BK Weekend: What’s on in Bangkok this Sep 7-10
The ultimate guide to what's happening in Bangkok this weekend.
See also: Events you don't want to miss this September
Thursday, Sep 7
Nightlife: Shapov
Part of the "million listeners a month" club on Spotify, Shapov performs that type of genre-defying dance music that's seen him land slots alongside Axwell and Tiesto.
Sep 7. Levels, 6/F, Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-308-3246, 095-248-3897. B350
Art: Dark Paradise
Vogue Thailand photographer Tada Varich swaps his DTRL for a film camera to capture the hidden side of the glamour model lifestyle.
Sep 7-10. Woof Pack, 1/3-9 Sala Daeng 1, 089-826-2299. Free
Fair: Bangkok Art Book Fair
Twenty-eight of the city's independent and small publishers converge on Sathorn, including screenprint studio The Archivist, Japan-born design space FabCafe, design magazine Art4D and rising illustrators Tae Parvit x MM. x Bloody Hell Big Head. Aside from art book launches, the event promises a series of talks and lectures.
Sep 7-10. Bangkok CityCity Gallery, 13/3 Sathorn Soi 1, 083-087-2725. B60
Friday, Sep 8
Gigs: Bass Culture - Eastern Vibration Soundsystem + Jonathan & Calvin
A clash of all things bass and everything under the reggae umbrella with Eastern Vibration Soundsystem, Jonathan and Calvin, U-Key and Thailand One Love Sound.
Sep 8. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B200
Gigs: One More Light II, One More Night For Chester
A final tribute to the late Linkin Park singer, Chester Bennington, featuring cover bands like Outro, Sily Park, Quake, Jimmy Revolt, Armor and Womanizer.
Sep 8. 93/26-28 Hollywood Street Building, Payathai Rd., 099-191-5666. B300
Nightlife: The Chainsmokers Live Pre-party
Warm up for the long-anticipated Chainsmokers gig at the Sukhumvit Soi 15 party venue.
Sep 8. Club 15, 43 Sukhumvit 15, 083-094-0650. Free
Nightlife: Dubvision
Dutch house and EDM DJ brothers Dubvision perform a brand new high-intensity set.
Sep 8. Onyx, Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Rd., 081-645-1188. B500
Art: E5C3A#2
Recent graduate Anon Chaisansook makes a debut solo show exploring the era of technology and the impact of information overload.
Sep 8-30. Speedy Grandma, 672/50-52 Charoen Krung Soi 28, 089-508-3859. Free
Saturday, Sep 9
Art: 'In With The New'
Tanupon En-on presents 20 acrylic paintings based on the rapid accessibility of information and the fluidity of culture that comes with it in an Isaan mural style.
Sep 9. YenakArt Villa, 69 Soi Prasat Suk, Yen Akat Rd., 081-902-9196. Free
Concert: Tommy Emmanuel Live in Bangkok
The Australian guitar player known for his complex fingerstyle technique performs live. Tickets available at bit.do/tommyEmmanuel2017.
Sep 9. Show DC Oasis Outdoor Arena, Rama 9 Rd. B1,400-2,300.
Market: Art Weekend
Meet some of the city's top artists, from Alex Face to Tuna Dunn, as they host pop-up studios and work their magic live.
Sep 9-10. The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677.
Concert: HyHBKK Weekend Noise with DIIV
Brooklyn noise-pop band DIIV are joined by four of Bangkok's rising rock bands, Hariguem Zaboy, Cloud Behind, Triggs & the Longest Day and FOLK9. Advance tickets available at bit.do/DIIVBKK.
Sep 9. The Link Asoke-Makkasan, 1643/5,7 New Petchaburi Rd., 089-122-0553. B1,300
Market: Bangkok Farmers’ Market
Shop for the finest organic produces from local suppliers, along with well-crafted artisanal and baked goods.
Sep 9-10. Gateway Ekamai, 982/22 Sukhumvit Rd.,02-108-2888. Free
Nightlife: Black Grand Opening
The closure of sultry cocktail den Bronx Liquid Parlour has a silver lining: the second coming of live jazz bar Black, which disappeared four years ago from Sukhumvit Soi 33. Here, New York-hailing trumpeter-singer-owner Idris Dawud promises an uncompromising alternative to play-it-safe hotel lounge jazz. The seasoned performer comes from an accomplished jazz family. His father, Talib, played trumpet with Art Blakey and Thelonious Monk in The Jazz Messengers.
Sep 9. Black, Thonglor Soi 25, 096-989-1820. Free
Sunday, Sun 10
Nightlife: Special Edition Farewell Party of the Boy
Fifteen DJs are lined up to play at the Ratchada late-night bar. 50% discount on drinks before midnight. Ticket price TBA.
Sep 10. Mustache Bar, 544/5 Ratchadaphisek Soi 7, 081-844-7080.
Nightlife: Vol.9 Haunted Studio
Japanese band Degurutieni perform their eclectic and slightly spooky mix of electronic and toy music supported by veteran indie duo Stylish Nonsense and resident DJs Funky Pump and Maft Sai.
Sep 10. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B400
Nightlife: Jump to The World
Unseen local talents with English lyrical skill prepares for to rock out the world, meet Penny Time, Nobuna, Diaries, The Young Wolf and Flammable Goods.
Sep 10. Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8, 081-173-3616. B200
Art: Cho Why Three Year Anniversary
The Chinatown art space celebrates its birthday with a casual Sunday filled with food and drinks from Broken Eggs, SpareParts, Oven, Goldencoins, Citrus, Don Kuson and more, as well as an acoustic set from Tul and Pump Apartmentkhunpa and performances from Yu, Prince Jelly and Mighty NP. Photo exhibition Gods Of Laamb: The Beach Wrestlers will also be on show, plus a new rooftop wall-painting by Marc Stuart will be unveiled.
17 Soi Nana, Rama 4 Rd. MRT Hua Lamphong. Free
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