BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok This Jul 2-5
The weekend's best nightlife, markets, musicals and art openings.
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Thursday (Jul 2)
ART: Revolution
Chomp hosts a three-day art event that features an animal art exhibition, shark research presentation and the screening of an award-winning documentary by Rob Stewart on the final day (see trailer above). For an idea of what else to do on Samsen Road, see our guide here.
Jul 2
FAIRS: 35th Thai Teaw Thai Fair
The popular domestic tourism fair is back in a bigger venue this time at BITEC Bang Na, with travel deals, spa packages and experience activities from all over the country. We suggest you check out the exhibitors' list in advance at www.thaiteawthaiplaza. com to snag the best rates for your rainy season/winter holiday plans.
Jul 2-5
NIGHTLIFE: Whiteline Dance Party
For an early night out this weekend, here's your chance to give this new Silom space a try. Expect a good mix of electronic, deep house, dance punk, disco and hip hop music.
Jul 2
Friday (Jul 3)
ART: U Baan Opening Exhibition
The brand new art station/cafe opens its first exhibition, featuring abstract, portrait and street art by JP Pemapsorn, Graham Meyer, Porporrina, Paulspective & Thaistnr and Peerawayt Krasaesom. Music, food and drinks on the opening day, Jul 3 from 6pm.
Jul 3-Aug 3
ART: Inside The Machine
A group exhibition that features Parinot Kunakornwong's edited loop footage from Thai soap operas inside a washing machine, and Etienne Luque's experimental images created with broken machines. Curated by Julie Camdessus. Opens Jul 3 at 7pm.
Jul 3-26
MARKETS: Artbox BKK EP. 2 Let the Line Guide your Feeling
After the controversial move to postpone the market last month, the huge outdoor event hopes to avoid the rain with its second episode, to take place from 3pm-midnight. All the booths will still be organized inside real shipping containers. 300 stalls in the fashion zone and over 100 stalls in the food and cafe zone, plus live music by local bands. Also expect a HOBS pop-up beer garden on-site.
Jul 3-5
GIGS: Feedback
The live alternative music night returns to the Sky Train Jazz Club, this time featuring Plastic Section, Degaruda, Panic Station, Sin Tonic and Jimmy Revolt. B200, with one free drink and shot upon entry.
Jul 3
NIGHTLIFE: Phatfunk 5th Anniversary Party
Glow Nightclub (Sukhumvit Soi 23) plays host to drum n’ bass specialists Phatfunk this Jul 3 who will celebrate their 5th Anniversary Party (B450, one free drink), with headlining Austrian DJ RoyGreen, supported by the usual resident DJs.
Jul 3
NIGHTLIFE: Don Julio presents Eric Byron
The official DJ of the Hard Core Dior parties, and founder of Drop (Hong Kong), plays classic disco and early house music, with local support by resident DJ Maarten Goetheer at Vogue Lounge, Mahanakhon Cube. Special drinks by head mixologist Hideyuki available on the night. They've also got a new set of resident DJs spinning the tracks from Tues-Sat every week.
Jul 3
NIGHTLIFE: Superrzaaap! 7th Year Anniversary Mega Hits Party
For a taste of the Thonglor nightlife scene, head over to Badmotel on Jul 3 for the SuperrZaaap! 7th Year Anniversary Mega Hits! Party. The first floor will turn into a Thai ‘90s waikanong nightclub featuring DJs Scoobydoo and YP, while the music up on the second-floor High Voltage Pop-Up Club will be provided by Japanese guest DJ Monkey Timers and the crew’s resident DJs.
Jul 3
Saturday (Jul 4)
NIGHTLIFE: Red Bull Thre3Style Thailand 2015
After a long search for the best DJ talents in town, the final round of Thailand’s Red Bull Thre3Style 2015 will
take place this Saturday, Jul 4. Route 66 will be the stage as selected DJs Spydamonkee, Dragon, Maiam, Nutty, Tnt, Bomber Selecta, Zlexii and Jedie battle it out for the title of champion over 15-minute sets that must incorporate at least three musical genres. The national champions will compete at the world finals later this year. Entry is B300, and doors open at 8:30pm.
Jul 4
GIGS: #Beerbods Space: Collective Gigs and Giggles
Live performances by local bands Follows, Hariguem Zaboy, New Mandarin and DJ Sokoke at I'm Park Chula's niche cafe, High Thyme. First 50 guests get a complimentary shot.
Jul 4
CONCERTS: Pow! Fest
Parinam Music's first official mini-music festival Pow! Fest takes over Live House BKK this Jul 4, kicking off at 3:30pm. Organized by live music organizer Seen Scene Space, the stage will be packed with local indie acts to watch like Gym & Swim, Slur, Summer Dress, Seal Pillow, Aire, Hariguem Zaboy, Wave and So, Fwends and Safe Planet, plus a set by Japanese act The Fin. B700 tickets are still available at the door.
Jul 4
MARKETS: Somart Social Market
The social media pop-up market moves to the Old Town community mall, featuring two outdoor shopping zones, an art workshop zone run by Silpakorn students, two food zones and live music by local bands. Live performance by Image The Voice Thailand on Sunday.
Jul 4-5
MARKETS: TGIF Market: Checkmate
TGIF Market makes a return at one of the newest popup venues, Quartier Hall at the EmQuartier this Jul 4-5 under the theme Checkmate. Expect over 200 stalls of leading fashion brands like Isawan, Something Boudoir, Mimi by Milin (pictured), Mywishlist and multi-brand pop-ups like Fablab and SOS. You’ve also got plenty of trendy food options close by at Helix Quartier.
Jul 4-5
COMEDY: 4th of July Comedy Showcase
The Bangkok Hilarious crew celebrates American Independence Day at The Overground Bar & Cafe at this month's showcase, featuring three comedians and British host Graham Wooding this Saturday night. Entry is B200, with one free drink.
Jul 4
MUSICALS: Hear the Wind Sing
A musical adaptation of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami's first novel, in which an unnamed boy living in the 1970s befriends a rich heir during his 19 days of school break. A collaboration between 206 performing troupe and Sun Dance Theater. B350 for students. Reservations at 088-018-5966 and 095-694-9891. Extra 2pm rounds on weekends, and no performance on Jul 7.
Jul 4-12
NIGHTLIFE: Go Grrrls: Queens of Noise
This month's queer boys and girls party at Wine Bibber Sangria takes place under a glam rock theme, featuring the sound of '70s & '80s age of sex, drugs and rock n' roll. B200 for entry, with music brought to you by the crew's resident DJs.
Jul 4
GIGS: Dialogue in the Basement: Live Improvisation Noise
As part of the ongoing installation, this is a night of experimental music, featuring Stylish Nonsense, Acidmoon and Iris Twin. Entry is B200 with one free drink. The exhibition features the work of three local artists.
Jul 4
NIGHTLIFE: Stil Vor Talent Labelnight
Elektro Delikatessen and Living Out Loud present the first party by the Berlin label in Bangkok, with three DJs Channel X, Boy Next Door and Jiggler to spin the tracks at Live RCA. They'll also be supported by resident Elektro Delikatessen and Kandoo DJs. Free drinks for the early birds, from 7pm-9pm.
Jul 4
ART: Walk the Line (Don't call it street art)
Whiteline holds a one-day art exhibition, featuring the work of two graffiti artists, Cozone (Bangkok) and Matt Script (London). They'll be showcasing their illustrations, created using mixed media on canvas.
Jul 4
Sunday (Jul 5)
COMEDY: Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy Spoken Word Poetry
If you're not a party animal, this Sunday sees the Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy Spoken Word Poetry event taking place under the theme "Jungle," featuring 2012-13 Austin Poetry Slam Champion Bill Moran, also taking place at the Overground from 8pm onwards.
Jul 5
CLASSICAL: Sunny Trio feat. Natt Buntita
The Gift of Life Foundation and Sala Sudarisi Sobha present a jazz concert in celebration of HRH Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's 60th Birthday, featuring the talented jazz vocalist, who'll be perrforming all the arrangements by the princess. Tickets are B700, available at www.salasudasirisobha.com. Concert starts at 4pm.
Jul 5
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