Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Prince Edward, exit C2)
This atmospheric studio and artists' hideout on the 3rd floor of a Chinese tenement building,
or
tong lau
, stages cultural events several times a month, its charming turn-of-the-century
setting providing the backdrop to live gigs, poetry readings, dance performances, and movie
screenings. See their Facebook page for the latest.
THEATRE
ON AND ON THEATRE WORKSHOP
lage, To Kwa Wan; 106, 12A, 5C, 101, 111)
This independent theatre group at the
Cattle Depot Artist Village
puts on thought-provoking
works by local and international playwrights and runs workshops for professional actors.
Their website has more.
CINEMA
BROADWAY CINEMATHEQUE
Yau Ma Tei, exit C)
The place for new art-house releases and rerun screenings. The
Kubrick Bookshop Café
next door serves decent coffee and simple meals.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
LEE SHAU KEI SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY ARTS CENTRE
85, 891, Lok Fu, exit B)
This off-the-way performance arts academy has a rich cultural program that covers music,
film and a book fair. Though some events are meant for students, many are professional and
interestingly experimental in nature, such as noise concerts by internationally renowned
artists. See the calendar for what's on.
LIVE MUSIC
DADA
1am Sun; ; Tsim Sha Tsui, exit B1)
Upstairs in a quirky hotel, Dada is an intimate cocktail bar decked out with florid wallpaper,
plush velvet seats, and a couple of Dalí-esque paintings. Jazz and blues bands play to a pro-
fessional mid-30s crowd a few times a month.
THEATRE, MUSIC
HONG KONG CULTURAL CENTRE
