BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jan 12-15
Your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend.
Thursday (Jan 12)
ART: A Boy who was Kidnapped by Time
Artist Harit Srikhao, a fourth-year photography student at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, exhibits photos from unrelated sources but whose camera angles and tonality make them appear to be happening simultaneously in some dim, dark world.
Through Feb 25. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd.
ART: The Lost Wizards
An exhibition and documentary film by Francis Wilmer, Harry Virtanen and Chonlada Lynn Bennett featuring video, photographs and objects about the lives of "ruesee," a breed of mystics disappearing in present-day Thailand.
Through Jan 27. Tentacles N22, 22 Narathiwas
Friday (Jan 13)
NIGHTLIFE: Arthur Yeti
The founder of Yeti Out, a creative collective that focuses on rare dub vinyl and basement parties, takes over the main room with support from NT66. Meanwhile, local talents DJS Noxro and Bunnyman will spin in the Dalmatian room.
Jan 13. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55
NIGHTLIFE: Keint
The artistic director and DJ of Shanghai's Bar Rouge takes over the Bangkok decks for one night only with his signature global beats. There also promises to be special drink discounts alongside the music.
Jan 13. Vogue Lounge, Mahanakhon Cube, Naradiwhas Rd.
ART: Timemaker: A Photo Exhibition
Polish-born photographer and filmmaker Zuzanna Kowalska explores a day in the life of her 84-year-old grandfather in his clockmaking business--a quickly dying profession in the modern world--in a series of documentary photographs.
Jan 13-Feb 13. Thong Lor Art Space, 58/14-15 Sukhumvit Soi 55
GIG: Yaan at Livecube
The Bangkok-based world music group perform at the tiny Phra Khanong live venue. Limited to 30 people. Entry is B200 with one drink or B400 with all-you-can-drink.
Jan 13. Livecube, 4/F, Okinawa Restaurant Kinjo, Sukhumvit Soi 69
ART: Into the Dark
Photographer Benjamin Haselberger presents a powerful series capturing the harmful effects of crystal methamphetamine on the livelihoods of school children, prostitutes and sweatshop workers around Southeast Asia.
Jan 13-15. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd.
ART: Goja 3rd Anniversary
In celebration of the gallery's third birthday, Japanese artist and DJ PopyOil presents his collection of graphic works while spinning tunes.
Jan 13. Goja, Sukhumvit Soi 71
COMEDY: Tom Rhodes
Celebrating his 30th year in standup, the American comedian best known for his work with Comedy Central, Netflix, The Daily Show and more, makes his Bangkok debut.
Jan 13. Comedy Club Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 33. BTS Phrom Phong
Saturday (Jan 14)
NIGHTLIFE: BEC
The Berlin-based, British techno DJ who was named one of the top ten leading ladies of the underground music scene by Pulse Magazine in 2015 spins at Ratchada's techno nightclub.
Jan 14. Mustache Bar, 544/5 Ratchadaphisek Soi 7
GIGS: Lucid Dream
The Bangkok all-girl dream pop band Jelly Rocket launches their first official album with support from local indie talents Fwends and Gramaphone Children.
Jan 14. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
MARKETS: Made by Legacy
Returning for its eighth edition, the hit Brooklyn-style vintage flea market now takes over the rooftop of a mall with 165 booths selling vinyls, vintage clothing, vintage furniture, arts and crafts and food. The rooftop set up promises to bring back vibes from the original Made by Legacy back in 2012.
Jan 14-15. 10/F, Fortune Town, MRT Phra Ram 9
NIGHTLIFE: Cat Calenday Launch Party
The launch of charity calendar featuring models with homeless cats from PAWS Bangkok will also feature cat-themed music by Pageant.
Jan 14. Whiteline, Silom Rd.
OUT OF TOWN: Keep on the Grass Festival
The indie music festival takes place in the countryside a two-hour drive outside of Bangkok, featuring artists like Rasmee, Srirajah Rockers and Desktop Error. Tickets are B1,500 through [email protected].
Jan 14, Phu Uthai, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima
Sunday (Jan 15)
GIGS: Long Khan Music Fest
In an effort to support local musicians, this music festival invites artists to perform whatever they please while the audience is encouraged to pay whatever they please. Buckets will be placed throughout the event, each one dedicated to a performing band that will then receive all the money collected. The lineup so far includes De Flamingo, The Lowdowns, King Kong & The Chum, Ten to Twelve and more.
Jan 15. Root Garden, Thonglor Soi 3
WHY NOT: Queer Readers Bangkok
The launch of a new social discussion group that aims to consider the qualities of self-identity and what it means to be “queer” through open platform discussions with readings, screenings and other activities. For the first installment of their monthly meetups, the group will be discussing Peter A Jackson’s 2009 essay titled “Global Queering and Global Queer Theory: Thai Transgenders and Homosexualities in World History”. The extract can be read at bit.ly/2iiizRQ.
Jan 15. Tentacles, 2198/10-11 Narathiwas Soi 22, 089-117-3434
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