ART
Celebrating 10 years of Silpathorn Awards, prominent artists and writers are holding free workshops and performances, including a crash course on novel writing by Chart Korbjiti, an acting master class by Nikorn Saetang and seven newly developed plays by Silpathorn award-winning contemporary artists like Pichet Klunchun and Sineenadh Keitprapai.
MUSIC
Sound Lab #1 (Mar 15)
Quay Records presents a night of musical experimentation featuring Waajeed (USA), Onra (France) and Yaak Lab, plus DJs Tul Apartmentkhunpa, Gene Kasidit, Boogie G, Pichy and MC Sinnamon. Entry fee: B500 (1 drink)
Mongkol RCA Studio, 3/F RCA Plaza (same building as House Rama), Rama 9 Rd., 081-911-6541
PARTY
Old Kids on the Block (Mar 16)
After letting Charoenkrung and Phra Khanong steal the scene for some time, the original arty hipsters of Sukhumvit Soi 51 are back with a bang as WTF and Opposite Mess Hall throw a
Block Party, filling their little lane with food (including a tantalizing
khao soy bun, a collaboration between Opposite and Soul Food Mahanakorn), drinks, music and vintage-clothing.
Shopping By Design
Lots going on at IMPACT this weekend with both the Thailand International Furniture Fair and the joint fashion and leather fair (
TIFF,
BIFF & BIL). The Department of Export Promotion usually does a good job of showcasing young designers and established names, so it’s worth checking out even if you’re not planning on stocking up on the bargains on offer during the fair.
STUFF
The cozy library Reading Room transforms itself into a file-sharing hub where participants get to give and take any kind of reading material, a charming mix of reallife sharing and digital content.
ART
At a disused space on Suriwong Road, Greg Constantine’s photography exhibition documents the lives of the displaced Rohingya.
ART
Until Something Brings US Back to Reason
Running away from the city center? Head to Lak Si as the sprawling art studio V64 hosts a night of unpredictable performances featuring four artists from four countries.
Jazziam Band at The Hop (Mar 15)
The vintage-themed swing dance party with music provided by the groovy Jazziam Band. Free swing dance lesson from 8-8:30pm before the band starts at 8:45pm.
