Roger Sanchez - The world-renowned, Grammy-winning superstar DJ is back. He’s remixed Chic, Daft Punk, Diana Ross and The Police. Hear him spin a diverse mix with dizzying passion, from salsa and soul funk to disco and hip-hop. $400 if you ain’t beautiful. Fri, Jan 16, 11pm. Dragon-i, UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 3110-1222, www.rogersanchez.com.

DJ J-P Liu
Expect a lot of funk and energy from one of the three new talents to the Entertainment Asia DJ roster. J-P’s jiplicious electro and tech house will get you thumping at the Pure House event. $300. Fri, Jan 16, midnight. Beijing Club, 5/F, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington St., Central, 2526-8298.

Disco Step Child
Tropical/breaks/club/whatever party mix mashup from the deadly Drafus and Ben Ku. Complimentary entry all night for members; $200 (includes a drink) for non-members on the guest list. Sat, Jan 17. Volar, B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2810-1276, www.volar.com.hk.

Heavy Presents Dubstep Forward
Two forward thinkers, DJ Sanja and DJ Zuju, representing Macau’s Subsonic Cultural Revolution. With Electronic Mistress from Kongkretebass, N1D and BloodDunza. $100 (including a beer). Sat, Jan 17, 11pm. Sammi’s Kitchen, G/F, San Toi Building, 137-139 Connaught Rd. Central, Sheung Wan, 9867-1678.

Dim Mak Presents Stretch Armstrong
Get ready to have your mind blown away by internationally renowned DJ/producer Stretch Armstrong and his evolving palette, spanning from early hip-hop and freestyle to disco and reggae. Complimentary entry all night for members; $250 for non-members on the guest list (includes a drink). Fri, Jan 23. Volar, B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2810-1276, www.myspace.com/djstretcharmstrong.

DJ Anand Funky
Sweaty electro and progressive at Hong Kong’s fully promoted weekly Pure House event. $300. Fri, Jan 23, midnight. Beijing Club, 5/F, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington St., Central, 2526-8298.

Gigs

Angelita Li
One of the region’s top jazz vocalists performs with Eugene Pao. Free. Fri, Jan 16, 10pm. Peel Fresco, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046.

El Destroyo
The rockabilly rebels get loud with fellow indie rock bands Bone Table and The Curs. Free. Sat, Jan 17, 9pm. The Wanch, 54 Jaffe Rd., Wan Chai, 2861-1621.

Listen Up!
The month’s lineup for the regular Mark-1 Music Centre features blues musicians Henry Chung, Jake Shaw and the Catfish Kings. Members free, non-members $100 in advance, $120 on the day. Fri, Jan 16, 10:30pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

A Sharp Singers
The former members of the Hong Kong Children’s Choir perform songs by the likes of the Arctic Monkeys in a capella. $200, includes two drinks. Sat, Jan 17, 10:30pm. 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St., 2167-8985.

Hong Kong Jazz All Stars
A local jazz dream team featuring guitarist Eugene Pao, pianist Ted Lo, Sylvain Gagnon and drummer Anthony Fernandez. Sat, Jan 17, 10pm. Peel Fresco, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046.

Speed King
Bassist Koya and other local Japanese musicians play the blues. Members free, non-members $100 in advance, $120 on the day. Sat, Jan 17, 10:30pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

X Japan
Tokyo’s reunited power metallers glam it up. $490-$1,290. Sat, Jan 17, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, Chek Lap Kok.

The Ted Lo Quartet
The pianist and composer plays with fellow internationally acclaimed jazz musician Eugene Pao. Thu-Fri, Jan 22-23, 9:30pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

The Oz Rock Café
The band featuring former INXS member Jon Stevens performs the best in Aussie rock music past and present. $180. Fri, Jan 23. Club JJ’s, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai,
2584-7662.

Yoga Lin
A Mandopop performance from the winner of Taiwanese reality TV show “One Million Star.” $290-$480. Fri-Sat, Jan 23-24, 8:30pm. HITEC Star Hall, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.


Big Names
Tickets from HK Ticketing or Tom Lee outlets unless stated otherwise.

Mogwai
$480. Sun, Jan 18. HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

David Byrne
$488-$788. Mon, Jan 19, 8pm. Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

Ting Tings
$380-$580. Tue, Feb 3. HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

Chick Corea and John McLaughlin
Five Peace Band
$200-$640 from Urbtix. Tue-Wed, Feb 10-11, 8pm. Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui

Jason Mraz
$380-$580. Mon, Mar 2. HITEC Star Hall, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

Rod Stewart
$480-$1,480. Sat, Mar 7. AsiaWorld Arena, Chek Lap Kok.

Duffy
$450-$850. Fri, Mar 20, 8pm. AsiaWorld Arena, Chek Lap Kok.