BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok Feb 4-7
The return of one of Bangkok's favorite markets, lots of live music and lots of cool film screenings.
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Feb 4 (Thu)
NIGHTLIFE: Downtown Party Network
A night that blends future house with disco and boogie tunes from the electronic DJ/producer from Lithuania, with support from Alex Imix and Kimball Collins.
Feb 4
GIGS: Getsunova
One of the city’s favorite pop bands behind the hit songs “Glai Kae Nai Kue Glai”, “Sing Tee Tarm Ha” and “Kon Mai Jum Pen” performs live.
Feb 4
THEATER: Never the Same Love Twice
A performance all about love and its various forms, following the romantic journey of four couples and the ups and downs of their relationship.
Feb 4-7
Feb 5 (Fri)
NIGHTLIFE: Phatfunk ft. Artificial Intelligence
The drum 'n' bass DJ duo who made it onto the international stage with their album Timelines make their Bangkok debut with tracks like "Let It Be," "Blind Eye," "What You Had" and "You Can Dream." Support from DJs Tomoshi, Yutaka, Azek, DeLorean and Instinct.
Feb 5
NIGHTLIFE: Berlin Bangkok Music Festival
The club transforms itself with graffiti and lights inspired by the Berlin club scene, while DJs Dennis Beutler, Zakari & Blange, Graf Olaf, Midori, MaM, Messie Joe and Fayd play tech-house and electro.
Feb 5
NIGHTLIFE: Year of the Fire Monkey
A monkey-themed party where DJs Master D & SG, Kimball Collins, Knatz and Tommy Nori celebrate the Chinese New Year, where guests born in the lunar year of the monkey receive a free bottle of vodka. Dress code is monkey.
Feb 5
NIGHTLIFE: Whatever Party: Rueng Mun Sao Khor Rao Khem Khem
Nothing but the best of rock, alternative, Britpop and indie pop from DJs Santisook (Carbomb), Kanu and Plloyh. Dress code is black and blue.
Feb 5
GIGS: Paradise Bangkok Returns
An intimate party with mo lum, luk thung and global beats from around the world including a live performance by The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band.
Feb 5
GIGS: Guiguisuisui, Plastic Section, LowFat and Voodoo Ward
A night of blues, rock and punk music from Thai and Chinese bands, supported by DJ Plastic spinning rock 'n' roll tracks in between sets.
Feb 5
CLASSICAL: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra performs the passionate journey of Tchaikovsky's second masterpiece with conductor Alfonso Scarano and special guest violinist Ivan Zenaty.
Feb 5
ART: Toto Art
Katika Krachaisri's solo exhibition takes influence from Asian batik textiles, Australian Aboriginal artwork, Tibetan mandalas and Chinese paintings to depict Buddhist folklore and fables.
Feb 5-29
Feb 6 (Sat)
NIGHTLIFE: Jewelz & Sparks
The German DJ/producer duo who've played festivals including Tomorrowland and Ultra spin their electronic beats.
Feb 6
NIGHTLIFE: Dragsweet Bitch We’re Madonna
In preparation for the Queen of Pop's concert, this night dedicates itself to music from her incredible career. Dress code is Madonna.
Feb 6
NIGHTLIFE: Dee Montero
For its dedicated house and techno night, the underground club welcomes British DJ and producer Dee Montero to play his top tracks including "Agala," "Fade Into Noir" and "Full Body." Support from DJ Sunju Hargun.
Feb 6
NIGHTLIFE: DJ Preservation
The New Jersey-based DJ and producer behind the cross-genre music label Mon Dieu Music takes over the night with his hop-hop tracks.
Feb 6
GIGS: Guiguisuisui
The Chinese theater goth rock band performs live with support from local bands Jinta, The Sangsom Massacre, Voodoo Ward Woot Root and Screw Driver.
Feb 6
ART: L'amour
Thirty-four Thai artists, including Dinhin Rakpng-Asoke, Prateep Kochabua and Rearngsak Boonyavanishkul, present a collaborative exhibition exploring the emotions that define love.
Feb 6-Mar 31
MARKETS: TGIF Market
The popular market returns at CentralWorld under the theme "GoldKrush" filled with over 300 stalls from online fashion brands such as Something Boudoir, Pink by Pink, Mywishlist, BBasics by Sita and more. There will also be food stalls from the likes of Salmon House, Oyster Bay Bangkok and Patisserie Rosie.
Feb 6-7
FILM SCREENINGS: Cinema Diverse
The last screening from the Thai directors’ personal selection series comes from Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The Palme d’Or-winning director of Uncle Boonmee has chosen the 2012 Chilean drama No, which follows the historic 1988 vote by Chilean citizens for the dictator Augusto Pinochet. The film will be followed by a discussion with the director.
Feb 6
SPORTS: Care for Cancer 2016 Fun Run
In an attempt to raise funds for the Genetic Cancer Research Centre at Chulalongkorn Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society along with Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel and the Embassy of Canada holds a 5km and 10km run, where all money raised will be donated to genetic cancer research.
Feb 6
Feb 7 (Sun)
GIGS: Beauty and the Beat 2
The underground music space hosts live performances from rock and alternative local bands including Nodiction, Fuzzy and Howl Ash Bone.
Feb 7
FILM SCREENINGS: Sayonara Setsuko
To celebrate the life of Japanese actress Setsuko Hara, one of the icons of Japanese cinema’s golden age in 1963 who passed away this year, the Japan Foundation hosts a special screening of three of her movies, No Regret for Our Youth, Late Spring and Repast.
Feb 7
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