BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Feb 16-19
Your guide to the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend.
See also: This week's best foodie events
Thursday (Feb 16)
NIGHTLIFE: Beam x Quay Records ft. DJ Dragon
A night of techno, house, future dub and bass music from the team behind Quay Records, who'll be joined by special guest DJ Dragon, Tul from Apartment Khunpa and DJ Pichy.
Feb 16. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55
ART: Aquaria
Visual designer Eyedropper Fill hosts an interactive art installation in collaboration with Hubba-To, in which visitors experience life under the sea through light, color, scent and sound simulations. The artwork will move to join the Sansiri Market Fest (see below) after its launch.
Feb 16. Hubba-To, 3/F, Habito Mall, Phra Khanong Rd.
MARKETS: Cheeze Pop Up Market
The popular weekday market hosts a special pop-up edition under the theme "Street Culture," promising plenty of booths selling trendy streetwear, plus live performances from bands such as De Flamingo, Spring.Fall.Sea, Luna and more.
Through Feb 19. CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.
OUT OF TOWN: Wonderfruit
After postponing its original dates in December, the four-day festival of art, music, food and wellness often referred to as "Thailand's version of Coachella" returns, with music highlights including Rudimental and Isaan sensation Rasmee.
Feb 16-19. The Fields at Siam Country Club, Pattaya
ART: My Elegant Microverse
Spanish conceptual artist David Delgado hosts a solo exhibition of abstract paintings inspired by the style of Dada art. The opening night will feature live music from DJ Naoki Imura.
Feb 18. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1. BTS Surasak
Friday (Feb 17)
NIGHTLIFE: Sweater Beats
The LA-based music producer and DJ, who has toured with the likes of Flume and Chet Faker, performs live. Tickets available at at bit.ly/2kG0jji.
Feb 17. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Low Fat Screening: The Underground Cinema
In an attempt to provide a platform for independent filmmakers and film lovers to share their creative process, this film festival showcases works under two categories: Submitted Films by Young Filmmaker in Unlimited Genres and Curated Works by Professional Filmmakers. Arguably the highlight is a screening of Apichartpong Weerasethikul's 2006 film Mysterious Object at Noon.
Feb 17-19. Thonglor Art Space, Sukhumvit Soi 55
OUT OF TOWN: Maya Music Festival
The two-day festival combing EDM with massive art installations returns, with this year's lineup including big international names like Tiesto, Far East Movement, Zedd, Showtek, Timmy Trumpet and more.
Feb 17-19. Krating Lai Junction, Pattaya
Saturday (Feb 18)
NIGHTLIFE: Leo x Trasher: Tae Together
The popular party organizers return promising a soundtrack that's 60-percent heartbreak songs and 40-percent danceable party jams.
Feb 18. GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.
GIGS: Cafe Lanai
The Canadian duo perform their mix of tropical beats and world music as part of their world tour, with support from opening act Jacob Kogan.
Feb 18. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1. BTS Surasak
MARKETS: Sansiri Market Fest
The popular outdoor market, previously dubbed the Winter Market Fest, returns, featuring more than 180 booths from trendy food and fashion stalls under the concept "Love Sharing" in keeping with Valentine's Day. There is a free shuttle bus from BTS On Nut.
Feb 18-19. T77, Sukhumvit Soi 77
OUT OF TOWN: Gypsy Carnival
Under the theme "Butterflies Calling," the music festival returns for its second year, promising live performances from both veteran and indie artists including Greasy Cafe, The Parkinson, Modern Dog, Jelly Rocket, Polycat and more. On top of the music, expect plenty of delicious food trucks and an open-air flea market.
Feb 18. Suan Pheung, Ratchaburi.
Sunday (Feb 19)
ART: The World Through His Eyes
Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado, along with The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand and Sundaram Tagore Gallery, showcases 120 of his iconic black-and-white images from over the past 30 years of his career capturing various societies and landscapes around the world.
Through Mar 8. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 939 Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium
ART: Story from Thai Records
Pichit Tangcharoen showcases a series of colorful paintings that attempt to retell the story behind old Thai songs, whether in the folk, urban or traditional genre, that serves as a tribute for both art and music lovers.
Through Mar 26. Ardel Gallery of Modern Art, Belle Ville, 99/45 Borommarachonnanee Rd.
WORKSHOPS: British-inspired Dessert Workshop
Learn how to bake two popular british desserts, salted caramel apple tart and lemon rhubarb souffles, in a class led by Davina Pickering.
Feb 19. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
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