26 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this September
There's way more to this month than Maroon 5 and Muse. Here are our picks of September's best nightlife, live music, art, comedy and more.
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Indie rock gigs happening this week
GIGS: Sanamluang Music Pop-Up Party
A rock 'n' roll party at Parking Toys, featuring Tabasco, recently signed to the record label, plus a late-night gig by Apartment Khun Pa. B250 tickets available at the door.
Sep 2
SALES & FAIRS: 36th Thai Teaw Thai
One of the biggest travel fair returns to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center this weekend, with the usual accommodation deals and travel services. Check out the page to see who's participating.
Sep 3-6
GIGS: MTG presents Jeffrey Lewis & The Jrams
Indie gig organizer Mind The Gap bring over the New York City-based indie folk garage band, with Bangkok three-piece Yena and rock band Superstar in support. Tickets at www.fb.com/mindthegapthailand.
Sep 3
DANCE: Guy + Form (Take Off Festival 2015)
The annual Take Off performing arts festival featuring selected new graduates kicks off with this dance program featuring two performances by Atthapol Gatenuam, who touches upon a homosexual phenomena in Guy, and Natnareekarn Pongprasatsuk, who touches on the idea of overparenting in Form, inspired by Tennesee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. 2pm rounds on weekends. Reservations at bit.ly/1E2KACg.
Sep 4-27
GIGS: Feedback
This month's edition of Feedback features some of the best-known Bangkok-based live bands, including Monomania, Count the Thief, Triggs & the Longest Day, Fathers of Medicine, Fwends and Eico, at Thong Lor Art Space. B200 entry with one free drink.
Sep 4
ART/GIGS: 25 Years Seub Nakasathien
In commemoration of the late Thai conservationist Seub Nakasathien, well-known for his efforts to protect nature and wildlife in Thailand, the BACC is hosting a three-day event from Sep 4-6, 10am-8pm. 25 Years Seub Nakasathien features video screenings and a photography exhibition celebrating his life’s work, live auctions, discussion panels by conservation groups and foundations, plus daily live music to end the night by artists from The Voice Thailand, Part Time Musicians, Greasy Cafe and Manoch Puttal. Free entry.
Sep 4-6
ART: Weatherproof Exhibition
A contemporary exhibition by six Thai artists, centering on the theme of uncontrollable natural phenomena and disasters beyond the portrayal of the media.
Sep 4-30
FILM SCREENINGS: Cinema Diverse 2015: Director's Choice 2015
This edition of the free screening of selected films by well-respected Thai directors features the screening of The Chaser (2008), said to be one of the best thriller films in South Korea. Features a talk afterwards by acclaimed Thai director Banjong Pisanthanakun (Pee Mak, Hello Stranger and Shutter).
Sep 5
NIGHTLIFE: Intus pres. Pan-Pot
The Berlin-based house-techno DJ duo headline the RCA venue, with support from DJs Atma, Coran and Koish. Expect German street food, drinks and other fun games till late.
Sep 5
MUSIC FESTIVALS: DIB: Deep in Ballad
There’s a lot to love on the indie rock music front. As a change from the small-bar gigs, DIB: Deep in Ballad this Sep 5 takes place at the Courtiers’ Club (Tha Tien) in Bangkok’s Old Town. The experimental music festival brings together local rock and post-rock bands like Mat-Chi-Maa, Solitude is Bliss, Pry x May-T Project, Migrate To The Ocean and Desktop Error. B700 from Thaiticketmajor.
Sep 5
GIGS: Nite Fields Live in Bangkok
The post-punk, new-wave band from Australia makes a stop in Bangkok, with local support by Yellow Fang and followed by DJ sets from band members Danny Venzin and Chris Campion. B300 tickets at the door only.
Sep 9
WORKSHOPS: Creativities Unfold 2015
As part of the ongoing series of design/creative events at this year’s Creativities Unfold 2015, this weekend sees two workshops take place at Thailand Creative and Design Center. On Sep 9, Patai Padungtin, founder of Builk Construction United Thailand will be discussing The Science of Failure in the Thai tech startup industry (3-6pm, B500, conducted in Thai). Sep 10’s workshop is on Designing IoT (Internet of Things) enabled services, conducted by Rich Radka (pictured), co-founder of consulting for service design and business innovation firm Claro Partners (2-6pm, B2,000, conducted in English). Reserve a spot at www.cu-tcdc.com.
Sep 9, 10
ART: Celluloid Traces
The second part of the archival art exhibition, Chatchai Puipia: Sites of Solitude, at 100 Tonson launches this Sep 10, curated by Gregory Galligan and features the debut of the Thai Art Archive's three filmic "portraits" of the artist, taking the audience through his artistic development as a student, journalist, an abstract painter through to the mid 1990s.
Sep 10-Jan 3, 2016
COMEDY: Note Udom No. 11
Thailand’s number one comedian makes a comeback after a two-year hiatus with the 11th edition of his infamous standup show, this time taking on the theme "returning the happiness" to the audience.
Sep 11-27
MUSIC FESTIVALS: Big Fish Bangkok River Music Festival
Different genres of world music are performed at eight luxury hotels along the river: opera and classical at Anantara Riverside, country music at Chatrium Hotel, blues and swing at Mandarin Oriental, jazz divas at Millennium Hilton, pop music at Ramada Plaza, '60s-'70s tunes at Royal Orchid Sheraton, jazz and symphony at Shangri-La and Latin music at The Peninsula. Free shuttle boats.
Sep 11-20
OPERA: The Butterfly Lovers (Bangkok's 17th International Festival of Music & Dance)
Opening the festival is a love tragedy performed by the 60-year-old Zhejiang Yueju Opera Troupe, founded in 1952. The classic Chinese folktale tells the story of two young lovers, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. The company has performed all over the world and was voted the Best Opera Company in China in 2015.
Sep 11-13
SPORTS: Central Group Mini Marathon 2015
One of the bigger runs taking place this month, with three distances to choose from: 10km, 5km and 3km, with proceeds going to support those affected by the unrest in Thailand's three Southern provinces. For more running events coming up, see our roundup here.
Sep 12
CLASSICAL: TPO 10th Anniversary Concert
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 10th anniversary with pianist Martin Kasik and chief conductor Gudni Emilsson in a program of Chopin, Wagner and Strauss. Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the show. B100 for students. B300-500 general tickets available at Thaiticketmajor.
Sep 18
ART: Rediscovering Forgotten Thai Masters of Photography
One of the main exhibitions at Photo Bangkok 2015 opens at Bangkok University Gallery this Sep 19 at 6pm, featuring the work of 7 masters of Thai photography: Buddhadasa Bhikku, Mom Luang Toy Xoomsai, Liang Ewe, Saengjun Limlohakul, S.H. Lim, Rong Wong-savun and Pornsak Sakdaenprai. Curated by Manit Sriwanichpoom.
Sep 19-Oct 31
NIGHTLIFE: Sunn - A New Rising
The night-time electronic music festival by the guys behind Kolour parties are back again to Live RCA, with the usual gourmet food, an outdoor area, and different zones of music playing from late afternoon till late. Check out the trailer of the launch party above.
Sep 19
CONCERTS: Maroon 5 World Tour 2015
Adam Levine and co. are back in Bangkok for the fourth time for two concerts as part of their 2015 V World Tour. These guys are responsible for some of this year’s biggest Billboard hits like "Sugar" and "Maps." Tickets are already sold out for both days.
Sep 21-22
CONCERTS: Muse Live in Bangkok
The Grammy-nominated, award-winning British progressive rockers, known for their live performances, make their Bangkok debut as part of their 2015 Drones World Tour. They have released seven albums in total, most of which topped album charts in the UK, US and Australia.
Sep 23
NIGHTLIFE: Greygoose presents TGIF
This month sees two amazing EDM performances take place at RCA's new event venue, Ztudio Live Hall, featuring Vinai on Sep 18 and Vicetone (see video above) at Greygoose's TGIF parties. Entry is free, with exclusive cocktails served on the night.
Sep 18, 25
GIGS: Kandinsky Effect Live at Maggie Choo's
The post-modern jazz trio bring their signature electronica-experimental sounds to Bangkok at this live jazz concert at Maggie Choo's, presented by Johnny Walker Blue Label. Entry is free, with 50-percent off all Blue Label Bottles.
Sep 24
COMEDY: The Comedy Club Bangkok Anniversary Show
Bangkok's only Comedy Club celebrates its 1-year anniversary with a special international headliner Matt Davis (USA), with support from Canadian improvisor Drew McCreadie and local acts. Advance tickets are B500, available at ComedyClubBangkok.com. B750 on the door.
Sep 25
CONCERTS: Love You Till I Die
A tribute concert for the late Singh Sqweez Animal, organized by Spicy Disc and featuring Apartment Khun Pa, Slur, Yellow Fang, Mild, Lomosonic and Flure, to name a few.
Sep 26
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