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Adam Wright

Highlights 
The Rap Canterbury Tales Baba Brinkman's   rap version of Chaucer's comedic stories told by pilgrims travelling to  Thomas Becket's shrine at Canterbury Cathedral. In English. A HK Microfest programme.  Tonight, Sat, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190 (single show), HK$270 (same day ticket), HK$500 (season ticket) Urbtix. Inquiries: microfest.hk
Leo Ku Kui-kei 
The Canto-pop singer in concert. Tonight-Apr 28, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2996 3988
S** Sandwich
 DJ duo Drazilla  and Heezy  mix an old-school and new-school mash-up.  Tonight, 11.30pm, Volar, B/F, 39-44 D'Aguilar St, Central, free (RSVP required). Inquiries: 2810 1276 or intoxicated@volar.com.hk 
The Rap Guide to Evolution
Canadian Baba Brinkman's exploration of Darwin's theory combines comedic rap song remixes with storytelling. In English. A HK Microfest programme. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190 (single show), HK$270 (same day ticket), HK$500 (season ticket) Urbtix. Inquiries: microfest.hk
at17
The female duo of Eman Lam  and Ellen Joyce Loo  play Canto-pop and folktronica tunes. Tomorrow-Sat, 8.15pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$280, HK$380 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2905 8134
TakeOut Comedy Club
English-language standup comedy with: Chris Musni,  James Morley,  Dennis Wronka,  Michael Dorsher,  Adrian Blackburn,  Nick Milnes, Alan Stewart, Jami Gong  and People's Liberation Improv, tomorrow, 9.30pm; Mary Ho, Matina Leung, Chris Musni, Nick Milnes, Adrian Blackburn, James Foreman, Jami Gong and People's Liberation Improv, Sat, 9pm; and Kay Ross,  Sean White,  Michael Dorsher,  Big Ben,  Chris Musni,  Andrew Chu,  James Morley,  Mary Ho  and Jami Gong, Sat, 11pm. TakeOut Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$150. Inquiries: 6220 4436 or jami@takeoutcomedy.com 
Gong Wu 
The rock 'n' roll band (vocalist Li Xu,  bassist Gavin Ho,  guitarist Andrew Bautista  and drummer Lawrence Tsui)  and guests perform. Tomorrow, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$120 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Satoshi Tomiie 
The Japanese DJ spins tech house and progressive music; local DJs Dee Montero  and Frankie Lam  support.  Tomorrow, 10pm, Club Cixi, On Hing Building, On Hing Terrace, Central, HK$280 (advance), HK$350 (door). Inquiries: 6180 9784
TakeOut Comedy
English-language standup comedy with Amberish Rathi,  James Lee  and Ryan Hynek.  A HK Microfest programme. Tomorrow-Sat, 10.15pm-11pm, May 1-2, 10.30pm-11.15pm, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$60-HK$100.  Inquiries: microfest.hk
Hip Hop B-Ball Party
DJ Miss Yellow and DJ Lorry play hip hop tunes. Tomorrow, 11pm, Cliq, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, HK$200, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2868 3111 or bookings@cliq.hk 
CWS Rockraiser Festival 2009
Beijing  pop-rock bands New Pants and the Queen Sea Big Shark,  singer-actress Josie Ho,  and local indie groups Forever Tarkovsky Club,  Hei Wong,  Audiotraffic,  the Lovesong,  Modern Children,  Jing Wong, Clementine is My Sunshine  and Dream Girl perform at the charity fundraiser for the Child Welfare Scheme. Sat, 1pm-11pm, The Podium, Cyberport, 2100 Cyberport Rd, HK$280 (advance until today), HK$450 (door). Inquiries: rockraiser.org 
The Hong Kong Bushfire Bash
The Pete Moore Band  play funk and soul for charity. Rock band El Destroyo  support. Proceeds go to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. Sat, 9pm, Grappa's Cellar, B/F Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$200, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 2322
The Underground Five Year Anniversary Party
Pop rockers Summer Junkiez,  rock band Airtub, punk rockers Hardpack,  pop-punk group Hard Candy  and Filipino indie band Us-2 Evil-0  perform. Sat, 9.30pm-1.30am, California, G/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9486 4648 
Lee Coombs  
The British DJ spins breaks and acid house. DJs Christian, David Lam,  Redman, DJ Niki and VJ Donkie also play. Sat, 10pm-6am, Club ZAZA, 3/F The Toy House, 100 Canton Rd, TST, HK$280 (advance from HMV),  HK$360 (door). Inquiries: 9521 3460 or 6386 9115
Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra
Taka Hirohama  leads the musicians in playing big band jazz; vocalist Elaine Liu features. Sat, 10.30pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$125, includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
DeeJay LaoBang 
The Japanese DJ headlines the reggae night. African Djembe drum master Makha Diop  also plays. Sam B,  Blood Dunza,  Sev,  Roger Ranking  and Mirton  support. Sat, 11pm, Sammi's Kitchen, G/F, 137-139 Connaught Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9180 8426
Matsuri #14
Japanese music party featuring DJ  Snakira. DJ Jun  and VJ Voltage   support.  Sat, 11pm, Volar, B/F,  39-44 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$250, includes one drink, booking required. Members free. Inquiries: 2810 1276 or intoxicated@volar.com.hk 
DJ Spider 
The American DJ plays hip hop and rock. Sat, 11.30pm, Dragon-i, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$300. Inquiries: 3110 1222 
Annie Lennox 
The Scottish singer-songwriter performs at  a charity event; proceeds to the SING campaign in aid of HIV/Aids-affected women and children in Africa. Apr 28, 8pm (doors open, 7pm), MO Bar, G/F Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel,  15 Queen's Rd Central, HK$2,000 (minimum donation). Inquiries: 2132 0123 or eleung@mohg.com
Melody of Tears
Korean vocalist-illustrator-curator-writer Bomroya  and indie band Cheez Stereo  (guitarist Lee Dong-hun,  bassist Choi Young-hyu  and drummer Ha Seung-woo)  perform. Apr 29, 7.30pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free.  Inquiries: 2521 7251
Eugene & the POWS
Guitarist Eugene Pao  teams up with drummer-vocalist Jun Kung,  vocalist-guitarist Adrian Da Silva,  Pete Moore  on lead vocals and bass player Koya Hisakazu  to play classic rock. May 1, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert  Rd, Central, HK$170 (advance),  HK$200 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251
The Jeff Caylor Band
Singer-pianist Jeff Caylor, guitarist  Tim LaTour,  bass player Daniel Son and drummer Jon Lee play soul-based rock; acoustic duo Kenta and Kyra, accompanied by keyboardist Chris Carpio,  also perform. May 2, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert  Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Dubstep Forward
French dubstep DJ Greg G  heads a d 'n' b-heavy line-up that also includes Electronic Mistress, Kastoacha,  N1D B2B, DJ Zuju,  DJ Wash  and Blood Dunza.  May 2, 11pm-6am, Ivan the Kozak, LG/F, 46-48, Cochrane St, Central, HK$120, includes one drink. Inquiries: hkheavy@gmail.com 
Regular Gigs  
Backstage 
Seedtime  play funky jazz, tonight, 9pm, free.  Vicky Fung,  Barry Chung  and Jone Chui  sing  reworked versions of  Canto-pop classics, tomorrow, 10.30pm, HK$150, includes a drink. Guitarist A.B.A. plays jazz and funk, Sat, 10.30pm, HK$150, includes a drink. On Apr 27, Open Mic singers go up against the Backstagers, 8pm, HK$100, includes a drink. 1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2167 8985 
Beijing Club
DJ Preston Lau mixes chillout, lounge, progressive and electro house. Tomorrow, midnight-late, 5/F Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington St, Central, HK$300. SilverBlack card holders and one guest each free.  Inquiries: 2526 8298 
The Island Bar
Rockabilly, surf and roots music band El Destroyo and the Curs perform. Sat, 8pm, Island Bar, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island, free. Inquiries: 2982 1376.
Kubrick-bc
Singer Ginger Kwan performs acoustic R&B love songs with guitarist Daniel Lavelle  and bassist Tsang Tak-hong, tomorrow, 10pm. Shop H2, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$100, HK$90 (bc members).  Inquiries: 2384 8929 
Peel Fresco Music Lounge
Brazilian pianist Joao Mascarenhas and  bass player Victor Geronimo play Latin jazz, tonight, 9.30pm. The Henry Chung Quartet play blues, tomorrow, 9.30pm. East of West (Adrienne Glad  on vocals, Chris Gordon on guitar,  Gethyn Clothier on keyboards, Julian Reed  on bass and Phil Kennedy  on drums) play jazz blues and country music, Sat, 10pm. Apr 26 is Fresco's Chill Out night, 9.30pm. On Apr 28, poetry gets mixed with jazz, 7pm-10pm.   49 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2540 2046 or peelfresco.com 
Philia Lounge
American singer-songwriter Richey Lam  serves up pop, folk, rock and soul.  Tonight, 8pm-midnight. Shop 1,  4-8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, free.  Inquiries: 2147 2389 
The Wanch
Hat Trick play rock 'n' roll favourites, tonight, 9.30pm. Tomorrow sees a rock 'n' roll double bill with Us-2 Evil-0 performing, 9pm; and then the Retrobates, 11pm. On Sat, Lani Giro  hosts an acoustic jam, 4pm-6pm; then Blues Expresso play the blues, 11pm. On Apr 26, Armie & Friends  play folk rock, 3pm-5pm; then it's the Mark-1 Studio Jam, 5pm-7pm; rockers Underdogs follow, 7pm-close. Apr 27 is Jam Night for amateur bands and musicians who would like the chance to perform on stage, 9pm. On Apr 28, Polymer,  the Message and The Sea Monsters  perform at an original music showcase, 9.30pm. On Apr 29, Tommy Chung plays the blues, 9.30pm; Red Star Rising  also serves up blues music,  11pm. 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free.  Inquiries: 2861 1621 
 Yumla 
Frankie Lam  and AKW mix breaks and tech funk, tomorrow. Markus Homm  and Wendy Wenn  spin tech-house and minimal music, Sat. 10pm-4am,  L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2147 2383



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