BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Sep 17-20
Some markets, a killer photography exhibition, a burlesque party in Chinatown, Car Free Day and a bunch more ways to spend your weekend.
SEE ALSO: Fooding happenings this weekend
Thursday (Sep 17)
GIGS: Yo Mo Fo
A midweek gig featuring rock bands The Ginkz (pictured above), The Sangsom Massacre, Count the Thief and Pennytime. Live visuals and DJ sets till late. By organizer Rhubard & Custard. B200 for entry.
Sep 17
MUSICALS: Dogtooth
A musical about a family whose lives revolve around illogical rules and limitations to prevent them from outside danger. Part of Take Off Festival 2015. B350 for ticket reservations at goo.gl/YZ2xlV.
Sep 17-20
Friday (Sep 18)
CLASSICAL: TPO 10th Anniversary Concert
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 10th anniversary with pianist Martin Kasik and chief conductor Gudni Emilsson in a program of Chopin, Wagner and Strauss. Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the show. B100 for students.
Sep 18, 19
THEATER: Whaam! (The Brief History of Unknown Astronaut)
SplashingTheatre Company presents a play about a Thai astronaut who travels the universe with his deceased mother, sister and lover. Part of the 8th Performing Arts Festival by Pridi Banomyong Institute. No performances on Wednesday, Sep 23. Ticket reservations at 062-643-9062 or www.fb.com/splashingtheatre. B290 early bird tickets through Sep 6.
Sep 18-28
DANCE: Sleeping Beauty on Ice
The Imperial Stars, who've performed some of the most iconic shows on ice like Swan Lake, Cinderella and The Nutcracker, will take the Bangkok stage as part of the 17th International Festival of Dance and Music, bringing over 26 worldclass, award-winning ice-skaters from around the world. 2:30pm rounds on Sep 19-20.
Sep 18-20, 7:30pm
GIGS: We Invite You to Have Fun
The Ekkamai establishment hosts an intimate party featuring lady DJs Pompom of The Diet Pills, Danaya from Cosmic Cafe and Praewa from Yellow Fang. Expect indie dance tunes and electro pop. Free entry before 9pm.
Sep 18
NIGHTLIFE: High Time HOK.
The party collective hosts a night with music by New Zealand's Mikki Dee, plus support by resident DJs.
Sep 18
NIGHTLIFE: Dark & Lovely Global Roots
DJ Thris Tian, one of the original architects of the famed underground music show Boiler Room, performs his signature set with local support from Zudrangma's DJ Maft Sai and Zoo Studio's DJ King Kong.
Sep 18
NIGHTLIFE: Nakadia [Get Physical Music]
The Thai female DJ returns from Ibiza to play deep house, tech house and techno. Doors open at 7pm.
Sep 18
NIGHTLIFE: Grey Goose presents TGIF
The Italian DJ duo Vinai, who played at Together Festival earlier this year, headline the EDM night at the new RCA venue as part of the ongoing electro dance Friday series organized by Grey Goose.
Sep 18
Saturday (Sep 19)
ART: Rediscovering Forgotten Thai Masters of Photography
An exhibition curated by renowned photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom, who, as a photography lecturer, was initially unable to find photographic works by Thai artists for his students to learn from. Thus, the search for the forgotten masterpieces began back in 2011. Click through for our preview.
Sep 19-Oct 31
ART: Blood, Sweat & Rust
Thai artist Sarawut Thaichuai presents a limited collection of his paintings that are 35-50 years old, representing the erosion of the lives of the working class. Opens Sep 19 at 6pm.
Sep 19-Oct 20
MARKETS: Somart Annual Sale
The massive annual sale of the Instagram market organizer, featuring 50 top social media brands, some 200 online shops and 30 celebrity-owned brands.
Sep 19-20
NIGHTLIFE: Diga Diga Doo: A Roarin' Night Out
A 1930s party, with live music by Speakeasies Swing Band from Greece (who'll also be playing a gig at Iron Fairies this Sunday), a burlesque show by World Burlesque Games 2013 Champion Sharon Davis, plus tap, Charleston and Lindy Hop dance shows and an Electro Swing party by DJ Fredrik Funk. Dress vintage. Tickets available at www.digadigadoobkk.com.
Sep 19
NIGHTLIFE: Sunn - A New Rising
The Kolour crew returns with its night-time party, this time featuring three music zones and international headliner Teenage Mutants (Stil Vor Talent records), lots of gourmet food and craft beers. Bangkok-based DJs include Alex Fischer, Coran, Koish and Dogs on the Turns.
Sep 19
Sunday (Sep 20)
MUSIC FESTIVALS: Big Fish Bangkok Music Festival
The last day where you can experience different genres of world music performed at eight luxury hotels along the river: opera and classical at Anantara Riverside, country music at Chatrium Hotel, blues and swing at Mandarin Oriental, jazz divas at Millennium Hilton, pop music at Ramada Plaza, '60s-'70s tunes at Royal Orchid Sheraton, jazz and symphony at Shangri-La and Latin music at The Peninsula. Free shuttle boats.
Sep 20
FAIRS: Bangkok Car Free Day 2015
Park your car at home and bring your friends and family to explore the shops, restaurants and sites in Bangkok's Old Town while also enjoying the fresh air. There will be 300 bicycles available for free rental, as well as a free tram ride around Rattanakosin island provided.
Sep 20
WHY NOT: Experience European Heritage Days in Thailand
European Heritage Days, launched in France back in 1984, offers opportunities for visitors to enter historic buildings and monuments that are usually not opened to the public. Bringing over the tradition to Thailand, the theme this year is “Heritage of the 21st Century, A History of Future.” On this special occasion, visitors will get to access the residence of the French ambassador to Thailand and the embassy’s chancery, open for public visit this Sep 20, from 10am-4pm. They’ll also be treated to an exclusive preview of “The Forest,” commissioned to French contemporary artist Jacques Vieille, and get to visit the Extra Muros 2 exhibition by the Institute Francais, featuring short films about French architecture in the 21st century, as well as the different construction stages of the French Embassy’s chancery. There will also be an exhibition titled 60 Solutions to Climate Change, showing 21 images that highlight different ways to tackle climate change, taken by the aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
Sep 20
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