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Highlights 
Tears for Fears - Live in Hong Kong Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith in concert. May 6, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2989 9239 
Jenny Tseng Show  Farewell World Tour
Veteran vocalist Jenny Tseng Ie-tean  (aka Yan Nei) sings Canto-pop hits. May 6-9, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850 
Fedde le Grand
The Dutch DJ spins house. May 6, 9pm, M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$300. Free for members. Inquiries: 2261 1111 
Steve Aoki
The American DJ spins electro house and hardcore punk. May 6, 11pm, Volar, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$300, includes two drinks. Free for members and before 12.30am on the night. Inquiries: 2810 1510
Frank Turner 
The British folk/punk singer-songwriter performs; American vocalist McKenzie Eddy  guests. May 7, 8pm, Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180 (advance), HK$220 (door). Inquiries: info@thepeoplesparty.tv
Asian Force in Hong Kong
Japanese DJs Montea, Ausushi and Taku Hirayama play electronic music, May 7; and Ko*Hayashi, T.B. and Frankie Lam mix electronic tunes, May 8, 10pm, Yumla, L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2147 2383 or contact@yumla.com  
DJ Andy Caldwell 
The California-based DJ mixes deep house. May 7, 10pm, M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$200. Free for members. Inquiries: 2261 1111    
Renfrew Group 
The jazz ensemble and friends from the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra and Basic Notes Big Band play modern standards. May 7, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Roxie in Wonderland
DJ Morett mixes hip-hop  tunes. May 7, 11pm, Roxie, G/F, 24-30 Ice House St, Central, HK$250, includes two drinks. Free for members. Inquiries: party@roxie.com.hk
1st Ever HK Comedython
Vivek Mahbubani, Pete Grella, Michael Dorsher, James Lee  and other comics, and People's Liberation Improv perform. In English (1-8pm, 9pm-1am), Cantonese and Putonghua (8pm-9pm). Proceeds go to HK Dog Rescue. May 8, 1pm-1am, Champs Bar, Basement 1, The Charterhouse, 209-219 Wan Chai Rd, Causeway Bay, HK$100 (1pm-6pm), HK$200 (6pm-1am). Inquiries: events@hongkongdogrescue.com
Kelly Clarkson -  All I Ever Wanted Tour
The American pop singer in concert; Hong Kong band Rubberband opens. May 8, 8pm, Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, HK$400-HK$800 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: (853) 6333 6660  
Peter and Paul of Peter, Paul & Mary Live in HK
American folk singers Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Bethany Yarrow perform. May 8, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive,  Wan Chai, HK$580-HK$1,280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689
Shai Hulud 
The American hardcore punk band perform; local metal group Shepherds  the Weak and death metal band Thorn Slaughter  support. May 8, 8pm, The Warehouse, 116 Aberdeen Rd, Aberdeen, HK$150. Inquiries: 2716 9333  
Underground Heavy #3
Metal band Gong Wu, American pop vocalist McKenzie Eddy, Canto-pop-metal group Wu So Lui (trans. Bearded Lady), street punkers Defiant Scum, metal rockers Tie-Shu-lan, Swiss metal group Djizoes and screamo band Daybreak on Monday perform. May 8, 8.30pm,  Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$100, includes  one drink. Inquiries: 9486 4648  
Swing Into Summer
The Fabulous Pete Moore Band serve up swing music. May 8, 9pm, Grappa's Cellar, B/F Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$200, includes one drink, reservations recommended.  Inquiries: 2521 2322 
Mods vs Rockers
Bank Job play ska trip-hop,  the Sleeves play punk-indie rock and Shotgun Politics perform party rock. May 8, 9.45pm, Xperience, G/F, 33 Lockhart Rd, Wan  Chai, free. Inquiries: 2143 6008  
Supersonic Party
Iain Brand and Oggie mix British rock 'n' roll and indie music. May 8, 10pm, Bassment, 13 Lyndhurst Terrace,  Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9616 2075 
Flame of Abyss + Feel of All + Scream For Silence - Emo + Sexyhammer
The four local indie bands perform. May 8, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Be Persecuted 2010
The Chinese black metal band performs; Melodic Black Metal, Thorn Slaughter and Elysium support. May 9, 8pm, Hidden Agenda Live House, 6/F Ko Leung Industrial Building, 25 Dai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$100. Inquiries: 6335 6366  
Parallax
The Norwegian trio of trumpet player-percussionist Stian Omen?s, guitarist Are Lothe Kolbeinsen and percussionist Ulrik Ibsen Thorsrud play experimental music and jazz. May 9, 7pm, Osage Soho, L/G Shop 1, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo, HK$150, includes one drink, booking recommended. Inquiries: 2537 0688
Deep Purple Live in Hong Kong
The English rockers in concert. May 10, 8pm, AsiaWorld Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$350-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2629 6240 
Danny Summer & Friends Band Evolution Live 2010
The Hong Kong rock singer-songwriter-guitarist performs with his friends. May 13, 8pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2323 2811 
Norman Jay 
The British DJ spins house music; Janva supports. May 13, 9pm, Drop, B/F On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2543 8856 
Punchline Comedy Club
British comics Jeff Innocent and Richard Morton, and American comedian Louis Ramey  perform. In English. May 13-15, 9pm, Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320 Cityline. Inquiries: 2598 1222  
Bane 
The American hard core punk band perform; local bands King Ly Chee and the Lovesong open. May 14, 8.30pm, Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100. Inquiries: 2510 7339 
Listen Up 48
Alternative rockers In Love and Pain!, rock band the Message and alternative pop group Hard Candy perform. May 14, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Trip Safe: See You On the Other Side
Dutch indie-electro-rockers  Monokino, German ghost rock group  Mio Myo, American electronic musician John Shina, local electronic bands Snoblind and Mni Music Selector perform. May 15, 8pm, Hidden Agenda Live House, 6/F Ko Leung Industrial Building, 25 Dai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$150 (advance), HK$180 (door). Inquiries: 6335 6366  
Snap!
German-American electronic music producers Luca Anzilotti and Michael M?nzing play at a rave party; Macanese DJ-producer Filipe and Portuguese D'mond support. May 15, 10.30pm, Cafe Deco, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, HK$300 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: (853) 2882 8818
Regular Gigs 
Hemingway's By the Sea
Blues rockers Helter Skelter and pop group Sunny Day Project play. May 8, 10pm, Shop G09, G/F, Block A, DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau, free. Inquiries: 2987 8855
Joyce is Not Here
Jazz singer Jennifer Palor and acoustic guitarist-vocalist Dan LeValle perform, May 7, 10pm. On May 8, guitarists Karissa Muse and Nobel Queano play classical jazz music, 9.30pm. 38-44 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2851 2999
Peel Fresco Music Lounge
Witchdoctor serve up electric blues and R&B, May 7, 9.30pm. Japanese saxophonist Shoicha Chinda's bebop jazz quartet perform, May 8, 10pm. May 9 is Fresco's Chill Out Night, 9.30pm. Diving for Air play a blend of blues and rock 'n' roll, May 10, 9.30pm.  On May 12, keyboardist-vocalist Mark Peter and guitarist-voclist Paul Sapiera host a night of funky jazz, pop and folk, May 12, 9.30pm. 49 Peel St, SoHo, free.  Inquiries: 2540 2046
TakeOut Comedy Club 
English-language stand-up comedy with: Vivek Mahbubani, Anthony Solimini, James Foreman, Michael Dorsher, Elena Segresti, James Morley, Nick Milnes, Dennis Wronka and Pete Grella, May 6, 9pm, HK$120; People's Liberation Improv, May 7, 9.30pm, HK$150; and Vivek Mahbubani, Chris Musni, Mahesh Mansigani, Christopher M, Kenneth Kwan, Alan Stewart, Big Ben and Jami Gong, May 8, 9.30pm, HK$150. B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436  
The Wanch 
Rockers Next Step perform, May 6, 9pm; then fellow rockers T-8 play, 11pm. On May 7, Retrobates serve up classic rock, 9pm; Swiss hard rock-metal band Djizoes follow, 11pm; then local hard rock band Never N perform, midnight. On May 8, Bambie Capito hosts an acoustic jam, 6pm-8pm; then the Culprits play alternative rock, 8pm; rockers Last Orders follow, 11pm; and the Catfish Kings play the blues, midnight. On May 9, Armie and Friends play folk rock, 3pm-7pm; then the Underdogs play classic rock, 7pm.  Big John and Fast Frank serve up acoustic folk and rock, May 11, 9pm. On May 12, Milkteeth, Oi-Squad, Live Fast Die and Six Pack of Wolves play original music, 9pm. 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2861 1621



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