling and brick walls. The space has a warm feel which was perfect for the intimate live show. [photopress:FCC_club_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Continued growth The A.P.C. store adds yet another partnership to fashion retailer I.T.’s shopping empire in…

How to make a Tsui Wah waiter smile?

…. One of them is Lane Crawford (they seem to do everything right!) and the second is Tsui Wah. A few months ago, Tsui Wah added a brand new drink to their menu. It’s fun, smart, and perfectly suited to Hong Kong. Called milk tea champagne, it arrives at your table in a bottle wedged in a bucket of ice! The drink combines two local favorites, Hong Kong style milk tea with the city’s predilection for champagne. It’s a great example of knowing your a…

Highlights of Hysan Place!

…perience called the T Galleria. One floor consists of luxury watches and a second contains beauty and cosmetic products. This is the DFS Group’s first presence on Hong Kong Island, which is interesting considering that Duty Free’s been operating in Hong Kong since 1960! Mega-sized cosmetics and beauty sections seem to be the trend as of late. Shopping malls The One in Tsim Sha Tsui, Lab Concept in Admiralty, and now Hysan Place in Causeway Bay all…

D.J.s and Divas at club Dragon-i!

….A. based four-turntable duo Haul and Mason returned to Dragon-i for their second performance in Hong Kong. Their set featured elaborate mixes of classic West Coast Hip Hop in addition to mainstream Hip-Pop classics. The intricate sound collages were perhaps lost on most listeners who were too busy dancing! [photopress:DJ_Haul_Mason2.jpg,full,pp_image] Last week D.J. Disciple, a top house d.j. also graced the club. Coming up on May 12th is the ret…

A Hip Hop Xmas at XXX!

…ty that makes Hip Hop so appealing. 2017 may be the year that Hong Kong finally gets an act on the international scene. The right original beat along with a sophisticated video might just do the trick. We’ll keep you posted! Even the disco lights at XXX had a Christmas feel! 🙂 UPDATE: The second party in the “TRAP HOUSE” series is taking place on January 20th, with a major lineup of DJs! For more info, have a look at their new Facebook event. Reco…

A flagship for champagne? Moet Bar Macau!

…cation. The Moet bar is located in Macau’s newest upscale shopping center. Secondly, the bar is situated smack in between high-traffic upscale brands Dior and Louis Vuitton. Even if shoppers don’t stop in for a drink, they will recognize that Moet is on par with the other symbols of luxury surrounding it. The Moet bar is also a success design-wise. It attempts (with good results) to translate the essence of champagne into a physical manifestation….

Joe Clausell at Dragon-i, Uptown Rockers at Yumla

…and the Uptown Rockers at Yumla. Joe Clausell was back at Dragon-i for his second appearance. This time around he was going berserk with the equalizer, constantly remixing the highs and lows of each song on the go. I’ve actually never seen someone move so fast twisting the e.q.s with that kind of dexterity and passion. It was almost as if he was dancing with the mixer! The music he played was soulful house, much better than the garden variety ofte…

JM Rizzi exhibition at Joyce Boutique

…iti look that amplifies the swirl and movement similar to aerosol art; the second are made up of more deliberate, abstract expressionist patterns that somehow feel in the vein of geometric shapes by Miro, Kandinsky, and Calder. Depending on how he filled them in, some of the canvases remained almost like a swirl of graffiti tags, while others, which use heavy color blocks, become almost like details from a Pop-Art piece. The interior wall of Joyce…

Art Basel Hong Kong x Carsten Nicolai – watch the ICC Thursday!

The second Art Basel Hong Kong begins on Thursday, May 15th, and artist Carsten Nicolai is taking over the city’s tallest building for a special light installation. The one-hundred and eighteen floor ICC will feature an interactive show designed by the Berlin-based artist, and there’s an app that lets you participate! Titled “α (alpha) pulse,” Carsten Nicolai’s light installation will use the entire building as his canvas. The artist is known f…

The Circus Room! Plus Volar’s Anniversary!

…s a work in progress with many more details to be added in the future. The second time I visited was a few days later during Volar’s fourth anniversary party. [photopress:Volar_lounge_club_Hong_K.jpg,full,pp_image] On the anniversary night, the club-side featured Mr. Flash, a d.j. from the Ed Banger family. [photopress:DJ_Mr_Flash_Ed_Banger_Paris.jpg,full,pp_image] Mr. Flash played a heavy set that had girls dancing up on stage! [photopress:Volar_…

Introducing The Tonno – a 35,000 sq ft. superclub!

…g Kong often seek to go to the newest place in town – at least at first. A second positive factor is that The Tonno offers multiple draws for a night out. Partygoers can jump from the casual bar to the restaurant, and then proceed to the live music room, club, or karaoke afterwords. Exploring a club-within-a-club allows people to circulate and check out multiple attractions all within the same venue. (Think Zouk.) [photopress:tonno_club_bar_karaok…

Lion Scratch Sound! Rooftop Reggae party!

For the second time, local promoters True Skool and Heavy unite to bring you DJ Man Logik, a top Reggae DJ from France. Don’t miss the opportunity to party outdoors to old school Hip Hop and Reggae Dancehall with an amazing view of Central’s skyline. True Skool parties have a fun, friendly vibe with great music and discounted drinks! Recommended! DJ ManLogik of Lion Scratch Sound System Supported by DJ NYC and DJ Bloodunza Saturday, November 5th…

10 min. from Central, and yes, those are paddle-boats!

…wn from street level there’s a sign with rental rates for the boats on the second floor terrace. [photopress:paddle_boat_Hong_Kong_fare.jpg,full,pp_image] The prices per hour are slightly higher on weekends and public holidays. Rates also differ depending on the number of seats in the craft you choose. They offer two-seat paddle boats, four-seat paddle boats and row boats for rent. [photopress:row_boat_Hong_Kong_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] I was in the…

R&B star Nelly + Paul Wall in concert!

…ubic before, it’s a sprawling, multi-floor, multi-room club located on the second level of the City of Dreams complex. In terms of size and layout, nothing in Hong Kong can compare. Check out the website of Cubic for more information. Here are two of Nelly’s biggest hits: Nelly – “Ride Wit Me” Nelly – “Hot In Herre” Nelly in concert, feat. Paul Wall, and DJ Derrick Anthony Saturday, October 29th, 2011 Cubic Level 2, The Boulevard, City of Dreams E…

Beach Party! Big Wave Bay, Sai Kung

…Big_Wave_bay_sa.jpg,full,pp_image] Last year I was too tired to attend the second annual beach party at Big Wave Bay in Sai Kung, but to quote friends of mine it was “one of the best days of my life,” and “the best party I’ve ever been to”. So with that in mind, I decided to make a little effort to check out the third edition on Sunday. Three years ago, when the Hong Kong club, Volar was brand new, the owners organized a summer beach party out in…

Club AVENUE opening feat. Vinyl Richie!

…of video displays. Avenue, (branded as club A.V.E.N.U.E.,) is actually the second club to occupy this space. The previous spot was named TICO and lasted about two years. Avenue’s location is just below the nightlife area Lan Kwai Fong, and around the corner from HALO. The renovation of the venue solved a problem which plagued the previous club. The main area has been widened significantly, creating a dancefloor and a better overall flow. The invit…

The return of Dusty!

…nd floor location of the new Dusty shop is a departure from their previous second-floor stores behind Sogo in Causeway Bay, and on Fa Yuen Street in Mongkok. The advantages of a street-level location are many. Foremost is that it’s more accessible to the casual passerby than having to walk up a staircase. This is important since Hong Kong thrives on convenience. [photopress:Dusty_store_Hong_Kong_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] Looking around the store, Dust…

Adidas Kicks Discovery II by Dorophy Tang

…the squeaky-clean appearance of the cutesy characters. (Have a look at the second row figure at the center of the photo below.) [photopress:Dorothy_Tang_art_China_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] The baby figures are just another type of canvas. Their white color makes them a particularly effective, high-contrast surface to decorate. [photopress:Dorophy_Tang_art_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Adidas_Originals_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] From what…

CRAZY X’MAS? Michael Lau strikes again!

…of the exhibition (which originally opened in Los Angeles in 2009,) on the second floor atrium of the shopping center. Downstairs on the ground floor of the mall, Kindergardener, runs until December 26th. [photopress:michael_lau_kindergardener_times_square.jpg,full,pp_image] The spray paint cans are askew at interesting tilted angles and are blowing out the word CRAZYX’MAS, letter by letter. [photopress:michael_lau_gardener_10_exhibit_HK.jpg,full,…