“Hong Kong Democracy” By Various Artists.

It’s been over a decade since we were promised the Basic Law’s biggest ever release, but with delay after delay after delay, many of us started thinking we’d end up seeing the new Guns N’ Roses album before this would see the light of day.

If creativity knows no boundaries, then why is Hong Kong’s creative industry still struggling to make a name for itself, asks Winnie Chau.

A trip to a public toilet in Hong Kong or in any Chinese city is always a timeless topic of excitement. Alongside the usual clichéd experiences, from flooded floors to smells, a new problem has emerged. It’s one of geography.

Thirty-five trees near Kowloon Park are under threat, writes June Ng.

Everyone likes to be a member of an exclusive club. But where to start? Lynn Fung looks at what’s on offer.

It’s all about indulging your sweet tooth this week: first, luxury artisan chocolate brand Vero has launched their new autumn/winter collection.

The buzz: Dakota Prime takes the steakhouse out of the usual mahogany boy’s club and places it in a gleaming eatery suitable for carnivores and dainty socialites alike.

With its mind-blowing beaches and lush rainforests, Sri Lanka is surely the next must-visit destination, writes Zach Hines.

Aids among Hong Kong residents is increasing. With World AIDS Day coming up on December 1, Julianne Chou looks at how we can protect ourselves from the disease.

Ze Germans Are Coming! - All hail Kraftwerk, those revolutionary gods of electronica, those führers of kraut-rock! The influential foursome are bringing their avant-garde electropop to Hong Kong for one night only—next Friday, December 5.

The Folk Connection - The Bach Choir presents folk pieces from around the world, with inspiration stretching from South America to the Qinghai Lake. $75-$200 from Urbtix. Thu, Dec 4, 8pm. Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui.

Profession 7’S - The annual corporate rugby tournament brings together 16 teams to compete in this charitable event. Stanley Fort. Dec 7, 9:10am. Tickets $50-$100.

Unparalleled Madness - Renowned Chinese contemporary photo­grapher Wang Qingsong questions the nature of performing and its relationship to his still images. Opening: Nov 29, 7pm. Through Dec 13.

The buzz: If you thought they couldn’t fit any more bars onto D’Aguilar Street, think again. The latest addition is apparently a 50s-themed cocktail tavern with a funky drinks list and an all-night Korean barbecue.

Dragon-i was a hot mess on their sixth birthday. Kind of like my sixth birthday party. Everybody and their mother went there for Jamiroquai and Danny Rampling, both on the same night. When I walked in with my fierce Danish stylista friend Kiva, 29 paparazzi flashlights flared in our faces.

Ed Rush and Optical - Magnetic Soul brings you the twisted, organic and infectious sounds of two of the biggest D'n'B names in the UK. Also featuring DJ Outrage from Metalheadz. Three Drum n’ Bass legends in the house! What the fuh?

Movies are big business. It’s gotten to the point where lack of inspiration has producers scrambling to turn any half-baked idea—even their own—into celluloid gold.

Yes, the name alone is enough to send you gagging towards the nearest toilet. But if you can get past that you might be pleasantly surprised, because “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is really not as bad as the previews make it out to be.

Folktronica group at17 formed when Eman Lam and Ellen Joyce Loo met at a singing contest in 2000. The funky duo have been key players in the alternative music scene ever since.

During the day, Yeung Tze-chung works at a multimedia production company, but in his spare time, he is the convener for the Concern Group of Newly Emerged Religions, an NGO that investigates local cults. He talks to Queenie Man about his own time as a cult member.

I am a 28-year-old woman who has been with my boyfriend for two years. I would call it a stable, fulfilling and kinky relationship. I consider myself GGG, and every time my boyfriend has brought up a kink or variation, I’ve been willing to try it.