BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jul 9-12
Markets, markets, markets--oh, and some pretty cool nightlife.
SEE ALSO: Foodie happenings this week
International concerts coming to Bangkok this year
Thursday (Jul 9)
THEATER: According to Marguerite Duras
The Bangkok performing arts community is busy this rainy season (See out roundup here). Launching this weekend is an experimental performance of “An Epilogue to the Malady of Death,” along with a series of film screenings dedicated to the French playwright of the ‘60s-’90s, According to Marguerite Duras, at Thonglor Art Space. B500 to see the show, but screenings are free. More details here.
Jul 9-Aug 1
Friday (Jul 10)
FILM: European Union Film Festival 2015
This traveling film festival kicks off in Bangkok at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld, this Jul 10-19, featuring 16 feature films and two short films produced by 14 EU Member States. All films will be screened in their original languages with Thai and English subtitles. Tickets are B120, available at the Box Office or online at www.sfcinemacity.com. Highlights include: Girlhood (France), Tresspassing Bergman (Sweden), Phoenix (Germany), Mr. Humblot (Luxembourg), Melody (Belgium), Beautiful Youth (Spain), The Hour of the Lynx (Denmark) and ’71 (United Kingdom). The festival will also move over to Chiang Mai (Jul 24-Aug 2) and Khon Kaen (Aug 7-9). For the full list of films and screening programs, see on.fb.me/1MYT2Sz.
Jul 10-18
ART: Second Nature
Opening this week on Jul 10, 6pm at Soy Sauce Factory is a new exhibition titled Second Nature, featuring the work of Chiang Mai-based artist Mauy, who uses the medium of street art to create images of wild animals in an emotive style similar to children's book illustrations.
Jul 10-Aug 8
GIGS: Playground...X surround
The Sanamluang Music pop-rock band takes the stage at Live House Studio, with special guests Better Weather, Tony Phee, Teen8GradeA, Yellow Mustard and more special guests TBA. Tickets available at 081-930-3633. Show starts at 6pm.
Jul 10
MARKETS: Zaap/2
If you went to Zaap On Sale at Paragon last month and realized you couldn’t afford anything, Zaap/2 is sure to cheer you up this Jul 10-12. Taking over the Bangkok Convention Center the market will showcase the same range of quality online brands, only this time they’re promising discounts of 50-90-percent on most items.
Jul 10-12
MARKETS: Artbox BKK Ep. 3
Despite the controversial last-minute postponement of the second edition of this new outdoor market concept, Artbox BKK EP. 2 last week still managed to pull a massive crowd. If you still haven't been, this weekend sees the final edition of the market this month, promising a huge range of fashion shops and food stalls. Make sure you're prepared to brave the crowd and the heat.
Jul 10-12
NIGHTLIFE: Jewelz & Sparks @ Live RCA
Producer and DJ Duo from Germany make their Bangkok debut, with local support from DJ Peppers (Aftermoon). Special drink deals throughout the night in one of the newest venues in Bangkok, Live RCA. B300 tickets come with one free drink, available at the door.
Jul 10
NIGHTLIFE: Taco Bout it
Silom's hippest new bar/art space ends the week with some hip-hop and Latin house music by DJ Mizuyo and MnKizzle. Food will be provided by Cactus BKK Food Truck. One taco set gets you a free tequila shot between 7:30-8:30pm. Margaritas and mojitos will be served at the chilled-out venue all night.
Jul 10
NIGHTLIFE: Drag Friday Night
The fabulous drag queen of Bangkok Pangina Heals headlines the night in her fantastic costumes at the Stranger Bar, giving out lots of free shots and sparkling wines. Music provided by DJ Danny Dee. Pangina also takes over the gay bar every Wednesday night.
Jul 10
Saturday (Jul 11)
MARKETS: P9 Market & Workshop
A quaint new flea market at P9 Community Mall, to be held between 3pm-9pm offering food, crafts and live music, plus interesting jewellery, plate-painting and small plant workshops.
Jul 11-12
MARKETS: Made by Legacy VI
There’s beauty in antiquity, which is why we’ll make time to stop by the Brooklyn-style flea market Made By Legacy this weekend, Jul 11-12. Moving to the unseen sixth floor of Central Embassy, the market promises a huge range of rare items, including vintage furniture, old watches, vinyl records, custom bikes and classic cars, as well as a whole lot of denim. Entry is B120, but you’ve got 1pm-midnight to do the rounds.
Jul 11-12
NIGHTLIFE: Sunn Presents: Robosonic
Due to popular demand, the second installment of the Kolour crew’s new nightlife concept Sunn will be rocking Live RCA this Saturday, Jul 11, this time featuring a headliner direct from Berlin, Robosonic. They’re also promising new food choices, a new visual concept by Kor.Bor.Vor, plus lots of quality local DJs across three music zones. Tickets are B600, available now at www.amiando.com/SunnRobosonic. B800 limited tickets will be available at the door.
Jul 11
ART: Venus
The 2/F of Speedy Grandma, known as Speedy Grandchild, which provides a platform for new talents, opens a new exhibition this Jul 11 at 7pm, featuring the work of Kasiti Sangkul and Theerapat Wongpaisarnkit on their perspectives towards women, love and sex conveyed through video installations, comic drawings and sound installation.
Jul 11
NIGHTLIFE: Singha Pubcrawl; Groovy night in Bangkok
Singha's infamous pub crawl moves to a classy new venue, with exclusive Singha deals at all outlets, plus free drinks and snacks at Hyde & Seek, Tales of Gold Mine and 1881 by Water Library. The night finishes with a performance by DJ Octo. Limited to 200 guests. B700 pre-sale tickets available at each participating venue.
Jul 11
CONCERTS: Big Bang 2015 World Tour [Made] in Bangkok
Maroon 5 aren’t the only ones deserving of two Bangkok shows. One of the most successful K-pop groups of all time, Big Bang, will take over Impact Arena this Jul 11 (7pm) and Jul 12 (4pm) for Thai VIPs as part of their 2015 World Tour [MADE]. Tickets range from B1,500 to a whopping B8,500, available on Thaiticketmajor.
Jul 11-12
GIGS: Inspirative: Mysteriously Awake
The album launch concert for the Thai indie band, with special guests Free Typewriter and Monomania. Tickets are all sold out though, so we hope you managed to get yours in time. Limited band T-shirts available for sale, designed by Sahred Toy.
Jul 11
Sunday (Jul 12)
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.
Through Jul 12
SPORTS: Do Yoga with Cats
Bangkok cat lovers can head over to yoga studio Yogatique Bangkok this Sunday, Jul 12, for a special yoga with cats experience. Held in collaboration with PAWS Foundation, Karma Yoga Class - Yoga & Cats will give you a chance to spend quality time with cute shelter cats while doing yoga for 90 minutes, from 10am-11:30am, with the aim of raising awareness for Bangkok’s homeless cat population. Those interested can also adopt. Students can donate as much as they wish to join the class, open for yogis of all levels, and all proceeds will go towards the foundation. Not free this week? The studio will continue to host Sunday Karma classes at 10am, with a different foundation taking part every month.
Jul 12
ART: 4th White Elephant Award
This Sunday, Jul 12, is your last chance to catch this exhibition on the ninth floor of the BACC, featuring surreal and realistic artworks by local artists under the theme "Our Beloved Princess," in celebration of HRH Princess Maha Chakri's birthday. Each
year the winner receives the prestigious White Elephant Award, and B1 million prize money. This year's award went to two winners, Thitiprom Onpium and Santi Seedarach, presented on May 18 by HRH Princess Maha Chakri herself. See a preview of some of the work here.
Through Jul 12
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