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GIGS

HIGHLIGHTS

Punchline Comedy Club

Jim Tavare, Mike Gunn and Paul Zenon are sure to get a few laughs. Today-Sat, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $260, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2827 7777

Soler

Macau-born twins Dino and Julio Acconci perform their signature acoustic folk rock in four languages: Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Italian. Sat, 9pm-10pm, Edge, G/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $120, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2523 6690

Speed King

A night of blues with a bunch of Japanese musicians: Takatori Kaneyoshi on vocals, Fukada Naoki on guitar, Kosaka 'Roy' Hiroya on keyboards, Koya Hisakazu on bass and Jimi Galvea on drums. Sat, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Gallery, $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Return from Summer Party

DJ Jimi cools off the end of summer with an R&B and hip- hop extravaganza. Sat, 10pm, Jewel, 37 Pottinger St, Central, free (invite only, RSVP by e-mail: [email protected]).

Inquiries: 2541 5988

Junk Mail

Sha Tin College's Staff Band plays classic rock from the 60s and 70s. Sat, 8pm-midnight, INSAI Wine bar at Sai Square, Waterfront Park (in front of main pier), Sai Kung, free, includes sangria. Inquiries: 2792 6667

Desi Soundstorm

Dj Raz and DJ Guru drop a selection of house, bhangra, Bollywood and urban beats. Sat, 11.30pm, Bling, 3/F Soho Square, 21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, free. Inquiries: 3102 2028

The Pancakes Loons Under The Moon

As part of the reverie concert series No6, The Pancakes are joined by musicians including guitarist Ma Lap-yin, bassist CM and keyboardist Chris Ho. Sept 23-24, 8pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom, $90-$150, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.thepancakes.com

REGULAR GIGS

Aqua Spirit

DJs Ming and Jamie mix ambient and house music. Tonight-Sat, 5pm, Penthouse, One Peking, 1 Peking Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 3427 2288

Blue Door

Live jazz with the Rickard Malmsten Group. Tomorrow. 10.30pm. Chinda and Friends play more jazz. Sat, 10.30pm, 5/F, 37 Cochran St, Central (around the corner from Dublin Jack), $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2858 6555

Blues by the Bay

Four-member band play smooth jazz. Today-Sat, 10pm, Shop No L0128, G/F New World Centre, 18-24 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2739 3366

Bohemian Lounge

Funky jazz with Tom Nunan and friends. Tonight, 9pm. Red Taurus play Latin, jazz and fusion. Tomorrow-Sat, 10pm. Guitarist Martin Kanu and drummer Don Ashley perform R&B and funk. Wed, 9pm, 3 Old Bailey St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 6099

Club Ing

DJ Chris Cho and Soul B blend hip-hop and R&B in the front room, while DJs Ladystar, Paul Baynham and Chris Lee play funky house and Latin in the main room, tonight, 10pm (men, $160, includes one drink; ladies, free entry and drinks). Tomorrow is Friday Salsa Passion from 8.30pm-10pm, then DJ Chris Cho, $120 (unlimited drinks from 10pm-1.30am); DJ Soul B, Sat, 10pm, $120 (men, open bar from 11pm-2am, ladies, free entry and drinks until 1am). 4/F Convention Plaza, Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2836 3690

Causeway Lounge

Robert Mak, Phillip Molefe and Frank sing a range of music, from Chinese and English pop to rap and R&B. Mon-Sat, 10.15pm- 2am, free. B/F Causeway Corner, 18 Percival St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2890 6665

Club NU

DJs Prince, Nick and guests drop hip-hop and R&B tunes. Tomorrow-Sat, midnight, 1-5 Elgin St, Central, $120, unlimited drinks. Inquiries: 9132 9823

Dragon-i

DJ Janva spins soulful house. Tonight, 10pm, free. DJs Ulysses mixes more house, R&B and hip-hop. Tomorrow, 11pm. DJ Janva returns on Sat, 11pm, free. UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 3110 1222

Drop

The weekend starts with Shop Till You Drop Thursdays featuring Dagmar Von Nayhauss' fashion jewellery made with Swarovski crystals and Annie Mac Design's greeting cards from 7pm-11pm. DJ Derald Reynolds takes over with funky grooves at 11pm. Tomorrow, he returns with Steve Yau, 10pm. DJ Joel Lai plays the first set on Sat, 10pm, then Eric Byron spins funky house. 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2543 8856

Dusk Till Dawn

Square Eyes and Unstoppable play everything from modern hits to classics every night from 10.45pm. G/F, 76 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2528 4689

Homebase

DJs Christian and Thomas C drop breaks and house. Tomorrow, 12am. Abby Lai, Big James, Thierry and Yeodie start with funky house then spin progressive and breakbeat. Sat, midnight, 2/F, 23 Hollywood Rd, Central, free ($100 after 4am). Inquiries: 2545 0023

Klong Bar and Grill

DJ Raymond blends retro 80s with R&B and 70-80s rock. Tonight-Sat, 10pm-3am. G/F, 54-62 Lockhart Rd, The Broadway, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2217 8330

Madison's

Pianist Paolo Carcano from Italy performs. Tonight-Sun, G/F Hutchinson House, 10 Harcourt Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 4772

Vodka Bar

DJ James hits the decks with funky house. Tomorrow, 10.30pm. The second instalment of Bass Beats and Breaks with DJ Jay Jay kicks off with a bang. Sat, 10pm, G/F, 13 Old Bailey St, Central, free. Inquiries: 9803 6650

Venue

DJ Jo spins R&B, hip-hop and house tonight from 10pm, then Yeodie plays breakbeat and hip-hop from 2am. DJ Jo's back on the decks tomorrow and Sat from 10pm. G/F, 15-19 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 3105 8990

Yumla

DJ Drafus serves up electro and broken beats. Today, 10pm. DJs Dan F and Blackjack team up for Supermodified - a night of cutting-edge progressive, electro and breakbeat. Tomorrow, 10pm. DJ Drafus returns with The Prawn for Axes of Evil - serving up electro and rock. Sat, 11pm. L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2147 2383

The Wanch

Don't Panic returns with their brand of rock 'n' roll, playing favourites from Bowie to U2. Tomorrow, 10pm, 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2861 1621

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