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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.