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(writers and musicians hang out here every evening) and homey (the owner's young fam-
ily is always here) at the same time. Joyce is closed on Monday.
(
2851 2999;
www.joycebakerdesign.com
;
38-44 Peel St, Soho;
4.30pm-late Tue-Fri, 1.30pm-late Sat & Sun;
13, 26, 40M)
Local Life
Dance, Dance!
Even if you're here for two days, opportunities to kick up your heels abound in town. Hong Kong has a zealous
community of
tango
dancers. You can join any of the milongas (dance parties) held every week;
www.tangotang.com
posts events. The
Hong Kong Tango Festival
(
www.hktangofest.com
), at the end of the
year, has classes and parties.
Hong Kong's
salsa
community has weekly club nights open to anyone. See
www.dancetrinity.com
or
www.hongkong-salsa.com
. The
Hong Kong Salsa Festival
(
http://hksalsafestival.com
), held around February,
features participants from the world over.
If you like
swing
, there are socials with live jazz bands at least six times a month. See the calendar on
28
Peel Fresco
LIVE JAZZ
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Charming Peel Fresco has live jazz six nights a week, with local and overseas acts per-
forming on a small but spectacular stage next to teetering Renaissance-style paintings.
The action starts around 9.30pm, but go at 9pm to secure a seat.
(
2540 2064;
www.peelfresco.com
;
49 Peel St, Soho;
5pm-late Mon-Sat;
13, 26, 40M)
29
Skylark Lounge
LIVE JAZZ
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There's live jazz every night of the week (and the odd comedy gig) at this bar above a
7-Eleven store. Performances begin at 9.30pm and happy hour at 8.30pm. Check website
for band list.
(
2801 6018;
www.skylarklounge.hk
; 1st fl, Parekh House, 63 Wyndham St, Lan Kwai Fong;
8.30pm-late;
Central, exit D1)
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