BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jun 4-7
A massive street-label fashion sale, a Trasher party, a gig by Bangkok's biggest indie acts and an LGBT film festival.
SEE ALSO: Foodie Happenings this week
Thursday (Jun 4)
CLASSICAL: Five Piano 20 Hand Concerts
A series of free concerts by 10 young pianists, who'll be performing five piano selections on five grand pianos at the same time. Expect to hear pieces by HM The King, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Brahms. Jun4-6 concerts to be performed at Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, and Thailand Cultural Center on Jun 5.
Jun 4-6
ART: Rockumentary: Bangkok Crime Scene
This Thursday sees the launch of a music-documentary exhibition at Moose Ekkamai, featuring the photographs of Fotofools, inspired by Apartment Khunpa's song "Bangkok Crime Scene." Opens on Jun 4 at 6pm, with live Apartment Khunpa's songs by The Whitest Crow, Kid Insane, Gas Cooker and more. Entry is free.
Jun 4-Jul 4
Friday (Jun 5)
ART: Entr' Ecoles - Regard Croises
Through an exchange program between Silpakorn University and Paris's Beaux Arts, Kanjana Chonsiri and Alexandre Poisson, collaborate to create contemporary artworks that reflect their three-month residencies in each country, their experiences of living overseas and their perspectives on others' ways of living.Check out the rest of the lineup for La Fete 2015 here.
Jun 5-21
NIGHTLIFE: Miles Slater with the Motown Sound
The London DJ who's played at Armani, Karen Millen, Louboutin and Versace fashion events takes the stage with a Motown tribute setlist at the chic lounge. Hennessy cognac deals all night. Support by Maarten Goetheer.
Jun 5
NIGHTLIFE: Phatfunk Drum & Bass
The D'n'B party returns to its original venue this month with the usual lineup of resident DJs Azek, DeLorean, Instinct and Orawan.
Jun 5
ART: Nature and Cities
Thai artist Monkut Somboonsap presents an impressionist exhibition at the Samsen bar, inspired by Srinakarin Dam and the Pinklao Bridge, using oil, acrylic and watercolor techniques. See our list of more things to do on Samsen Road.
Jun 5-Jun 28
COMEDY: Whose Line? The Improv Comedy Show
Stop by The Comedy Club this Friday for the improv comedy show led by some of Bangkok's best improv talents. Tickets are B400, available at ComedyClubBangkok.com. One free drink for advance purchase.
Jun 5
FILM: Bangkok Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Attitude Magazine Thailand hosts the first Film Festival of its kind which kicks off this Friday, with the aim of creating awareness of LGBT issues in Thailand. Films will be shown at Major Esplanade Ratchada, featuring creative motion pictures from around the world. See the event page for the full schedule.
Jun 5-14
NIGHTLIFE: #YourDiscoNeedYou by #TrasherBangkok
This is the official after party for the first night of the Film Festival, featuring Trasher's resident DJ Jojo this Friday night at Mustache Bar Ratchada. While it'll be smaller than the usual monthly raves, still expect some divalicious disco tunes from the '80s-00s. Entry is B200.
Jun 5
NIGHTLIFE: UFO & Absolut pres. "High Voltage" Pop-up Club Launch Party
The launch party of a new night out on the 2/F of Badmotel, turning it into an actual nightclub, kicks off on the first Friday of this month and will continue every Fri-Sat. The project is a collaboration between Superrzaaap!, Zoo Studio and Kor.Bor.Vor, which aims to create a new space for music, art, lifestyle and fashion. Entry is B100, with a lineup of Moola, Supersonic, Kingkong, Sunju Hargun and DJ Pichy.
Jun 5
Saturday (Jun 6)
NIGHTLIFE: Nite Ride Vol. 6 featuring Onra
French producer Onra plays an all-vinyl set, with support by resident DJs Boogie G, Lows and Gramaphone Children. Expect the usual modern funk, boogie, disco and electro funk.
Jun 6
CONCERTS: Fungjai presents Hedsod 2
After a pretty quiet period for indie gigs, Jun 6, is the date for Hedsod 2, the second concert organized by hipper-than-thou online streaming site Fungjai, which brings together some of the hottest live acts around. Kicking off at 6pm at the Voice Space Hub of New Gens (197 BBD Building, Viphavadi Rangsit Rd.), the concert features the likes of Part Time Musicians, Yellow Fang, Summer Dress (plus two secret special guests), DCNXTR, Srirajah Rockers and Goose. Tickets are, unfortunately, already sold out. We hope you managed to snag a ticket.
Jun 6
GIGS: Saxophone 3.4.5
A night of live jazz music by Sweets Records, featuring Jaywalkers, Destination Unknown and Space Trio + 1.5 in the Rattanakosin-era style restaurant.
Jun 6
MARKETS: Zaaap On Sale #4: Space of Your Design
Shopaholics’ paradise Zaap On Sale returns to Royal Paragon Hall (5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.) this weekend (Jun 6-7) and is sure to pack in the usual fashionable crowd. The market is yet another chance to check out some of the land’s most hyped online shops and local designer brands under one roof. There are about 400 of them, so be prepared: this stroll won’t be quick, nor cheap.
Jun 6-7
COMEDY: BKK Comedy Night
Bangkok Hilarious is back with another Saturday night at Overground Bar & Cafe, featuring Ryan Mapacpac, Graham Wooding, Igor Batanyuk and Vikram Balaji. Music by DJ Pornstache, with special audience participation contest after the intermission. Tickets are B200 (one free drink).
Jun 6
FILM: Lusophone Film Fest Bangkok
Speedy Grandma officially opens Bangkok's edition of the Portuguese Film Festival this Saturday Jun 6, featuring the screenings of Beatriz's War and The Giant. Free earlier in the day? Check out what's been happening around Hua Lamphong.
Jun 6
ART: Would-Could Exhibition
Kalwit Studio & Gallery launches a new exhibition this Jun 6 that features the work of 20 artists, who turn the same sized wood pieces into different artworks, playing on the notions of will and desire. Check out the teaser for a preview of what to expect on the opening night, with free beer provided by Pistonhead Brewery.
Jun 6-21
Sunday (Jun 7)
ART: Lenscape of the Land
Documentary photographer Atiwat Silpamethanont records the life of Karen tribespeople living in refugee camps and conflict areas in Myanmar.
Jun 7-Jul 7
GIGS: Green Day Tribute Concert #2
Local punk rock bands Jimmy Revolt, Pretty Punks, Anti Pants, At The Library, DrunkAllDay and Jelly Cheese Burger do covers of the biggest hits by Green Day at the Rock Pub this Sunday Jun 7. Tickets are B200 with one free drink, available on the door. Show starts at 7pm, limited to 300 guests.
Jun 7
NIGHTLIFE: Glow Sunday Special w/ Solvane and Felix Moreno
For a night out before the next working week begins, the Berlin-based DJ performs an exclusive gig in Bangkok as a part of his Southeast Asian tour. Warm-up performance by the co-founder of Berlin Beats at Glow. Doors open at 10pm. Entry is B200 (one free drink) before midnight. B300 (one free drink) thereafter.
Jun 7
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