BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jan 5-8
Your guide on the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend.
See also: 18 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this January
THURSDAY (Jan 5)
GIG: Folk'n Thursday with Jacob Contin
Bangkok-based singer-songwriter Jacob Contin performs original music alongside burgers from Daniel Thaiger.
Brew Beers & Ciders, Sukhumvit Soi 11
FRIDAY (Jan 6)
NIGHTLIFE: Kartell
The DJ under the Roche Musique house label, who has made a name for himself through remixes for artists like Karma Kid and Lianne La Havas, returns to the Bangkok stage
Jan 6. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
FILM: 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 disappearing breed of mystics in present-day Thailand.
Jan 6. Tentacles, Naradhiwas Soi 22
GIG: Thank Folk it's Friday with Jenny and Charlie
Jennifer Lackgren, usually frontwoman of Jenny and the Scallywags, is this time accompanied by guitarist Charlie Scallywag for over four hours of eclectic covers and originals.
Jan 6. Kai, Sathorn Soi 12
SATURDAY (Jan 7)
ART: Ciao Art
Sathorn 11 Art Space and Gfour wine importer present a group exhibition featuring Italian artist Sergio Voci and Thai artists Oh+Futon, P7, Aof Smith, Asin, Anchalee Arayapongpanich, Jane Manasawii and Karma. Opening reception on Jan 7.
Jan 7-Feb 7. Sathorn 11 Art Space, 404 Sathorn Soi 11
ART: Canvas
An exhibition and talk on the topic "Is social media a positive or negative influence on the arts?" featuring three successful Bangkok-based artists: mixed media and tattoo artist Luke Satoru (pictured); photographer Rammy Narula; and illustrator Kathy MacLeod. From 5pm.
Jan 7. Whiteline, Silom Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Sax vs. DJ
DJ Dai (Beass/Phrakanong Soundscape) collides with Stanford Reid (saxophonist, pictured) for a night of improvisation.
Jan 7. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1
ART: No Gravity
Artists Teeratat Namkaew and Thanakorn Siriraks use oil painting to explore aspects of mythology and surrealism.
Jan 7-Feb 18. Kalwit Studio and Gallery, Ruamrudee Soi 2
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 angle and tonality make them appear to be happening simultaneously in some dim, dark world.
Jan 7-Feb 25. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, Pan Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Subb-An
Beam kicks off the new year by welcoming the rising Berlin-based, British DJ, named DJ Mag's "Best Breakthrough DJ" of 2011.
Jan 7. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)
ART: Culture, Culture, Culture: Three Exhibition Openings in One Evening
Bangkok's gallery devoted to wearable art welcomes three new exhibitions: “A Day Away” by Hnoss Initiative, “Stone Poetry – A Slice of Home” by Mette Saabye and “Talisman of Kilombu” by Cece Nobre.
Jan 7-Feb 28. Atta Gallery, OP Garden, Charoenkrung Soi 36
Sunday (Jan 8)
WHY NOT: Concert in the Park
The popular outdoor concert returns, featuring The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra who'll be performing popular classics, pop songs and soundtracks from famous movies in the park, promising a chilled Sunday picnic environment for family and friends. This year's playlist also promises tributes to HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. From 5:30pm.
Jan 8, 15. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd.
WHY NOT: Salaya in the City: A free preview of TIJC 2017
As a preview of the 9th Thailand International Jazz Conference (Jan 27-29), musicians from Mahidol University's College of Music will perform a free jazz concert in the library garden at 3pm
Jan 8. Neilson Hayes Library, 195 Surawong Rd.
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