BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Apr 30-May 5
All the best nightlife, fairs, markets and more to see you through this long, long weekend.
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Thursday (Apr 30)
FAIRS: International Bangkok Bike 2015
The year's first fair of its kind presents bike accessories and fashion items, as well as bike service providers. Special activities include an indoor bike park for cycling tests, exclusive bike parking and a bike clinic for consultations.
Apr 30-May 3
FAIRS: Bangkok Comic Con 2015 x Anime Festival Asia 2015
Bangkok Comic Con 2015 x Anime Festival promises to double in size this year, bringing together hundreds of booths selling collectibles, merchandise from DC and Marvel and holding activities and performances across four days. There are also special events for film lovers, from a special fashion show A Tribute to Mockingjay with tickets to the Thailand premiere of Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II, meeting the cast of Naresuan films, and the cast of the latest Thai thriller The Black Death.
Apr 30-May 3
MARKETS & FAIRS: May Day!! May Day!!
Another food truck affair, this time happening on the streets of Langsuan to celebrate Labor Day. Participating trucks include: Forkers, Surface, NuckTomToon, Bud's, Angel Wings, Hip Hot Dog, The Oyster Thing, Fullmoon and Fillets. Make your reservations with Beer Bridge at 02-652-1979.
Apr 30-May
FILMS: Italian Animation New Wave
Bridge screens 10 short Italian animation films by newly established artists who create absurd characters and tell the stories through fragmented narratives.
Apr 30
GIGS: International Jazz Day 2015 dedicated to Clark Terry
Unesco Bangkok and jazz music organizer Sweets Records celebrate International Jazz Day at Badmotel with live jazz by Kengchakaj Kengkarnka Trio, Laura Brunner Quartet, Destination Unknown and Space Trio + 1.5, in tribute to Clark Terry, the American trumpeter and composer who passed away last Feb.
Apr 30
NIGHTLIFE: Dudesweet Rock Nite
Dudesweet hosts a rock-themed party at the Ekkamai party hot spot Dark Bar, with all proceeds from entry fees (B150) going towards donation for Nepal. Those what would like to donate more can do so on the night, or check out other donation channels here.
Apr 30
NIGHTLIFE: Red Bull Thre3Style Showcase: Thailand
The first edition of this contest in Thailand features local DJs remixing three genres of music in a 15-minute slot. Spinning the tracks are 2012 winner Four Color Zack and Thai DJs Khan, Bang Bang Bang and Tech 12.
Apr 30
NIGHTLIFE: DJ Fudge at Vogue Lounge
The French DJ/producer who's performed all over the world headlines at the chic Mahanakhon lounge with deep, afro and classic house tunes. Special buy-one-get-one drink deal for "Belle & the Beat" collection cocktails, Garden Fizz and French Velvet.
Apr 30
Friday (May 1)
MARKETS & FAIRS: It's Hippie*Happy Weekend Market
Fans of the Great Outdoor Market won’t want to miss out on this week’s It’s Hippie*Happy Weekend Market at Canapaya the Riverfront, taking place on May 1-3. Shoppers can stroll through six zones of bohemian-style stalls offering food, fashion and fortune- telling, or just chill by the Hennessy bar as the sun sets over the Chao Phraya River.
May 1-3
MARKETS & FAIRS: Indy Market x Food Truck
Expect a caravan of food trucks including Food Stop, Orn the Road and Mighty Wings BKK, plus over 100 shops selling hip fashion items, handmade products and accessories. There will also be a mini concert by Hope the Flowers, Public Mansion and Hariguem Zaboy, taking place in front of the mall on the G and M floors.
May 1-3
GIGS: Incomplete
A live experimental and improv electronic music night, featuring Tri Minh from Hanoi, Nannue Tipitier from Samut Prakarn, ZKIII from Manchester and Space360 from Chiang Mai.
May 1
NIGHTLIFE: High Time
Head to Studio Lam this Friday for this eclectic party from 9pm till late. Entry is B100.
May 1
NIGHTLIFE: Mayday Tag Der Arbeit Party in Bangkok
Celebrate Labor Day at this techno dance party with DJs Messie Joe, Yoshiharu Imada, Jessie, Gareth Owen and Damon Rider at the new Ratchada bar. Early bird tickets before 10pm at B200. Limited to 150 guests, with free open bar from 9-10pm.
May 1
Saturday (May 2)
CLASSICAL: New Zurich Orchestra's Concert
The institute's pianist Nardvadee Suthisomboon and flutist Philip Jundt perform a program of Handel, Haydn, Rodrigo and Tchaikovsky. Conducted by Martin Studer.
May 2
CONCERTS: Cat Radio presents Cat to the Future
This May 2, Cat Radio presents Cat to the Future brings together eight big names from the early days of Thailand’s local alternative music scene. Head to Impact Arena Exhibition Hall 2 as Futon, Proud, 2 Days Ago Kids and Kidnappers try to prove they still have it.
May 2
GIGS: Thailand Grind Fest 2015 #1
Be prepared for lots of noise at the Overstay this Saturday with 17 local hardcore rock bands playing from midday to midnight. Tickets are B350.
May 2
NIGHTLIFE: Red Zone at the Pagoda
Berlin Beats and Outsider Music Group move to Black Pagoda for a night of house music by DJs Masa Niwayama, Felix Moreno and The Outsider. Entry is B250, and comes with one free drink.
May 2
NIGHTLIFE: Pistonhead Thailand presents Ya Heard Party
Looks to be a big night at Wine Bibber Sangria this Saturday for hte pre-release album party for Ya Heard, a collaborative Thai hip-hop album with 23 songs performed by 10 selected rappers from across the country plus 13 veteran underground groups. Tickets are B200 for entry + a YH badge. The party kicks off at 8pm.
May 2
NIGHTLIFE: Ku De Ta presents Gorillaz Soundsystem
Remi Kabaka, percussionist of the well-known British virtual band, debuts in Bangkok with a new visual showcase. Free entry with dinner bookings at on-site restaurants Signature or Izakaya. Reservations at reservation-bkk@kudeta.com.
May 2
NIGHTLIFE: We Love EDM
Epic Entertainment hosts a monthly EDM networking party at the new RCA venue, featuring local DJs, heavy light and sound systems, lasers and confetti. Open bar from 9-10pm.
May 2
NIGHTLIFE: John Morales (NYC) at The Vault
The New York disco DJ, who rose to fame in the 80s and is known for his Deadly Medleys and MM (Morales and Munzibai) Mixes, performs a special gig at the new Suk 11 club.
May 2
Sunday (May 3)
ART: Closing Party: Build Your Own Bangkok
Kathy MacLeod’s large-scale drawings in which she maps out Bangkok as a series of eco-systems, each with its own unique inhabitants. Special closing party activities are: creating your own scene on the magnet board, an auction for the Chinatown painting, an art therapy booth and a preview of the artist’s That’s What She Said book, which compiles her comic strips for BK Magazine into a single volume.
Through May 3
STAGE: Homrong the Musical (The Overture)
This is the last week to see some live ranad ekk music duels on stage at the brand new Siam Pikanet Theater. Homrong The Musical (The Overture) is an adaptation of the popular Thai musical-drama film which follows the life of Thai palace musician Sorn through the golden age and the decline of Thai classical music.
Through May 3
CLASSICAL: Yazaki conducts SSMS Orchestra
Students from Silpakorn Summer Music School perform a program of Beethoven, Hinesmith and Koussevitzsky, conducted by guest conductor Hikotaro Yazaki from Japan. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.
May 3
FAIRS: Architect Expo 2015 The 29th Largest Building Technology Exposition
Architect Expo 2015: The 29th ASEAN Largest Building Technology Exposition at Impact Arena runs through May 3, and showcases innovations, technologies, products and services in the construction sector of the AEC by 700 exhibitors, with seminars and forums by international keynote speakers.
Through May 3
Monday (May 4)
STAGE: Baby (no) Mime Show
Tickets to see the number one local mime group Baby Mime perform in celebration of its 10th anniversary are still available at www.showbooking.com and Happening Shop at the BACC (3/F). Baby (no) Mime takes place at Pridi Banomyong Institute through May 4, with an extra matinee round on Sat-Sun.
Through May 4
CLASSICAL: Complete Beethoven's Piano Sonatas by Christian Leotta
The Embassy of Italy and Sala Sudasiri Sobha join hands in welcoming Christian Leotta in Bangkok this week. The Italian is best known as the youngest pianist to perform and record all 32 of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, which he did at the age of 22. He’ll be playing the entire program across six free charity concerts, starting this May 4.
May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
NIGHTLIFE: Afreek! Remy Gold/Mizuyo + Guests
Entry to Moose is free this Monday, with DJs Mizuyo, Remy Gold and special guests spinning latin, reggae, afrohouse and African music from 10pm till late.
May 4
Tuesday (May 5)
COMEDY: One Night Only: Ari Shaffir Live in Bangkok
In a change from the usual Friday night open mic nights, the Royal Oak pub’s Comedy Club welcomes Ari Shaffir, the LA-based stand-up comic and the host of Comedy Central’s This is Not Happening, on May 5. B500 presale tickets available at the Royal Oak and comedyclubbangkok.com, otherwise it’ll be B750 at the door on the night.
May 5
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