See also: This week's best foodie events


Thursday (Jul 13)

Nightlife: Beam x Mela x UNSTๆ

Local DJs Kova O' Sarin, Jirus, Sarayu, Dogs On The Turns (DOTT) and Ellie team up to spin techno, deep house and other dark sounds.

Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7750. Free


Friday (Jul 14)

Concert: Urban Music Festival

The music festival returns for another year, featuring performances across three stages from 50 local artists and bands across various genres, including names like Atom, Paradox, Cocktail (pictured) and more.

Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-690-1000. B799

Nightlife: Glow with Markus Homm

The Romanian DJ spins techno, deep house with support from local talent Dogs On The Turns.

Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250-B350

Nightlife: Parisian Chic Party

Celebrate the French National Day in a chic Parisian style with special drink promotion on French Martini at B300 all night. Live DJ set from Yui Truluv. Dress code: Parisian Glamour.

Revolucion Cocktial, 50 Sathorn Soi 10, 02-235-4822-3. Free

Gig: Buzz: H1F4, Søar Flit @ Scoutland

A night of experimental music from three local bands spanning experimental rock, folktronica, jazz and blues.

Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B160

Gig: Splashh

Bangkok party organizers Dudesweet welcomes the five-piece Anglo-Australian indie rock band, who are on the road to promote their sophomore album Waiting a Lifetime.

Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8, 081-173-3616; 085-146-8017; 086-866-8869. B900

Gig: Monomania’s Album Launch

The ambient rock band celebrates the launch of their new album Before the Dawn with an intimate concert giving out free albums to all guests.

Rockademy, A-Square (next to Flow House, opposite K-Village), Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-261-3833. B350-500

 

Saturday (Jul 15)

Nightlife: We’re Queer, We’re Here

Bangkok Hilarious Comedy Club and Out BKK hosts the second edition of the LGBTQ+ party, featuring live music from LGBTQ+ artists, drink promotions and plenty of dancing.

Live Lounge, Sportsman, Trendy Building, 10/22 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-168-7241. B150

Nightlife: SuperFly BKK Vol.5 Warriors

Dance crew Superfly BKK hosts a night of free-style dance battle, offering a grand prize of B5,000 for the winner.

The Beat Lounge, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 081-341-0512. Free

Nightlife: Kolour Live

The Kolour party crew presents a fresh new party concept, featuring exlusively live electronic showcase to guarantee an interactive experience. Expect to hear disco, house and techno from local and international names such as haheed Naz from Dangerdisko and Marmoset.

Quaint, 23 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-714-1998. B500-750

Nightlife: Coastal Luau

Celebrate the launch of a new tiki bar in town, Coastal, from noon onward at the garden area of Kram. Profits will be donated to Food Rescue Foundation.

Coastal, Kram, 113 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 098-253-9356. Free

Gig: DIS is WAR

In preparation for the annual Bangkok Thrash Festival coming up in October, Jam introduces their first ever thrash metal and hardcore punk night with a lineup of local bands such as Killing Fields, Sandan, Kaoscurse, Can't Break and Exclamation. Tickets are available at the door.

Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B150

Art: Parallel

Architectural photographer Pirak Anurakyawachon presents photographs from throughout his career, capturing uncertain economic situations, environmental problems and political issues in Thailand.

Through Jul 22. Schemata Gallery, 1/F, Liberty Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 088-088-8066. Free

Art: Whitewash

Popular photographer Harit Srikhao's latest collection explores the repressed Thai society under the current military regime and the constant dismissal of injustice for those who have lost their lives under the political instability. 

Through Jul 22. Gallery Ver, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 22, 089-988-5890. Free

Art: Grey Area

Indonesian photographer Angki Purbandono presents a series of images he captured during his imprisonment in 2012-2013, inspired by community relationships within a limited space. The images are creatively created from a scanner, as a camera was prohibited.

Through Jul 26. Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), 2-4/F, BU International College Building (Bld.7), 119 Rama 4 Rd., 02-350-3626. Free

Art: Siamese Twins Group Exhibition by Freak Show

Six emerging artists, including Ong, Kowuts, Warhead, Mamablues, Shared Toy and Shittak, host a group exhibition featuring their independent works that are all in conflicting styles to one another.

Closing on Jul 16. The Jam Factory, 41/1-41/2 Charoen Nakorn Rd., 02-861-0950. Free