Go clubbing, give a hand to the needy and win a trip to Taiwan – what could be better than that? AIDS Concern has paired up with a bundle of bars, clubs and shops for the Party For A Cause campaign. From December 1-3, for every penny you spend at the participants, they will donate 5% of the proceeds to charity. And for any bill over $50, you will get a stamp and with five stamps from different participants, you might have a chance to win a trip to Taipei this Christmas! Bars who are participating include Volume, Drop, FINDS and Propaganda. For details, check out www.aidsconcern.org.hk or call 2898 4411.

Martini Bar (Lobby level, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Road, TST East, 2118 7600) is bringing new music talents Jesrael Luzero and Pearly Baliguat from the Philippines to entertain, while you sip your Martinis. Or enjoy the award winning drink, the Realize (Remy Martin VSOP, fresh basil and honey) made by manager and bartender, Jessica Ho.

Amici (1/F 81-85 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, 2866 1918) is celebrating the festive season with real gusto – they are introducing a ‘Very Happy Hour’ where all drinks are $20! From Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 8pm enjoy your drinks with their delicious pizzas, which along with the rest of its food menu also has 20 percent off.

While you’re out and about, keep a lookout for the new energy drink taking the world by storm – Monster energy drink. Apparently an ‘underground phenomena’ in the US, it’s reported to have twice the kick of most energy drinks. Perhaps stocking some in your fridge for the morning after a big night out in LKF or Wanchai might be in order.

Jem (8 Wo On Lane, Central, 2521 8585) are ringing in the festive season with double the happiness, it’s their first anniversary! Drop by tonight and say your congratulations, and from 6pm to 8pm enjoy the snacks and drinks at the open bar. Keep a look out for famous body paint artist Karen Yiu, who will be displaying her artistic skills on willing participants. Coming soon to the site of the old FU bar is The Priory look for more details next issue.

The Ashes have begun, and it looks like England need a bit of support as the Australians gloat over their easy first test victory – so cricket fans, show your true colours and head down to Devil’s Advocate (48-50 Lockhart Road, Wanchai 2865 7271), which is open from 8am daily during each test so you can watch the first ball and cheer on your nation.

The Xtreme Hong Kong Pub Race has finally arrived folks. Unfortunately (or maybe, fortunately) the arrival of 8,000 sexy sailors meant that last weekend’s mad dash to the finish line had to be postponed. But this weekend, on December 2, teams will finally race to compete for the grand prize of a Stella Artois Keg Party, expect hijinks, laughs and perhaps, yes, even some tears. Check out www.wanchai.cn for more details or email info@wanchai.cn.