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SCMP Reporter

Highlights

EDITOR'S PICK

Eugene Pao

One of Asia's best jazz musicians, Pao says farewell to this venue. Today, 10pm, Red, 4/F, Two  IFC, 8 Finance St, Central, free. Inquiries: 8129 8882

Studio 54

DJs Joel Lai and Janva spin funky '70s disco tracks. Dress code: disco. Today,  Drop, B/F, On Lock Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, Inquiries: 2543 8856

Joe Rosenberg Quartet East

Joe Rosenberg of Black Saint collaborates with Masako Hamamura, Peter Scherr  and Sri Aksan Sjuman.  Tomorrow, 10.30pm, Bluedoor,  5/F 37 Cochrane St, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2858 6555

The Me? ... We! movement

Four indie bands with artists  from around the world perform. Tomorrow, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), HK$90, includes one drink. Inquiries: www.j-sonic.net

Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra

Taka Hirohama leads the big swing band and singer Elaine  Liu in a night of improvised  songs and classics. Sat, 10.30pm,  Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries:  2521 7251

World Battle of the Bands

Hong Kong leg of global competition. National finals: power punkers the Train, alternative heavy rockers Spodac, rock group Garoupa and pop-rock outfit GriN. Special guests will include Qiu Hong, the 2005 world winner. Tomorrow, 8.30pm, Edge,  60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$100 (advance at Tom Lee Music), HK$120 (door). Inquiries: worldbattleofthebands.com

Jennifer Palor

The jazz vocalist blends original tracks with the unconventional. Accompanied by Roel Garcia  on piano, Dan LaVelle on guitar, Rickart Malmsten on bass, Anthony Fernandes on drums  and guest Justin Siu on acoustic bass. Tomorrow, 9.30pm,  Innonation, Rm 402, One Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay, HK$95. Inquiries: 3188 2466

DJ Suss.One

On tour with Mariah Carey,  the mixtape DJ from New York spins hip hop. Tomorrow, midnight, Lotus, 37-43 Pottinger St, Central, HK$150, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2543 6290

Mariah Carey Live

The top  songstress  performs.  Sat, 8pm, Tamar Site, Admiralty, HK$388-HK$1,288, HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 3128 8288

Resurrection Halloween Bash

Red transforms into a ghoulish graveyard with DJs Eric Byron, Patrice Grant and Sylvain carving out nu funk, nu jazz and hip hop. Sat, 10pm, Red, 4/F, Two IFC,  8 Finance St, Central, HK$220 (members), HK$250, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 9522 7648

EDITOR'S PICK

Global Halloween Party

Kyau & Albert,  who have been producing music together for more than a decade, spin tracks from their latest CD, Worldvibe. Support from DJs Michael L (Canada), David Lam and Darka. Sat, 11pm, Cyberport Tower2, Cyberport, HK$280 (advance), HK$320 (door), includes free transport from Causeway Bay (10pm-2.30am). Inquiries:  6554 7777

Haunted House Party

Two Halloween parties with  DJs Soul B and Bon spinning everything from house and hip hop to funky beats. Part 1: Sat, 10pm, open bar, HK$200 (ladies), HK$250 (men). Most daring costume wins trip to Tokyo.  Part 2: Tues, 10pm, open bar, HK$120 (ladies), HK$180 (men).  Tribeca, 4/F Convention Plaza, 1Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9702 6649

Jean Vanasse

The Canadian percussionist  plays vibraphone with singer  Coco Zhao, Sylvain Provost on guitar, Frederic Grenier on bass and drummer Robin Harris.  Sat, 10.30pm, Bluedoor, 5/F, 37 Cochrane St, Central, HK$120, HK$180, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2858 6555

Drag-Qula Night

Live music performance starring Dracula, plus a drag-queen pageant contest, games and free makeup. Sun, 7.30pm, Hardrock Cafe, G-1/F Silvercord, 30 Canton Rd, TST, HK$150, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2375 1323

Viva Vinson

The jazz and blues singer performs songs such as My Baby Just Cares for Me  and Street Life. Sun, 8pm, Post 97, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$300, includes dinner. Inquiries: 2186 1817

Halloween  - Pirates by Candlelight

From playing weekly gigs at Pacha Ibiza, DJ I-D thumps out deep funky tribal house. Tues, 9.30pm, Armani Bar, Level 2, Chater  House, 11 Chater Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2805 0028

EDITOR'S PICK

Halloween Lockup Party

Men will be chained and handcuffed with ladies holding  the keys. Music by DJs Lazy Ming and Dewey. Tues, 11pm, Mooch, 4/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$200-HK$240 (advance), HK$240-HK$280 (door), includes one  drink. Inquiries: 9026 8226

Halloween Scream Party

DJs Gruv, Brain, G and Tee play  hip hop and R&B. Best costume wins Japan Air return ticket. Tues, 9pm, Edge, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$240, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2523 6690

An Axis of Evil

Graveyard-themed party with  DJ 'The Chef of Death' CJ digging up R&B. Tues, Bar George, 38D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$100. Inquiries: 2521 2202

Propaganda Halloween

Gay costume party with performances by Angelina,  Coco and Tina. Prizes include HK$10,000 for the best costume. Tues, 10pm, Propaganda, 1Hollywood Rd, Central, free  entry for people who turn up in costume. Inquiries: 2868 1316

Scary Movies

Les Peches with the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival  are organising a costumed Halloween party. Fashion show  at 10pm. Tues, 8.30pm, Bliss,  1Elgin St, Central, HK$150, includes one drink. Inquiries: bettylespeches@yahoo.com

Caribbean Pirates Bash

Halloween  with  lost treasure, ghostly shipwrecks and music by WJ and the Tonemasters with  Wendy Robin. Tues, 8pm, JJ's, Grand Hyatt, 1Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2584 7662

HK Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Opening party for the festival. Watch Eternal Summer (at AMC) or Breakfast on Pluto (at Palace IFC), then head to the party. Nov 3, 10pm, Bliss, 1 Elgin St, Central, HK$100 (party only with one drink), HK$120-HK$170, includes film, party and one drink. Inquiries: www.hklgff.hk

HK Live!

With the theme of The Songwriter Showcase, headlining is A-dAY duo, who take inspiration from Damien Rice and Nirvana. Other artists include Canadian singer Tina Chu; rocker Reign57 (aka Reign Lee); and Brian Hau sings tracks from his debut album, Definition. Nov 4, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door). Inquiries: www.hk-live.com

The Underground 34

Featuring four-piece rock outfit Kissing on the Dance Floor; metal band Bereavement; electronic duo Snoblind, post-punk and dark pop group Elf Fatima; and Qiu Hong.  Nov 10, 8.30pm, Edge,  60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$40. Inquiries: 9486 4648

Jenny Tseng in Concert

The Canto-pop singer performs. Nov 16-18, HK Coliseum,  9Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Regular Gigs

Club Mink

DJs John Li and JJ dish out  electro funk, Sat, 10pm. G/F,  15-19 Hollywood Rd, Central,  free. Inquiries: www.mink.hk

Hei Hei Club

Resident mixmeisters Yin, B,  Tak and Ulysses  hit the decks  with hip hop, R&B and top hits.  Today-Sat, 11pm until late. 3/F On Hing Terrace, Central,  free. Inquiries: 2899 2068

The South Bay Sessions

A Sunday chill-out session in South Bay with DJs Steve Bruce (Seamless Recordings, UK,  and Club 97) and Jonathan  Chan (Finds and Armani Bar). Sundays, 3pm-9pm, South Bay Beach Club, South Bay Rd, free.  Inquiries: 2812 6015

ToTT's

Six-piece band In Touch from Montreal play rock, pop and jazz, with Patrice Belanger on drums, with John Warner, Roberta Arguello and Caroline Duval on vocals, Marc Veillette on bass and Nicolas Larouche on guitar. Mon-Sat, 10pm, ToTT's, the Excelsior, 281 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2837 6786

Tribeca

Hip hop open bar Fridays with DJs SoulB and Danny.  Tomorrow, open bar from 10pm-2am: ladies, HK$120; men HK$180.  Inquiries: 6220 6781

The Wanch

Blue Steel play classic rock and top 40, today, 9.30pm. The Shockin' Rockin' Donkeys return with rock 'n' roll, tomorrow, 10pm. Love Shot play more classic rock. Sat, 10pm. Lito and Friends get the crowd going with top 40 and rock hits, plus audience participation, Sun,  7.30pm. 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai,  free. Inquiries: 2861 1621

Yumla

Magnetic Soul presents Format 1.2 with DJs Kay C, JP Lui, Cookie and Teem spinning liquid funk and soulful drum and bass. Tomorrow, 10pm. L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2147 2383

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