BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jan 29-Feb 1
This weekend's jam-packed with outdoor markets, banging nightlife and a whole lot in-between.
Nina Sarabutra installs 44 glass and 365 porcelain works at Ardel's Third Place this Thursday, touching on the topic of alcohol consumption. While you're in the area, check out what you can do this weekend at the nearby Opus Building.
Through Mar 14
As part of its Bangkok Beer Week, Ekkamai bar Mikkeller opens at noon to give away 500 free beers in its garden and free birthday cakes. From 5pm onwards, it will be serving from 30 taps of killer beers.
Jan 29
The German DJ who produced the huge EDM hit "Mammoth" (check out the video above) in 2013, featuring Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, performs at the popular Suk 11 club.
Jan 29
Jan 29
The launch of the new weekly hip-hop and r&b Thursday night for the ladies at Bangkok Betty. 3 free cocktails for the girls through 10pm, with music by DJ Crooze Kutz and V:2K15. Dress code is pink, sexy and seductive.
Jan 29
The conference explores three themes: Education, Innovation and Inspiration. Speakers include former Prime Minister of Thailand Abhisit Vejjajiva, Secretary General of the Office of Higher Education Commission Assoc. Prof. Kamjorn Tatiyakavee and Design Director/Architect Mr. Duangrit Bunnag and BBC science reporter Prof. Iain Stewart. Organized by the British Council and Thailand's Ministry of Education. For a full schedule and online registration, visit ow.ly/GUs7g.
Jan 30-31
The Phra Khanong art space/cafe's grand opening and one year anniversary coincides with a new group exhibition which opens this Friday, featuring the work of Koutaro Ooyama (Doppel), Hideyuki Katsumata and Rukkit.
Through Mar 8
Pichet Klunchun Dance company's new Thai and contemporary dance kicks off this Friday, and investigates male and female gender roles, manners and morality. B300 for students. B400 for artists and audience members under 27. Book a spot at www.showbooking.com or at 02-218-4802. Post-performance discussion in Thai and English with dance critics.
Through Feb 1
With 20 years of professional experience, Australian comedian Marty Lappan headlines this Friday's comedy night, with support from fresh local talents. Advance tickets at B250.
Jan 30
Jan 30-Feb 1
A reunion party for lovers of the early Thai Dn'B scene, featuring the collective's DJs Pichy, OneEyeWen and Dragon, and MCs Tul Sinamon and Abu.
Jan 30
Go Hard or Go Home launches its first party on a mystery boat, with food by Mother Trucker, Shape.ig, Billy's crab seafood and the Siam grill pork from 6pm onwards. Music played by DJ Koro and Roxy June. Cocktail, beer and wine selections by ABK6 Cognac. Standard tickets at B300, VIP at B500, available online and at 086-372-9539.
Jan 30
Jan 31-Feb 1
Jan 31-Feb 1
Jan 31-Feb 1
The annual French fair at Alliance Francaise, with games, language activities and art workshops. The theme this year is Save the Planet.
Jan 31
Another pop-up market this weekend, to be held at Makkasan Airport Link station from 2pm-10pm, with lots of street food and food trucks, fashion booths by local style icons, and a closing concert by Sqweez Animal and Mild.
Jan 31-Feb 1
Young classical performers selected to take part in the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music Youth Orchestra (PYO), and popular pianist Saksit Vejsupaporn perform George Gershwin's Cuban Overture, Porgy and Bess Suite and American in Paris. Conducted by Norman Huynh. Make your booknigs at [email protected] or call 02-447-8597.
Jan 31
The indie art space gathers new and upcoming acts to perform as part of its new project to promote non-mainstream music. The debut gig features Mrs. Linda, Blues Tape, Dead Flowers, World Not Bad, Follows and special guests Song from Yesterday and Chickenwings.
Jan 31
B100 entry to Studio Lam for a party by Masa Niwayama and NKchan of the eclectic Giant Swing crew.
Jan 31
Jan 31
The rock music school hosts a special night of deep tech and progressive house with San Francisco DJ/producer Tall Sasha. Local support from the school's very own The Failed Horsemen, who will be thrashing out covers of Metallica and Motorhead to kick off the night.
Jan 31
The Rap Is Now collective presents a DJ line-up of 93 Flow, Jahrom, AR1, Battle X4, Sos x None, Raw Uncut + Sir Poppa Lott, Battle 3rd, Jayrun, Battle 1st and ThaBeatLounge DJ.
Jan 31
Feb 1
Feb 1
The alternative live music party organizer brings 15 bands to the RCA bar, including the likes of Monomania, aire, Candysniper and Kobe.
Feb 1
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