If you’ve never been to Koh Phangan for the infamous Full Moon Party, then you’ve probably never woken up naked on a beach three days later with unidentified drunken injuries and total memory loss. Luckily, Cocktail are bringing the Full Moon Party to Hong Kong – OK, it’s probably not quite the same thing without the cheap Thai brandy but I’m sure it’ll be messy.

Time: 11.30pm -5.00am
Venue: TBC
Enquiry: 9642 2264

Pink Fridays – Hong Kong’s Happy Hour every final Friday of the month, invites you to T:ME Bar on 26 August, 7pm ’til late. Get the latest updates on Mr Gay Hong Kong 2011, get a chance to win Lucky Draw prizes, and meet.

Time: 7:00pm
Venue: T:ME Bar, B/F, 65 Hollywood Road， Central
Price: Free
Website: www.hkticketing.com

Fans of The Iron Ladies will be sure to enjoy the Women’s Volleyball Grand Prix. Unfortunately, katoeys aren’t allowed to compete here (let’s create a petition!), but if you’re into women punching balls, then you’re in for a treat. Some of the world’s best teams will be competing in the opening rounds of the Grand Prix here in HK.

Venue: Hong Kong Coliseum
Price: $300, $150, $60, $30 (for Section 1) ／$600, $300, $120, $60 (for Section 2)
Website: www.urbtix.hk

If you didn’t get your fill of the pint-sized superstar when she came to Hong Kong last month, here’s your chance to enjoy her dazzling stageshow again – but on the big screen. And it’s in 3D! With a million sequins and a tonne of diamante crystals on the costumes, “Aphrodite – Live in London” will dazzle you – in fact it’ll probably blind you.

Venue: Broadway Cyberport、Broadway The ONE、AMC Pacific Place, AMC Festival Walk
Price: $150
Website: www.cinema.com.hk or www.amccinemas.com.hk

Bear alert, bear alert! Boo Bar will be hosting Singaporean DJ Dave Exmen on the 13th August. So put some conditioner on your chest-fur and comb down your back-hair all you panda-lovers!

Time: 11.00pm til late
Venue: BOO Bar, 5/F, Pearl Oriental Tower, 225 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
Price: $120（includes 2 drinks)

Film-buffs are going to love the 7th InDPanda International Short Film Festival. With dozens of shorts from all over the world, including a special category of gay short films, you’re in for a treat, especially if you have short attention spans. Come to InDPanda and support quality independent film-making. Who knows, it might inspire you to make one of your own…?

Venue: Broadway Cinematheque
Enquiry: 2572 7202
Website: www.indblue.com

Iconic Brit-pop representative, Suede, grace HK for one night only. Formed in 1989, Suede had a run of 5 albums and chart-topping gigs but eventually disbanded in 2003. In 2011 they announced a reunion, teaming up again the talents of Brett Anderson, Mat Simon, Simon Gilbert, Richard Oakes & Neil Coding.

Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Asia World Expo
Price: $780/$580
Website: www.hkticketing.com

English singer-songwriter James Blunt (rhymes with…) burst into the spotlight back in 2005 with a run of hits from his debut album Back To Bedlam and followed with a second chart topping album All The Lost Souls. His 3rd album Some Kind Of Trouble debuted at No.4 in UK charts in 2010 and brings this album tour to HK ears.

Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Asia World-Arena
Price: $480 / $680 /$780
Website: www.hkticketing.com

Following June’s sold-out event Hed Landi return to The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel poolside. Headlining with DJ Steve Quarre accompanied by Yasmin live on saxophone with support DJ’s Tai Pan Dan, Jay Jay & Arun R. Get buffed and primed ready to dance in your favourite poolside glamourwear!

Time: 4.00pm
Venue: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
Price: $280 or
$368 (incl. Return CotaiJet ferry trip)
Website: www.hkticketing.com

Pink Fridays – gay Hong Kong’s signature Happy Hour every final Friday of the month, invites you to “Get Hyperactive Pink!” Be cool and be hot – all at the same time! Party with Hong Kong’s sexiest gay boys, win Lucky Draw Prizes, and drink yourself into a summer stupor.

Celebrate! Palpitate! Undulate! Wear Pink!

Time: 7:00pm
Venue: T:ME Bar, B/F, 65 Hollywood Road, Central
Price: Free