Thursday (Aug 4)

GIGS: Fungjai Mun 2 

Discover new underground Thai music from bands including Folk9, Vega, State of Living Ecclesiastic, The Octopuss, and Guem-da-guem. Limited to 150 people. 

Aug 4. Loyshy, 744/2 Soi Phayanak, Petchaburi Rd.

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ART: Human Alienation

A contemporary art exhibition by Nopchai Ungkavatanapong, Nipan Oranniwesna, Chitti Kasemkitvatana, Wantanee Siripattananuntakul that combines art and anthropology to explore Thai society and its social and political changes. 

Aug 4-Sep 3. Silpakorn University, Na Phra Lan Rd.

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ART: Lucid IX Thesis Exhibition

Graduating students from Silpakorn University present a thesis exhibition featuring a giant maze of illustrations and graphic designs depicting the obstacles in life and the difficulty of trying to grasp onto dreams.  

Aug 4-7. Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam

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GIGS: Skyriders

Hong Kong-based dummer Laurent Robin and the three keyboardists collaborate with Bangkok-based musicians "Bump" Plitakul, "Sunny" Rattana and Laurent Couson for a night of improv jazz music, plus an after-concert set from DJ Nemo Cools. 

Aug 4. Maggie Choo's, Hotel Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, 320 Silom Rd. 

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS: A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt

This edition of the bar's documentary series presents the 2011 film following Paul Liebrandt, a Zimbabwean-born London-raised two-Michelin-star chef, and covers a decade of his creative process, unrivaled dedication and eccentric style of cooking. There will be a tasting session by Chef Chingching from Iron ChefKidTV afterwards.

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Friday (Aug 5)

NIGHTLIFE: I'm a '90s B*tch 

DJ Cleo P, DJ Dookie, and DJ Maehappyair will be playing all sort of fierce '90s music—the hits, pop, r&b, rap, hip-hop, alternative rock and plenty more. 2-room party. Presented by Go Grrrrls. 

Aug 5. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10

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GIGS: Jenny and the Scallywags

Sukhumvit Soi 11's rooftop bar hosts a sultry night of live music with Jenny & The Scallywags followed by DJ Rory Breaker-Morant spinning soul, funk and '90s hip-hop.

Aug 5. Above Eleven, 33/F, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit, 38/8 Sukhumvit Soi 11 

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ART: The Big Nowhere

Three New Zealand artists—Harry Culy, Robyn Daly and Max Scott-Murray—explore the world's diverse social landscapes through photography. 

Aug 5-Sep 4. GOJA Gallery Cafe, 5/2 Soi Pridi Banomyong 3. BTS Phra Khanong 

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CLASSICAL: Brahms and Sibelius

One of the country's youngest names in classical piano, Poom Prommachart, performs Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. alongside conductor Jose-Luis Novo and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Aug 5-6. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. 

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MARKETS: Cheeze Market 

The magazine's massive outdoor market returns every weekend this month, promising plenty of stalls selling clothes including trending brands, secondhand and vintage items and handmade goods. There's also plenty of food stalls to make it a one-stop destination for shopping, eating and chilling.

Aug 5-7. Central Plaza Ladphrao, Phaholyothin Rd. 

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FAIRS: Thailand Investment Fest 2016

A convention all about investment in the country spread across four zones including: stocks, startups, passion investment and property. 

Aug 5-7. Queen Sirikit Convention Center . Ratchada Rd. MRT Queen Sirikit Convention Center

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Saturday (Aug 6)

THEATER: The Killing Game

Eight local celebrities take over the stage in an interactive performance about a reality game show whose contestants must fight for their survival in a series of tasks, with only one winner guaranteed to be left alive at the end of the game.

Aug 6-7, 13-14. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd. 

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THEATER: An Inspector Calls

The Drama Arts students from Chulalongkorn University present this adaptation of J.B Priestley's most widely known play from 1945, following the story of an upper middle-class British family who is being questioned for their role regarding the suicide of a young working-class woman.

Aug 6. Theater Lab, Drama Arts Chula, Chulalongkorn University 

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ART: Kern 

The gallery presents a collection the late politician Surat Osathanugrah's never-before-seen photographs capturing people and stories around him in a light-hearted and intimate way.  

Aug 6-27. Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), 2-4/F, BU International College Building (Bld.7), 119 Rama 4 Rd. 

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ART: [Un]real

Kriengkrai Prathumsai presents a series of street photography capturing ordinary lives on the streets of Bangkok.

Aug 6-28. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium

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WORKSHOP: Art x Sneakers 2

Artist Teeprang walks through how to create an art masterpiece on a pair of shoes to take home, all while you sip on two complimentary glasses of wine. Bookings recommended, B1,200.

Aug 6. Kraftka, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam

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Sunday (Aug 7)

GIGS: It's Me Cat Foodival

Cat Radio presents a music and food festival featuring dishes cooked and sold by musicians such as Sqweez Animal, Yellow Fang, Greasy Cafe and Scrubb. Live music from Better Weather, Ten to Twelve and Jellyrocket. 

Aug 7. Makkasan Airport Link Station, Petchaburi Rd. 

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SPORTS: Run 4 Mom

A mini-marathon commemorating HM the Queen’s birthday and Thailand Mother’s Day. There are prizes for 10km run, while 6-10 year olds and 11-16 year olds who finish among the frontrunner in the 3km and 5km runs, respectively, will also receive small prizes. If running in not your expertise, fear not, just show up with your mom and jog (or walk) to the finishing line to be guaranteed to receive gift vouchers.

Aug 7. Rama 9 National Park, Chalerm Prakiat Rd.

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WHY NOT: Retro Detox

Use the booze-free weekend as an excuse to have a detox day with the city's lifestyle gurus including Stella Bella, Organic Seeds, Yogatique and Le Kombucha. They'll be talking through health tips while serving free-flow detox tea as well as giving out free E-books for "The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days" and many gift vouchers from healthy institutions around town. Tickets are B777 from goo.gl/WZr2sX.

Aug 7. Wishbeer Home Bar, Sukhumvit Soi 67.