BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jan 29-Feb 1
This weekend's jam-packed with outdoor markets, banging nightlife and a whole lot in-between.
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Thursday (Jan 29)
ART: What are we Drinking?
Nina Sarabutra installs 44 glass and 365 porcelain works at Ardel's Third Place this Thursday, touching on the topic of alcohol consumption. While you're in the area, check out what you can do this weekend at the nearby Opus Building.
Through Mar 14
FOODIE EVENT: 1YR Birthday Beer Bash
As part of its Bangkok Beer Week, Ekkamai bar Mikkeller opens at noon to give away 500 free beers in its garden and free birthday cakes. From 5pm onwards, it will be serving from 30 taps of killer beers.
Jan 29
NIGHTLIFE: Moguai @ Levels
The German DJ who produced the huge EDM hit "Mammoth" (check out the video above) in 2013, featuring Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, performs at the popular Suk 11 club.
Jan 29
NIGHTLIFE: UniQ Thursdays: Peter Kruder [Kruder & Dorfmeister]
This Thursday, Jan 29, is anything but dull at Ku De Ta as DJ Peter Kruder of the Austrian electro duo Kruder & Dorfmeister takes the stage from midnight till late. Get there early to catch resident DJ iMIX and take advantage of the buy-one-get-one-free drinks offer. Its Club Lounge will also be showing selected art and music videos from 9pm onwards.
Jan 29
NIGHTLIFE: Pink Thursday: Ladies Night Live Hip Hop & RnB
The launch of the new weekly hip-hop and r&b Thursday night for the ladies at Bangkok Betty. 3 free cocktails for the girls through 10pm, with music by DJ Crooze Kutz and V:2K15. Dress code is pink, sexy and seductive.
Jan 29
Friday (Jan 30)
TALKS: The Education Dialogue: The Right Leads for a Great Future
The conference explores three themes: Education, Innovation and Inspiration. Speakers include former Prime Minister of Thailand Abhisit Vejjajiva, Secretary General of the Office of Higher Education Commission Assoc. Prof. Kamjorn Tatiyakavee and Design Director/Architect Mr. Duangrit Bunnag and BBC science reporter Prof. Iain Stewart. Organized by the British Council and Thailand's Ministry of Education. For a full schedule and online registration, visit ow.ly/GUs7g.
Jan 30-31
ART: Paintbox Vol. 3 - 2xx1 Parallel Future
The Phra Khanong art space/cafe's grand opening and one year anniversary coincides with a new group exhibition which opens this Friday, featuring the work of Koutaro Ooyama (Doppel), Hideyuki Katsumata and Rukkit.
Through Mar 8
DANCE: The Gentllemen
Pichet Klunchun Dance company's new Thai and contemporary dance kicks off this Friday, and investigates male and female gender roles, manners and morality. B300 for students. B400 for artists and audience members under 27. Book a spot at www.showbooking.com or at 02-218-4802. Post-performance discussion in Thai and English with dance critics.
Through Feb 1
COMEDY: Stand-up Comedy Open Mic with Marty Lappan
With 20 years of professional experience, Australian comedian Marty Lappan headlines this Friday's comedy night, with support from fresh local talents. Advance tickets at B250.
Jan 30
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Thailand International Jazz Conference 2015
There’s yet more jazz coming your way this week. The seventh edition of the Thailand International Jazz Conference kicks off this Friday, Jan 30, with day time workshops and evening performances across three days.
Jan 30-Feb 1
NIGHTLIFE: 15 Years of Homebass - Reunion Party!
A reunion party for lovers of the early Thai Dn'B scene, featuring the collective's DJs Pichy, OneEyeWen and Dragon, and MCs Tul Sinamon and Abu.
Jan 30
NIGHTLIFE: Secret Place Boat Party
Go Hard or Go Home launches its first party on a mystery boat, with food by Mother Trucker, Shape.ig, Billy's crab seafood and the Siam grill pork from 6pm onwards. Music played by DJ Koro and Roxy June. Cocktail, beer and wine selections by ABK6 Cognac. Standard tickets at B300, VIP at B500, available online and at 086-372-9539.
Jan 30
Saturday (Jan 31)
FOODIE EVENT: Urban Eatery
Foodies have it good this weekend, with a couple of new epicurean markets to visit. Urban Eatery has been confirmed to take place every fourth weekend of the month at K Village, replacing the Bangkok Farmers’ Market which has gone to pastures new. The new kid on the block promises international food and crafts in a laidback garden atmosphere from 10am onwards.
Jan 31-Feb 1
FOODIE EVENT: Flavor Food Fest
This weekend, Jan 31-Feb 1, also sees the Flavor Food Fest take place just on the other side of the road (Warehouse 26), with a much-hyped vendor line-up including Foodstop, Surface, Mad Moa and Summer Street, from 3pm onwards.
Jan 31-Feb 1
SALES & FAIRS: Container Market: Season of Love 2015
The outdoor fashion-focused Container Market is back again this year in its original venue this weekend, Jan 31-Feb 1. Enjoy the last of the winter breeze, with while browsing a hodgepodge of clothes, crockery, food, drinks and garden supplies.
Jan 31-Feb 1
SALES & FAIRS: Fete de la Francophonie 2015 - Sauvon la Planet
The annual French fair at Alliance Francaise, with games, language activities and art workshops. The theme this year is Save the Planet.
Jan 31
SALES& FAIRS: Pepsi Dishcovery
Another pop-up market this weekend, to be held at Makkasan Airport Link station from 2pm-10pm, with lots of street food and food trucks, fashion booths by local style icons, and a closing concert by Sqweez Animal and Mild.
Jan 31-Feb 1
CLASSICAL: American in Paris
Young classical performers selected to take part in the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music Youth Orchestra (PYO), and popular pianist Saksit Vejsupaporn perform George Gershwin's Cuban Overture, Porgy and Bess Suite and American in Paris. Conducted by Norman Huynh. Make your booknigs at reservation@pgvim.ac.th or call 02-447-8597.
Jan 31
GIG: Young Indies by Get out from the Encircle
The indie art space gathers new and upcoming acts to perform as part of its new project to promote non-mainstream music. The debut gig features Mrs. Linda, Blues Tape, Dead Flowers, World Not Bad, Follows and special guests Song from Yesterday and Chickenwings.
Jan 31
NIGHTLIFE: Giant Swing at Studio Lam
B100 entry to Studio Lam for a party by Masa Niwayama and NKchan of the eclectic Giant Swing crew.
Jan 31
NIGHTLIFE: Berlin Beats welcomes Trus'me
This Saturday, Jan 31, Mancunian DJ Trus’me, the guy behind the influential Prime Numbers label, will return to Glow to spin some house and techno cuts. The DJ has been keeping himself busy, having just played at the Super 0 Open Air Festival in Singapore, and will be hitting Dubai just a day ahead of his Bangkok gig.
Jan 31
NIGHTLIFE: DJ Tall Sasha at Rockademy
The rock music school hosts a special night of deep tech and progressive house with San Francisco DJ/producer Tall Sasha. Local support from the school's very own The Failed Horsemen, who will be thrashing out covers of Metallica and Motorhead to kick off the night.
Jan 31
NIGHTLIFE: The War is On presents "The War is Over"
The Rap Is Now collective presents a DJ line-up of 93 Flow, Jahrom, AR1, Battle X4, Sos x None, Raw Uncut + Sir Poppa Lott, Battle 3rd, Jayrun, Battle 1st and ThaBeatLounge DJ.
Jan 31
Sunday (Feb 1)
SPORTS: BITEC Half Marathon 2015: The Heart Runners
Did you get your ticket? One of the most keenly-contested runs of the year, BITEC Half Marathon 2015, takes place this Sunday, Feb 1, over three courses: 21.1km, 10.5km and 5km.
Feb 1
EXHIBITION: NASA: A Human Adventure
Space exploration geeks will be thrilled by NASA: A Human Adventure at Bangkok Convention Center (5/F, Central Ladprao), which combines actual parts of ships and equipment flown in space, on top of many models to scale. They have a long list of ways to get discounts on the tickets, so look that up before going. Otherwise it’s B350 for students and B500 for adults during weekends. Got some time on your hand? Check out our shopping guide of Ladprao.
Feb 1
GIG: Dood x Rehab Mini Festival Trip
The alternative live music party organizer brings 15 bands to the RCA bar, including the likes of Monomania, aire, Candysniper and Kobe.
Feb 1
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