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.
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Thursday (Nov 6)
The 69th annual NMV Lecture Series 2014: Slices of Siam
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
A Day Bike Fest 2014
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 33rd Discovery Thailand 2014
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
Living Transgender
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
Friday (Nov 7)
Tamcois
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
Drift
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
Cheap and Cheerful Open House Fest 2
After the smash success of the first edition, Cheap and Cheerful Open House Fest #2 takes place in an even bigger house, promising even more vendors, yummy food and drinks by small independent cafés, to the tune of breezy acoustic vibes in the backyard.
Nov 7-8
TPO 10th Season Opening Concert
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
Sky Garden Aperitif Chapter II
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 London Project: A State of Mind
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
First Friday
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
Wild Beasts Live in Bangkok
Fans of electro-pop group Wild Beasts have been saved from a trip to Ho Chi Minh City, following the super-late announcement that the band will play at Bangkok’s Mongkol Studio on Nov 7. Presented by Have you Heard?, the Brit four-piece will perform new sounds from their fourth album, Present Tense.
Nov 7
Dudesweet 12th: All Tomorrow's Parties
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
Acoustic Session
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
Saturday (Nov 8)
Y-our Music trailer from King Chain on Vimeo.
Y/our Music
The Space Bangkok will hold a special screening of the local music documentary Y/Our Music, co-directed by Art Every and David Reeve. Following the lives of nine non-mainstream Thai musicians, the film uses the country’s various styles of music as a metaphor for the divide between Thailand’s urban and rural lifestyles. Free Isaan-style snacks will be served and the Isan Khaen Band will perform live. The screening will start at 7pm at The Space. B250. For more information, contact 081-821-7127 or [email protected].
Nov 8
Muang Nai Din
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
Gang Bang: Bangkok-based illustrators' erotica unveiled
Toot Yung Art Centre is looking to get a rise out of Bangkok gallery-goers with its erotic new exhibition, Gang Bang, opening this Saturday (from 7pm). Initiated by street artist P7, it features edgy interpretations of sex from some of Bangkok’s most prominent illustrators. Make a day of it with 5 reasons to visit Ekkamai this Saturday.
Nov 8-Dec 8
Food & Gift Fair 2014
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
Noise Market 3
If you fancy a little stroll in the old town, this weekend sees Noise Market 3 return to Museum Siam’s amphitheater with a huge lineup of vendors and indie artists, art workshops and screenings of independent short films.
Nov 8-9
Jim Lai Festival presented by Toyota It's Mine
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
Sunday (Nov 9)
Concert in the Park
You know its winter when the crowds are filing into Lumpini Park for the annual free Concert in the Park series. Bring a picnic, maybe even pack a sweater, and enjoy the sounds of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra at Sala Bhirom Bhakdi every Sunday from Nov 9 till the end of the month. From 5:30pm.
Nov 9-Feb
Soundset Sunday
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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