Caribbean Fiesta - Time to break out your Hawaiian shirt for a hot summer night of reggae, salsa, ska funk and reggaeton from DJ Josef and DJ Javed. Free champagne cocktail for girls in bikini tops as well as lotsa drinks promotions to keep you in the spirit. $100 includes two drinks. Fri, Jul 3, 10pm. Vertigo Ultralounge, 26/F, QRE Plaza, 202 Queen’s Rd. East, Wanchai, 2575-8980.

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Pimpin' Ain't Easy: SUPRA1
Sample some of the banging dubstep and genre-crossing mixes from superstar DJ from the former Eastern Block SUPRA1, with Kid Fresh and Enso droppin’ steaming hot beats in support. $200 includes one drink. Fri, Jul 3, 10:30pm. Cliq, 2868-3111, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2868-3111 www.pimpinainteasy.hk.

Top Deck Summer Lounge
Chill out and enjoy the coolest summer grooves from DJs Arun R, Romi, P. Grant and Latin percussionist Aldo de Bongo jamming under the sun. Free flowing Belvedere cocktails, complimentary canapés. To top it off, there’s a swimwear and fashion show and lucky draw with exclusive prizes. Free entry. Sat, Jul 4, 4pm. Top Deck, Shum Wan Pier Drive, Aberdeen, 2552-3331.

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DJ Halo
The Chicago-raised DJ has rocked venues around the world, notably holding his first residency at London’s famed nightclub, Fabric. Delve deep into this DJ’s absorbing house music infused with soul-lifting rhythms. Support from resident DJ Miles Slater. $150 in advance, $200 on the door. Sat, Jul 4, 10:30pm. Armani Bar, 2/F, Chater House, 11 Chater Rd., Central, 2805-0028.

Play Flava Special: MJ Tribute
Tribute to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. Sat, Jul 4, 10pm. PLAY, B/F, California Tower, 32 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2868-6062, www.playclub.asia

Disco Dust
REZONANCE proudly presents a night of progressive, breaks and electro, with three names that have shaped HK’s club scene over the past decade–DJ Christian, Frankie Lam and LadyStar! With support from Redman, Tee and DJs B&MCD. $150 including two drinks. Sat, Jul 4, 10pm. Club Behold, 3/F, Cosmos Building, 8-11 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 6220-6334 , rezonance.ent@gmail.com

St. Tropez Forever
Dark minimalist Dragon-i could hardly be further from the beaches of St.Tropez, but renowned French DJ Remy Kersten brings the party to you with his summer beats. $300 at the door. Sat, Jul 4, midnight. Dragon-i, UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central. 3110-1222.

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DJ Kazahaya
Swagga Productions presents G&G Nights, with special guest DJ Kazahaya flown in from Japan. Calling all hip-hop heads and all those who appreciate a solid night of old- school, breaks and rare grooves. Free entry. Sat, Jul 4, 10pm. Philia Lounge. 4-8 Arbuthnot Rd., Central, 2147-2389.

DJ Kulu
Catch the grand “seefu” of soulfunk, nu-jazz and bossa beats at Home. Free entry. Tue, Jul 7, 9pm. Home, 2/F, 23 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2545-0023.

Voulez-Vous... Krug
Once again M1NT joins forces with Krug to present a night of glamor and entertainment. $360 for non-members, which includes a glass of Krug Grande Cuvée. Special Krug table packages are available, so book in advance. Thu, Jul 9, 10:30pm. M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2261-1111.

Gigs

Emmy the Great
The Hong Kong-born, London-based indie singer-songwriter returns home to perform the melancholic melodies that have made her a popular name around the UK festival circuit and indie-folk scene. Tickets $200 in advance from venue or Hong Kong Records outlets, $250 at the door, including one drink. Fri, Jul 3, 8pm. Grappa’s Cellar, B/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd., Central. Enquiries: 2264-1025.

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Eugene and the POWS
Take a trip back in time with Eugene and his crew as they deliver aural delights from classic bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Who. $200 on the door, includes one drink. Fri, Jul 3, 10:30pm. The Fringe, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

Shoichi Chinda Jazz Quartet
If jazz is your thing then don’t miss the bebop sound of Japanese sax player Chinda and his crew of top Hong Kong artists. Fri, Jul 3, 9:30pm. Peel Fresco, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046, www.peelfresco.com.

Bonnie Jensen Trio
The acclaimed Australian jazz vocalist performs with talented Swedish musicians Palle Sollinger and Par Jaktelius until Sat, Jul 4. 9pm. The Captain’s Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel,
5 Connaught Rd., Central, 2820-0111.

Brigitte Mitchell and her Trio
Songstress Bridgett Mitchelle performs with Gary DaSilva on drums and Bob Mocarsky working the keyboard. Sat, Jul 4, 10:00pm. Peel Fresco, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046, www.peelfresco.com.

Stray Katz Big Band
Originally formed here in town, this swing band’s ranks have swelled with the additions of international musicians. Experience the virtuosity of these cool cats as they perform a mixed bag of swing, jazz and big band hits. Free entry. 8pm, Sat, Jul 4. Grappa’s Cellar, B/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd., Central. Enquiries: 2264-1025. Bookings advised.

Lollipop
The Mandopop sensation born from Taiwan’s version of Pop Idol. $200-$500. Sat, Jul 4, 7:30pm. Hong Kong Coliseum.

Jim Schneider Assembly
New York pianist/saxophonist Jim Schneider has assembled a group of Hong Kong's finest musicians to entertain you with jazz originals and a few of the classics. With special guest Peter Scheer on bass and Portugese drummer Carlos. Fri, Jul 10, 9:30pm. Peel Fresco Lounge, 49 Peel St., Central, 2540-2046, www.peelfresco.com.

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HK Live!
This month features Aussie rocker-turned-rapper Quan and his energetic mix of electronica and hip-hop, with freestylin’ MC MastaMic & The Justice Family in support, while 108 Bandits + A Montley Crue kick the night off in style. Sat, Jul 4, 9:30pm. $100 in advance, $150 on the door. The Fringe, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251, www.hk-live.com.

Underground 81
A chance to see two new local bands this month, Bodytoning and The Corners. Transnoodle take to the stage later in the evening to inject some Latin-infused ska and Russian folk into the night. $100 (students $80). Sat, Jul 4, 8pm-11pm. The Melting Pot, 1-5 Elgin St., Central, 2559-2777.

Victoria Jazz Band
John Hubbard’s trumpet will strike a chord with jazz lovers of all ages when Hong Kong’s oldest swing and jazz band graces the stage at Grappa’s. Free. Wed, Jul 15, 8pm. Grappa’s Cellar, B/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd., Central, 2264-1025.


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

Fallout Boy
MOP180-MOP580. Sun, Jul 19, 5:30pm. CotaiArena, Macau.

Placebo
$480-$680. Mon, Aug 3, 8pm. HITEC, Star Hall.

Linkin Park
MOP380-MOP880. Sun, Aug 16, 7:30pm. CotaiArena, Macau.

Il Divo
$380-$1,280. Sun, Sep 26, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, Chek Lap Kok.

Keane
$380-$580. Tue, Aug 11. HITEC, Star Hall.