BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Apr 23-26
Gigs, gallery-hopping, markets and more to look forward to this weekend.
SEE ALSO: Foodie happenings this week
Thursday (Apr 23)
ART: Art for the Ocean
Just opened yesterday at Hof Art Residency is this exhibition organized by Greenpeace Thailand, which features the work of Lao artist Aligna, who transforms plastic waste into interesting new creations. You can also make your own art every day from 4-7pm with the artist at the Plastic Flower Workshop. More information at 02-178-0095.
Through Apr 28
ART: Light, Compass, Magical Istanbul
Nick McGrath’s first solo exhibition opens this Thursday at Rooftop Gallery (7pm) and features black and white photographs of the streets of Istanbul, curated by Oya Aydin.
Through May 7
THEATER: Baby (no) Mime Show
The number one local mime group celebrates its 10th anniversary with shows running for two weeks every Thu-Mon at Pridi Banomyong Institute. 2pm rounds on the weekend. Tickets available at www.showbooking.com and Happening Shop at the BACC (3/F).
Through May 4
CONCERTS: The Word Alive Live in Bangkok
Indy Pop Concerts brings the American indie metalcore band to Bangkok this Thursday for a gig at The Rock Pub. Only 300 tickets, available at Gram (4/F, Siam Paragon) and Hof (2/F, The Mall Bangkapi).
Apr 23
SALES & FAIRS: Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2015
This is the last day to catch the bi-annual fair, which returns with around 1,600 booths from domestic and overseas companies offering household products, decorative items, handicrafts and other lifestyle products.
Apr 23
NIGHTLIFE: uniQ presents: Vagabond Soul
The monthly conceptual art/music is back at Ku De Ta with a makeup art exhibition "Faces of History," an art/dance performance, a live drawing session by Narodom Kamenketwit, plus a DJ line-up of Alex Imix, Masa Niwayama and Kimball Collins. B300 for entry, with buy 1-get-1 drinks till 11pm. Check out the promo video above.
Apr 23
Friday (Apr 24)
ART: Silom/Charoenkrung Gallery-Hopping
Art junkies won’t want to miss the third self-guided Silom/Charoenkrung Gallery Hopping evening, during which 12 participating galleries around the area will stay open late on Apr 24 to show off their latest exhibitions, from the dramatic photographs in The Fall of Phnom Penh at Soy Sauce Factory to the interactive workspaces at Atta Gallery. See more details here.
Apr 24
NIGHTLIFE: Asian Swing Rock at Studio Lam Vol. 1
Head over to Studio Lam this Friday for a groovy, strictly Japanese/Thai vinyl DJ set by Moola. Entry is B100, with a mix CD given to the first 30 guests.
Apr 24
NIGHTLIFE: The District - DJ Festival
Here’s a chance to see what’s new in Sukhumvit Soi 11. Pay B250 for entry to The Vault, Azura, Q Up and Le Derriere this Friday, Apr 24, as 20 Bangkok-based DJs play their best tracks across multiple music genres till late at the first The District - DJ Festival. Free entry if you RSVP on the event page.
Apr 24
Saturday (Apr 25)
ART & GIGS: Mela Spirit Exposure
Experience two weeks of art, music and performances at Jam, starting this Saturday. Live performances run every Saturday from 7pm-midnight. This week features Gad, Minus88, Gym and Swim, Fwends, Safeplanet and Obama's Swimming. Tickets are B200. The art exhibition is free from Sunday-Friday.
Apr 25-May 9
NIGHTLIFE: Nite Ride Vol. 4: Modern/Funk/Boogie/Disco
DJs Boogie G, Lows, Dangdut Banget and special guest Maarten Goetheer bring back a classic dance party vibe.
Apr 25
NIGHTLIFE: Kontraband at Dark Bar
The monthly club night returns to the Dark Bar, with an extra sound system to support the heavy bass played by DJs DeLorean, Azek, Will and Stuart Nombluez.
Apr 25
NIGHTLIFE: Milk & Sugar at Ku De Ta
The two DJs/producers/label owners, known for their tracks "Higher & Higher" and "Let The Sun Shine," perform their Ibiza-style house tunes.
Apr 25
Sunday (Apr 26)
SALES & FAIRS: Flea Fest 5
Expect food, drinks, and live performances by indie bands like Helmetheads, The Ginkz, Error 99 and many more, with lucky draw games for a free course at the school up for grabs at the rock music school. Entry is B100.
Apr 26
SALES & FAIRS: Root Market
This month's organic market features special workshops and talks themed around Gaeng Som from Pattalung Province. There will also be music by Jack and Jam from 5pm onwards. More information at [email protected]. For more markets coming up soon, see here.
Apr 26
GIGS: Dood x Studio Lam *anaglog meet digital trip!
For a night of indie gigs before the weekend is over, try Studio Lam for live performances by Liew Niyomkarm, PC 0832/676, Monomania (see above), Stylish Nonsense and Giant Swing + Qotaroo till late. Entry is B100.
Apr 26
CONCERTS: Mahanakhon: A Magical Night with Andrea Bocelli - The World's Most Beloved Tenor
Go extravagant at the opera this Apr 26 with Mahanakhon: A Magical Night with Andrea Bocelli. The Italian tenor’s concert is poised to be one of the most expensive ever in Bangkok with tickets going a staggering B12,000-25,000. You can also go premium for a table of eight for a pre-concert gala dinner by L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, priced at 1-1.5million.
Apr 26
The theme for this month's open mic night is "Lift." Aspiring poets and performers are encouraged to sign up at bangkoklylu.com/openmic.
Apr 26
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