CRM Live with LEE aka Ryuhei Asano

Touted by Pitchfork as one to watch this year, Bangkok-based artist Ryuhei Asano, aka Lee, will swap his small bedroom studio for the intimate stage at Jam as part of CRM Live’s hip-hop gig. Turning his ample collection of familiar sound samples into refreshing, at times meditative, new forms, Lee will be joined by producer buddy Yagi, from Japan, plus CRM residents Remy Gold and Ro-Jaws.

Aug 1
 



The much-awaited annual Elle Fashion Film Festival returns at SFX Cinema Emporium this week (Aug 1-9). The event features 20 screenings of nine movies and documentaries related to the world’s fashion industry, with English and Thai subtitles. 

Aug 1-9

 


Cat T-shirt

Fat Radio’s much-loved T-shirt Festival makes a comeback this weekend (Aug 1-2) under the name of Cat T-shirt, reviving its old post-naew spirit at Makkasan Airport Link station. Come peruse over 2,000 T-shirt designs along with live music from over 20 local indie favorites, like Apartment Khunpa, Yellow Fang and Gene Kasidit.
 
Aug 2-3
 


Voice Space Instaground

The gathering of over 180 online fashion and design brands offers you a chance to shop from notable names like Raw Uncommon and Everyday Apparels, plus a charity auction of celebrities’ items.
 
Aug 2-3
 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Thai Film Archive is hosting its first ever Silent Film Festival in Thailand, selecting seven films to be screened and accompanied by renowned pianists. At Lido (B100) and Scala (Aug 13, B500).

Aug 7-13
 



A Fetus' Dream

Kittiphon Udomrattanakulchai directs and performs this Butoh dance which delves into the dreams of a fetus, co-directed by Grisana Punpeng. Reservations at 099-352-3092 and bo.movement@gmail.com
 
Aug 7-9, Aug 14-16
 


Reuben Wu (Ladytron) DJ Set

British musician Reuben Wu, who writes, produces and plays keyboard for electronic band Ladytron returns to Bangkok for another DJ set, along with support from DJ Supersonic (Superrzaap!). 
 
Aug 9
 


Bangkok Bakers Festival

Gateway Ekamai hosts its first bakers festival, featuring local bakers and bakeries, like Maison Jean Philippe. 
 
Aug 9-10
 
 


Shade Borders

As part of the Performative Art Festival 2014, Crescentmoon Theatre and Silpathorn Award-winning Sineenadh Keitprapai restage the performance inspired by the works of female contemporary visual artist Pinnaree Sanpitak, which explores the stories and movements of the female body.
 
Aug 15-17
 


Gene Kasidit: Blonde 2 Be Wild

Rock diva Gene Kasidit, the former frontman of Futon, will sum up the years in music in the big solo concert, which looks set to be a fashion concert party, with costumes by 11 Thai designers, plus guest artists.
 
Aug 16
 


!!! (Chk Chk Chk) Live in Bangkok

Popscene brings California’s dance-punk band !!! (Chk Chk Chk) to Bangkok. Expect hits like "Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass," "Californiyeah" and "Heart of Hearts." 
 
Aug 26
 


Little Room in Etienne Marcel

The new dance by choreographer Jitti Chompee draws inspirations from a tale of Nontakal, a guardian giant who disobeys his order, is banished from heaven and reincarnate as a cursed buffalo. 
 
Aug 27-29, Sep 1-3
 

Creativities Unfold 2014 “IF… Defining the Future”

The creativity and design-focused month-long event takes a look at our past to predict the future trends in social, cultural and technological aspects, with over 13 workshops and an international symposium (Aug 31-31) by local and international experts in the creative industry, including Scratch Where It Itches, Pisate Virangkabutra, Jeff Hamilton, Sal Forrest and Teak Research. 
 
Aug 1-31
 


Sriburapha Isara

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the death of iconic Thai author Kularb Saipradit, the Anatta Theatre Troupe and Writer magazine restage five rounds of the musical adaptation of the author’s famous biography, directed by Silpathorn Award-winning artist Pradit Prasartthong.
 
Aug 28-31
 

Bangkok Analog Fest

Peruse over 20,000 new and used vinyl records, plus turntable equipment, as this new festival brings together DJs, collectors and importers.

Aug 30-31