BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Sep 10-13
This weekend's awash with markets, photography events and a fair for plant lovers.
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Thursday (Sep 10)
ART: PhotoBangkok: Motion Still
Cho Why hosts an audiovisual installation by award-winning video journalist and photographer Raul Gallego Abellan, questioning audience perception when TV news become frozen and silent.
Sep 10-13
ART: Writing With Light
Israeli photojournalist Ziv Koren, whose photographs have been published globally, opens an exhibition in Bangkok, featuring images from his 14th photo book of the same title. Sponsored by the Embassy of Israel.
Sep 10-27
ART: Celluloid Traces
100 Tonson Gallery is currently hosting a nine-month archival exhibition of Chatchai Pumpui, titled Sites of Solitude, which features his rarely seen self-portraits and still-lives. Part II of the exhibition, Celluloid Traces, which launches this Thursday and features the debut of three films by the Thai Art Archives that follow Chatcha's artistic development over several decades, giving the audience a glimpse into his creative life.
Sep 10-Jan 3, 2016
GIGS: Young Man's Fearless Journey
This month, Thai post-folk band Young Man and the Sea are jumping in their trusty Volkswagen van and heading North to take their music to faraway stages in Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, Lampang and Chiang Mai. But before they depart, you can catch the five rising music stars for shows at four Bangkok venues this week: Sep 10 at Mulligans Irish Bar, Sep 11 at Aree Bangkok, Sep 12 at Parking Toys’ Watt and Sep 13 at Baan Puen.
Sep 10-13
NIGHTLIFE: Revealed Asian Club Tour
The new event venue of RCA Ztudio Live Hall continues to bring in big name EDM DJs to town. This Thursday sees the debut of the DJs from DJ Mag's #1 DJ Hardwell's Revealed Recordings, including the likes of Thomas Newson, Kill the Buzz, Joey Dale, Julian Calor and Manse. Free entry before 10pm, B300 thereafter.
Sep 10
Friday (Sep 11)
ART: CCTV Selfie
An audience participation installation on the 5/F of the BACC, where attendees can see themselves through the lens of a CCTV camera, and can now take a snapshot of themselves throgh what used to be a concealed video feed. Curated by Nikan Wasinondh.
Sep 11
MARKETS: LOL go Shopee
The trendy fashion market this month takes over Parc Paragon, featuring 70 new collections from mobile shopping platform Shopee.
Sep 11-13
MARKETS: Artbox Signature
The most popular outdoor market at the moment takes refuge in a new home, right by Queen Sirikit National Convention Center across the weekend, promising the usual funky food and drinks pop-up stalls, fashion products and a chilled out zone.
Sep 11-13
ART: Wu Jin
The first solo exhibition in Bangkok of Ko Si-Chi, known as the first master of modern Taiwanese photography, exhibiting 50 years of his classical works taken during his travels. Opens on Sep 11 at 7pm, with an opening talk by Piyatat Hemmatat and Hossein Farmani, and an opening dance performance by Jessie Fan.
Sep 11-Oct 18
ART: Behind the Painting by Chulayarnnon Siriphol
A solo exhibition by the Thai artist, who was inspired by the lines of the famous romantic literature of the same title. The exhibition features a combination of visual arts, literature, stage performance and cinematography. Curated by Hiroyuki Hattori, in a collaboration between the Japan Foundation and The Art Centre, Silpakorn University. Opens Sep 11 at 6pm, with an artist and curator talk.
Sep 11-Oct 10
COMEDY: Note Udom No. 11
After taking a long two-year break from the stage, Note Udom is back with a familiar motto—"returning the happiness" to the people. The renowned comic presents the 11th edition of his standup show this Sep 11-27 at the Royal Paragon Hall. The shows are already completely sold out, but those lucky enough to snag tickets can expect plenty of audience interaction, as is Note’s signature.
Sep 11-27
OPERA: The Butterfly Lovers
Opening Bangkok's 17th International Festival of Dance & Music this Sep 11-13 at Thailand Cultural Centre is a love tragedy performed by the 60-year-old Zhejiang Yueju Opera Troupe, founded way back in 1952. The classic Chinese folktale The Butterfly Lovers tells the story of two young lovers, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. The company has performed all over the world and was voted the Best Opera Company in China in 2015. Subtitles in Thai and English. B1,200-4,000 ticket available at www.thaiticketmajor.com.
Sep 11-13
MUSIC FESTIVALS: Big Fish Bangkok River Music Festival
Eight luxury hotels along the Chao Phraya River are teaming up for the first time to host the Big Fish River Music Festival. From Sep 11-20, you'll get a chance to enjoy opera and classical performances (Anantara Bangkok Riverside), country music (Chatrium Hotel Bangkok), blues and swing (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok), jazz divas (Millennium Hilton), pop music (Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside), '60s-'70s tunes (Royal Orchid Sheraton), jazz and symphony (Shangri-La Hotel) and Latin music (The Peninsula Bangkok). There are free boat shuttles from Sathorn Pier to each of the venue, too. Visit www.bangkokriverexperince.com for the full schedule.
Sep 11-20
THEATER: The Old Man and the Tree
A restage of the Sodsai Award winner of Best Play, Best Production and Best Outstanding Actor earlier this year as part of the Take Off Festival, which touches upon following your dreams, faith and reality. Ticket reservations at goo.gl/YZ2xlV
Sep 11-13
NIGHTLIFE: Phatfunk x Zoo Studio ft. Sam Binga
A special collaboration between the two crews, featuring the bass music DJ-producer from the UK in celebration of his new album Wasted Days. Local support from Phatfunk's resident DJs and Zoo Studio's DJ KingKong and Animal Machine. Visuals by VJ Gorb Visuals.
Sep 11
NIGHTLIFE: LTJ Bukem @ Grease
The pioneering drum 'n' bass DJ returns to Bangkok at the Piman 49 night club, with local support from DJs Orawan and Thar Khone.
Sep 11
NIGHTLIFE: Official DJ Mag Party Thailand
Bristol-based house producer and DJ Marc Vedo is set to headline the first Official DJ Mag Party in Bangkok. Sandwiched between shows in Bali and Manila, his set on Sep 11 at Live RCA promises to showcase the DJ’s high-octane productions, as he gears up to mark the 15th anniversary of his Koolwaters Recordings label.
Sep 11
Saturday (Sep 12)
SPORTS: Central Group Mini Marathon
This Saturday sees another big charity run, organized by Central Group to raise funds to support those affected by violence in the three southernmost provinces of Thailand. This is the ninth edition of the annual run, with three distances to choose from: 10km, 5km and 3km, and kicks off at Central World Square at 5:45am.
Sep 12
ART: Pachimon - A parallel universe
A solo exhibition by French photographer Claude Estebe, who specializes in Japanese visual culture, looking at cheap copies of toys from famous monster movies that become archetypal objects themselves once taken out of context. Presented by Toot Yung Gallery and curated by Myrtille Tibayrenc. Part of PhotoBangkok 2015.
Sep 12-Oct 10
OPERA: A Weekend of Grand Opera and Culinary Art
Anantara Riverside Bangkok hosts a weekend of elegant dining with performances by the Grand Opera Thailand. Sep 12 dinner features excerpts from Carmen, Don Pasquale and La Traviata to go with the four-course dinner. Sep 13 afternoon performance features a selection of arias and songs from favorite musicals and excerpts from The Phantom of the Opera to go with the high tea set. Reservations at 02-476-0022.
Sep 12-13
GIGS: Eat World "1"
Another night of indie live music at the Sky Train Jazz Club, featuring Bangkok-based bands like Plot, Yena, Safeplanet, Fits, The Public Mansion and Honey Money. First act starts at 7:30pm. Entry is B200 with one free drink.
Sep 12
NIGHTLIFE: Go Grrrls: God Save the Queer
The monthly rave for queer girls and boys return to the 2/F of Wine Bibber Sangria under a Punk Rock Night Out theme. Bring out the best punk outfits for prizes to be won. Resident DJs Maehappyair, Dookie and Cleo P will be taking the decks with badass tunes from electro punk to '70s-'00s pop-punk and trap and electronic.
Sep 12
NIGHTLIFE: Coconut Project & Iflix presents Live Jive Cinematic experience
A 1950s jive dance-cinematic party at The Jungle (Pridi Banomyong 42), bringing to you live rockability music by the Helmetheads, Notep and DJ Moola, plus a Let's Play zone and a dance workshop by The Hop. Dress code is Danny and Sandy (from Grease). Entry is B250, with lots of giveaways from iflix.com. Food provided by Orn the Road and Munchies for Munchies.
Sep 12
Sunday (Sep 13)
TALKS: International Photography Symposium
As part of PhotoBangkok 2015, the team has brought in speakers like Hossein Farmani, Shane Suvikapakornkul and Francois Chevel to talk on the topics of the Economy of Photography, Photobook Making, Japanese Photographic Museum: Its Development and Art Practice, The New Digital Collecting and the Analogue Museum Collections by Ester Ruelfs and Photography's Value. Reserve your seat at photobangkokfestival.com.
Sep 13
MARKETS: 7th Cactus and Succulents Fair
Plant stores, food and drinks, and activities in a tropical garden-esque and village-themed complex for the lovers of cactus.
Sep 13
MARKETS: Ford Fiesta x Cheeze presents Start Unlocking the City
Fans of Cheeze Magazine fashion will want to head over to CentralWorld Square this Sunday to browse through over 200 selected shops and pop-up cafes by some of the trendiest Bangkok brands that include the likes of Blue Dye Cafe, Kaizen Coffee Co., Onion & Brave Roasters, Niche Nation, Muzina, Vick's Weekend, Speedy Grandma, 1979 Vinyl and Unknown Pleasures and many more. Live DJs, illustrations and street fashion show.
Sep 13-14
GIGS: 1979\\Sunday Roses
The monthly gig at the vinyl store moves to Sunday afternoon, this time featuring progressive punk band Plot, reggae-dub Srirajah Rockers and post-rock band Lor'Song.
Sep 13
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