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Intencity

The six-piece band hailing from Canada, Trinidad and the US, play everything from hip-hop and R&B to blues and the latest top 40 hits. Mon-Sat, 10pm, ToTT's, the Excelsior, 281 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2837 6786

In Da House

DJs Lazy Ming and Thomas C spin hip-hop music all night. Tonight, 11pm, Volar, B/F, 39-44 D'Aguilar St, Central. free (members and guest list only). Inquiries: 2810 1276

Hat Trick and Don't Panic

Hat Trick with Dave Colquhoun (guitar and vocals), Gerly Eugenio (bass and vocals) and Mark Menezes (drums) play blues, rock and dance classics from the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who. Don't Panic cover hits from the Rolling Stones to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Today, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Elaine Liu and Friends

Elaine Liu sings a repertoire of sultry jazz and love songs with pianist Ted Lo. Tomorrow, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Underground 20

Music from Empty Tomb, Over A Dogma, Xenic and Garoupa. Tomorrow, 8.30pm-11.30pm, Edge, G/F, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $40. Inquiries: undergroundhk.com

The Stray Katz Big Band

The jazz band blasts out classic swing and contemporary hits. Sat, 8pm, Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 2322

DJ John Acquaviva

The DJ has been spinning since the late 70s and has played at more than 4,000 parties. He is known as the master of electro house. Feb 10, Volar, B/F, 39- 44 D'Aguilar St, Central, free (members), price TBC for non-members. Inquiries: 2810 1276

Sandy Rivera

With tours across Europe and gigs at mega clubs such as Ministry of Sound, producer and DJ Sandy Rivera plays energetic sets, spiced with deep house and soaring vocals. Feb 11, midnight, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $150. Inquiries: 3110 1222

Franz Ferdinand

The four-member band (Alex Kapranos, Nicholas McCarthy, Paul Thomson and Robert Hardy) from Glasgow play hits such as Do You Want To? and Walk Away. Feb 14, 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, $480-$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

A.R. Rahman Live in Concert 2006

The man who revived Indian music in the 1990s with the 1997 album Vande Matram performs with Alka Yagnik, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, BlaaZe, Kailesh Kher, Madhushree and Sadhana Sargam. Feb 18, 7.30pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, $380-$3,880 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Underground 21

Live music with bands Guitars & Panties, Benson and Protoss. Feb 23, 8.30pm-11.30pm, Les Visages, 1/F, 18 Fenwick St, Wan Chai, $40. Inquiries: undergroundhk.com

DJ Meat Katie

The producer and DJ Meat Katie (Mark Pember), who has supported The Chemical Brothers, Asian Dub Foundation and Death in Vegas, mixes tech-funk, tribal house and electro. Feb 25, 11pm, venue TBC, $200 (before 11pm), $240 (after 11pm and door), e-mail for guest list. Inquiries: [email protected]

Roy Chubby Brown Live

Comedian Roy Chubby Brown delivers outrageous and, at times, offensive material. Feb 25, 8.15pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $250-$450 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Oasis Live in Hong Kong

The British band play tunes from their latest album Don't Believe the Truth. Feb 25, 8pm, AsiaWorld Arena, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, $450-$750 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

REGULAR GIGS

Aqua Spirit

DJ Leo (aka Rajesh Mirchandani) mixes Indian tracks with house sounds as Bollywood movies are played. Tonight, 11pm, Penthouse, One Peking, 1 Peking Rd, TST, free (minimum charge of $120). Inquiries: 3427 2288

Blues by the Bay

A five-member band from the US play blues. Tue-Sun, 11pm, Shop No L0128, G/F New World Centre, 18-24 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2739 3366

Bohemian Lounge

Funky jazz with Tom Nunan (sax), Guy Le Claire (guitar), A Hong (bass) and DC (drums). Tonight, 9pm. Red Taurus play Latin, jazz and fusion. Tomorrow-Sat, 10pm, 3 Old Bailey St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 6099

The Bridge

DJ Keith plays hip-hop, pop and rock classics. Tonight-Sat, 10pm. Resident DJ Todd drops house tunes, Sat and Sun, 5am-noon. G/F, 107 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2865 5586

C Club

DJ Bong serves up house, hip-hop and R&B. Tonight-tomorrow, 6pm, Sat, 9pm, free (members). After 11pm, $160, includes one drink. Basement, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1139

Chapter 3

Amateur night, with promising DJs welcome, tonight, 8pm. DJ Fab Sab mixes 80s, acid jazz, dub, house and fusion, tomorrow, 10pm. DJ Maggie spins reggae, hip-hop and R&B, Sat, 10pm, B/F Amber Lounge, 22 Hollywood Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 5566

Dip

DJs J-P and Darryl scratch hip- hop in the tradition of Jurassic 5, Blackalicious and Masta Ace. Tomorrow, 10pm, ladies free entry and drinks until 2am, free entry for guest list (e-mail by tomorrow, 10pm). There's more hip-hop with DJs Yeodie and Gruv. Sat, 11pm, free. 2/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 6838 1230

Drop

DJ Derald Reynolds spins funky grooves with Steve Yau. Tomorrow, 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

Hei Hei Club

Resident mix-meisters Dim Sum and Ulysses spin hip-hop, R&B and top hits. Tonight-Sat, 11pm until late. 3/F On Hing Terrace, Central, free. Inquiries: 2899 2068

Illy

Johannes, Jill Vidal, J-P, Hari of the Tablas and MC Gold Mountain play nu soul, nu funk and nu jazz. Tonight, 11pm-late, 1/F Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 22 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 2627

Jewel

DJ Cliff spins rap and hip-hop. Today, 10pm. DJ Janva spins R&B and hip-hop. Tomorrow, 10pm-late. G/F, 37-43 Pottinger St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2541 5988

Klong Bar and Grill

DJ Joel mixes hip-hop and funky house. Tomorrow, 10pm. G/F, 54-62 Lockhart Rd, the Broadway, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2217 8800

MO Bar

DJs Eric Bryon and P Grant play everything from Brazilian beats to electro jazz and soulful and funky house. Tonight-Sat, 7pm-late, Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen's Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2132 0188

One-fifth

Tonight is Ladies' Latin Nite with Joseph spinning Latin tunes and salsa. Free salsa lesson at 8pm. It's Flashback Fridays with 70s and 80s tracks. Tomorrow, 11pm. DJ Ghost Style takes on FK Selector in house and breaks. Sat, 11pm. 6pm-9pm. StarCrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2520 2515

Sugar

Resident DJs Thomas C, Jimmy K play top 40, hip-hop and R&B. Today, 9pm. DJ Daryll, Edwin, Jimmy K spin more R&B and house. Tomorrow, 9pm. DJ Jimmy K and Thomas continue the beat on Sat. Tonight is Ladies' Sugar Night with free entry for women including two drinks; $160 (men), includes two drinks. Tomorrow-Sat, $200, includes one drink. 1/F On Hing Bldg, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2131 2222

Tribeca

DJ CJ mixes old skool funk, disco, house and hip-hop. Tonight, 10pm, ladies: free entry and drinks, men: $150, includes one drink. Tomorrow DJ Antman spins funky electro house, hip-hop and R&B. 10pm, $100. DJ Joanna plays more R&B and hip-hop. Sat, 10pm, free. It's Latin Rhythm night on Sunday, 8pm-9pm (salsa classes), 9pm-midnight (salsa and Latin mix), $90 includes class and one drink. 4/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2836 3690

Venue

DJ Phil spins 70-80s hits, R&B, hip-hop and house. Daily, 10pm, (except Mon). G/F, 15-19 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 3105 8990

Yumla

DJ Brian Kelly spins lounge and chill out tunes. Tonight, 10pm. DJs Arkham and Johnathon play drum 'n' bass. Tomorrow, 10pm. DJ Vincent Aze pumps out tech-house. Sat, 11pm, L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2147 2383

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