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Highlights 
Bernadette Pauley 
The American performs stand-up comedy. In English. Jun 24, 8pm, Jun 25-26, 9pm, TakeOut Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St,  SoHo, HK$250. Inquiries: 6220 4436   
Paulo Levi & Eugene Pao
Jazz saxophonist Levi and guitarist Pao plau acoustic music in  an experimental and minimalist  manner. Jun 25, 1.10pm, T.T. Tsui Gallery, 1/F, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam, free, registration required.  Inquiries: 6746 2576 
Exotic Music x Joga Bonita
ReOrientate play ethnic music; in between sessions, the Brazil Vs Portugal soccer match will be shown. Jun 25, 8.30pm, Backstage Live, 1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 2167 8985
Chris Willis
The American singer-songwriter-producer serves up dance music. Jun 25, 10pm, M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$200. Free for members and guests. Inquiries: 2261 1111  
Acoustic Jam on Bread
Local musicians Robynn Yip, Karen Cheng, Evelyn Leung and Kevin Tsui play pop and original music (on bread). Jun 25, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door).  Inquiries: 2521 7251  
Drop The Lime The American producer-DJ plays electronic music. Jun 25, 11pm, Volar, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$300, includes two drinks. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 1276   
The MLPA Charity Night 2010
Canto-pop entertainers Sammy Leung Chi-kin, Justin Lo Ting-wei, Vincy Chan Wing-yee, Alex Fong Lik-sun, Kary Ng Yu-fei and Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung  perform; proceeds go to Macau's Liver Protection Association.  Jun 26, 8pm, Arena, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, HK$188-HK$388 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: (853) 2882 8818  
DJ Myagi 
The Canadian DJ mixes party breaks , electro and mashups. Jun 26, 10pm, Lakage, 3/F Cosmos Building, 8-11 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$200 (advance), HK$250 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 4848 
Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra
Taka Hirohama and crew play big-band jazz; vocalist Elaine Liu also features. Jun 26, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$125 (advance), HK$155 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Girls on the Road #1
Female musicians Heather Lowe, Jade and the Stagger Swallows, Tyger Feb and Reign Lee serve up acoustic music. Jun 27, 3pm, CD Store, 2/F, 600 Shanghai St, Mong Kok, free. Inquiries: 3428 2565  
The Listening Room #5
Law Kin-pong, Lam Lai, the L'Art du Bois Recorder Ensemble, the HK New Music Ensemble and Neil Rolnick play original electronic music. Jun 27, 7pm, Osage Soho, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo, HK$120. Inquiries: 2537 0688 
2010 Handover Party
Japanese DJ Sodeyama spins techno; Imai Fukutaro, Frankie Lam, EPZ and Lukas support. Jun 30, 10pm, Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220. Inquiries: 9809 9983 (Cantonese) or 6258 8857 (English) 
Girls Power 4
DJs Nicole C, Miss Eva T, Lady Qui, Lady Q-ko, Lady Qkate and Ladies SumiYaki mix hip hop, R&B and electro. Jun 30, 10pm, Lavande Club, 3/F, 48 Cameron Rd, TST, HK$250 (women), HK$350 (men). Inquiries: 3568 5966
Caribou
The Canadian electronic musician serves up indie rock with a full band (including two drummers). Jul 1, 8pm, Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$220 (advance), HK$260 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: info@thepeoplesparty.tv
Major Lazer
Super-producer Diplo brings his Major Lazer project mixing dancehall, trip hop, hip hop and more. Jul 1, 11pm, Volar, 38-44  D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$300,  includes two drinks. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 1276 
Mary Fahl in Concert 
The American singer-songwriter serves up music that draws from world music and folk-pop. Jul 2-3, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Henry Chung & The  Spontaneous Combustion
Harmonica player Henry Chung and his band play blues numbers. Jul 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 
Chthonic - Mirror of Retribution Tour
The five-piece Taiwan metal band performs; local metal band Evocation supports. Jul 3, 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
Boom! Shake the Roof Part 2
DJ Cashrules  plays old-school hip hop, DJ Shatta mixes new school hip hop, DJ Shabaga  (aka Mafio) plays dance hall, DJ Karmiy mixes reggae and DJ Gruv plays mash up. Jul 3, 10pm, Pier 7 (rooftop), Central Piers,  Central, HK$100, includes one drink.  Inquiries: 6560 0145
Flyin'Cab (Japan) + Basic  Notes (Hong Kong)
Japanese singer-pianist Mami Horie, singer-producer Masanori Sato and vocalists Chikage and Kazuko Mitani perform with the local jazz big band orchestra. Jun 3, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members.  Inquiries: 2521 7251 
F.I.R. It's My Live World Tour 2010 - Hong Kong
The Taiwanese Mando-pop trio (vocalist Faye Chan Wen-ting,  composer-pianist Ian Chen Chien-ning  and guitarist Real Huang Han-chin)  in concert. Jul 5, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$280-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850 
Regular Gigs
2121 Bar
DJ Larry mixes hip hop, 1970s-1990s house and contemporary pop,  Jun 25-26, 10pm. G/F, The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2804 6669
 Captain's Bar 
Vocalist Loni Clark, pianist-background vocalist Millard Earl Jackson and saxo-phonist John Ofria III perform jazz.  Jun 24, 28-30, 9pm-12.45am, Jun 25-26, 9pm- 1.45am, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2825 4006 
Champagne Bar
Filipina vocalist Caren Molina sings jazz, Jun 24-25, 6.30pm-7.30pm, 9.45pm-1.30am, Jun 26, 28-30, 8.45pm-1.30am. Lobby level, Grand Hyatt HK, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2584 7722 
G Bar
DJ Johnny starts off playing music to chill by, then switches to dance music later in the evening, Jun 26, 9pm. Shop 4010, Podium Level 4, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central,  free, reservations recommended. Inquiries: 2234 7739  
Home 
Arun R  plays deep, tech and Afro house. Thu Jun 24, midnight-3am, LG/F Au's Building,  17-19 Hollywood Rd, Central, free.  Inquiries: 2537 1000   
 Joyce is Not Here
Chung, Shandy and Tung serve up original music, Jun 25, 9.30pm. Mexican singer  Alba and her guitarist friend Elaine play,  Jun 26, 9.30pm. 38-44 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2851 2999  
Kee Club 
DJs Miles Slater and Mr Sit mix house, Jun 25. Tai Pan Dan joins  Slater and Mr Sit to play disco tunes, Jun 26. Both evenings: 11pm, 6/F, 32 Wellington St, Central, HK$200. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 9000  
Lan Kwai Fong Beer Bar
DJ Jaydi mixes hip hop and pop, Jun 25-26, 10pm. G/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, free. Inquiries: 2521 1345
MO Bar
DJ Ivan plays soul, jazz and Latin tunes, Jun 24, 30, 7pm-11pm. DJ John mixes electronica and soul, Jun 25, 7pm-late night. DJ Helen spins soul and jazz, Jun 26-27, 7pm. G/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen's Road Central, free. Enquiries: 2132 0077 
Peel Fresco Music Lounge
Keyboardist-vocalist David Chala and friends play Latin music, Jun 24, 9.30pm. Diving for Air play a blend of blues and rock 'n' roll, Jun 25, 28, 9.30pm. American guitarist-vocalist Kevin Guffy's quartet perform a mix of blues, jazz and R&B, Jun 26, 10pm. Jun 27 is Fresco's Open Mic Night, 9.30pm. Jun 29 is Fresco's Open Mic Night for amateur musicians, 9.30pm. On Jun 30, American pianist-organist Bob Mocarsky and friends play 1960s organ trio jazz, 9.30pm. 49 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2540 2046 
Skylark Lounge
The Skylark Blues Band perform, Jun 24, 9pm. Balu & the Jungle perform jazz, blues, rock and funk, Jun 25-26, 9.30pm. Jun 27 is piano jazz jam night, 8.30pm. Pianist-vocalist Rey Pili serves up jazz, blues and pop, Jun 28-29, 8pm. The James Schneider Trio perform jazz fusion, Jun 30, 8.30pm. 1/F Parekh House, 63 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2801 6018
V13 Bar
DJ Jumbo mixes funk, breaks and classic hip hop; DJ Kenny spins funk, soul, disco and boogie; and Brown Sugar plays urban jams and mood setter music. Jun 26, 10pm,  V13, 13 Old Bailey St, Central, free.  Inquiries: 9153 2502   
The Wanch 
Eli, Fate and Quazar play original music, Jun 24, 9pm. On Jun 25, rockers Loaded perform, 8pm; Lone Star Radio serve up rock 'n' roll, 10pm; then Never N play classic rock, 11.30pm. On Jun 26, Bambie Capito hosts an acoustic jam, 6pm-8.30pm; then Last Orders perform classic rock, 9pm; and Musicmen also opt for rock classics, 11pm. On Jun 27, Armie and friends play folk rock, 3pm-7pm; then Lito and friends serve up pop rock, 7pm. Jun 28 is jam night for all musicians, 9pm. Polymer, Space Edge and Very Ape perform original music, Jun 29, 9pm. On Jun 30, Blues Beat play blues rock, 9pm; blues specialists Blues Expresso follow, 10pm; then rockers Don't Panic perform, 11.30pm. 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2861 1621
Yumla 
Frankie Lam and Ma Sir mix techno, Jun 25, HK$100, includes one drink. Imai Fukutaro and m@i also mix techno, Jun 26, HK$100, includes one drink. Stoner rock at the DP Live Party, Jun 30, free. 10pm, L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2147 2383   
Zuma Lounge
Tai Pan Dan spins rare groove and soul Jun 25-27, 7pm-1am. L6 The Landmark, 15 Queen's Rd Central, free. Inquiries: 3657 6388



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