BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Dec 15-18
Your guide to the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend.
Thursday (Dec 15)
MARKETS: Tribes Christmas Market 2016
The creative community that focuses on learning, sharing and co-creation hosts its first Christmas-themed market where you can shop for DIY items and maker tools from booths including Tassie Design, Mood:Mind:Body, Dhammada Garden, Everyday Letter and more. There will also be lots of craft workshops to create your own holiday gifts to take home.
Dec 15-19, 1pm-8pm. Tribes Community, 14/39 Sukhumvit Soi 65
ART: Platform 10
Thai-Indian street photographer Rammy Narula presents his collection of photos captured on a single platform at Hua Lamphong station over a period of six months during the same time of the day. The photos have also been published by New Yorks' publishing house Peanut Press, and will launched at the exhibition.
Through mid Feb, 2017. S Gallery, Sofitel Sukhumvit. BTS Nana
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: 20,000 Days on Earth
This edition of the bar's cultural studies film series invites university lecturer and author Viriya Sawangchot as the host. He has selected the 2014 drama-documentary following a day int he life of musician, poet, artist, Nick Cave, offering his candid insights into the creative process. The screening will be followed by a casual discussion of the film.
Dec 15. Jam, Charoen Rat Soi 1
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Global Migration Film Festival
The International Organization for Migration, the UN Migration Agency, presents a film festival dedicated to films about the unique contributions that migrants have made to societies around the world. In celebration of International Migrants Day on Dec 18, the festival is part of the UN's "Together" campagin to promote diversity and inclusion. All screenings are free.
Dec 14-18. Bangkok Screening Room, Saladaeng Soi 1
Friday (Dec 16)
NIGHTLIFE: Dudesweet: Party of 1999
Phones and digital cameras are confiscated at the door of this authentic '90s alternative rock, grunge, rave, techno, hip-hop, r'n'b and d 'n' b party. Guests don't get their digital possessions back till the end of the night. Film cameras allowed.
Dec 16. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. BTS Chong Nonsi
GIGS: Chlandi Chandi
The Thai psychedelic, stoner rock band whose songs combine vintage Indian instruments, rock elements and lyrics influenced by religion and ideology, perform live with support from DJ "J" (of Strange Brew) and live visuals by Yellaban. Limited to 70 tickets.
Dec 16. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51
MARKETS: Union Camp Flea Market
Over 50 brands gather for this new flea market selling retro furniture, classic cars, motorcycles and vintage clothing from within tents set up with urban, grungy vibes. On top of the shopping, expect plenty of food, drinks and live music throughout the three day event.
Dec 16-18. Acaman Ekkamai, between Ekkamai Soi 13 and 15
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Inspirational Films from the Last Century
A three-day film festival dedicated to cult movies from the early ‘60s through to late '90s. The selected films have arguably made an impact on the fields of art, fashion, architecture or film itself, and include titles such as William Klein’s Who are you Polly Maggoo (1966), Paul Morrissey’s Flesh for Frankenstein (1973), Jim Sharman’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and more.
Dec 16-18. Thonglor Art Space, 58/14 Sukhumvit Soi 55
Saturday (Dec 17)
NIGHTLIFE: No Bad Vibes
A night of good food, good booze and good vibes with music from DJs Junesis, Dogs on the Turns and Hidemasa Matsui who'll be spinning deep house, tech, funk, boogie and more. Kicks off from 3pm till the early hours of the morning.
Dec 17. Light Room Bangkok, Ekkamai Soi 10
FESTIVAL: Latin Food Festival
Ceresia Coffee Roasters hosts the fourth edition of its Latin food showcase, featuring dishes from some of the city's top Spanish, Mexican, Venezuelan, Peruvian and Argentinean food purveyors.
Dec 17. Ceresia, Tisco Tower, Saladaeng Soi 1
GIGS: Bangkok Noi World Music Festival
Back for a second time, the festival showcases experimental world music from the likes of Wat Noi Nang Hong Morlam Band (molam), JindaJohn (psychedelic), The Dude of Stratosphear (electronic) and Bangkok Riddim Syndicate (world music with a heavy dub influence) along with a music/art market.
Dec 17. The Overstay, Charan Sanit Wong Soi
Dec 17. Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8, 081-173-3616
GIGS: Full Show Tabasco, Yellow Fang, De Flamingo
Three Bangkok local bands with standout indie sounds team up for a fun, friendly, intimate gig with their fans. Limited to 300 tickets.
Dec 17. Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8, 081-173-3616
MARKETS: Container Market
This intimate, minimalist flea market has been referred to as a "smaller version of Artbox" and finds its home on the Thonburi side of the river. Focusing on clothes, cute accessories and home decor products, you'll find all the booths set up in shipping containers in a guaranteed Instagram-worthy atmosphere.
Dec 17-18, Jan 14-15, Feb 4-5, 3pm-10pm. The Bloc, Ratchapruek Rd. BTS Bang Wa
MARKETS: Weihnachtsmarkt
Goethe Institut Thailand hosts a German-style Christmas-themed market selling German winter food, homemade pastries, mulled wine, Christmas gifts, Christmas DVDs and much more, all set in a fair-like atmosphere with games and activities.
Dec 17. Goethe-Institut Thailand, 18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathorn Soi 1
MARKETS: Fisherfolk in Bangkok 3
The third edition of the open-air food fair offering fresh seafood and barbecues to promote low-scale, ecologically-friendly fishermen around the country. Ontop of that, expect plenty of live music, fair games and stage performances, to make this a great place for a weekend stroll that also supports a good cause.
Dec 17-18. Root Garden, Thonglor Soi 3
Sunday (Dec 18)
ART: The Blue Cinema
Artist Nijsupa Nakaurai presents oil paintings inspired by strange and scary scenes in her favorite movies which she reinterprets on canvas.
Dec 18-Jan 31 2017. RMA Institute, Room 238, 238 Sukhumvit Soi 22
MARKETS: Jazz on Sunday
Keswarin Tantawanich teams up with local musician friends to perform three sets of jazz on flute.
Dec 18. The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17
NIGHTLIFE: Vibes by Loco: Surface x Issara Estates Winery
From 2pm, local booking app Loco presents a night of fine cuisine from Surface executive chef Chalee Kader, wine from Charn Issara Winery and music from DJ Ekception. Tickets from B900.
Dec 18. Surface, Thonglor Soi 11
MUSIC: Maika Loubte Live
Gig organizers Have You Heard? present a last-minute show by the French-Japanese indie electronic artist and special guests. B200 entry.
Dec 18. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51
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