Parties on rooftops, parties on boats, and a whole lot more: there's plenty to look forward to this weekend. 

*Note: At present all the events listed will still take place, but it seems most nightlife venues will be ceasing operations at midnight sharp in line with a recent police order.

SEE ALSO: 29 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this March


Thursday (Mar 5) 

ART: Maitrii

Opening this Thursday at 6:30pm is a group art exhibition by Thai artists and The Seven Art Gallery's resident Indian artists, featuring sculptures, paintings and drawings that represent the history of the two cultures.

Through Mar 31


SALES & FAIRS: 34th Thai Teaw Thai

Planning for the summer? The mega-popular Thai tourism fair returns this Thursday with local and international travel services and up to 70-percent discounts on accommodation, travel, car rental, cruises, spas and hotel meals.

Mar 5-8


FILM: Concrete Clouds Screening at SF Cinema CentralWorld

You can catch the recent winner of 3 Suppanahong Awards for Best Film, Director, Supporting Actress at 5:50pm at CentralWorld for one week only, starting this Thursday. Film is in Thai, with English subtitles. 

Through Mar 12


NIGHTLIFE: Privileged Ladies' Night at The Vault 

Dress up for the Vault Speakeasy Club's launch of its Ladies' Night, with free-flow cocktails for the ladies all night long. Reservations at 089-308-3246. Not your kind of thing? Check out where else you can go in Bangkok for a night out with the girls here.

Mar 5


GIGS: Feedback

A rocking lineup of The Sangsom Massacre, Count the Thief, Kamp Krusty and Fathers of Medicine at Skytrain Jazz Pub this Thursday night. 

Mar 5


Friday (Mar 6) 

ART: Michael Shaowanasai Presents...  

The daring artist makes a comeback this Friday with a new exhibition at Adler Subhashok Gallery which asks the audience to look beyond the seemingly sexual visuals.  

Through Apr 19


ART: New York Dark Room

This month sees a bumper crop of art exhibitions opening all over town. On Mar 6, American-Swedish photographer Jesper Haynes turns Speedy Grandma into New York Darkroom, with shots captured during the 80s-90s.

Through Mar 27


THEATER: Crossing Nirvana

Veteran actor Sornchai Chatwiriyachai presents his first original play with an experienced cast, bringing together Shylock from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and a notorious Thai financier in a story that looks at societal pressures and justice. To be held at Democrazy Theatre Studio only this weekend.  

Mar 6-8



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GIGS: Awesome Tapes from Africa at Studio Lam

Brian Shimkovitz, the guy behind the cult blog Awesome Tapes from Africa, spins rare African jams from the 70s through till now from his extensive catalogue of rare cassettes. Check out BK's interview with him here

Mar 6


NIGHTLIFE: Phatfunk Drum & Bass feat. Eveson

This month's drum n' bass night features British DJ Eveson, who'll be spinning his signature soulful and groove-driven bass music alongside the usual Phatfunk resident DJs Azek, DeLorean, Instinct and Orawan.

Mar 6


NIGHTLIFE: Carhartt presents "Tempo Live!" Black White and Techno: Live Streaming of Underground Music Night Out 

DJs Montonn Jira, Nolens. Volens, Sunju Hargun and Krit Morton spin underground techno music. Expect lots of black and white visuals. Live streaming of the music session will be available to watch at www.tempobkk.com.

Mar 6


NIGHTLIFE: Apashe's Rustic Rave

The French-Canadian DJ (check out the video above) kicks off his Asian tour with a rave party in an industrial warehouse at Sukhumvit 69 from 8pm onwards. Expect street acts and performances, with dub, experimental and heavy bass sounds by DJs Dragon, Slomororo, Unda, Jstdaft and Baz. Phra Nakhon's Chomp will also be serving burgers. Check out the latest updates and the exact location of the rave here

Mar 6


NIGHTLIFE: Caribou: The Longest Mixtape Party Edition

Party organizer welcome.deaf will spin cuts inspired by Caribou's recent 1,000-song playlist at Jam this Friday night. Expect lots of LCD visuals to go with the music all night long (preview above). B100 (one free drink), starting from 7pm through midnight. 

Mar 6


Saturday (Mar 7) 

SALES & FAIRS: Sweet Escape at 953 Art Mall

This weekend sees the launch of this two-day market at the new Thonglor mall, with art and design shops, fashion and handmade crafts. There will also be a canvas painting booth by Paintbar Bangkok, as well a mini concert by indie acts Gardener Twins, Fwends, Aire and Yellow Fang, plus an after party from 10pm onwards. 

Mar 7-8 


TALKS: BACC Special Lecture

Stephen Sarrazin, a film professor, critic and curator working between Tokyo and Paris, gives a talk on the history of video art. Mar 7's subject is The Origins: From Signal to Performance and The Recognition of Video by Museums through the Installation. Mar 8 is on The move from Video to Media and Film Installation. Lecture in Engilsh with Thai translations.

Mar 7-8


ART: A Light in Time

The Rooftop Gallery opens a memorial exhibition for Petite Fleur Lukae Paschal (Theresa Ann Moriarty) this Saturday at 6pm, which combines her photographs, paintings and journals. All her artwork will be for sale, and proceeds will be given as a grant for two International Community School students applying to pursue art or creative writing at university level.

Through Mar 31


ART: Toystory

The first exhibition by the new project Speedy Grandchild (2/F) opens this Saturday at 6pm, featuring the work of Kunlapak Chintanakorn, who tells a personal story through objects from two of the seven houses he's lived in.

Through Mar 28


GIGS: Lose Control

Electro-pop tunes by three indie groups from Comet Records: Casinotone, Naked Astronaught and Unda at Ekkamai's Moose. Show starts at 10pm. 

Mar 7


GIGS: The Windbreaks Party by Wanderlust

Five local indie bands perform till late at the chilled out rooftop bar, including Hariguem Zaboy and Plot. Tickets available at the door.

Mar 7


CONCERT: Nathan East Live in Bangkok

Bassist of jazz fusion band Fourplay, who's worked with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Elton John,  performs in Bangkok with special guest Myra Malloy, winner of Thailand's Got Talent 2011. Register and order your tickets at www.abcpoint.com/nathaneast. Check out his solo single, Daft Punk, above. 

Mar 7


MUSIC FESTIVAL: Maya Music Festival

First came Ultra and Waterzonic, now comes Maya Music Festival, a massive EDM-fest headlined by ex-member of the legendary Swedish House Mafia Steve Angello. This Saturday, Mar 7, he’ll be joined by fellow big names like Markus Schulz, Vicetone and Cazzette at 11th Infantry Regiment, King’s Guard. In the meantime, check out Steve Angello's performance at Ultra Music Festival 2014 above. 

Mar 7


NIGHTLIFE: Duck & Noodle's Boat Party

The infamous Duck and Noodle Boat Party docks at Charoenkrung Soi 80 by the Chao Phraya River this Mar 7 to welcome some 800 partygoers with an awesome indie lineup on the upper deck, and an underground house and techno party on the lower deck. You won’t go hungry, either, with fine food by Appia and Mad Moa on board.

Mar 7


NIGHTLIFE: Thaibreak presents The Beat of Berlin

The party organizer lands in Bangkok for a wild and sweaty dance party, with DJs Pascal Feos, Animal Trainer, Niko Schwind, Kellerkind and Domenic D'Agnelli. Free entry for ladies.

Mar 7


Sunday (Mar 8) 

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Wedu International Women's Day Mentoring Walk

In celebration of International Women's Day, Bangkok-based women's leadership development NGO Wedu hosts a mentorship event where participants are paired up with a professional mentor, and engage in discussions on various challenges. The theme this year is "A New Lens: the importance of co-reflection and self-awareness in leadership development and goal-setting." Previous speakers  include the Asia Pacific Director of UN Women, President of Standard Chartered Thailand and Director of Ashoka. Women enrolled in university can apply as mentees and working professionals as mentors at www.weduglobal.org/mentorwalk.

Mar 8


OUT OF TOWN: Swing Dancing @ Phra Pathom Chedi

Head a little bit out of town for an outdoor evening of swing dance, right in front of Thailand's largest golden pagoda. Swing dance class for all levels at 7-7:30pm, and party with Swedish swing band led by Gunhild Carling plus 140 professional dancers. There'll also be vendors selling local delicacies on-site. Dress up in vintage. Check out the video for last year's event at Suan Santichaiprakarn. 

Mar 8


GIGS: Not Just Another Sunday @ Cho Why's Rooftop

Chill out at the rooftop of Chinatown's Cho Why with mediterranean paella, homebrew beers and kombucha from Pure Luck Bangkok, as well as vinyl sets by Vacancy crew's Moola, Tep, Gaolao and Escb. 

Mar 8

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