Thursday (Jan 21)

THEATER: Plan B

An interactive performance by Democrazy Theatre Studio that captures the lives of homeless people in Thailand. 

Through Jan 30

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THEATER: Mom the Musical

Director Suwandi Jakraorawut presents a unique performance featuring robotic dogs, following a touching tale about man’s best friend.

Through Jan 24

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FILM SCREENINGS: Dogma & Robin Hood

A special night tributing the works of Alan Rickman, including his 1999 comedy film Dogma and the 1991 remake of the classic Robin Hood story.

Jan 21

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ART: Please Do Not Leave Me

Amrit Chusuwan's art installations explore his identity through the use of material objects such as chandeliers, instruments and bicycles.

Jan 21 

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Friday (Jan 22)

NIGHTLIFE: Nakadia

One of Bangkok's leading ladies in techno and deep house takes over the club with special guest Mendy Indigo. 

Jan 22

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NIGHTLIFE: Envisions Berlin

The underground club hosts a night featuring special guest DJs from Berlin including Foolik and Pauli Pocket. 

Jan 22

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NIGHTLIFE: Vimana Sound

DJ Oro plays hit tracks from Cambodia’s golden era of music with support from DJ Eye Cafe and Syncho Sound.

Jan 22

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ART: Ethereal Dream

A group project from 10 local artists, including Yo Kalawin, Kwan Phakawat, Tong Patree and Bo Poranee , whose work focuses on a fantasy world filled with joy and hope.

Jan 22-Feb 6

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ART: Asia Mirror

A duo exhibition by Rearngsak Boonyavanish and Zhang Kexin whose work focuses on modernizing traditional Asian art styles.

Jan 22-Feb 20 

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COMEDY: The Big V - Stand Up Comedy Competition

The search for Bangkok's best local English-language stand up comedian involves three nights of entertainment where 10 comics will battle it out for the grand prize. There also promises to be special appearance from international comedians Andrew Netto and Jim Brewsky.

Jan 22-23,29

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CLASSICAL: Opera Gala

The Thai Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dariusz Mikulski, along with a group of Thai and Italian soloists perform Thai traditional music and selections from Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and Bizet.

Jan 22-23

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Saturday (Jan 23)

NIGHTLIFE: Gravity Arcadia

After the success of last year’s debut, the massive fire-breathing robotic spider from Glastonbury is  back for another Bangkok takeover. Taking the stage are huge names in the EDM scene including DJs Kaskade, DVBBs, Blend, Must Die! and Zomboy. Tickets are B2,500-5000 from Thaiticketmajor.

Jan 23

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GIGS: The 80s Trash Bash

An '80s themed party where local bands including Main Room, Stylish Nonsense, Bone Clone, Deadtown Trash and Meat Eats Sounds play throwback rock, punk and electronica music. DJs 12 Tones, George Lg and Richie also spin house and techno. Dress code is '80s. 

Jan 23

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GIGS: Lydmor

The Danish underground singer/songwriter Jenny Rossander, who recently launched her first solo album titled Y, performs her latest songs alongside local band State of Living Ecclesiastic. 

Jan 23

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ART: Bukruk Urban Arts Festival

The 10-day celebration of underground art returns to take over Bangkok with public wall paintings, art exhibitions, artist talks and animation film screenings from emerging and established artists from Asia and Europe. This year promises a focus on bizzare, uncanny and surreal art that will spread over Chinatown and the riverside, plus various art spaces around the country. There’s a pretty awesome music festival to kick everything off on Jan 23, too, featuring El Guincho (Spain), Alek Et Les Japonaises (Belgium) and Dye (France, La Fine Equipe (France) alongside a long list of top local acts. See here.  

Jan 23-31

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WHY NOT: Learn How to Indigo Dye

A workshop all about natural indigo dye, an organic blue dye that is extracted from plants, detailing the history of indigo dye, its various uses and special tips and tricks about dyeing techniques. Participants will then learn how to dye their own scarves and tote bags to take home.

Jan 23

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MARKETS: Love is All Around

A Valentine’s Day-themed flea market featuring over 100 booths selling clothes, food, crafts and pet supplies, plus live music from an acoustic band and a selection of workshops.

Jan 23-24

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Sunday (Jan 24) 

GIGS: 1979 Live Sixteen Stone

Join indie rock bands Count the Thief, Fits, Forgetting Droy, Spring Fall Sea for a night of live music.

Jan 24

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GIGS: Dirgahayu

The Malaysian instrumental rock trio known for their guitar riffs, extensive effects and in-depth music composition plays the rooftop Skytrain bar alongside local bands Two Million Thanks, Degaruda, Cana and Street Wreck.  

Jan 24

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SPORTS: Let's Rock Run

A rock-centric run followed by a mini concert from Da Endorphine and 25 Hours. Offering 5 and 10km distances. 

Jan 24