BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Sep 29-Oct 2
Queen comes to town, Artbox returns at a new location, a cool short film fest in Sathorn and more ways to spend your weekend.
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Queen comes to town, Artbox returns at a new location, a cool short film fest in Sathorn and more ways to spend your weekend.
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- By Bonnie Sananvatananont
- | Sep 29, 2016
Thursday (Sep 29)
NIGHTLIFE: Beam x Tempo Live: Electronic Girls
Some of the city's best female electronic DJs gather for one night of partying to live underground music, including DJs Mendy Indigo, Pichy, NT66, Praewa [Yellow Fang].
Sep 29-30. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit 55
GIGS: Greasy Cafe
The melancholic indie songwriter performs a mini concert that promises lots of audience participation.
Sep 29. Hippie de Bar, 46 Khao San Rd.
Friday (Sep 30)
NIGHTLIFE: Waterzonic 2016
The water and music festival returns for it s third year with headliners Fedde le Grand, Afrojack and Dashberlin. Tickets are B2,900-5,500 from Thaiticketmajor.
Sep 30. SCG Stadium, Nonthaburi
CONCERTS: Adam Lambert and Queen
Two members from the legendary rock band Queen, Roger Taylor and Brian May, join the ex-American Idol contestant for a collaborative world tour featuring some of the British band's greatest hits including "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" as well as Lambert's own hits including "Ghost Town" and "What Do You Want From Me?"
Sep 30. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd.
ART: Under the Same Sky
Artists Tada Hengsapkul and Chai Siris present a collaborative exhibition in which Tada explores the areas in Korat scarred by American army bases during the1960s, while Chai investigates his family's secret past along the Thai border.
Sep 30-Dec 15. Nova Contemporary, G/F, Baan Somthavil, Ratchadamri Rd.
ART: Hybrids "The Invisible Ink"
As part of the Italian Festival 2016, contemporary artist Keziat presents her colorful biro sketches on paper capturing women protagonists in fantastical worlds.
Sep 30-Oct 21. Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd.
THEATER: China National Acrobatic Troupe
As part of the International Festival of Dance and Music, one of China's most acclaimed troupes presents an elegant acrobatic performance choreographed in celebration of the dance company's 55th anniversary.
Sep 30-Oct 1. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd.
MARKETS: Artbox Chatuchak
Arguably the city’s most popular pop-up market returns to a brand new venue, this time a little further from the city center. Expect some 100 trendy food stalls, over 150 stalls selling clothes at affordable prices, 20 stalls selling home decor and 50 stalls selling DIY and handmade products. As always, they’ll be set up in large, colorful container boxes alongside plenty of live music and various art installations.
Every Fri-Sun through Apr 30. Chatuchak Park, 3 Kamphaeng Phet Rd.
FILM SCREENINGS: WTF Short Film Festival
A one-night-only film festival showcasing 23 selected independent short films directed and submitted by local budding filmmakers. The various films include drama, comedy, documentaries and horror films, which will be screened alongside plenty of food and drinks. For a preview and synopsis of the films, visit bit.ly/2cQx2PH.
Sep 30. Jam, Charoen Rat Soi 1. BTS Surasak
CONCERTS: Jinta Live at Soy Sauce Bar
The emotive folk band perform live at Chinatown's funky gallery and live venue.
Sep 30. Soy Sauce Bar, 11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24
Saturday (Oct 1)
GIGS: Freedom Festival
This free concert featuring Pae Arak, Tah Paradox, Young Man and the Sea, Tul Apartment Khun Pa, Yaak Lab, Yellow Fang, Poy-Portrait and Golf Fucking Hero, also comprises a free screening of the film Dancer in the Dark starring Bjork and the documentary Song of Lahore.
Oct 1. TK Park, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama 1 Rd.
ART: Villains by Luke Satoru
The Thai/Japanese mural and tattoo artist, who also owns Black Pig Tattoo BKK, takes over the wall space at the trendy restaurant-slash-shoe store. The mural will consist of large and small re-imagined layouts of villain characters from popular children's movies and stories.
Oct 1-31. Knock, Room 333/1, 2-3/F, Sukhumvit Soi 55
ART: Selfie Series
Chumpol Kamwanna's latest series of paintings capturing the phenomenon of selfies and how they have taken over society explores themes including narcicissm, techonology and how every moment in life needs to be recorded.
Oct 1-30. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd.
MARKETS: Zaap on Sale
The latest edition of fashion-focused market is themed “Neon Winter” and brings together 500 buzzing brands from the online world to set up camp for one weekend. While other editions have proven to be a big hit on the wallet, this month features a brand new “Hard Sale” zone that features 50-90 percent discounts on all items.
Oct 1-2. Royal Paragon Hall (5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.)
NIGHTLIFE: Yumyum
This party will feature sets from Japanese producers Halfby (pictured) and Handsomeboy Technique from Second Royal, along with locals Yanin x Casinotone, Cyndi Seui x Gramaphone Children, DJ Moola and more.
Oct 1. 12x12 Bar, 810/22 Soi Tararom 2, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)
FAIRS: TAT Expat Fair
The Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts its first ever fair dedicated to expat living in the country. At the highlight "12 Hidden Gems" area, discover some of the best emerging destinations, while other booths include Thai cultural activities and workshops, airlines selling discount flights, and plenty of live music and food trucks.
Oct 1-2. Fragrant Park, 776 Sukhumvit Soi 36
Sunday (Oct 2)
ART: Whether it is Art or Not
Three local artists present their documentary film and book capturing the life and works of 77-year-old Thai contemporary artist Chavalit Soemprungsuk, the first Thai artist to have received an award from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in Amsterdam after the success of his abstract paintings.
Oct 2. Bangkok Citycity Gallery, 13/3 Sathorn 1, South Sathorn Rd.
WORKSHOPS: Instagram for Business Growth
Marketing strategist Chris Twetan leads an intensive course on how to use the new tools and updates of Instagram to boost business. Learn to rapidly grow your Instagram following, drive traffic to your website or app, and generate sales. Event is held in English.
Oct 2. Hubba-to, 3/F, Habito, 45/19 Sukhumvit Soi 77
3 reasons to Uber this weekend
Weekends are 48 hours that can be spent anyway you like! Whether it’s with friends, with you loved one or just dedicating it all to yourself. Whatever you choose to do, let Uber take you there.
FOR FUN
Why spend your weekend being bored at home when you can go out? Uber to your favourite fun spots and have a blast. Like play laser tag at Lazgam Laser Games. Share an Uber with your friends and strategize a game plan to beat the other team. Lazgam Laser Games offers 7 different game modes and a full range of equipment. Your weekend is about to be more exciting than ever. Gather your friends and game on!
FOR ROMANCE
Uber doesn’t just give you a comfortable ride at an affordable price, it can also help complete your date plans with a loved one. Instead of being stressed on the road, devote all your attention to your sweetheart and let Uber do the driving. Head to Naiipa Art Complex and just enjoy the day. After a day of coffee and desserts at Li-bra-ry, just request an Uber and let us take you home. Easy.
FOR HEALTH
If you have no time to exercise during the weekday, the weekend is the besttime to make up for it. Get your body in shape when you work out at the Racquet Club. It’s a fitness center with facilities for badminton, tennis, squash, racquetball, futsal, and swimming. A highlight is the rock climbing wall. This place everything you need for all round fitness. After a few intense hours at the gym, Uber home – you’re earned it!
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