BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Nov 6-9
A concert in the park, a concert in the museum, a bike festival and a slew of vintage craft markets. It's time to head outdoors this weekend.
The annual lecture series covers Thailand's social, cultural and religious development from the period of Ban Chiang to Rattanakosin. Starting this Thursday, there will be two talks every week this month starting at 9:30am and 11am. All talks in English. B200 per day for National Museum Volunteers.
Nov 6-27
Bangkok's biggest annual bike festival returns aiming to collect data that will help shape Bangkok as a bike-friendly city. Expect bike-related products, vintage and handmade bike accessories, discussions and a concert by Stamp, Scrubb and Slot Machine. Take the Airport Rail Link to Makkasan Station.
Nov 6-9
The winter edition of this popular tourism fair kicks off this Thursday and continues over the weekend, with over 800 booths offering domestic and international travel deals.
Nov 6-9
The creative monthly photography gathering this time showcases works by four photographers, touching upon issues in the Asian transgender community. Enjoy cold beer and Vietnamese banh mi by food truck Banh Mi Boy.
Nov 6
Opening this Friday at 7pm is another exciting solo painting exhibition by Thaweesak Sritongdee, illustrating love, sexual desires, death and the complexities of human life, takes its name from a variation of somtam that's mixed with other, more diverse ingredients.
Nov 7-Dec 13
This series of experimental sound projects by the exhibition department in collaboration with So::On Dry Flower aims to bring new listening experiences to audiences through the works of sound artists from all over the world. Day 1 features an improvisation session and Day 2 will see a series of workshops.
Nov 7-8
Nov 7-8
It's worth going all the way to Salaya this weekend as chief conductor Gudni Emilsson opens the 10th season of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra with Tchaikovsky, performed by Kazakhstani pianist Amir Tebenikhin. B100 for students.
Nov 7
DJ Moola plays a strictly-vinyl set for this sunset sesson on Hansar hotel's rooftop. B200 per drink, including one free trip to the food station.
Nov 7
The Charoenkrung gallery exhibits visual artist Steve Pace's photographs of London after the artist had lived through a period of civil unrest in Thailand. Opening reception on Nov 7 at 7:30pm.
Nov 7-30
Your First Friday returns this month with a joint exhibition of artworks by local and international artists, with pieces of art going on sale. 20 percent of the proceeds will go directly to NGO In Search of Sanuk's current project to feed less fortunate kids and their families this Thanksgiving. There will also be a donation box at the studio.
Nov 7
Nov 7
The 12th anniversary of the versatile party organizer, sponsored by Absolut, features music by DJs Goodenough, Badnews, Ornaree and guests, as well as the Dudesweet DJ Kids.
Nov 7
Jam also provides indie folk acoustic sounds from fresh local acts My Life as Ali Thomas, Natural Walkway, Gardener Twins and DDNE this Friday.
Nov 7
Nov 8
With so many events taking place around Rattanakosin Island lately, including Noise Market 3, there's no reason why you wouldn't stop by The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall to see its latest exhibition, opening at 4pm with a dance performace by children from the nearby community and a performance by Valley Runner. Meaning "city under the soil," it presents childhood dreams of a alternate universes and ideal worlds.
Nov 8-30
Nov 8-Dec 8
You're spoiled for choice when it comes to food and crafts markets this weekend. The 66 Cottage sees over 40 vendors set up stalls in a garden offering unique gifts, homemade bakery goods, food and drinks with live music in the background.
Nov 8-9
Nov 8-9
The music festival of the week this month. This two-day music festival on the street features popular artists 25 hours, Scrubb, Apartment Khunpa, Lomosonic and Paradox. Expect souvenir stalls manned by the artists themselves and music gadgets. B300 for a two-day ticket.
Nov 8
Nov 9-Feb
You can prepare youself for Monday with some chill time by the pool at the popular Sunday pool party, this time taking over the pool of Novotel Platinum Hotel and featuring regular DJs Octo, Zidov Akuma, Dan Cole (pictured) and Cello. Open a bottle of Beluga Vodka for free entry for four people and a bottle of sparkling wine for entry for two. One free drink upon regular entry before 6pm.
Nov 9
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