BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Nov 14-16
Arty parties, outdoor concerts and more good ways to spend your weekend.
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Friday (Nov 14)
Happy Eating Festival
As if Siam Paragon isn’t already packed on weekends, Bangkok foodies will converge on the mall this particular weekend when this food festival presents an enormous lineup of food vendors, from Thai delicacies to desserts. We’re waging this won’t be your average food court. In fact, this month’s filled with popup markets of all varieties. For the full list, see our line-up of pop-up markets in town.
Nov 14-16
Drunk
The latest performance from the 1st Bangkok Queer Theatre Festival will take you through four different cocktail-flavored stories. On show from this Friday till the end of the month, Drunk touches on the themes of relationships, gender and alcoholism. In Thai, with English subtitles.
Nov 14-30
The Curious Lives of Shakespeare and Cervantes
Kicking off this Friday, the 90-minute story revolves around the chaotic lives of two history’s greatest writers Shakespeare and Cervates with touches of comedy, drama and slapstick. The performance will be in English and Spanish with Thai subtitles. Ticket rates cost B600 (B300 for students and B400 for audiences under age of 27) For more information, call 02-218-4802 or 081-559-7252.
Nov 14
Skateboard art exhibition: Blast from the Past x Benzilla x Goja
Opening this Friday at 7pm, graphic design studio Benzilla presents merchandise inspired by skate culture from the 80s, with music by DJs To-Ru and Gerhun from Showtikubai records, and live performances by Dujada and Hunger.
Nov 14
DJ Craze
Winner of three consecutive World DMC Championship titles, DJ Craze, who's worked with Kanye West, comes to Bangkok this Friday for a night of Miami bass, hip-hop, trap, d n' b and dubstep.
Nov 14
Stay on your side of the Poster
If you're in for a chilled and light-hearted evening, Canada's award-winning improvisors Toby Berner and Drew McCreadie are in Bangkok for a night of long-form, open improv comedy. Advanced tickets at B500 with a drink and B80 beers at www.comedyclubbangkok.com.
Nov 14
Buds On the Boards
An alternative artsy Friday evening with a debut solo exhibition by Bangkok-based Turkish artist Oguzcan Kaganoguzbeyoglu, featuring six reproduced prints and four original drawings, all based on impromptu doodles, starting at 7pm.
Nov 14
Tetragon
This is your last chance to see the exhibition at bridge art space, with closing party tunes by Mae Happyair and Ro-Jaws.
Nov 14
Kolour Nights: Secret Highrise Location
Only 100 tickets left at the door for this electro music party on the 18/F at Shintori, Central World. Expect free sunset barbeque from 7pm-9pm, and big DJs from the likes of Darragh Casey, Sunju Hargun, Absolud and Coran, at the indoor and outdoor stages. All tickets include 2 drinks before 9pm. Strictly 20+
Nov 14
Saturday (Nov 15)
The Jungle of Form, Colour and Tempo
Kanakorn Kashashiva's paintings combine Impressionism and Pop Art. Pae Sax, saxophonist from Mild, and Champ, violinist of Thai band Walrus, will be performing on Nov 19 and Nov 27 their musical piece "Experimental Ambient," inspired by this exhibition.
Nov 15
The Tropical Brunch
Party organizer Conflakes hosts a colorful Saturday themed pool party at Ocean Urban Lounge and Boutique Resort, featuring artists such as The Photo Sticker Machine, The Krrrrr, My Life as Ali Thomas and Cut the Crab. Enjoy unlimited egg tarts from Ka-Nom and a chance to win Playhound gift vouchers. And if this isn't enough for you, the after party starts at 9pm.
Nov 15
Neilson Hays Library Used Book Sale
The historic Neilson Hays Library will be selling used English paperbacks and hardcovers at bargain prices this weekend. While you rummage, children can enjoy the weekly storytime and crafts activities. Also, drop by Rotunda Gallery to see Facing Forward, the latest art exhibition by Artists in the Bangkok Community.
Nov 15-16
Vacancy #14: 2nd Anniversary
The Vacancy crew celebrate their second anniversary this Saturday, featuring guest artists such as DJ Hal, lee (asano+ryuhei) and Mizuki Nagai. Free entry before 10pm.
Nov 15
BC/DC Live in Bangkok
The popular Canadian tribute act to UK-Aussie rockers AC/DC, known for their outrageous stage antics, performs with support from Deadtown Trash.
Nov 15
Single Festival 2: Once Upon A Dream... You May not be Single Anymore
This weekend, Nov 15, sees the return of Bangkok’s biggest music festival for the desperate and dateless: Once Upon a Dream… You May Not be Single Anymore. Join the crowd at BITEC for live performances by festival favorites such as Greasy Café, Lomosonic, Scrubb, Thaitanium, Yellow Fang and 25 Hours. Dress code: black if you’re single and white if you’re not. That ought to whet your appetite before all the out-of-town music festivals begin during the coming weeks.
Nov 15
Chai Blues Band vs. DJ Zidov
Head over to the underground bar this Saturday for quality blues music by Chai Blues Band and its lead singer Nurse, and some electro tech house by DJ Zidov, who's played in clubs across the country.
Nov 15
Go Grrrls 1st Anniversary: Who Run the World?
The girl/boy queer party organizer invites all the party rebels to its 1st birthday this Friday, featuring indie-rock, queer pop, new wave and electro spun by DJs Maehappyair, Dookie and Cleo P. Special prizes and surprises throughout the night.
Nov 15
Sunday (Nov 16)
Bangkok Marathon 2014: Run For a Reason
Bangkok’s gone running crazy these past few months. This Sunday, Standard Chartered presents The Bangkok Marathon 2014. We hope you were lucky enough to reserve a spot because the run across the Old Town, kicking off at the Grand Palace, makes for one beautiful way to see the city.
Nov 16
Concert in the Park
If it doesn't rain, there's no reason not to head over to Lumpini Park for the annual free concert. Pack your picnic basket and blanket. Make a day of it with our 4 reasons to visit Lumpini this weekend.
Every Sunday through November
25th Toyota Classics Charity Concert
Toyota celebrates the 25th anniversary of its fundraising charity tour in Asia, with performances by the Covent Garden Soloists Orchestra from London, composer and pianist Pamela Nicholson and violinist Vasko Vassilev. Guest performance by Da Endorphine.
Nov 16
The River Jazz 2014
Here’s a good reason to visit the Chao Phraya River this week as the annual River Jazz evening returns on Sunday Nov 16, this time featuring the smooth sounds of Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G.
Nov 16
Frank Yang - An evening of digital madness!
The Friese-Greene Club will host a special screening event of films made by Frank Yang, a young Taiwanese bodybuilder, violinist and filmmaker who’s gained fame for his controversial and shocking works, such as the hotly debated Street Love video, a short film in which Yang himself appears to make love to a young woman on the street. The event will feature a discussion with the outspoken filmmaker on the topic of internet films, a quickly growing industry the world over. If you’re lucky, you might even get the chance to hear Yang’s violin skills. Starts 7.30pm. Reserve a spot at www.fgc.in.th.
Nov 16
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