Shanghai Street Artspace is turning its gallery into a reading room where lit lovers can meet and swap books. From now until May 10, you can take your books in to exchange with other like-minded readers. You can also participate in informal discussions and post your reviews and comments up on the...
HK Magazine: Since you have a day job, and since graffiti is illegal, why do you still do it?
Ceet: It’s like a game between me and the people who see my art. When there’s nothing on a wall, no one can talk about it. I want to create the line of communication. I used to spray paint on...
HK Magazine: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – swings?
Paul Anka: Yeah. Dave Grohl was the first to call me up afterwards. He said, “I didn’t even know the words until now!” It’s important to get people to hear these songs on a different emotional level.
HK: How...
1. Kosmo (18 D'Aguilar St., Central, 2868-2002). “For weekend-afternoon chats on the terrace about boys. The tuna wrap and Kosmo trim drink are favorites. It also has good cake slices.”
2. Cafe O (2 Arbuthnot Rd., Central, 2868-0490). “Next-day debrief on the nasty deed and...
Lotus
Modern Asian. 37-43 Pottinger St., Central, 2543-6290.
The look: Designed by David Buffery of Aedas Architects, the stylish modern Asian interior of Lotus is intended to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The terraced bar at the front of the venue opens onto Pottinger Street, where...
While many of the events in this month’s festival will be en français, local company Mon-Café Theatre have taken the cultural exchange even further by performing in French, English, Cantonese and Putonghua. Written by Maxime Elgue and directed by William Yip and Emilie Guillot...
Favorite Hong Kong noise:
Chinglish - still trying to master it.
Listening:
The Wonder Woman song from the 80s show. She’s hot.
In your pocket:
$20 and about 2,000 7-11 Snoopy clips.
Stupidest trend:
Foreigners tattooing Chinese characters on themselves when they have no clue what it means...
Sugar
After the warm glow of a cult-rallying epiphany wears off, you’ll want to start spreading the message of truth to as many people as possible. So check out the unwashed masses in one of Central’s larger clubs. With loud, brain-numbing hip-hop beats booming from the several speakers...
Talk the talk, the secret language of pick-up artists
AFC – Average Frustrated Chump: single men who find it hard to meet women
Close – To complete a pick up by getting a girl to commit to a date (number close, when she gives her phone number; kiss close, when she kisses you; full close...
Rita: “I don’t usually give away my number, but I did to HKMaverick – it just seemed friendly, not like a pickup routine. A lot of times, guys seem happy they just got your number but then don’t call. I think they’re scared of the follow-up. But that’s not going...
