Hip hop is getting righteous as Liquid Lifestyle Promotions invites you to the V-Day Afterparty at Luxy. V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women, with the highlight being two performances of Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues (see page 13). A portion of proceeds from the afterparty will be donated to V-Day's benefeciary charities: Taiwan Women's Link, the Women's Rescue Foundation of Taipei, and End Children Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes. The organizers are saying, "Come party for a good cause, to hip hop and R&B tracks expertly spun by DJs Pro and Penetration." Door damage is NT$800 and includes one drink.
For further fun with Lifestyle get with the 3P party, said to the biggest ladies' night party in all of Asia, on Wednesday. "The night features a contest where we hook one man and two women up on a 3P (threesome) and provide them with a fully stocked stretch limosine for five hours to go wherever they want," organizers said.
Got a band and want to party in Penghu? Promoter Sean Kaiteri is looking for bands, performers, magicians and entertainers to play on the island for two nights in front of 15,000 to 30,000 people.
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"Sounds pretty good," Kaiteiri says, "But of course there is a catch ... we can't pay you, but we are offering your airfares and hotel while you perform here."
Honesty is the best policy. If you're still interested get in touch at sean_kaiteri@hotmail.com.
This Saturday at the Source is a "Pump Up with Jam Sessions" party put on by Megan and JR, who are celebra-ting a year in Taiwan. Saucey will also be plying the decks, while Marcus Aurelius and J-Ro will be setting the hip hop floor alight. It's NT$500 for all you can drink. The Source is at 1, Roosevelt Road, Sec 1, Taipei (
Finally, check out an event at Taipei Cinema Park tomorrow that has DJ Noodle spinning from 2pm to 3:30pm, followed by techno DJ Elvis and a Campo catwalk show. It's all fairly easy-going stuff -- with bands and underground movies. It goes on until 10pm, at 19, Kangding Rd, Taipei (
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