BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Mar 12-15
Outdoor markets, an arty block party, pop superstars and experimental sounds: there's something for everyone this weekend.
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Foodie happenings this week
Thursday (Mar 12)
ART: Build Your Own Bangkok
At WTF Gallery & Cafe over in Thonglor on Mar 12, BK’s very own Kathy MacLeod, author of the weekly “That’s What She Said” comic, presents her solo exhibition comprising colorful large-scale drawings of our city’s many different eco-systems, featuring unique inhabitants from sex tourists to Khao San Road vendors. Opening Mar 12, 6pm
Through Apr 11
TALKS: Naoto Space Talk by Naoto Fukasawa
The award-winning Japanese designer gives a talk on a new design philosophy that integrates "instincts" with "daily routines," which results in a valuable space. Reserve your seat at ow.ly/Jastg.
Mar 12
GIGS: Translaectica: Bangkok Edition 02
The trans-queer party will be held at Jam this Thursday, featuring a workshop by Stef Airswim on gender and sexual identity issues, followed by Natpwe the Feast of the Spirits documentary film on a Burmese trance ritual. Tara Transitory (One Man Nation) will then speak about her research in transgender history, and Spanish DJ duo Taami Kiiri will spin their usual eclectic ritual music from 8pm till late.
Mar 12
GIGS: The Ginkz x Raccoon
Head over to Play Yard by Studio Bar for a live gig by local rock bands The Ginkz and Raccoon.
Mar 12
SALES & FAIRS: Grand Opening of Tha Maharaj
In celebration of the new iverside community, this weekend art & craft market will feature a contemporary art exhibition, workshops, food trucks and stalls, and live music from 1pm-9pm. Burin Grooverider, Nat The Voice Thailand and jazz band on Mar 12, Toomtom The Star and DJ Bunky on Mar 14 and Boy Trai and La Ong Fong on Mar 15.
Mar 12, 14-15
Friday (Mar 13)
ART: Haynesville
American-Swedish photographer Jesper Haynes opens another exhibition in Bangkok this Friday at 7pm, showing black and white photography through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy who’s just received his first camera in Haynesville, Louisiana. His other exhibition, New York Darkroom, just opened last week, and is available for viewing at nearby Speedy Grandma, through Mar 29.
Through Apr 18
Concrete.Projects curates a new group exhibition by Asin, Diamond, Druide, Matt Adams, Phai Amp, Toska, Trick and Trk that explores the artistic significance of graffiti, street and tattoo art. The opening party combines live painting, live hip-hop, a few pop-up shops and special drinks. Also opens this Friday at 6pm.
Through Apr 11
SALES & FAIRS: Artmor Art Street
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang's Faculty of Architecture, hosts a two-day arts and crafts market with a farm-like atmosphere, featuring local indie bands Zweed N' Roll, Tabasco, Proud, Yanin, Better Weather, The Jukks, Polycat and Sqweez Animal, playing from 5:30pm till late.
Mar 13-14
SALES & FAIRS: The Great Outdoor Market
Temperatures may be soaring, but that hasn’t stopped the Great Outdoor Market from returning this Mar 13-15 at a new riverside venue, Capanaya Riverfront. This time the highlight is a floating bar with a private deck, along with some of Bangkok’s most popular roaming eateries and local design shops.
Mar 13-15
CONCERTS: Mogwai Live in Bangkok 2015
Veteran post-rockers Mogwai return after their last sold-out Bangkok show way back in 2011. This year’s gig at Moonstar Studio promises new instrumental sounds from their latest album, Rave Tapes.
Mar 13
CONCERTS: The One & Only 10 years of Aof Pongsak Concert
The Academy Fantasia finalist performs two rounds of full-scale solo concerts, including the biggest hits from his 10-year music career.
Mar 13-15
GIGS: Isan Dancehall at Studio Lam
A night of Afro/Asian tunes at Studio Lam, selected by Maft Sai, Dangdut Banget and The Dude. B250 entry with one welcome shot.
Mar 13
NIGHTLIFE: Trasher Presents "Romeo & Juliet" House of Capulet Party
Enter the wild Trasher House of Capulet Party, inspired by 1997’s Romeo & Juliet, this Friday (Mar 13), when it takes over the third floor of Siam Center. Be prepared for three hours of free bar from 6:30pm onwards, and fabulous pop tunes from Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea to Spice Girls and Britney Spears.
Mar 13
NIGHTLIFE: Common Bass Ground feat. Phatfunk & Wrong Disco
A new monthly night out at Grease by the guys behind Berlin Beats, bringing together DJs from the collectives Phatfunk and Wrong Disco. Entry is free.
Mar 13
NIGHTLIFE: Off the Grid by Superzaaap & Zoo Studio
DJs Kingkong and Supersonic play variants of techno, dub and indie at the new bar in Ekamai Mall.
Mar 13
Saturday (Mar 14)
ART: Inhabited Hypercube
After the closure of its Ekkamai space early this year, Toot Yung Gallery organizes its first “nomad project,” a seven-day solo exhibition/block party in Chinatown’s Soi Nana. Dutch artist Daan Botlek exhibits large-scale paintings, posters, silkscreen prints and laser cut art objects over three art spaces. There will be daily workshops with street artists for children at Hub Sai Dek, a Chinatown NGO. The opening party will see Cho Why turn into a rooftop cocktail bar with special tapas, while nearby El Chiringuito will also join the fun, along with more food from street vendors and music from DJ Marine Caillat. New venue The Food Court will also be a part of the exhibition.
Through Mar 22
SALES & FAIRS: K-Village Farmers' Market
The market at K-Village is back again this weekend with over 100 stalls running from 9am-7pm. Expect organic produce, food, drinks, dessert and pastry and home decor.
Mar 14-15
DANCE: Butoh Decade: The 10th International Butoh Festival Thailand 2015
In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, the special dance festival features workshops (B500-1,000) and a one-show live performance by international performers Yumiko Yoshioka, Miguel Camarero, Sainkho Namtchylak and special guests. Suggested donations for performances at B500 (B400 for students). Reservations at 089-167-4039 or email [email protected].
Mar 13, 15
Rejoice, fashionistas! The annual Bangkok International Fashion Fair & Bangkok International Leather Fair is here again, open to the public this Mar 14-15 at Impact Arena, with over 800 booths of the latest designers’ products spread across four zones: business attire, casual wear, Thai-inspired products and fashion accessories hardware.
Mar 14-15
SALES & FAIRS: 68 Years of Vespa La Festa
An Italian-style carnival, with an exhibition of Vespas throughout the decades, with shows, game booths, a concert by Yellow Fang, Greasy Cafe, Scrubb, Stamp and Flure, as well and vintage flea market by Cheeze and Looker Magazines. There will also be an Italian Food Fair.
Mar 14
CONCERTS: One Direction On The Road Again Tour
It’s lining up to be a boyband packed year, kicking off this month with the Brit boys One Direction. On Mar 14, they take the stage at Rajamangala National Stadium for screaming fangirls willing to pay up to B10,000 a ticket.
Mar 14
An experimental evening with performances by thisquietarmy, Luong Hue Trinh, Koichi Shimizu, Space360 and Clokue. Visuals by Electrobacillus.
Mar 14
NIGHTLIFE: Giant Swing at Studio Lam
The monthly night out this weekend sees British DJ Patrizio spin house, disco and Detroit techno. Support by resident DJs Masa, NKchan and Qotaroo. B100 entry.
Mar 14
NIGHTLIFE: Fatboy Slim @ Grease
Mixmag Asia brings over the dance music pioneer for an intimate gig at Grease LSD room wih only 100 tickets available on sale at www.amiando.com/FatboySlimBKK. We hope you managed to get your tickets.
Mar 14
Sunday (Mar 15)
ART: Muzina 9th Anniversary
The unique fusion fashion brand celebrates its nine-year anniversary with a group exhibition titled "Faces" in a collaboration between Thai and Japanese artists from the likes of Lolay, Jackkrit Anatakul, Jiro Sugiyama and Tokio Aoyama. Runs from 3pm-7pm.
Mar 15
ART: Seen: Unseen - Artist Talk and Closing Party
Here's your last chance to catch Toska Vosd, Jeff Ross & Druide's exhibition at Jam, with an open bar from 7-8pm and an artist's talk at 8:30pm upstairs.
Mar 15
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