October 29, 2009
The Witching Hours
A normal night out in this city could lead you to encounter some pretty scary stuff. . . ghosts of lovers past, ruthless door witches, countless skeletons trying to make their way out of the closet, your seemingly levelheaded boss skulking around in dark corners, and frighteningly undecipherable meat products piled high and sizzling with pungent scents (and that's just during happy hour!). This weekend is Halloween, which means the perils of Hong Kong by night will reach an all new level of alarming. From resurrections of the most bone chilling horror films to hospitals gone mental to devilishly devious dens of delight, the witching hours are calling. . .
"Dead Not Alive" at Zuma
Want to see some of HK's biggest stars do their thing in costume this Halloween? Head to Zuma on Saturday night for an all out cool and spooky experience where costumes will be compulsory and the more garish you look the better. DJs Kid Fresh, Nat King Soul and Re:Flex are among the performers set to bring the house down at this grand and ghoulish gathering. (11pm onwards, HK$200/ person reservations@zumarestaurant.com.hk)
Nightmare on M1NT Street
Park your broomstick on Hollywood Road and let your wiry wind-swept hair loose for Nightmare on M1NT Street this Saturday. Sizzling dancers and DJs will send tremors through those creaking floors and who knows, with the party brimming till the early hours and cocktails and potions at every turn, you may even catch some witches out after sunrise! (9pm onwards, 2261 1111)
Rehab at FINDS
Feel safe this Halloween in the caring hands of doctors and nurses at FINDS. Free 'medicine remedies' will be provided courtesy of Belvedere IX and no matter how ghastly you're feeling, there'll be plenty of Happy Pills and Cotton Candy to go round to lift your spirits. (10:30pm onwards, Entry $100 including complimentary Belvedere IX Cocktail OR Dress as a doctor or nurse and receive complimentary entry, 2522 9318)
Dead Cool @ The Mira
Looking for a man in The Mira? Why not dress up drop dead fabulous and head over to Dead Cool @ The Mira. To add a bit of mystery and intrigue to your evening, make your way to Vibes, their enchanted roof garden, which will be hosting free flowing cocktails, hair raising Halloween snacks, sexy table surprises and spooky tunes all night long. (Entry HK$350/person, tables and cabanas also available, 2315 5999)
Dinner in Hell at The Luxe Manor
You thought you had the dinner from hell the last time your boss was in town? That was nothing compared to the extravagantly indulgent multi-course "Dinner in Hell" at The Luxe Manor in a private, devilishly delightful dining room. After dinner, the party continues at Dada Bar + Lounge with hair-raising music videos, frightful face painting, Vampire and Vixen costume contests and live music by the always thrilling Howard McCrary. (HK$333/person for party at Dada including 2 cocktails, 3763 8778)
Old Skool Halloween Block Party at KEE
Unleash your inner club kid and bring out your most impressive retro dance moves as Halloween Soul'ed Out and Funked Up presents an Old Skool Halloween Block Party with Detroit Diamond (Los Angeles) at KEE Club. Find you street style, whether it's "Ultra Glam LA Chic" or "Totally Old School Bling' and get ready for KEE's first ever hip hop party, which is set to make waves down the block and back, not to mention seriously raise your street cred! (11pm till late, 2810 9000)
Belvedere IXtraordinary Halloween Weekend @ Roxie
Angels and Demons will be out to play for a two-night bash at Roxie. Friday night, dress in white for an Angels Night filled with sugar, spice and everything nice with DJ HAPA (San Francisco) & DJ YEODIE (HK) on the tables. Saturday night, get ready to enter the rings of fire with a Devils Night featuring devilicious dancers and models, prizes for best costumes and lots of IX Devil Drinks. (Friday Complimentary, Saturday HK$200 includes one IX Devil Drink, party@roxie.com.hk)
After this weekend, we have a feeling you may have a few more skeletons to lock away...Happy Halloween!
