BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Feb 11-14
This weekend's best concerts, parties and fairs, plus Bangkok's first "ideas festival".
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See also: This week's best foodie events / Top Valentine's dining deals
Thursday (Feb 11)
NIGHTLIFE: Oskar Winter Festival
A night of quality deep house, nu disco and tech house from 10 guest DJs, including Sunju Hargun, Alex Fischer, Mendy Indigo, Dogs on the Turns and many more, spinning on two floors.
Feb 11
NIGHTLIFE: Beam x Quay Records
Thonglor's brand new club teams up with Quay Records for a night of Oldschool Hip Hop, R&B, Bass House, UK Garage and Breaks from DJs Pichy, Tul and Bunnyman.
Feb 11
DANCE: Shhh Don't Say a Word
Chinatown's Cho Why hosts a night of burlesque featuring Kitty Willenbruch from the Salon Kitty Revue and the electric moves of Maria Martins.
Feb 11
GIGS: Win Sqweez Animal
A special pre-Valentine's Day performance by the popular pop rock band's singer, with all proceeds donated to the Singha Musikapong Foundation.
Feb 11
GIGS: Laura Brunner and Band
A night of neo-soul from the American vocalist known to put her signature jazz and electric spin on popular songs and her original compositions.
Feb 11
ART: 10 Years Mykita in Thailand
Bangkok CityCity Gallery hosts an exhibition highlighting the past and future of the boundary-pushing German eyewear brand through films, limited edition and collaborative sunglasses collections, the latest 3D printing custom frame technology and photography of the new 2016 campaign by New York photographer Mark Borthwick.
Feb 11
ART: Cosmic Portraits by Raffaello Somazzi
A series of unique, colorful portraits that focus on environmental values, personal data and zodiac signs rather than physical appearances.
Feb 11-Apr 6
FILM SCREENINGS: Japan Film Festival
The annual celebration of Japanese cinema returns this year with screenings in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Surattani and Khon Kaen. The Bangkok selections include films such as Sion Sono’s Love & Peace, Ryosuke Hasiguchi’s Three Stories of Love and Saiji Yakumo’s My Pretend Girlfriend.
Feb 11-14
Friday (Feb 12)
NIGHTLIFE: High Soul
The best of funk, soul, disco, 80s and RnB classics from DJS Slomororo, Sir Walt and special guest Relly Rels, promising the likes of Darius, FKJ, Michael Jackson, Prince and Flight Facilities.
Feb 12
NIGHTLIFE: Off the Grid
A night dedicated to only underground music ranging from bass, house, tech and techno from DJs Marmosets, Supersonic, Sweed and special guest Q Narongwate.
Feb 12
GIGS: Bumblefoot
The guitarist for Axl Rose's long-awaited 2008 album Chinese Democracy brings his guitar skills to Bangkok for a live performance alongside local acts Degaruda, The Ginkz and John Will Sail.
Feb 12
THEATER: Dracula - Blood is Life
Director Joe Harmston presents Steven Dietz’s 1996 stage adaptation of Dracula in a play that combines magic, illusion and music. The performance follows Dracula’s arrival in England, where he tries to drink the blood of two young women only to be defeated by their suitors.
Feb 12-Mar 6
FAIRS: Japan Expo in Thailand 2016
A massive Japanese fair featuring selling anime, comics, games, travel packages and Japanese food, alongside booths detailing some 10,000 education and job opportunities.
Feb 12-14
Saturday (Feb 13)
NIGHTLIFE: Holotone Bangkok Showcase
The Berlin-based music label launches its new four-track EP. The night also features live performances from Korean techno artists Eexxppoann, Koichi Shimizu and Nolens.Volens.
Feb 13
CONCERTS: Hed Sod 3
The team from the online music zine Fungjai is back for the third installment of the popular concert that brings bands from different genres and record labels together, this time featuring Aire, Gym and Swim, Soundlanding, Morningsurfers, Paradise Bangkok and Slur.
Feb 13
CONCERTS: Rock Village
Some of the country's biggest rock bands, including Big Ass, Labanoon, Klear and Num Kala come together for a special performance featuring never-performed songs.
Feb 13
ART: A Little More
Supmanee Chaisansuk's collection of watercolor paintings captures the complicated and mysterious life that accumulates in her subconsciousness and imagination.
Feb 13-Mar 19
FILM SCREENINGS: The Act of Killing & The Look of Silence
The team behind The Documentary Club and Film Kawan team up to present screenings of two critically acclaimed documentaries that focus on the horrors of the 1960s mass genocide in Indonesia.
Feb 13
TALKS/WORKSHOPS: Bangkok Edge
Creativity, imagination and new ideas merge for a weekend that combines talks, workshops, live music and art. Spread across
Museum Siam, Chakrabongse Villas and Rijini School, this new alternative to Ted X will feature more than 40 guest speakers ranging from starchitect Duangrit Bunnag to the 2015 winner of the SEA Write award, Veeraporn Nitiprapha, in an event that’s bound to get you thinking outside the box. Oh, and it’s all free.
Feb 13-14
FAIRS: Thai-Indian Fun Fair
The third annual event celebrating Indian culture, with plenty of food, entertainment, interactive games, raffles and cultural activities.
Feb 13
SPORTS: Hips Running 1
This new run is all about having a laugh along the way, with the joke categories being "Fool Marathon" (4.2195km), "Harf Marathon" (2.10km), "Mini Hips Marathon" (1,000,000cm) or however far you want to run. Register at bit.ly/1ZZVYWo.
Feb 13
Sunday (Feb 14)
CONCERTS: Love Cube
A charity concert to raise funds for the female meditation the Akaliko Center, with live performances from Potato, Da Endorphin and Klear.
Feb 14
CONCERTS: Everybody Hurts
A charity concert to aid those facing hardship due to unforeseen circumstances, featuring Yellow Fang, Fwends, The Ginkz, The Lowdowns, Attention Please, and many more Bangkok-based artists.
Feb 14
ART: Love Pressions
Lampu Kansanoh presents her series of caricature oil paintings depicting the funny, sad and heartwarming moments in her relationship with her long-term boyfriend.
Feb 14-Mar 20
FILM SCREENINGS: Future Shorts Pop Up Cinema
The laid-back social cinema event that's been held in over 300 cities worldwide, returns for its second installment, promising a night dedicated to international short films, live music and art, all under a special Valentine's Day theme.
Feb 14
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