The xx wows H.K.! Watch the video!
British band The xx performed in Hong Kong for the first time ever on Wednesday night. Star Hall was packed with enthusiastic fans who constantly cheered and applauded – occasionally even drowning out the band!
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Clothing recycling made fun!
Does this colorful, interesting looking container catch your eye? Used clothing donation bins are getting more advanced!
California Love? Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre pack Volar!
The Kendrick Lamar set organized by Beats by Dr. Dre at Volar on Wednesday night was so packed, that if you put your hands up, you literally couldn’t put them down again!
Major Bruce Lee exhibition opens!
For decades Hong Kong has struggled to find the best way to honor the legacy of Bruce Lee. Part of the problem is that it’s hard to accurately state his wide influence on Hong Kong, Chinese people, and the world at large.
Broadway Cinematheque – a cultural oasis
Just off to the side of Hong Kong’s restaurant supply area is an impressive complex that seems slightly out of place. The sprawling Broadway Cinematheque is home to four theaters, the Kubrick bookstore, a library, a gallery, a DVD shop, and a cafe.
Volar’s new look!
Closed for over a month for renovation, Volar is reopening this Thursday with a brand new look. What can club-goers expect?
Abandoned – an exhibit of H.K.’s forgotten places!
A group of friends have been meeting every weekend to explore a hidden part of Hong Kong’s past. The culmination of their trips is a photography and mixed media exhibition titled “Abandoned.”
A quick guide to Hong Kong’s Korean grocery stores!
Finding Korean grocery stores in Hong Kong isn’t easy. For years there have only been a handful, and they remain mostly relegated to a small side street in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Mongkok’s Graffiti Wall of Fame!
Hidden from the bustling pedestrian traffic along Mongkok’s Argyle Street is a secret alleyway filled with extraordinary graffiti pieces.
Hiking clothes at deep discounts!
Outdoor clothing stores are both inexpensive and easily accessible in Hong Kong.
Get Your Craft On! (It’s not candy!)
This is the closest to Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory you will ever come! Stepping inside the Tao Yuan bead store, you enter a colorful wonderland filled with every sort of bead imaginable.
Great lawn alert! Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park!
If you’re a long time Hong Kong resident, there’s a good chance you haven’t been to the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park in Sai Ying Pun. Made from reclaimed land, it was part of the harbor just a few years ago!
What’s ‘so new’ at 7-Eleven?
Go to 7-Eleven enough and occasionally you’ll notice weird things. Stopping by the other day, there was an interesting sign that caught our attention.
Baltimore’s Finest, Aaron LaCrate coming to Cubic!
The man who brought B-more music to the forefront and built a street wear label that’s survived for over fifteen years, Aaron LaCrate, is landing in Macau for a night of music at club Cubic on the 29th.
Large-scale street art show dazzles!
Guests attending the opening night of Work In Progress, a new street art exhibit that debuted on Friday, were immediately wowed by the scale of the art and the size of the space.
Carsick Cars for Converse!
Beijing band Carsick Cars wowed the audience at a small event for the Converse Fall 2013 collection.
Hong Kong’s Top 5 cinemas!
After hitting a low point, Hong Kong’s cinemas have made a strong comeback, adding dozens of new screens and introducing new amenities that enhance the movie-going experience. Here are Hong Kong’s top 5 movie theaters!
WHAT? HKH is cited in the Wikipedia entry for Chungking Express?
Looks like our little post about the demise of California Tower has made it big-time. The story was included as a citation, or footnote, in the Wikipedia entry for the beloved Wong Kar Wai film, Chungking Express.
Is Hong Kong losing its culinary identity?
The last few years have seen closing after closing of cherished local restaurants and snack shops who have been driven out of business by the city’s high rents.
S.T.D. invades Hong Kong!
Shanghai-based DJ crew and promoters, S.T.D. are arriving in Hong Kong to play a set at J.B.’s Lounge on Friday, June 7th.
Topshop flagship store arrives in Central
Fashion retailer Topshop is opening their first store in Hong Kong on June 6th, 2013. Located at 59 Queens Road Central, this is the first Topshop flagship in greater China.
Simian Mobile Disco coming to Cubic!
British group Simian Mobile Disco, comprised of Jas Shaw and James Ford, will be playing a special DJ set in Macau’s Club Cubic on Saturday, June 15th.
5 quick tips for hiking in H.K.!
If you’re not hiking in Hong Kong then you’re missing out on one of the true pleasures of living here. There are a huge variety of trails for all abilities spread throughout Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and the outlaying islands.
The legend returns! Eric HAZE!
In town for his new collaboration with Fingercroxx, Eric Haze gave a quick demonstration of what originally made him famous!
Major street art exhibit opening in June!
On the heels of Art Basel Hong Kong, comes a large-scale show of street art titled “Work In Progress“.
Kitsune’s BeatauCue at Kee Club!
French duo BeatauCue will be playing Kee Club, Saturday, June 1st. The two have remixed everyone from Boys Noize and Two Door Cinema Club, to Steve Aoki and Armand Van Helden.
Hong Kong has arrived!
Thinking of Hong Kong as an art capital just ten short years ago would have been laughable, but today, it’s a reality that’s hard to deny.
Prodip Leung’s “Abstract Dimension”
Imagine Where The Wild Things Are meets retro Sci-fi, and you’ll have a good idea of the art of Prodip Leung.
Top 10 reasons why Hong Kong taxi drivers suck
Hong Kong taxi drivers, love them or hate them (actually, mostly just dislike them). They’re not ALL bad, perhaps 50% are adequate. Here are a few of the reasons why they’re not popular.
Mysterious new restaurant unveiled!
Celebrating the opening of their new IFC store, Givenchy held an after-party at a fascinating new restaurant / exhibition space called Duddell’s on Thursday night.