BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jan 19-22
Your ultimate guide to what to do this weekend.
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Thursday (Jan 19)
NIGHTLIFE: Beam x Cat Powder
Join DJs Mae Happyair and Dookie in the main room for plenty of disco, indie dance, witch house and techno music all night long.
Jan 19. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55
ART: A Boy Who Was Kidnapped by Time
Artist Harit Srikhao, a fourth-year photography student at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, exhibits photos from unrelated sources but whose camera angles and tonality make them appear to be happening simultaneously in some dim, dark world.
Through Feb 25. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd.
Friday (Jan 20)
LIVE MUSIC: All that Jazz Friday
Popular cocktail bar Mikys hosts the first edition of their weekly jazz nights, promising quality live music alongside special drink promotions.
Jan 20. Mikys, 64 Pan Rd.
ART: Leaf Walk
As part of his first solo exhibition, artist Brendan Lynch showcases oil paintings, collage works and murals inspired by the 1988 animated film The Land Before Time and its portrayal of nature as an adventure.
Jan 20-Mar 23. Nova Contemporary, G/F, Baan Somthavil, Ratchadamri Rd.
Saturday (Jan 21)
NIGHTLIFE: Kaiser Souzai
The Berlin-based duo, known for combining techno music with elements from 70s classic bands such as Pink Floyd and Genesis, stops by the Bangkok stage for one night only. Support from DJs Sarayu, Noxro and Foresto.
Jan 21. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55
NIGHTLIFE: Signal Flair
A mini festival featuring live poetry recitals, magic shows, improv comedy, freestyle rapping by UNDA and sets by DJs Arin and Luck-E. Advance tickets B350 at bit.ly/2iyrHB1 or B500 at the door.
Jan 21. Vertigo TOO, 60/F, Banyan Tree, Sathorn Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Vini Vici
The psy trance duo, known for their hit collaboration with Armin Van Buuren, "Great Spirit," which topped the Beatport chart, stop by Bangkok on their world tour.
Jan 21. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Pete Herbert
The British DJ returns to Bangkok with his best nu-disco, deep disco, house and indie dance tracks.
Jan 21. Sing Sing Theater, Sukhumvit Soi 45. BTS Phrom Phong
NIGHTLIFE: Asylum Lockdown - 3 Hours Insanity
For three hours, get unlimited access to all the taps at the craft beer bar for a set price of B1,300. To secure admittance, make sure to hit 'Going' on their Facebook event page.
Jan 21. Hair of the Dog Phrom Phong, Soi Villa, 593/27 Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong
GIGS: Wednesday
The loop-based solo artist performs with special guests Chigusa Tomita from Plastic Section and Iman Ismail.
Jan 21. 12 x 12, 810/22, Sukhumvit 55 Soi 2 (Thararom 2)
ART: Silver Fermentation
Photographer Landry Dunand presents a series of silver gelatin prints capturing his adventures around Thailand on 35mm film, created and developed in his own darkroom.
Jan 21-Feb 3. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoen Krung Rd.
ART: Occasional Utility
An exhibition questioning the notions of "art" and "objects" in the contemporary world by emerging artists Latthapon Duke Korkiatarkul, Mo Jirachaisakul and Venice Wanakornku. Opening reception on Jan 21, from 6:30pm.
Jan 21-Feb 26. Gallery Ver, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 22, 089-988-5890
FAIRS: The Commons Carnival
Thonglor's popular community mall hosts its first carnival, promising family-friendly fair games including ring toss, fishing, duck race, tin can toss and more, plus snacks ranging from cotton candy to hot dogs.
Jan 21-22. The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Lawrence of Arabia
The independent cinema screens the 1962 historical drama from director David Lean, following a British officer who is sent on duty to Arabia and ends up becoming a leader in the Arabic rebellion against the Turks. Screened in English with Thai subtitles.
Jan 21-Feb 5. Bangkok Screening Room, Saladaeng Soi 1
Sunday (Jan 22)
NIGHTLIFE: Jazz Funk Sunday with DJ FunkyPump
The vinyl-only DJ spins jazz funk and soul beats all night long as part of the bar's weekly series dedicated to jazz music.
Jan 22. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51
ART: Looking and Seeing
Pichai Pongsasaovapark uses photography and installations to stimulate urban flooding in an exploration of global warming and its effects on humans and city living.
Through Feb 26. S.A.C. Subhashok The Art Centre, Sukhumvit Soi 39
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