BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jun 25-28
The weekend's best markets and fairs, plus a whole lot of live music.
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Thursday (Jun 25)
GIGS: Thai Folk: Tugsuk and Youth Brush
The gig is a part of Rumbustion, a series of creative events sponsored by Bacardi featuring DJs, live music, food and performances with a special Bacardi rum cocktail on the night at WTF. This edition features two distinctive local indie folk bands. Entry is free.
Jun 25
NIGHTLIFE: Go Grrrls Special Edition: Pop!
Resident DJs Maehappyair, Dookie and Cleo P of the monthly girl/boy queer indie party do an experimental night at the new High Voltage Pop-Up Club (2/F Badmotel), featuring guilty pleasure tunes, old school beats and best hits from '70s-'00s across pop, rock and electro. Entry is B100, with one free beer between 9-10pm.
Jun 25
FAIRS: Visit Japan Fit Travel Fair #7
The fair attracted a massive crowd at the end of last year at Siam Paragon with its winter edition, offering travel information, deals for flights, hotels and rail passes, plus travel consultation for those that want to explore Japan on their own. Organized by Japan National Tourism Organization. To be held at Central Rama 9, with live performances by local acts everyday.
Jun 25-28
NIGHTLIFE: 1st Anniversary - Some Like it Hot
Lovers of whiskies and cigars can head over to the Phloen Chit branch of Whisgars to celebrate their first anniversary under the theme Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Live bluesy music provided by Black Cat Blues, plus free flow drinks from 7-9pm.
Jun 25
NIGHTLIFE: #Hearts4Nepal @ Maggie Choo's
Maggie Choo's hosts a charity night, in collaboration with the Bangkok Arts community, with proceeds going towards the relief efforts to rebuild Nepal directly via the Nepal Red Cross Foundation and the Bulldog Trust - Nepal Earthquake Recovery Appeal 2015. Expect a night of performances by acts like Alex Sypsomos, Kamp Krusty, DJ Luck-E and DJ Octo, comedians, poets, art print auctions and sales, plus food by Street Feast Chicken and Schmitt Thailand Desserts. Entry is B800 (one free drink), available at the door. Drinks are 50% off for early entry between 5:30-7:30pm.
Jun 25
Friday (Jun 26)
MARKETS: LOL Market Ep. 3
The third edition of the fashion-focused fair turns into a Warhol pop-art style supermarket. This is also the first aircon market to be held in a new 1,200 square-space set up on CentralWorld's front square over the weekend.
Jun 26-28
ART: Silom/Charoenkrung Mid-Year Gallery Hopping Night
Bangkok art junkies’ favorite event is back this Friday, Jun 26. The Mid Year Gallery Hopping Night this time gathers together 12 of the hottest art spaces along the Chao Phraya River, each of which will stay open later and offer a variety of special events. The self-guided tour starts from 5pm, and continues all the way through midnight. For more details on participating spaces and a suggested route, see our guide here.
Jun 26
GIGS: Wilderness - Vallsundet 1924
The album release party for the Stockholm-based indie pop group, with performances by local indie acts Aerolips, Hariguem Zaboy and Lala. B200 tickets only available at the door.
Jun 26
ART: Skeptical
Thai artist Aof Smith presents his pop-surrealist paintings of a girl and a fluffy bulldog, in a style inspired by Mark Ryden and Ron English. His artworks have previously been featured in group exhibitions in New York, LA and Philadelphia.
Through Aug 31
NIGHTLIFE: TGIF Party
G-Spot Entertainment's monthly rave takes over Hilton Sukhumvit (25/F, Penthouse Suite) under the theme "Back to School." Music by DJ Yui, and fun live shows by Pangina Heals at 8:30pm. Expect free shots, and prizes for the best dressed. Dress code is Naughty Students/Bad Teachers. Entry is free.
Jun 26
NIGHTLIFE: Single Fridays Celebrate Together
The launch of the very first Single Friday event in Bangkok, to be held on the last Friday of the month, in collaboration with B-Concept Media Entertainment Group, aiming to connect people in different cities to the latest trends, brands, luxury properties and destinations, plus high quality entertainment and music. Tickets available www.ezy-go.com.
Jun 26
ART/NIGHTLIFE: Tkrai Cat Art Party
Tkrai, the crowdsource t-shirt company hosts a charity event at Whiteline Gallery featuring adorable kitten t-shirts designed by Thai independent artists. Limited tote bags proceeds will go to PAWS. Stop by for Mexican food from Cactus BKK, drinks and live music by electronic indie band DCNXTR from 7pm to 10pm.
Jun 26
NIGHTLIFE: Isan Dancehall: Far Out/Far East Sound System Cultue
Expect a niche blend of world dancehall music at this Studio Lam party, hosted by DJ Maft Sai with special guests DJs Man Eat Sunshine, Jelly and Dangdut Banget. Entry is B300, with one free Studio Lam ya-dong shot.
Jun 26
Saturday (Jun 27)
FILM: A Child Outside: Screening and Talk with John Torres
The Reading Room, with the support of Japan Foundation, hosts a two-day film screening and discussion with the director who's been active in the Fillipino cinema scene. Short films program starts at 1pm on Jun 27, plus two film screenings on Sunday at 1 and 3pm, and the discussion at 5pm.
Jun 27-28
GIGS: Betty Folks Bangkok
A mini folk music festival featuring artists Gabriel Lynch, Soranut Masayavanich, Ben Edwards, Jeff Baker, Eico and Alex Sypsomos, plus local craft beers by Uppercut Brews and live art by Joe Delaney on the night. Also coincides with the launch of John Will Sail's debut solo album, The City Sea.
Jun 27
GIGS: My Hero
Live concert organizer Get out from the Encircle returns with an indie band lineup of Somkiat, Tabasco's, Electric.Neon.Lamp, Gym and Swim and Blues Tape. They'll be doing covers of their fave international and local bands. Entry is B350, with one free drink.
Jun 27
ART: Age of Salt
This is the last weekend to catch this photo exhibition by John Tods, now on show at Salt Aree. Expect to see black and white images of Salt's raw produce and textures that have aged over the last 4 years.
Through Jun 27
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Primeval Music Festival
Live RCA this week plays host to Primeval Music Festival. A collaboration between underground organizers So::On Dry Flower, Dubway and L.a.a.w., the festival will feature a lineup of international and local live electronic noise-makers. The party kicks off this Jun 27 at 5pm, with drinks and a barbecue available on-site. Expect chin-stroking performances by Oake (Germany), Ena (Japan), Dragon, Koichi Shimizu and Highlag, plus lots of exciting collaborations between local acts till late. B400 entry, with one free Pistonhead Lager.
Jun 27
NIGHTLIFE: Soul Shots
Uplifting rare soul, funk and deep jazz setlists by DJs Mike 'The Butcher' Allin, NK Chan, Maft Sai and Masa Niwayama. Entry is B200.
Jun 27
NIGHTLIFE: Pageant (London, UK) 90s RNB & Hip Hop
Whiteline features top entertainers all the way from east London, the Pageant crew. Get crazy with ‘90s hip-hop and rnb hits all night long starting from 7pm. Here's a preview of their mix: www.soundcloud.com/yopageant
Jun 27
NIGHTLIFE: Dimitri from Paris @ Vault
Veteran French DJ and producer Dimitri from Paris plays his blend of disco, R&B, electro and house at the speakeasy-themed club The Vault (34 Sukhumvit Soi 11) this Saturday Jun 27 as part of Sukhumvit Soi 11’s launch of The District DJ Festival, which will feature over 30 DJs. One of the first DJs of the "French touch" wave (Daft Punk, Air, Bob Sinclair), Dmitri will spin from from 10pm onwards. B1,000 tickets (one free drink) are still available at the door.
Jun 27
NIGHTLIFE: Duck & Noodle at High Voltage
Duck & Noodle takes over the 2/F of Badmotel this Saturday night, powered by UFO and Absolut, at this neon-lit party. Entry is B150.
Jun 26
Sunday (Jun 28)
DANCE: Sunday Milonga Retro
A brand new tango social night in Bangkok, with a 30-minute free introductory lesson, and a tango demonstration by Argentine professional dancers from 10pm onwards. Drinks and snacks available. More information at 081-551-8878.
Jun 28
GIGS: Sunday Live
A live gig at the new Silom Soi 8 bar, Whiteline, featuring Wasabi Bytes, Max White & the Voodoo Chicken and Alex Sypsomos.
Jun 28
MEETUPS: 8-bit Bangkok - Famicon Night
This month's gaming geeks get-together focuses on Japanese releases like Contra, Konami World 2, Fantasy Zone, Super Mario 2, Yume Kojo; Doki Doki Panic and Hooligan Tengu, all of which will be played on the big video projector screen from 7pm onwards at Jam. Any NES and Famicon games/accessories also welcomed.
Jun 28
SPORTS: BKKFM Community Yoga
Join the outdoor community yoga classat Bangkok Farmers' Market @ The Jam Factory his month. Class is from 4:30pm-6pm, and will be run by Raj Palsingh. No prior experience of yoga is needed.
Jun 28
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