SM Night - A “safe, fun and erotic” leatherfest at Q97 for all you closet doms and subs, featuring hip-hop and R&B. Complimentary glass of champagne for those following the dress code (tight pants or skirts in black or red). Sat, Sep 27, 10pm till late. B/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St., Central. Reservations: party@Q97.com.hk.

HK PICKS
DJ Niina
This is one Swedish sensation you won’t catch in “Mamma Mia!” The versatile veteran of the Stockholm scene spins everything from down tempo grooves to deep house to melodic progressive. Sat, Sep 27. Dragon-I, UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 3110-122.

BBQ Sessions
Konkretebass’ best DJs bring gentle d’n’b,
reggae, dub and a BBQ on the terrace for those who don’t want the summer to end. Free. Fri, Sep 26, 7pm-1am. Veto, 3/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2201-4585.

Gigs

A-Day
The pop-rock duo brings their guitars to Backstage Live. $160, includes one drink. Fri, Sep 26, 10:20pm. 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St., Central, 2167-8985.

Brigitte Mitchell
The veteran local singer performs modern jazz with Taka and his big band. Free. Fri, Sep 26, 10pm-2am. California, G/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, 2521-1345.

Fahrenheit
The Taiwanese boy toys stop by on their Fantasy world tour. Tickets $180-480 from Urbtix. Fri-Sat, Sep 26-27, 8:15pm. Asia World-Arena, Asia World-Expo, Chek Lap Kok.

Ginger Kwan Quartet
The hot young jazz singer and friends play with harmonica prodigy Henry Chung. Members $100, non-members $150. Fri, Sep 26, 10pm. Kubrick, Shop H2, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St., Yau Ma Tei, 2384-8929.

Jove Fuego Trio
The folk singer-songwriter plays acoustic originals. Free. Sat, Sep 27, 9:30pm. 49 Peel Street, SoHo, Central, 2540-2046.

Pirate Party
Rockabilly crew El Destroyo, emo kids Hungry Ghosts and sex rockers the David Bowie Knives play Discovery Bay. Free entry and cheap beer. 24-hour ferry $28. Fri, Sep 26, 9pm-1am (after party next door until early hours). McSorley’s Ale House, Shop G11A-1, G/F, Block B, Discovery Bay Plaza. See
www.starcrossedtattoo.com.

Misia
The Japanese R&B sensation does discotheque. $290-$790 From HK Ticketing or Tom Lee outlets. Sat, Oct 4, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok.

Chet Lam and The Pancakes
The two local performers reunite for the first time in four years. Tickets $269-$299 from www.lyfemusicstore.com. Thu-Sat, Oct 9-12, 8:15pm. Shouson Theatre, Arts Center, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai.

HK PICKS
Underground CD Launch Party B
Local indie bands Sea Monsters, Forgot, Born to Hula, FBI, Velvette Vendetta and Violent Jokes celebrate the release of a new compilation CD. $150, includes CD and one drink. Winners of a lucky draw get a one-night suite at the JIA Boutique Hotel. Tickets $150. Fri, Sep 26, 9pm until late. Club Cixi, G/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central. See undergroundhk.com.

Underground 68
In a special performance, regular Cavern house band ART take on the “original music“ challenge, joining psychedelic Brit-rockers Life in Motion, veteran alternative rockers Audiotraffic and emo kids Hungry Ghosts. $80-$100. The Cavern, LKF Tower, 55 D’Aguilar St., Central. See undergroundhk.com.

Wang Juan
After a three-year break, the female folk artist and band return with a new indie rock album. $160-$180. Fri, Sep 26, 10:30pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

Soler
The twin duo performs unplugged, fresh after the release of their fourth album, followed by a meet-and-greet with fans. 18-years-old and above only. Tickets $320-$380 from Club JJ’s or Café O, includes one drink. Mon-Tue, Sep 29-30, 8:30pm. Club JJ’s, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2584-7662.

NOTCH
Festival bringing together cutting-edge Nordic experimentalists with emerging mainland talents, featuring visual art alongside musical performances. $320 in advance from White Noise Records (1/F, 4 Canal Rd. East, Causeway Bay, 2591-0499), $380 at the door. Wed, Oct 1, 6pm-11pm. HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

Air Justin
Teen idol Justin Lo y’all. Tickets $150-$450 from HK Ticketing. Oct 1-6, 8:15pm. Star Hall, HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay. Enquiries: 2905-8134.

Global Battle of the Bands Heat 2
More bands duke it out to represent Hong Kong in the biggest world competition yet. Fri, Oct 3, 8pm. Club Cixi, G/F, On Hing Building, Central. See gbob.com.

Hei Wong
The actor and singer-songwriter plays original folk. $100, includes one drink. Sat, Oct 3, 11pm-midnight. Shop H2, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St., Yau Ma Tei, Enquiries: 2384-5465.

Diana Krall
The two-time Grammy award-winning jazz songstress returns to Hong Kong for one night only. $480-$1,280 from HK Ticketing or Tom Lee outlets. Tue, Oct 7, 8pm. Hall 7A, Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.