BK Weekend: Whats on in Bangkok this Dec 17-20
A night at the museum, concerts in the park, the return of Trasher, some awesome art exhibitions and awesome art markets.
Thursday (Dec 17)
NIGHTLIFE: Biggie Smalls - L'Annexe Room
The laidback late night bar celebrates the opening of their new expansion with free prosecco and and "Death in the Afternoon" cocktails.
Dec 17
GIGS: Two Play to Charity
Two Thai music-scene veterans, Karabao and Pod Modern Dog, perform live with all proceeds going to the Thailand Council for Independent Living and the Children and Youth Development Foundation.
Dec 17
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GIGS: Jean-Marie Ecay Quartet
The talented electic French guitarist, who has previously worked with big names like Billy Cobham, Richard Galliano, Didier Lockwood, performs live with his quartet.
Dec 17
ART: Genii Loci
Under the theme "The Cycle of Life," Thai artist Rush Pleansuk's latest collection of wooden sculptures explore body, sense, memory and time.
Dec 17-Feb 5
ART: Super Nature
A group exhibition featuring works from Korean, Thai and French artists that explore flowers and femininity through jewelry design, video installation, acrylic paintings, sculptures and art photography.
Dec 17
ART: Geist
A series of dramatic black and white photographs capturing abandoned spaces in Bangkok and Berlin by Rapeepat Boonmongkolwat, a Thai photographer based in Berlin, and Timo Kozlowski, a German photographer based in Bangkok.
Dec 17-Jan 11
MARKETS: Christma(r)s Flea Market
An all-white pop-up by Space Bar Project, with live music, a beer garden by Hoegaarden and lots of prizes to be won, in addition to the usual food trucks, fashion, gift shops and art stores.
Dec 17-20
Friday (Dec 18)
NIGHTLIFE: Claptone
Best known for his track "No Eyes" which has close to 5 millions views on YouTube, the Berlin house DJ brings his best tracks to the Bangkok stage.
Dec 18
NIGHTLIFE: GTA
The American DJ and production duo, best known for their recent collaboration with Martin Solveig in "Intoxicated," bring their mix of progressive house, electro house, trap, hip-hop and electro to the stage. Tickets sold at the door.
Dec 18
NIGHTLIFE: Sukhumvit 11 Bar Crawl
The festive club crawl is back for their seventh year of partying, taking on the best clubs along Sukhumvit Soi 11. This year starts at Nest Rooftop Bar and continues onto Levels Club, Wax and Sugar Club. Dress code is Christmas.
Dec 18
NIGHTLIFE: Jam
Clap and 42Below team up for a collaborative party featuring artists Hers, WanWan and Bowkylion, plus tracks from DJs Warah, T.Vinn, Ninegod & Papermache. Dress code is black.
Dec 18
GIGS: Lorenz O`tool Live
The Berlin garage/pop band performs live alongside local indie bands, Fwends and Woot Root.
Dec 18
THEATER: Si Ti Kay
Singaporean theatre troop Effendy put on a controversial play that explores God and the creation of mankind. This is its first international and public performance, with previous shows being invitation-only events.
Dec 18-20
ART: Nowhere People Book Launch
A 10-year exploration by photographer Greg Constantine into the day-to-day lives of stateless individuals and communities across 18 countries around the world.
Dec 18
MARKET: Artbox Single Festival
The popular market moves onto its third new location, starring 200 design shops and 150 food stalls. The theme will continue to change every other weekend through the end of the year.
Dec 18-20
MARKET: Map Weekend Fest #2 Lost in Christmas Moment
After a successful debut, the “non-mass” market makes a comeback to the original venue, spiced up with festive decorations and more workshops. Expect the return of similar food stalls, cocktail bars and Pets’ Ville as well as live music later on in the night.
Dec 18-20
WHY NOT: Night at the Museum
For the sixth year, the restored colonial-style building stays open late for a night of special exhibits and experiences. This year’s event focuses on providing sound installations, and also features a mini-concert from The Voice Thailand’s Image Chanachaisuworn, as well as a special appearance from the team who voiced Doraemon. 4pm-10pm.
Dec 18-20
Saturday (Dec 19)
NIGHTLIFE: May the Beats be With You
A huge Star Wars-themed night with the club split into three zones: “Enter the Death Star” for dirty tech house, “Mos Eisley Cantina” playing Afro beats/live instrumentals and “The Jedi Garden” for disco grooves.
Dec 19
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NIGHTLIFE: Grand Opening Celebration of Superflow Beach Club Khaosan
The new open-air club on Khao San Road throws a massive party for its grand opening. The DJ lineup includes legendary queen of house, American Barbara Tucker, with support from New York’s DJ Que and other top acts like DJ Rob Thompson (Ibiza), DJ Nemo Cools (Belgium) and Antonio the Saxophonist, Dave Davani and the Angel Mafear show-girls. Guests can also expect special promotions on Singha beer and special Thai tapas throughout the event.
Dec 19
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NIGHTLIFE: Trasher X Shark Prom Night
The trashiest party organizer in town's year-end bash promises 2015's hits in cheesy pop from the likes of Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Aqua, all under the theme "Prom Night."
Dec 19
NIGHTLIFE: Casette Tapes Night Party
A night of throwback music played from cassette tapes alongside live unplugged music and movie screenings from old video tapes.
Dec 19
THEATER: Siam Street World Competition
Clowns, magicians, jugglers, acrobats and puppeteers take over the grounds of Siam Square. Highlights include Japan’s hilarious clown Koga San and the Canadian acrobatic duo Will and Heloise, known for their Chinese pole duo and hand-to-hand performances.
Dec 19-21
ART: How Many Female Artists Do You Know?
A one-of-a-kind exhibition by the New York-based feminist art group Guerilla Boys. Known for their radical graffiti works in subway stations and streets, the group has made it their mission to empower through art.
Dec 19-Jan 13
ART: The Differs Emotional Contrast
A collaboration between six artists—Cher, P7, Charcoal, Kult, Mike Them and N3ver— with highly graphic, pop illustration styles.
Dec 19-Jan 23
ART: Bend / Altered Space
Cory Williams's Bend brings together the mediums of drawing, sculpting and paintings on steel in an exploration of geometric relationships in space. Allyson Ansusinha's Altered Space showcases her installations using yarn, string and strips of fabric that work in response to Williams' pieces.
Dec 19-30
MARKETS: Container Market
An indie market for cute home decor and handmade products on the Thonburi side of the river. Strictly no food policy.
Dec 19-20
WHY NOT: Make A Zine
A day of three zine-related workshops and activities lead by Bom Imamkamol, owner of independent bookstore CEO Books, and Lee Anantawut, owner of Speedy Grandma Gallery, who will both be sharing their experience making zines in an informal discussion. Participants will then be able to visit the Zine Library and partake in the Zine Swap, where there will be a chance to pick up successful zines.
Dec 19
Sunday (Dec 20)
CLASSICAL: Concert in the Park
The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra performs popular classics, pop songs and soundtracks from famous movies in Lumphini Park, promising a chilled Sunday picnic environment for family and friends.
Dec 20
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