BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jul 23-26
A new riverside market, a "Berlin-style" flea market, an "offline" market and many other cool events that may or may not be markets.
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Thursday (Jul 23)
ART: Brandnew 2015 - Titirat Skultantimayta
A part of Bangkok University Gallery's contemporary art project, in collaboration with universities and galleries around Thailand. This week's launch features the work of Titirat Skultantimayta, who replaces missing utensils with other objects to represent loss in an exhibition titled "Filling the Void." Food truck Forkers and Make it Happen Juice will be present on the opening night from 7-8:30pm.
Through Aug 2
PERFORMANCE: Chelsea Coon: Convergence(s)/Beginnings and Endings
A site-specific performance which explores the buildup and breakdown of particles, and the body within the universe by Chelsea Coons. She will also be running a performance workshop from 9pm-10:30pm to investigate the methods behind each participants' work. Open to all levels. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Jul 23
NIGHTLIFE: Daniel Spanjaard + Dogs on the Turns
The DJ from the Netherlands plays the sound of techno from Amsterdam, with support from local Thai DJ/producer Dogs On the Turns, who'll be playing groovy electronica. B250 with one free drink.
Jul 23
NIGHTLIFE: Oskar's Summer Festival
The bistro's first summer festival, featuring a lineup of 10 local DJs from the likes of Sunju Hargun, Alex Fischer, Fred Canal, Fred Jungo, and many more. Drinks specials all night. Dresscode is summer wear. Free entry all night.
Jul 23
Friday (Jul 24)
DANCE: This Piece is Not Completed Yet
A solo contemporary dance performance by dancer/choreographer Kornkarn Rungsawang, with lighting design by Pichet Klunchun Dance Company. B500 tickets are available now at 086-300-2081 or [email protected].
Through Jul 26
COMEDY: Stand-up Comedy with Ron Josal
The Filipino comedian with 15 years of experience touring around the world, notably with the famed Russell Peters, takes the stage at the Comedy Club at this week's open mic night. B500 advance tickets at www.comedyclubbangkok.com or B750 at the door.
Jul 24
CONCERTS: Singha Street
A two-day outdoor concert featuring local acts Yellow Fang, Sqweez Animal, Greasy Cafe, Seal Pillow, Polycat and Gene Kasidit. B299 pre-sale tickets for a drink and a Singha toy, available at 091-050-0239. One ticket required per day. Entry for 20+ only.
Jul 24-25
NIGHTLIFE: Stereo Express
The house music DJ and producer of "La Vie En Rose" and "Shadoorack" headlines the party, with Beatgarden DJs Messie Joe, Dylan Holtman and Zidov Akuma spinning on the outside terrace. Open bar from 7-9pm.
Jul 24
NIGHTLIFE: Brains: IDM, Glitch Hop and Experimental Beats
Alternative, electronic beats by Thai actor-producer-DJ Jay Montonn Jira, the mastermind behind Samutprakarn Sound Records. Entry is B200.
Jul 24
NIGHTLIFE: Berlin Beats welcomes Tomoko Tamura
The Japanese dance music DJ brings his Tokyo-London blend of underground techno to Bangkok, with support from Berlin Beats' resident DJ The Outsider. B350 entry, with one free drink.
Jul 24
Saturday (Jul 25)
MEETUPS: BKK Startup Job Fest
Looking for a career change? BKK Startup Job Fest 2015 is the first tech startup fair of its kind in Bangkok, aiming to boost Thailand’s digital economy and create more job opportunities. The two-day conference on Jul 25-26 at Cyberworld Tower will bring together over 40 leading companies in the Thai tech industry, with highlight speakers like Country Head of Google Thailand, co-founder of Ookbee, CMO of Lazada Thailand and co-founder of Hubba Thailand. Recommended for coders, programmers, digital marketers and university students. Entry is free, so sign up now at bkkstartupjobfest.getlinks.co.
Jul 25-26
ART: Moneylicious
An exhibition inspired by the changing value of money in a transitioning world, featuring money origami by Yosuke Hasegawa and interactive video installations by Wittaya Junma. Opens Jul 25 at 6pm.
Through Sep 5
ART: Arash Groyan, the Persian Miniaturist
The debut exhibition of the Bangkok-based, Iranian artist who majored in Iranian paintings. The style, which originally appeared in religious books, combines Islamic thoughts and Iranian traditional beliefs. Opens Jul 25 at 7pm.
Through Aug 8
MARKETS: The Knack Market
Fans of the monthly Bangkok Farmers’ Market at The Jam Factory; it's now being transformed into The Knack Market. Set to take place this Jul 25 from 4pm onwards, right by the Chao Phraya River, the colorful new local market promises crafts, design, vintage items, books, arts and music, plus lots of street and organic foods in collaboration with Taste of Bangkok and BKKFM.
Jul 25
MARKETS: Offline Market
The 5th edition of the flea market takes you back to a period before online stores came about, with lots of vinyl stores, toys, polaroid and film cameras. The pop-up will be at Groove CentralWorld, from 1pm-10pm. Interested artists and stores can contact [email protected].
Jul 25
FILM SCREENINGS: Lusophone Film Fest Bangkok #2
Bangkok's Lusophone Film Festival at Speedy Grandma screens movies and animations once a month until February 2016. Starting at 7pm, July's screenings include: The Ball (A Bola) and Virgin Margaria, touching on problems of the Mozambique government, prostitution and child labor.
Jul 25
GIGS: Smoke
Live music in the new Silom venue, featuring a lineup of Comet Records' Naked Astronaught, Who Are We? and DJs Toru and Fredrik Funk. Live art by Jeff Ross, craft beers and food from Bud's Barbecue. B200 entry, with one free drink.
Jul 25
CONCERTS: Born to be Ben - Come Into My World
Thai pop-singer, actor and entertainer Ben Chalatit takes the audience into his sci-fi fantasy world at this full-scale concert by BEC-TERO, featuring his greatest ballads, dance hits and popular covers. Tickets are B1,000-3,500, available on Thaiticketmajor.
Jul 25
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Danzn Festival
This Saturday, Jul 25, sees another 10-hour musical journey take place at Live RCA from 4pm onwards with the launch of Danzn Festival. Organizers Tempology and Elektro Delikatessen are promising quality live bands, DJs and art exhibitions as well as food and drinks brought to you in a “Berlin-style” flea market. Highlight acts include: Julian Ganzer and Bangkok-based acts like Stylish Nonsense, Koichi Shimizu, Koish, Kingkong, Ikono, Krit Morton and Dennis Frost. Head over between 4-6pm if you’re keen for the open bar. Online tickets are B500 (2 free drinks before 6pm, 1 free drink before 8pm), available at www.amiando.com/danzn.html.
Jul 25
NIGHTLIFE: Rude Tunes presents Neon Jungle
The new Bangkok-based party organizer launches its first party, promising a wild rooftop neon rave with a mix of trap, house and hip-hop. The theme is animal prints, with a DJ lineup of Alphatrack, Man, Riviere and 2015 Pioneer's Lady DJ Champion DJ Paka. Lots of free neon paint. B150 entry.
Jul 25
NIGHTLIFE: Givers @ Siam Sunset Rooftop Party
A new urban rooftop party with house, techno and tribal music by DJs Mg Pulse, Mizuyo and Il Toro, promising 360-degree views of the city, light shows and drinks deals. Set to take place every last Saturday of the month.
Jul 25
NIGHTLIFE: Hennessy presents Back to the Future
A dance battle party featuring DJs Realplayett and Deejay B of the Bangkok Invaders, plus special guest DJs and performances all night. B3,000 winning prize for the best B-boy and girl dancers. Deli-Q Food Truck on-site. Early bird tickets at B100 before 9pm. B200 thereafter.
Jul 25
Sunday (Jul 26)
SALES & FAIRS: Baan Lae Suan Fair
The magazine's mid-year fair returns with the usual home decor booths, electronics, household and garden decor and crafts. Highlight zones this year include: Eco Village (Thai designs), Craft Village (workshops), Room Life Studio (by Room and Health & Cuisine), Green House (plants and gardening tools) and Color Party (home decor). There will also be a food truck zone on-site.
Through Jul 26
CONCERTS: The Platters "Only You" Live in Bangkok 2015
One of the most successful groups from the early rock 'n' roll era, known for their all-time hits "Only You," "The Great Pretender" and "Magic Touch," return to Bangkok for another concert, after a successful Thailand show back in 2013. B800-2,500 tickets, available on Thaiticketmajor.
Jul 26
GIGS: Dood x Studio Lam* Hariguem Zaboy Trip!
The live indie music organizer takes over the ya-dong bar, introducing groups like Kum da Kum, Jia Pa Bor Sue, Cloud Behind, Dead Flowers, and ending the night with Hariguem Zaboy.
Jul 26
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