Thursday (Jan 28)

ART: Bukruk Urban Arts Festival

The huge celebration of street art continues around Bangkok's riverside and Chinatown with public wall paintings, art exhibitions, artist talks and animated film screenings. See more details here.

Through Jan 31

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ART: Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project

Philip Jablon presents his ongoing photographic documentation of the region’s remaining, and rapidly disappearing, stand-alone movie theaters, emphasizing the modernization taking over the region.

Jan 28-Mar 31

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ART: The Body You Want

Krit Ngamsom's series of variously sized toy robots explores childhood nostalgia while serving as a deeper metaphor for de-humanized labor in the modern world.

Jan 28- Mar 31

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FILM SCREENINGS: Withnail & I, Trainspotting

It's all about the mayhem of drug abuse at this week's film night. Catch Bruce Robinson's film following the misadventures of two umeployed young actors and Danny Boyle's crime comedy flick about a group of heroin addicts in 1980s Edinburgh. 

Jan 28

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Friday (Jan 29)

NIGHTLIFE: Tom Trago

Thonglor's latest club BEAM welcomes Dutch house and techno DJ and label owner Tom Trago for their soft-opening night, supported by Marmosets, Mendy Indigo, NT66 and Nudsko.

Jan 29

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NIGHTLIFE: The Mother Worship: Madonna Party

In preparation for the upcoming concert in February, this party celebrates all the Queen of Pops hits along with those from artits who she influenced including Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Katy Perry.

Jan 29

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NIGHTLIFE: Dope as Funk: Boombox Classics

The party team throws a special "Boombox Classics" edition, bringing the best of funk, '90s hip-hop, '80s rock and house classics from DJs Luck-E, Karl Andy, Tommy Nori, Octo and MC Unda.

Jan 29

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ART: Antithesis

Spanish graffiti artists Sabek and J.M Yes take over the walls and windows of Cho Why art gallery, blending their styles into a single mural of bizarre, fictional characters.

Jan 29

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ART: Videographe: Experimental Cinema from Montreal

A night showcasing experimental short film projects from Canadian filmmakers, including video-poems, overlaid images, psychedelic footage, abstract noise music and multimedia compositions.

Jan 29

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CLASSICAL: Thailand International Jazz Conference

Leading Thai and international jazz artists, along with 60 bands, perform at this annual three-day conference with highlights including a collaboration between Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) and leading jazz artists like Cherryl Hayes, Jens Lindemann and Jacop Dinesen. There will also be special appearances from Ben Chalatit and Pomelo Town.

Jan 29-31

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Saturday (Jan 30)

NIGHTLIFE: Catz N’ Dogz

The Polish DJ duo take over the underground nightclub with their house tracks, supported by DJs Kimball Collins and Sunju Hargun.

Jan 30

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NIGHTLIFE: Sven Vath

The techno legend, best known for his hit "Electrica Salsa," takes over the stage with support from Thai-born, Berlin-based DJ Nakadia.  

Jan 30

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GIGS: Room 39 and Polycat

The two hit bands take over the nightclub's stage for live performances.

Jan 30

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GIGS: KKBox Music Playtime

The fourth installment of the collaborative music mini-festival features Apartment Khunpa, Pae Arak and The Pisatband, Chart Suchart and Deun Sasi. There will also be a flea market, workshops and activities.

Jan 30

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MUSIC FESTIVALS: Singha Craft

Some of the biggest names in the Thai music industry take the stage in this all-day celebration of local creativity. So far, the lineup includes Apartment Khunpa, Somkiat, Young Man and the Sea, Sesse Mek, Mattnimare, Sundaydrive, the 38 Years Ago, My Life as Ali Thomas, The Parkinson, Moving and Cut, The Richmantoy, Polycat, Proud, T-Bone and GreasyCafe. Tickets available at all 7-Eleven convenience stores.  

Jan 30-31

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MARKETS: Container Market

The popular indie night market features booths selling everything from trendy clothes and cute home decor to garden supplies, plus plenty of food trucks and live music.

Jan 30-31

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MARKETS: The Knack Market #7

The monthly '70s-themed market returns, bringing with it plenty of booths selling art, crafts, street food and clothes, plus live music performances in the open-air, hippy vibe of Jam Factory.

Jan 30-31

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MARKETS: Thai Craft Fair

The craft fair returns to help promote local handmade products from over 50 artisan groups. Shop for home decor, toys and other accessories, with this edition offering special Valentines day-themed products.

Jan 30

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WORKSHOPS: For the Love of Writing

Creative writers are invited for three days of writing sessions from professional writing coach Anette Pollner, who will be discussing the themes of "Love and commitment—writing is a passion," "Overcoming procrastination" and "How to start up your writing every single day."

Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13

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Sunday (Jan 31)

NIGHTLIFE: FKJ

Making his Bangkok debut, the Parisian electronic music DJ takes over the night with a live performance of his signature groovy loops, hip-hop rhythms and funky basslines. Support from DJs Slomororo and Sir Walt.

Jan 31

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BE GOOD: People & Forests Fair

An all-day fair celebrating the diversity of our nature and promoting the protection of urban and rural forest areas. Expect stalls selling arts, crafts, and indegenous local creations from various forest communities around the country, as well as forums discussing the proection of local forest areas. 

Jan 31

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SPORTS: Bitec Half Marathon

The annual running event returns to kick off the New Year. Offering 5, 10.5, 21.1km distances. Register now at www.bitec-halfmarathon.com.

Jan 31