BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Sep 19-21
Fairs, expos and markets, plus reggae, rocking ladies and a DJ legend. Plan your weekend.
9 years ago
TKO Thai/Korea/Odyssey Exhibition
Thai street artist collective D.O.B., comprising P7, CHIP7, NEV3R, ZIDS and RUKIIT, come together with Korean artist group Goo for Brothers, including Beck Jaejung, Oh Seungchul and Lee Hong Min, for this cross-cultural group exhibition showcasing paintings on different media, which draw inspiration from and reinterpreti Thai and Korean literature. Opening reception on Sep 19, 5pm, with Thai/Korean talk.
Sep 19
Giant Swing-Dancing' in the Rain
Giant Swing's rain-themed party sees resident DJs Masa Niwayama and NK Chan play alongside guest DJ Teppei, spinning old-school hip-hop and dance classics.
Sep 19
The new Cinema Winehouse hosts a reggae night featuring visuals, sangria and music by DJ Woken from the Bangkok Reggae Appreciation Society, along with DMT, playing roots, reggae, dub and digital reggae vibes.
Sep 20
Exploring reality in fiction, this talk and screening series screens The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012) by Mira Nair, which adapts Mohsin Hamid's novel of the same name, which is made entirely of a monologue of a successful Pakistani living in the United States before and after the 9/11 event. Screening starts at 2pm and is followed by a conversation with Phrae Chittiphalangsri from Chulalongkorn University (4:30pm). Film is in English. Talk is in Thai.
Sep 20
Wilderness Within
This group exhibition at Jam displays illustrations and paintings by Meisan Mui, Tossaporn Tanadeerojkul, Anmom and Chatchanok Wongvachara under the theme of the remnants of nature and human instinct amid Bangkok's concrete jungle. Curated by Jamie Cunningham. Opening reception on Sep 20, 7pm with Lamai Thai open bar 8-9pm and music by DJ Panlert (Dudesweet).
Sep 20
Photo Party Night
The Street Photo Thailand collective hosts this meeting for photographers to meet and introduce their work (5 photos in 2 minutes each), along with a discussion led by photographers Vinai Dithajohn, Visit Kulsiri and Akkara Ning under the topic of local and international trends in street photography.
Sep 20
Threshold Mid-Show Gathering
The new Bridge Art Space on Charoenkrung holds a mid-show party for its debut group show featuring works by multidisciplinary artists Soichiro Shimizu, Joe Delaney, Tom Meddings, Ryuhei Asano, Pierre Béchon, Lee Anantawat, Tada Hengsapkul and Sina Wittayawiroj.
Sep 20
Mixmag Asia: Bangkok Pre-Launch feat DJ EZ @ KU DE TA
Ku De Ta hosts the pre-launch party of the Bangkok edition of the dance and clubbing magazine Mixmag Asia with popular UK garage DJ EZ, supported by from DJ Kimball Collins. RSVP for B300 entry at on.fb.me/1vWjPKa.
Sep 20
The regular gift fair which looks to help promote local handmade products from over 50 artisan groups includes home décor, toys and other accessories.
Sep 20
Bangkok Farmers' Market at The Vue.The farmers' market arrives at the riverside community mall hosting vendors of local produce and crafts, foods and organic goods along with a baking class, a yoga class for kids, activities and live music.
Sep 20-21
Thailand Innovation and Design Expo 2014
The big annual fair features an innovation showcase, retail stalls and a design bazaar by Thai and international designers and inventors.
Through Sep 21
The band made up of popular Thai 80s artists, including Saichol The Innocent, Toey Incar, Odd Kiriboon and Jeed Royal Sprite, plays all their glorious hits alongside guest artists Pu Anchalee, Burin Boonwisoot and more.
Sep 21
This feminist rock fest lines up hard rock, emo and heavy bands with frontwomen, including At The Library, Gods Fried Bananas, Mourning Diary, Deadtown Trash, Dear Sinner, Purgatory and 8th Floor.
Sep 20
Three-piece pop punk band Anti Pants from Mahasarakham play alongside new local acts Drunk All Day, Electra Complex, Middle Finger, Drag The Canine and Pretty Punks.
Sep 20
2475 The Musical
Democrazy Theatre and Anatta Theatre Troupe restage a new play by Pradit Prasartthong, which draws inspiration from the dramatic life of Lady Poonsook Panomyok, the wife of Thailand's first prime minister Preedee Panomyong and the turbulence of a society forced to face up to political revolution.
Through Sep 21
Democrazy Studio presents this play directed by Adjjima Na Patalung which sees three male performers, James Laver, Sarut Komalittipong, Surachai Petsangrot, perform with a number of boxes. Choreography by Thanapol Virulhakul. Bank transfers get B50 discount per ticket. Tickets at 081-441-5718.
Sep 20-29
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