BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Mar 31-Apr 3
A beach party, a boat cruise for a good cause, lots of art and pop-up markets galore.
Thursday (Mar 31)
SALES: The Em District Beats
A huge CD/DVD/vinyl sale with all items going at only B100. Expect to find albums from Aerosmith, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Earth Wind & Fire, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, The Vaccines and many more. There also promises to be live mini concerts from big names including Scrubb, Slot Machine, Joeyboy, Jetset'er, Thaitanium and more.
Mar 31-Apr 3
SPORTS: Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice Midnight Run
A 5.5km nighttime fun run to celebrate the long-awaited movie that's coming out in theaters. Special Superman and Batman running T-shirts for all runners. Register at batmansupermanrun.com.
Apr 1
Friday (Apr 1)
NIGHTLIFE: Bingo Players
The Dutch DJ and producer, best known for his track "Get Up (Rattle)" featuring Far East Movement, spins electro house
tracks live.
Apr 1
NIGHTLIFE: Macka B
The reggae artist performs his original tracks live with support from DJs Maft Sai and Dragon, plus food from Carribean Cuisine food truck.
Apr 1
NIGHTLIFE: Dudesweet Party 1: Happy New Year 1998
The city's longest standing indie night club celebrates its 13th anniversary with a night of throwback 90s pop and rock music.
Apr 1
NIGHTLIFE: Rivet
To debut the new extension of the underground bar, dubbed Light Room, the Swedish DJ takes over the decks with his signature sound that fuses techno and house beats. Local support from DJs GRTH and Damon Rider.
Apr 1
NIGHTLIFE: Kurt 1967 Forever
Local bands Jimmy Revolt, Madman, The Layers, Pretty Punks and Nirvalung perform tribute covers in memory of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
Apr 1
bacc exhibition: e+o Teaserbacc exhibition: Omnivoyeur and Electrical Walks Bangkokเสียงจากคลื่นแม่เหล็กไฟฟ้าและงานทัศนศิลป์1 เมษายน - 10 กรกฎาคม 2559ห้องนิทรรศการหลักชั้น 7 หอศิลปกรุงเทพฯส่วนหนึ่งในโครงการเออร์เบิ้นมีเดีย (Urban Media Project) จัดโดย สถาบันเกอเธ่ ประเทศไทย ฝ่ายนิทรรศการ หอศิลปกรุงเทพฯ และเครือข่ายคอนเนคติงซิตี้ส์ (Connecting Cities Network)ศิลปิน: คริสติน่า คูบิช และ มิติ เรืองกฤตยา ภัณฑารักษ์: พิชญา ศุภวานิชผลงานของสองศิลปินที่แสดงออกอย่างแตกต่างแต่เชื่อมโยงสัมพันธ์กันอย่างใกล้ชิด คริสติน่า คูบิช ศิลปินทางด้านเสียง และมิติ เรืองกฤตยา ศิลปินทางด้านภาพถ่าย ร่วมสำรวจเรื่องราวของพื้นที่ในเมืองใหญ่อย่างกรุงเทพฯ การท่องเดินในเมืองของคริสติน่า คูบิช นำทางผู้ชมด้วยแผนที่ และหูฟังที่ออกแบบมาพิเศษ เพื่อดักฟังเสียงคลื่นแม่เหล็กไฟฟ้าที่ไม่สามารถได้ยินในเวลาปกติ ในขณะที่มิติ เรืองกฤตยา บันทึกสิ่งที่สังเกตุเห็นในเมืองด้วยการถ่ายภาพ ดึงเวลาในการรับรู้ถึงชีวิตที่เร่งรีบในเมือง สะท้อนความคิดของเรา ต่อมีเดียที่แฝงอยู่ทุกที่ ตามสภาพแวดล้อมในยุคแห่งเทคโนโลยี งานของทั้งสองศิลปินสังเคราะห์เข้าด้วยกันในพื้นที่นิทรรศการ ทั้งการแสดงออกของเสียง และการแปลความทางการมองเห็น สร้างเป็นเวทีเพื่อสำรวจความเป็นไปได้ในประสบการณ์ของมนุษย์ จากการที่ผู้ชมถูกรวบรวมให้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของผลงาน—bacc exhibition:Omnivoyeur and Electrical Walks BangkokElectromagnetic Sound and Visual Project1 April - 10 July 2016Main gallery, 7th floor, BACCOrganized as part of Urban Media Project by Goethe Institute in Bangkok, BACC Exhibition Dept., Connecting Cities Network in BerlinArtists: Christina Kubisch, and Miti RuangkrityaCurator: Pichaya Aime SuphavanijThe project of two artists from different but closely related fields, a renowned German sound artist Christina Kubisch and a Thai Photographer, Miti Ruangkritya investigate the urban landscape like Bangkok. The electromagnetic walk of Christina Kubisch guides viewer through city with map and custom-made headphone catching magnetic sound that are inaudible to naked ears, while field-recorded images of Miti Ruangkritya prolonging perceptibility in mundane living, marking reflective thoughts from the omnipresent of media in our increasingly technological environment. Both expressions are synthesized in an exhibition space by means of acoustic performative and optical interpretation as well as human possibility to experience by his or her inclusion as an actor in the work.you tube: https://youtu.be/ltgCyrRDtlw
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ART: Omnivoyeur and Electrical Walks
An electromagnetic sound and visual project by Christina Kubisch and Miti Ruangkritya that captures ambient sounds from around the city which are inaudible to naked ears.
Apr 1-July 10
ART: 2012-2555,2556,2557
A video Installation by Korakrit Arunanondchai, a New-York based Thai artist whose work has been exhibited at the likes of MOMA, Palais de Tokyo and UCCA Ullens Center for Contemporary Art. The work captures the bridge between social media and popculture versus Buddhism and other religious symbols, in an exploration of the world of science and the world of technology.
Apr 1-Sep 10
ART: Art Ground
The Jam Factory Magazine's market for upcoming artists, where they can display their artworks in a casual, open-air exhibition features work from some of Bangkok's coolest artists including Lolay Thaweesak, Kanith, Note Kritsada, Pomme Chan, Rukkit Kuanhawate and many more. On top of this, plenty of art workshops, live music from band from the likes of Moving and Cut, Youth Brush, Freehand and Stoondio, plus on-site food booths complete the event.
Apr 1-3
MARKETS: Jam Head in Wonderland
After hosting the Dream Castle Fest at the end of last year, the vast area that used to be Wonderland Fun Park will be taken over by annother cutesy outdoor gathering that takes advantage of the iconic castle. Expect live performances by more mainstream acts Lula, Jetset'er, Atom and many more. There will be food, DIY arty products, a HOBS pop-up bar and plenty of parking space.
Apr 1-3
Saturday (Apr 2)
NIGHTLIFE: Karma Kruise
A charity boat party to raise funds for the Duang Prateep Foundation that provides education and work opportunities around the country, the charity party will set sail along the Chao Phraya River to a soundtrack served up by DJs Takayu Harrington, Sunju Hargun, Eddy Frampton and Boris Rubin while it passes some of Bangkok’s most scenic riverside landmarks. Tickets are B900-1,100 at bit.ly/1UeWEHt.
Apr 2
POOL PARTY: Rip Curl Summer Carnival
A massive beach party filled with watersports ranging from "flow-riding" to wakeboarding, bikini contests and a huge day and night pool party featuring beats from British DJs Jackbeats and Gotsome, plus 10 other local DJs. Tickets are available at any Ripcurl store in Bangkok. There will also be plenty of food booths from the likes of Knock, La Monita, Surface, Bad Motel, Maison Jean Phillipe, Forkers and many more. Tickets are B350, available at any Ripcurl store in Bangkok.
Apr 2
ART: The Great Outdoor Pop Up Experiment
The team behind the popular market returns, this time with plenty of live music and good food set in a six-meter-tall "Rustic Warehouse" made of bamboo and iron steel. It promises booths from The Kitchen Mess, Guss Damn Good, Blue Dye Cafe and more, plus live music from Gym & Swim, Inspirative Band, X0809 and Marathon. There will also be a "Neon Club" featuring live DJs, a river bar and an outdoor theater screening experimental films.
Apr 2-3
MARKETS: Zaap on Sale Aloha Summer
The market, which brings together all the big online fashion shows returns for its sixth installment. Expect some 400 booths and a huge (but fashionable) crowd to fill Royal Paragon Hall. Unlike most markets in town right now, don’t expect any food stalls or much sitting space—this one’s all about shopping.
Apr 2-3
OUT OF TOWN: Sofitel SO Hua Hin Beach Party
The luxury resort Sofitel So's latest beachside branch throws a huge party to kickstart summer with an evening of seafood barbeques, party skewers, premium drinks and live music from DJs G.O.B and Dirty Dog.
Apr 2
Sunday (Apr 3)
CONCERTS: Asking Alexandria Live
The English metalcore band perform their biggest hits from three studio albums: Death to Destiny, Reckless and Relentess, and Stand Up and Scream.
Apr 3
ART: Painting with History in a room Filled with People with Funny Names
Korakrit Arunanondchai presents a video series on denim art, featuring light design by Alex Gvojic and music by Harry Bornstein, plus an opening performance by indie rock band Yellow Fang.
Apr 3
WORKSHOPS: Thaitay Rap Boot Camp
The popular rap group Thaitanium hosts Thailand's first ever hip-hop boot camp where participants will learn the ins and outs of the industry through an intensive day of workshops covering everything from song-writing to marketing tips. Space is limited to 50
participants.
Apr 3
WORKSHOPS: Oliviero Toscani
The world-renowned Italian photographer, who has worked for brands including Elle, Vogue, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and United Colors of Benneton, to name a few, dicusses his many previous works and ongoing 10-year project dubbed "The Human Race" and covers his philosophy when its comes to photography as well as tips and tricks. Only 80 seats available.
Apr 3
SPORTS: Songkran Run
Kick-start Songkran with some healthy exercise at this run offering 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10km distances. Three fun stations will take place along the track: water, powder play and Thai folk dancing.
Apr 3
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