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Don't miss one of the free outdoor gigs thrown by eclectic musician Kung Chi-sing. One
Saturday a month, the musician holds a concert outside the Hong Kong Arts Centre (6.30pm
to 9pm). The exciting line-ups have included anything from indie rock, punk and jazz to
Cantonese opera and Mozart. It's excellent, professional-quality music performed in an elec-
trifying atmosphere. There's also performances at the
Blue House
on the second Thursday of
the month (7.30pm to 9.30pm). Check the website for dates.
LIVE MUSIC
WANCH
This place, which derives its name from what everyone calls the district, has live music
(mostly rock and folk with the occasional solo guitarist thrown in) seven nights a week from
9pm. Jam night is Monday from 8pm.
DANCE, THEATRE
HONG KONG ARTS CENTRE
The Hong Kong Arts Centre is a popular venue for dance, theatre and music performances.
THEATRE
SUNBEAM THEATRE
sion, North Point; North Point, exit A4)
Cantonese opera is performed at this vintage theatre throughout the year. Performances gen-
erally run for about a week, and are usually held five days a week at 7.30pm, with occasion-
al matinees at 1pm or 1.30pm.
COMEDY
PUNCHLINE COMEDY CLUB
Tamarind, 2nd fl, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai; 18, alight at Wan Chai Sports Ground)
A veteran on the scene, the Punchline hosts local and imported acts approximately every
third Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 11pm. Entry costs around HK$300. Book
tickets online or call.
DANCE, THEATRE
HONG KONG ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
E2)
The
APA
is a major performance venue for dance, music and theatre.
