Cumbia music? In H.K.? I’m curious!
Cumbia music is a bit like African Kuduro or Brasilian Funk music. They take earthy, low-tech musical bits, such as Latin accordion or guitar…
February, 2009
DJ Muro at Dragon-i!
I just listened to a minute of D.J. Muro’s song selections before deciding that I’ll be hitting Dragon-i this Wednesday! The rapper / d.j….
Skate and create! (plus 24 Herbs!)
One reason I’ve always been into skateboarding is that there are no rules. Hit the street and you can spend hours doing anything you…
Pecha Kucha time at Privé!
The newest edition of Pecha Kucha night is set to take place at Hong Kong’s club Prive on Wednesday, February 25th. Not familiar with…
Monkeys Over the City!
Tuesday afternoon bag and backpack brand Kipling held a launch for two special collections. The lines were the fruit of a collaboration between Kipling…
The return of Little Louie Vega!
Dragon-i once again hosts music legend Little Louie Vega. Louie Vega spans several decades as a top d.j. and music producer. Very few people…
Wellington Street transformed!
For years, vacant lots sat idle on Wellington Street, a busy pathway between the escalator, Lan Kwai Fong, and the heart of Central. Recently…
Jonathan Jay Lee art, plus Audio Traffic!
Tuesday night I checked out a solo exhibition of illustrations by artist Jonathan Jay Lee. The show was held at the Fringe Club, which…
Birthday buns! Don’t eat the paper!
The end of a traditional birthday celebration isn’t complete without a basket of birthday buns! Pronounced ‘sau bao‘ in Cantonese, (sounds the same as…
Tittsworth back at Volar!
Tittsworth is making a return appearance this Friday at Volar during his 2009 world tour. He’s a top producer of new dance music and…
H.K.’s art institutions – out to lunch?
A few weeks ago I stumbled into the PARA / Site gallery in Sheung Wan just as Japanese artist Tatsumi Orimoto, also known as…
Three Minute Dating at Delay No Mall!
Wednesday, February 4th, Delay No Mall, in association with a group of sponsors (including Alive Not Dead,) are holding a special three-minute speed dating…
CNY, family time… for gambling!
Most people associate Chinese New Year with spending time with family, visiting relatives and catching up with close friends. But every year, part of…
Kickin’ it old school for Chinese New Year!
Last Wednesday I attended a traditional Chinese New Year dinner organized by fashion designer William Tang. The celebration, which he hosts every year, takes…