BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jun 2-5
Damien Rice, jazz at The Commons, a new Thonglor pop-up market and much more—how are you spending your weekend?
See also: 22 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this June
Thursday (Jun 2)
CONCERTS: Damien Rice
The popular Irish singer/songwriter known for his soulful voice and stripped-down, emotional perforances takes the Bangkok stage to perform songs from his latest album, My Favorite Faded Fantasy. Aside from brand new hits, “I Don’t Want to Change You” and “The Greatest Bastard”, expect fan favorites from previous albums including “Cannonball” and “The Blower’s Daughter”.
Jun 2. Bangkok Convention Hall, Central Lad Phrao
ART: Bukruk Exhibition
This January saw some of Europe and Asia's best street artists take over the walls of Bangkok as part of the Bukruk Urban Arts Festival. You may have seen some of the awesome artworks that still adorn the walls around Bangrak. But if you just can't get enough, the works of nine street artists from the festival is exhibited at the luxury mall throughout the month. The artists include: Florence Lucas (France), Le dernier Cri (France), Lolay (Thailand), Kult (Thailand), Daan Botlek (Netherlands), Motomichi Nakamura (Japan), Saddo (Romania), Daen Sudsakon (Thailand), Daehyun Kim (Korea), Fikos (Greece) and Aitch (Romania).
Through Jun 30. G/F, Gaysorn Shopping Centre, 999 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-656-1149. BTS Chit Lom
ART: Split
A collection of digital collages by artist Peng Janthasorn that explore the complexities of the human body using inspiration from late Renaissance paintings.
Through Jun 26. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1. BTS Surasak
Friday (Jun 3)
GIGS: Save the Beatles Vol. 5
It’s all about the greatest hits from the world’s most popular rock band at this bar's fifth edition of its tribute series to the Fab Four. Expect eight local bands covering household tunes ranging from “Help” to “Here Comes the Sun.” Tickets are B100 at the door.
Jun 3. Method to My Madness, Lad Phrao Rd.
MARKETS: The Garden of TFest
Now in its second last weekend, this pop-up market set in the center of Sukhumvit is popular, to say the least. On top of over 250 booths selling clothes and accessories all brought under a weekly rotating theme, there's also plenty of food and drinks to gaurantee a one-stop destination.
Jun 3-5. Fragrant Park, Sukhumvit Soi 55. BTS Thonglor
Saturday (Jun 4)
NIGHTLIFE: Road to Ultra Thailand Pre-party
The official pre-party to one of the city's biggest EDM festivals, taking place the following week, welcomes the British house and electronic duo, Third Party, to take over the stage with their best tracks.
Jun 4. Onyx, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Mat.Joe
The hip-hop and house duo from Berlin, known for their track "Heart to Find" which has over 5 million views on YouTube, make their Bangkok debut with support from local talent NT66.
Jun 4. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55
NIGHTLIFE: Tribal White vs. Trap Black
The huge party is split into two dance floors playing two music styles from DJs Die Famous, Niti, 2Sway, Natsha, Swindali, Groove and Jweep. The first floor spins nothing but house and techno beats while upstairs plays trap and hip-hop.
Jun 4. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117
NIGHTLIFE: G-Spot 2nd Anniversary
The gay party team celebrates its second birthday with a huge party featuring an underwear charity fashion show, entertainment from the fabulous drag queen Pangina Heals, and plenty of throwback 90s dance music from DJs Yui Truluv and Steven G Knight. The dress code is silver, black and gold. Entrace is B500 (including two drinks)
Jun 4. Vertigo Too, 60/F, Banyan Tree, 100 Sathorn Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Phatfunk Drum&Bass
Join DJ Dragon, one of the key players in developing the drum 'n' bass bass scene in Bangkok, for a night of quality beats with support from DJs Mc Sinnamon, Azek, DeLorean, Instinct and Gorb Visuals.
Jun 4. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355.
GIGS: Come on is Such a Joy Vol 4. This is Hardcore
The fourth edition of the trendy art space's live music series this time features performances from local rockers Degaruda, Cold Black Vines and Brand New Sunset.
Jun 4. Soy Sauce Factory, 11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24, 061-835-6824
ART: Output
Three young artists, Panjarat Polpluek, Nattagan Pansri, Rach Chulajata, explore themes of identity and life experience through the use of three different styles of acrylic painting.
Jun 4-30. S.A.C. Subhashok The Art Centre, Sukhumvit Soi 39.
ART: Sneaker Painting Party
Spend a creative night painting with a drink in hand at the venue that combines a bar with an art studio. The session involves creative instructors who will guide participants on how to paint and decorate their own sneakers to take home and wear. All equipment is provided, with free flow craft beer throughout the night. Register at www.artxsneaker.com.
Jun 4. Paintbar Bangkok, 6/F, Piman 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49
FILM SCREENINGS: Phee Chai - My Hero
An event dedicated to exploring and discussing the conflict between civic duty and aspects of personal life for Thai men, such as their sexuality. The film follows the life of Ake who fears his upcoming military draft due to both his secret homosexuality as well as the thought of leaving behind his dependent mother and younger brother. The screening will be followed with a discussion led by Dr. Kasem Petpinant, a philosophy lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, who will cover the topic “Freedom of rights between citizenship and the military duty.”
Jun 4. Sri Salaya Theatre, 94 Phuttamonthon Sai 5 Rd.
WHY NOT: Creative Citizen Talk
The Stock Exchange of Thailand invites 10 of the city’s creative leaders to share talks and discussions on their success. The event will also feature an Impact Market, where visitors can shop from 26 social enterprises and support their goals. The 10 speakers include founders of organizations such as A Day Foundation, Grey Ray Stationary, The Guidelight, Hivesters, Once Again Hostel, Art.for.Cancer, Yuna and more.
Jun 4. SET Building, 93 Ratchadaphisek Rd. 02-009-9000. MRT Thailand Cultural Center
Sunday (Jun 5)
LIVE MUSIC: Jazz on Sunday
The first edition of the community mall's new series of live jazz music every Sunday welcomes an afternoon of "cocktail piano", a performance by Pawin Limkangvanmongkol and Nattawut Sridech including jazz music from the 1920s through to 1960s.
Jun 5. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
ART: Sleepover #2: Discomfort in Southeast of Now
One of the city’s coolest libraries presents the second edition of their Sleepover Project, inviting artists from around the region to take over the space to explore sensitive art-related topics. This edition inviates a group of Southeast Asian art historians to present their journal, Directions in Contemporary Modern Art, which explores how cultural identity, geographical limitations and history all come to affect art in the region.
Jun 5-26. The Reading Room, 2 Silom Soi 19
WORKSHOP: Tie Dye Denim
Learn bleaching and dyeing techniques for transforming a piece fo denim into something stylish and unique. All equipment, snacks and beverages included. The workshop runs as part of the art installation "2012-2555, 2557" by artist Korakrit Arunanondchai which explores denim as a universal fabric.
Jun 5. Jim Thompson House & Art Center, Jim Thompson House, Soi Kasem San 2, Rama 1 Rd., 02-216-7368.
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