2A, Kin Luen Factory Building, 89-91 Larch St., Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
Highlights
For a stripped-down clubbing experience: While most clubs invest deeply in bedazzling lights, monstrous sound system, and exhilarating spirits, XXX Gallery believes in experiencing music for the art that it is. Located in a nondescript basement, it is an absolute contradiction to the usual clubbing scene anywhere in the world, but that has never stopped music and art enthusiasts from trooping over.
An all-in-one club, art gallery and cinema: Local artists are on a regular rotation at XXX Gallery, with impressive installations that attract art aficionados from all over town. Film screenings are also done here, and these are mostly films that you don’t see on the mainstream screen, which are always a good option for widening one’s cinematic horizon. As far as music is concerned, it may not have a ginourmous sound system, but it is still remarkably superb for supplying great music on its flagship nights such as Crew Love, Hong Kong Babies, and Future Dancehall.
It’s BYOB: A BYOB event in a scene that is notorious for overpriced and under-poured drinks is always good news. This way, you can opt to go as cheap or as extravagant as your pockets will allow you while still leaving you cash for the cab ride home.
Image credit: Ricky Wan
