BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Mar 7-9
The NSA infiltrates The Reading Room, indie-rock trio Yellow Fang go surfing, B-Floor performs for the kiddies, free screenings, and more more more great stuff happening this weekend.
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STAGE
The Adventure of YooDee by B-Floor (Mar 9)
The Adventure of YooDee by B-Floor (Mar 9)
Bring your niece or nephew to Pridi Banomyong as B-Floor Theatre troupe, though better known for its physical theater play and experimental leanings, is staging a play for children, The Adventure of Yoodee, which is about “being happy in a good environment.” The performance is in 3 languages: Thai, English, and Japanese and available for two rounds: 2pm and 4pm. The entry is free; all they ask is your critical feeback to improve their show, which is soon to be performed in Japan. Limited to 35 people per round. Reservations (highly-advised) at 089-167-4039 and bfloortheatre@gmail.com.
GIG
One Sunday with Yellow Fang (Mar 9)
Indie fans could hardly picture a better way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon than this beach-themed gig featuring the bodacious trio alongside Gramaphone Children at Flow House.
TALK
FAQ: What and Why Do We Need to Know about NSA Spying? (Mar 8)
The Reading Room and the Thai Netizen Network host a talk and Q&A session by Matthew Rice, Advocacy Officer at Privacy International, on the topic of the global surveillance by the USA's National Security Agency. Talk in English, with a Thai summary.
ART
Two art openings on the same day on two sides of town with two awesome soundtracks (Mar 7)
Art aficionados have a tough choice to make as Phra Kanong' GOJA or Speedy Grandma on Charoen Krung both roll out new exhibition today (Mar 7). What they have in common? The sounds are going to be just as exciting as the pictures.
STUFF
Feed Your Mind (Mar 8-9) 
Social Enterprise Week finds its stride this weekend with two festivals that will delight bookworms and organic minds. The Green Shop Festival will teach you how to cook Jerusalem artichoke, make natural soaps and brew mint tea at organic shops aroundtown, while the Book for Change Festival sees four independent bookstores hold talks on writing that
critiques Thai literature and society.
Lovers of words and rhymes should check out this new open mic night, held under the theme “Get Lucky” at
Apoteka.
FILM
Free screenings by two film festivals at The Emporium and Scala, Siam Square
Running for three days from Mar 7-9 at SFX Cienema Emporium, the Singapore Film Festival will show two films, ILILO and That Girl in Pinafore. With English and Thai subtitles. Screenings are free, with tickets available at the counter 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Also, held as part of the Social Enterprise Week Thailand, the Social Change Film Festival will screen five documentaries on Mar 9 at Scala, Siam Square. Free screenings with Thai subtitles.
Latest News
Bangkok Island in murky waters as permit issues plague the party boat’s pier
After the 4/20 party this weekend, Bangkok Island will be adrift, but you may find “pop-up” parties around the river.
Bangkok Island in murky waters as permit issues plague the party boat’s pier
Bangkok Island will be adrift after the 4/20 party this weekend, but look out for “pop-up” parties around the river.
Shut Up and Dance: Where to find dancing communities in Bangkok
From freestyle hip-hop and swing to K-pop and voguing, BK explores where (and how) to strut your stuff.
