Nightlife HKG: The Glitch Mob Rave Event and Best Pride Month Parties
Another weekend in Hong Kong is upon us, and this spells for a jam-packed schedule of happy hour and cocktail nights, fresh raves, and club nights you must not miss. We save you the stress of planning your weekend and week ahead with our rundown of the best nightlife events.
1. Electronic Music Duo The Glitch Mob Join Local DJs for One Night of Rave Music
Los Angeles-based group The Glitch Mob, specialising in underground rave and electronic tunes, is joining local crews Dark Metaz, Fiend, and Yeti Out for a live DJ performance set to electrify Kowloon-side this Saturday. Joining them are Kief E, Busyboi, Arthur Bray, Casey Anderson, and more.
When: 9PM till late, Jun. 17
Where: The Answer, 9/F, KT ONE, 158 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
How much: Buy tickets, HK$480 general admission
2. Lesbian Dance Party at Vivere in Causeway with DJ Taki and Yako Kit
Hong Kong’s top lesbian dance party host Lex Chill Hey are joining NGO Gay Harmony at a sexy Pride Month Party this Saturday for a night of letting go to jump up and down to great mixes from local DJs Yako Kit and Taki Tsang. Be sure to enjoy many glasses of Barefoot and Brooklyn Lager, sponsors of the event.
When: 10PM till 4AM, Jun. 17
Where: Vivere, 11/F, Sugar+, 31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 including one glass of white/red wine
3. Quality Goods Club Celebrating the Summer of Love in Pride with Disco House Night
In honour of June’s Pride Month, join SoHo’s bounciest club for a transporting time to the 1970s, grooving and grinding down to vibey disco and house tunes set by DJ RE:FLEX. The theme is flower power, peace, and love, so make sure you dress your brightest to dance the night away on this steamy weekend.
When: 10PM till late, Jun. 17
Where: Quality Goods Club, B/F, On Lok House, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 with one drink included (pre-12AM entry only)
4. Pride Month Disco Party Hosted by Gay Games Hong Kong and Haus of Circuit
Petticoat Lane in Lan Kwai Fong welcomes all fabulous boys and drag queens to this month's disco party, hosted in collaboration with Gay Games Hong Kong, and events organised by Haus of Circuit for a night of sizzling music and glitzy vibes. No better parties are had than at Petticoat Lane this Pride month.
When: 9PM till late, Jun. 17
Where: Petticoat Lane, 8/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Buy tickets, HK$150 including one drink
5. FLM Bar Hosting Outrageous Event Night with DJ Zukunftsalick in Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan’s hotspot for LGBTIQA+-friendly fun, FLM, is challenging you this Pride Month, like anytime, to embrace you, especially at their signature event, Outrageous. Dress as splashy and starry as you can and bounce to tunes blasted by DJ Zukunftsalick, known for his mix of trancey, techno, and house tunes.
When: 11:30PM till 5AM, Jun. 16
Where: FLM, 62 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
6. LGBT-Powered Mashup Party Sees MEDUSA Shanghai, HOST and BADBUI at Mihn Club
In a first for Mihn Club’s history, the Sheung Wan club will be hosting a big mashup party joining the forces of queer club night MEDUSA in Shanghai, men’s underwear brand BADBUI, and LGBTQ collective HOST. Withgreat house music from DJ mau mau, this will be a night of queer-friendly vibes and voguing!
When: 11PM till 5AM, June 18
Where: Mihn Club, 4/F, 279 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 advance tickets, HK$250 general admission
7. B-Side Launch Event at Portico Hosting Plethora of House Genres in Hong Kong
A new house-focused music event series, B-Side, is launching this Saturday on the luxurious terrace at Portico in Central for house genres that are underrepresented in Hong Kong, including downtempo, tribal, organic house, deep house, and more. DJs Gargoyle Girlfriend, Angelika and Aubin H, Fab D Verse, and Chris Perkins are starring on the night.
When: 6PM till 12AM, June 17
Where: Portico, 3/F, LHT Tower, 31 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
Sip & Save: Pre-Game Like a Pro at These Bars
The Wilshire Bar
The Wilshire is the brainchild of Daniel Eun, the beverage manager at 11 Westside, and Jon Chan, the mastermind behind Boba Bear. The cocktail bar is named after the iconic Wilshire Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles. The Wilshire keeps it simple with a menu of original and modern classics, featuring forgotten classics, great whisky pours, wines, and beers.
Where: The Wilshire Bar, 1/F, 11 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Tomo
Not to be confused by its similarly named cousin down the road in Tai Hang, Tomo is a cosy bar that does not offer too many seats, however, boasts a great selection of local Hong Kong brewed craft beer, fruity wines, and cocktails made with love. Tomo is an LGBTQ paradise, hosting many craft, thrifting, and drinking events throughout the year.
Where: Tomo, 37 Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong
MY.DEA
Tucked away on Yiu Wa Street in Causeway Bay, My.DEA is a hidden gem that features Hong Kong-style mailboxes on the wall, a Street Fighter arcade cabinet, and even a fridge door leading to the toilet. My.DEA serves up local beer, Hong Kong snacks like siu mai or fishballs, and a variety of Taiwan delicacies.
Where: MY.DEA, G/F, 26 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
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