What’s Hot around town this month

Friday July 3
Veteran Arun R, known as ‘the perfect warm-up DJ’, has graced the decks for prestigious events like Hed Kandi and Ministry of Sound Sessions, and has appeared with the likes of DJs Tiesto and Paolo Mojo. His deep, soulful, afro and tech-house vibes can be heard at FINDS every Friday from 10:30pm. 2/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2522 9318.

Rose Ladies Night at Billion is lucky for all ladies and ‘Lovers in the Air’ airline staff who get free entry and a glass of Rose champagne every Friday. Come over to 3/F, On Hing Building, 1-9 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2973 0918.

Saturday July 4
DJ May, aka Mayhem, is one of HK’s most unique female talents. With a passion for house music, she will be shaking the dance floors of FINDS with her funky and progressive sound every Saturday from 10:30pm. 2/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2522 9318.

It’s getting hot this summer at Top Deck where the big launch of Boys, Babes & Belvedere Black Raspberry kicks off at 4pm on July 4, and will continue to play every Saturday. At the launch, guests will be treated to free-flowing Belvedere signature cocktails and snacks, fashion shows, and a lucky draw, while grooving to reputable DJs including P. Grant, Arun R and Romi. From July 4 onwards, a selection of HK DJs such as Eric Byron and Tai Pan Dan will rotate throughout the summer. Top Floor, Jumbo Kingdom, Shum Wan Pier Drive, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, 2522 3331.

Tuesday July 7
Catch 8 Beat every Tuesday at Volar for some hot R’n’B and reggaeton from DJ Will in the Funk Room and some sizzling salsa and bachata from DJ Yorican in the Latin Room. From 9-10pm you can take part in the dance class in either room and shove off your moves. The party starts at 8pm and entry is $100, which includes an 8 Beat cocktail. B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street, Central, 9408 4494.

Wednesday July 8
If rare groove, funk, and soul are up your alley, venture down to FINDS every Wednesday at 8pm to boogie to one of HK’s top DJs, Tai Pan Dan. 2/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2522 9318.

At Aqua Soul at Aqua Spirit every Wednesday at 11pm where DJ Raz collaborates with Hubert the violinist to create groovy, soulful tracks. 30/F, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3427 2288.

Friday July 10
Headbang to The Terrible Twins of Rock who will be performing some original garage rock and classic indie covers from 9pm at BACKSTAGE. Entry is $100 including 1 drink. Two hours of live music followed by indie dance music. 1/F, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central, 2167 8985.

Saturday July 11
The internationally acclaimed label Peppermint Jam is one of the most well-known house labels for over 14 years now, and has released big chart records as well as really cool underground tracks. Peppermint Jam has started a worldwide tour headlining DJ Mark Robinson who has worked in the dance music industry for over 15 years now and has played in venues such as The Cross, Club UK and Ministry of Sound. Club 97 from 11pm. 9 Lan Kai Fong, 2186 1897.