BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Aug 27-30
An art festival, an art market, a Trasher party and one of the year's biggest concerts. How are you spending your weekend?
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Thursday (Aug 27)
ART: Melo House Exhibition
The latest art space in town, Bangkok Citycity Gallery, officially opened its doors on Aug 26 with a huge debut exhibition featuring the work of the famed Thai cartoonist Wisut Ponnimit. Melo House Exhibition consists of a maze installation that allows the audience to play the role of his much-loved character, Mamuang. Limited to only three visitors at a time. See more new gallery openings.
Through Oct 11
TALKS: Antalis 10-20-30: Thailand
A seminar by Antalis Asia Pacific, showcasing the work of 20 outstanding graphic designers who are under 30 years old, selected by 10 leading designers from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Reserve your seat at www.fb.com/antalisthailand.
Aug 27
GIGS: Yo Mo Fo
Live original music by Bangkok-based bands Degaruda, Plastic Section and Hariguem Zaboy, plus vinyl DJing by Fredrik Funk and special guest Rootsrocker at Moose Ekkamai this Thursday night.
Aug 27
FILM SCREENING: Shnit - Bangkok - Warm-up
In the run up to the annual short film festival, the Friese-Greene Club will be screening some of the top short films from last year's festival, kicking off this Thursday at 8pm. For the complete schedule, check out the club's Facebook page.
Aug 27
THEATER: The Sound of Memories
A new stage production by Shogo Tanikawa in celebration of Mother's Day. The play follows a boy who falls asleep while looking after his sick mother, and wakes up to find himself transported to the past when his parents were still young adults. Extra 2pm matinee rounds on weekends. B300 for students. Reservations at 087-569-0680 or on.fb.me/1efCnhS.
Aug 27-Sep 6
NIGHTLIFE: Relax with Guest DJ Steele Bonus
For an early start of the weekend, Studio Lam this week features music by DJ Steele Bonus, with support from DJs Agathe and Gaolao. Entry is B200. Check out some of the headliner's tracks here.
Aug 27
Friday (Aug 28)
MARKETS: W Bazaar
A market for fashionistas, with over 400 fashion, design, food stalls and trucks, taking over the entire Sky Hall at Central Plaza Ladprao under a '90s theme across the weekend.
Aug 28-30
MARKETS: Artbox Signature
After hugely successful runs at Makkasan Airport Link, one of the biggest outdoor markets moves to a new location at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, bringing together over 150 fashion stores and 200 Instagram-friendly food stalls across the weekend.
Aug 28-30
COMEDY: Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
This week's open mic night at the Comedy Club features headlining act Jonathan Samson and Australian comics Marty Lappan and Matt Wharf. B250 advance tickets (one free drink), B350 on the door. For an idea of what the night is like, check out the promo video above.
Aug 28
NIGHTLIFE: Shark x Trasher
There’s a lot happening this Friday night, Aug 28, for all you party people. For some guilty pleasure hits with a sassy crowd, look no further than the aerobic-themed party Shark x Trasher: The Magic Bite Burn Baby. Entry is B300 (one free drink). Check out the footage from the last party, Britney Spears themed, at Live RCA.
Aug 28
NIGHTLIFE: Whatever Party
Fans of indie rock music can head over to Wine Bibber Sangria (B100) for the launch of the brand-new Whatever Party, taking over the second-floor Discotheque from 9pm till late.
Aug 28
NIGHTLIFE: Neon - Night Lights w/ DJ Mystique
Expect lots of lights and laser shows at this new EDM party concept, featuring the Tomorrowland DJ in the main EDM room with support from DJs Zara Gift, J.a.m.e.s. and Luck-E. Special hip-hop room hosted by Dope As Funk BKK, featuring resident DJs Karl Andy, Tommy Nori and Unda. B500 pre-sale tickets available at www.ticketmelon.com/event/4.
Aug 28
NIGHTLIFE: Ocean Ladies Night and Kandoo presents Superstar Panda
Free entry and drinks for ladies this Friday night at Ocean Urban Lounge & Boutique Resort, featuring deep house and nu-disco music by DJs Chimeister, Chote and Koish from 9pm, and lots of techno from 11:30pm till late provided by DJs Superstar Panda, Dogs On the Turns and Junesis. B250 regular entry (one free drink).
Aug 28
Saturday (Aug 29)
TALKS: Ontological Turn
The Reading Room launches the first of its new speakers’ series, co-organized by the Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology, Thammasat University, this Saturday afternoon, Aug 30, at 2pm. Set to take place every month, Ontological Turn kicks off with a discussion led by Political Science Professor Jakkrit Sangkhamanee and Associate Professor in Philosophy Kasem Phempinant, who'll be introducing the idea of ontology in contemporary anthropological studies. Free entry.
Aug 29
MARKETS: The EM District Art Festival
From this weekend through Sep 13, the EM District is bringing you a series of pop-up art exhibitions, galleries and markets for the lovers of creative arts and designs. The EM District Art Market, curated by Farm Group, will take off this weekend, showcasing some of the best collectibles by leading design studios and galleries. There will also be live screenings and live art shows as well as workshops and auctions across the weekend. Also expect to see iconic art work by the likes of Wasinburee, Silpakorn University, Bruno Tanguerel and Gary Gagliano on show throughout the period.
Aug 29-Sep 13
CLASSICAL: Soiree of French Masterpieces
Piano duo Tetsu Mashiko and Masaki Nishihara perform a program of Franck, Hahn, Debussy, Ravel, Pierne, Saint-Saens, Poulenc, Damase and Gounod. Tickets are inclusive of reception before and after the concert, and must be reserved at www. salasudasirisobha.com. Proceeds go towards the Gift of Life Foundation.
Aug 29
CONCERTS: Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirror Tour
End August on a high note with one of the year’s biggest concerts this Saturday, Aug 29. Grammy Award-winning alternative rockers Imagine Dragons, known for big radio hits like “Radioactive” and “Demons” as well as their killer live performances, will be making their Bangkok debut at Impact Arena as part of the 2015 Smoke+Mirrors Tour. Tickets are B1,500-4,000 at Thaiticketmajor.
Aug 29
CONCERTS: Dragonforce Live in Bangkok
If you’re more of a metal fan, Indy Pop Concerts are bringing the British power metal band Dragonforce to Hollywood Awards. Known for crazy guitar solos by Herman Li and fantasy lyrics, they’ll be rocking the stage, on Aug 29, as part of their Maximum Overload World Tour. Tickets B1,600 at on.fb.me/1MHMOKm.
Aug 29
NIGHTLIFE: Be Curious, Be Open, Speedy Grandma is determined
Speedy Grandma, one of the bar-slash-art space pioneers in Charoenkrung, celebrates its three-year anniversary this Saturday night. Expect lots of drinking games and fun activities from 7pm till late.
Aug 29
NIGHTLIFE: We are Pineapples!
The party crew takes over the second floor of Whiteline this Saturday night, with music by Koh Phangan DJs David Chong and Benoit C (jungle techno), and DJs Bedcheck and Nvty playing deep house in the downstairs lounge. Free entry before 9pm. B250 afterwards (one free drink).
Aug 29
Sunday (Aug 30)
SPORTS: Human Run 2015
This Sunday Aug 30 sees another great run kick off at the ungodly hour of 3:30am (for the 21km runners) at Thammasat University (Tha Phra Chan campus). Human Run 2015 makes a great change from other Bangkok marathons as it covers beautiful monuments across the Old Town, like The Grand Palace, the colonial-style Defense Ministry, Phra Sumen Fort, the iconic Rama 8 Bridge and the Giant Swing. No worries if you didn’t sign up in time, as there are still plenty of runs to look forward to for the rest of the year.
Aug 30
GIGS: New Indie Happening Sing Sing!
The book launch party of New Indie, with talks and live performances by featured artists Seal Pilllow, Aire, Youngman and The Sea, Jinta, Abstraction XL and more. A pair of tickets for entry to happening@house*6 this October for those who purchase the book on the day. Ten percent discount on all Thai CDs on the day.
Aug 30
TALKS: The Wolf of Wall Street Live in Bangkok
Fans of Martin Scorsese’s 2013 blockbuster movie The Wolf of Wall Street won’t want to miss this Sunday (Aug 30)’s nine-hour special seminar given by the real wolf himself, Jordan Belfort Live in Bangkok. Now on a world tour, the Wall Street entrepreneur and his team will be guiding the Bangkok audience on his record-breaking sales techniques and “Straight Line System.” Blow and hookers not included. To be held at Impact Exhibition Hall 4. Tickets are B4,000 (bronze), B6,000 (silver), B9,000 (gold) and B19,000 (platinum), available on Thaiticketmajor.
Aug 30
MUSICALS: Pleng Ruk Sam Ruedu The Musical
The three-part musical follows three romantic-tragedy stories set in different seasons of the year, taking the audience back to the period of the Vietnam War. Starring B Peerapat from Crescendo, popular singer-actress Nuna Neungthida (Guan Meun Ho) and veteran TV actors Klot Atthaseri and Sumet Ongart.
Through Aug 30
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