BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this May 18-21
Your guide to the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend.
See also: Upcoming pop-up markets | This week's booze and food events
Thursday (May 18)
ART: Beach
A massive art installation created by Brooklyn design firm Snarkitechture that reimagines the natural and cultural elements of an ordinary summer's day at the beach by replacing sand with 1 million recyclable plastic balls to create an unforgettable experience.
May 18-Jun 18. Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-119-7777
Friday (May 19)
CONCERTS: Cigarettes after Sex
For their third concert of the year as part of their Singha Light live series, Have You Heard? brings the American ambient pop band, who made a name for themselves through their hit Youtube videos, promising performances of singles like "Affection" and "K."
May 19. Voice Space, Viphavadi Rd.
FAIRS: Rubbers Rebel Ground
Motorbike lovers won’t want to miss this massive open-air fair showcasing all the latest from popular auto industries, plus a huge test-drive area to go for a spin yourself. Cheeze Market will also be there with their trendy stalls selling fashion picks from local brands.
May 19-21. Impact Lakeside Muangthong Thani
May 19-28. SF World Cinema CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam/Chid Lom.
MARKETS: The Great Outdoor Market x Helix Garden
After taking over The Commons at their latest pop up, the market returns for another edition, this time taking over the outdoor garden of EmQuartier as part of the mall's Dining Extraordinary anniversary event. Expect plenty of stalls selling clothes and crafts.
May 19-21, 11am-10pm. Helix Garden, The EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: EU Film Festival
The return of the European Union Film Festival, promising screenings of 13 movies from 11 EU countries that capture the culture and history of each one. Screenings are in the film’s original language with English and Thai subtitles.
May 19-28. SF World Cinema CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam/Chid Lom.
OUT OF TOWN: Warp Music Festival: Survivor of Saturn
The beachside EDM festival returns for another year, this time with a line-up including international acts like Excision, Dyro, 4B, Say My Name, Breathe Calorina and more.
May 19-20. Warp Station Base, Pattaya
Saturday (May 20)
NIGHTLIFE: Till Von Sein
A night of soul and pop-infused house beats from the German DJ who'll be supported by DJs Noxro and Sweed in the Dalmation Room.
May 20. Beam, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55
CONCERTS: Crystal Castles
The Canadian electro group bring their unique homemade synthpop, electropunk sound to Bangkok, promising performances of hit songs like "Not in Love' and "Crimewave."
May 20. Live RCA, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
ART: A Creature Apart
Half Thai half Filipino artist Rook Floro presents a cluster of colorful installations, sculptures, paintings, photographs, and video works depicting the story arc of "Blastard," the most recent alter ego of the artist.
May 20-Jun 24. YenakArt Villa, 69 Soi Prasat Suk, Yen Akat Rd
SALES: Book Sale
The library returns with another edition of its used book sale, where both English and Thai used books can be bought for as little as B20 each. All proceeds to go towards the maintenance and renovation of the historic library.
May 20. Neilson Hays Library, 195 Surawong Rd.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Cinema Diverse
Film editor Chonlasit Upanigkit, who has worked on films like Mary is Happy, Mary is Happy, Porn Jak fah and Freelance, hosts the first edition of this film festival which screens the film Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere by Vietnamese director Ngyun Hoang Diep. There will be a discussion about the film afterwards, covering topics like social oppression, abortion, prostitution and sexuality.
May 20. Bangkok Art and Culture Center, 939 Rama 1 Rd.
Sunday (May 21)
ART: The Sheltering Place
Saigon-based photographer Yatender, whose style has been likened to that of the late Ren Hang, present an intimate collection of images capturing people in contorted and uncomfortable positions.
Through June 30. Most, 672-36 Charoenkrung Soi 26
ART: Defendant of Love
A group exhibition by four female artists including Chomphupak Poonpol, Napatsakorn Nikornsaen, Nuttinan Phukama and Athapha Rattanaphongthara, whose work capture the opression that Thai women face in society through influencers like the media and soap operas.
Through May 22. Tentacles N22, Narathiwas Soi 22
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