BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Sep 15-18
Parties from Dudesweet and Go Grrrls, a night dedicated to Thai synth music, film fests, art openings and more.
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Thursday (Sep 15)
GIGS: Lezlie Harrison
New York-hailing jazz singer Lezlie Harrison drops by to perform with residents The Randy Cannon Group. Harrison is a regular at NYC jazz institutions like Sweet Rhythm, the Zinc Bar and the Jazz Gallery, and is currently working on her debut album. Catch her every Tue-Sat from 9:15pm.
Through Sep 24. The Living Room at Sheraton Grande Hotel (250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02 649 8888)
ART: A Fleeting Home
Photographer Vika Sukhova’s pop-up exhibition offers a sad, ironic and sometimes humorous look at her journey moving from country to country, while exploring the modern concept of not having a permanent place to call “home.”
Sep 15-18. WTF Gallery and Cafe (7 Sukhumvit Soi 51)
THEATER: The 18th International Festival of Dance and Music
Considered one of the biggest festivals of its kind in Asia, this year's event features a total of 16 eclectic performances from 12 countries, ranging from contemporary dance to Chinese acrobatics with highlights including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. Tickets are B600-4,500 from Thaiticketmajor.
Through Oct 17. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
THEATER: Little Red in the Ruins
Featuring puppetry and mask performance, this production tells a story inspired by the antagonistic relationships within the family of Little Red Riding Hood.
Sep 15-17. Democrazy Theatre Studio, 1034/29-30 Soi Saphankhu, Rama 4 Rd.
Through Sep 18
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Premiere Screenings of The Forest
A premiere screening of Paul Spurrier's drama/horror film following a new teacher who has just arrived to teach at a school in rural Thailand. There, he meets a mute schoolgirl who has just befriended a boy who lives in the forest. Tickets are B250, available here.
Sep 15-17. SF World Cinema, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Chitlom
SPECIAL SCREEINGS: Italian Film Festival
Hosted by the Italian Embassy in Bangkok, as part of the wider Italian Festival, this year’s event screens seven recent Italian films with themes about contemporary Italian culture, including works from both well-known filmmakers and emerging names.
Through Sep 18
Friday (Sep 16)
NIGHTLIFE: Dudesweet
The indie club night takes over a different venue with nothing but the best of indie, punk and rock & roll tunes from the likes of The Ramones, Nirvana, Blur, Iggy Pop, The Strokes and more.
Sep 16. T.Rex Retro Cafe, Thonglor Soi 14
ART: Fossil / Human
Australian artists Bonnie Eichelberger and Luke Elliot present a collection of letterpress prints, original illustrations and a two-part musical soundscape exploring evolution, from the big bang to the present.
Sep 16-23. Speedy Grandma, 672/50-52 Charoen Krung Soi 28
CLASSICAL: Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra Festival Finale
The eleventh TPO season comes to a close as American guest conductor Delta David Gier takes the lead in a performance of Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3. Thai cello soloist Tapalin Charoensook also joins to perform Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme. Tickets are B100-500.
Sep 16-17. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd.
Saturday (Sep 17)
NIGHTLIFE: Ocean Lam
One of Hong Kong's top techno DJs makes her Bangkok debut with tracks ranging from deep techno, house tracks to dub techno.
Sep 17. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Thonglor
NIGHTLIFE: Go Grrrls: Disco 2000
Djs Cleo P, Dookie and Maehappyair bring a night of throwback music from the 2000's including tracks from the likes of Rihanna, MGMT, MIA, La Roux, Beyonce, Friendly Fires and much more.
Sep 17. Third World Bar, 2/F Tapas, Silom Soi 4.
NIGHTLIFE: Synthaizer
Boxx Music presents a night dedicated to the best Thai synth musicians, featuring live performances from Ink Waruntorn, Telex Telexs and DCNXTR. Dress code is Glitter Space.
Sep 17. Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8
GIGS: Pow! Fest #2
A mini music festival featuring live performances from local indie musicians and bands such as Gym and Swim, Wave and So, DCNXTR, Folk 9 and Vivid Dream, plus a special guest appearance from Taiwanese band Manic Sheep. Tickets are B900 from Eventpop.
Sep 17. Rockademy, A-Square, Sukhumvit Soi 26
ART: Metamorphosis of Japan after War
Curated by Tsuguo Tada and Marc Feustel, this photoraphy exhibition presents images from postwar Japan between 1945-1964 captured by 11 Japanese photographers. The series is categorized into three sections: Aftermath of War, Between Tradition and Modernity and Towards a New Japan.
Sep 17-Oct 14. Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center (RCAC), 84 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd.
ART: Allergic Realities
Kosit Juntaratip's latest series of paintings questions the realities behind documentary photography, pondering the ability that artists have to create brand new narratives in history.
Sep 17-Oct 29. Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), 2-4/F, BU International College Building (Bld.7), 119 Rama 4 Rd.
ART: As They Grow Older and Wiser
Artist Ang Song Nian presents a photographic series and installations observing the methods of control instrumented in ways which potted plants and trees are being manipulated to fit into the urban landscape of Bangkok.
Sep 17- Oct 29. Bangkok University Gallery, 119 Rama 4 Rd.
Sunday (Sep 18)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: The Face of the Enemy
As part of the bar/gallery's Cultural Studies Film series this week presents a documentary following the Vietnamese men who fought in, what they perceive as, the American War. Built from over 150 hours of filmed interviews, the veterns recall and share the experiences that changes their life.
Sep 18. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1
UBER PICKS
Three spot to spruce up your weekend and how you can get there in style.
UBER TO EAT
Creative sushi combinations made with fresh ingredients from Japan. Better yet, enjoy lunch without breaking the bank.
SHOW YOUR UBER RECEIPT FOR: 30% discount 11:30am - 2:30pm.
UBER TO DRINK
After a long week, it's finally time for a drink on Friday night. This no-fuss spot is known for fun Mediterranean tapas dishes and an interesting wine selection.
SHOW YOUR UBER RECEIPT FOR: 10% off all food.
UBER TO PLAY
Looking for a new activity to add some oomph to your weekend? Get a few friends together and bounce away!
SHOW YOUR UBER RECEIPT FOR: B265/hour on Saturdays and Sundays.
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