BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jun 9-12
Road to Ultra, a motorbike fair, the final chance to catch a Thonglor pop-up market and lots of live music. Plan your weekend.
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Thursday (Jun 9)
NIGHTLIFE: Funkygangster
The local house and music DJ duo, known for the single "Lyin'," takes over the night with their best tracks and support from DJ Paul Reed.
Jun 9. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55
ART: Nu Tong Gin Khao
A photo essay and art performace by photographer Michael Sakamoto and contemporary Thai dancer Waewdao Sirisook which explores the changing face of Lanna culture and cultural identity as a result of modernization.
Jun 9-15. RMA Institute, Room 238, 238 Sukhumvit Soi 22
ART: Insights into the Myriad Issues of the Thai-Myanmar Border
Photojournalist and filmmaker Timothy Syrota presents his latest exhibition, a collection of powerful photos and film clips captured over the past 10 years that he spent on the border. The images provide insight into problems that demand public attention, including refugee life, abandoned children, landmines, elephant trafficking and migrant education, all of which are exhibited in an attempt to stir discussion about the severity of the situation and what can be done.
Jun 9-23. Alliance Francaise Bangkok, 179 Wittayu Rd.
THEATER: Stick Figures
Director Josh Ginsburg presents an emotional performance telling the story of a woman whose job is to dress up as people who have passed away in order to help families through the grieving process.
Through Jun 29. Thonglor Art Space, 58/14-15 Sukhumvit Soi 55
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Cartel Land
The craft beer bar and The Documentary Club presents a screening of the 2015 drama/action film about the Mexican Drug War in which vigilante groups fought with big Mexican drug cartels. The film won the Best Director Award and Special Jury Award for Cinematography at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Jun 9. I Hate Pigeons, 34/2 Sathorn Soi 1 (Sribumphen)
FAIRS: Rubbers Rebel Ground
Rubbers Magazine presents an outdoor fare for motorbikes and car and bike accesories, as well as other automobile-related vendors. Expect trick demonstrations and test drives throughout the day, plus food stalls from Jam Factory regular Knack Market and plenty of live music.
Through Jun 10. Lumphini Square, Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd.
Friday (Jun 10)
NIGHTLIFE: Julian Perez
The Ibiza-based DJ and producer, who has played at festivals such as Outlines and Sunwaves, makes his Southeast Asia debut with a night of house and techno with support from local DJ Sunju Hargun.
Jun 10. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23
NIGHTLIFE: The White Ball
The massive vintage masquerade party promises champagne, canapes and music from DJs Maarten Goetheer and Karl Andy. Dress code is white and masked.
Jun 10. Vogue Lounge, 6/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Silom, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd.
CLASSICAL: Rachmaninoff and Nielson
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gudni A. Emilsson and featuring guest pianist Gun Chaikittiwatana, performs pieces by Rachmaninoff and Nielsen.
Jun 10-11. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd.
MARKETS: The Garden of TFest
Now in its final week for Chapter One, the popular market promises over 250 booths selling clothes and accessories. There's also plenty of food and drinks.
Jun 10-12. Fragrant Park, Sukhumvit Soi 36. BTS Thong Lo
SALES: Ma:D Garage Sale
The social enterprise group transforms a garage into a shopping destination for exchanging and selling second hand goods including bags, sunglasses, shoes and clothes in order to promote less waste in the city.
Jun 10. Ma.D Better Club for Soceity, Ekkamai Soi 4
Saturday (Jun 11)
MUSIC FESTIVALS: Road to Ultra
One of the city’s biggest EDM festivals returns, this year welcoming headliners Avicii, known for his massive hits "Wake Me Up" and "Hey Brother," and Martin Garrix, the DJ behind "Turn Up the Speakers" and "Forbidden Voices".
Jun 11. BITEC, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Eric Volta
Known for the 2013 hit track "Love Your Illusion", the psychedelic London-born DJ brings his retro-synth sound to the staef with support from local talent DJ Krit Harrington.
Jun 11. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)
GIGS: So Much Fun(k) Live!
A night of funky live music from electronic pop band and solo electronic pop artist Casinotone, with support from guest DJ Chaya from Japan.
Jun 11. Moose Bangkok, Ekkamai 21
GIGS: Speakerbox Volume 2
Catch four local bands perform live, including Spring Fall Sea (intrumental indie rock), Phy (Thai-Japanese rock), the Sangsom Massacre (alternative rock/electro) and Degaruda (punk/rock, instrumental), along with plenty of local craft beer promotions.
Jun 11. Speakerbox, Ratchada Train Market, Rachada Pisek Rd.
GIGS: Come On Is Such a Joy Vol. 5
The live music series' fifth edition returns to the loft-style bar and art space with emerging Thai indie musicians like Jinta, Kawin and The Proper Clan.
Jun 11. Soy Sauce Factory, 11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24
ART: Simulator
Four artists—Winyagorn Junthasiri, Rath Panircharoenphol, Chatchai Wutimananon and Porramet Jittaksa—present a collection of paintings, graphic designs and mixed media works exploring the harmony between the real and virtual worlds.
Jun 11-Jul 2. U Baan, 204 Soi Chinda Thawin, Si Phraya Rd.
WHY NOT: Open Mic Stand: An Alternative Open Mic Night with Queers and Allies
QueerMango, the community that connects the LGBTQ+ women of the city to promote diversity and inclusiveness, hosts an open-mic night inviting creative performers of all sexualities for a night of slam poetry, comedy and dance, plus plenty of food and drinks.
Jun 11. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1. BTS Surasak
Sunday (Jun 12)
GIGS: 1979Live: Bouncy June
Three up and coming bands, including the experimental indie-pop band Telex Telexs, dream-wave band Vivid Dream and 90's lo-fi band The Proper Clan, perform live.
Jun 12. 1979 Vinyls and Unknown Pleasures, 4/F, Black Amber, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)
CLASSICAL: Music and Ballerina
Classical pianist student from Oberlin College of Music Thanisa Durongkaveroj and ballet dancer Fahsai Thaweesak perform a charity music and dance concert featuring selections from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty and Ludwig Minkus's La Bayadere. All proceeds will go to the Community Children Foundation that helps local children break free from poverty.
Jun 12. Dr Thaworn Phornprapha Auditorium, 5/F Siam Motors Building, BTS National Stadium
Jun 12. Dr Thaworn Phornprapha Auditorium, 5/F Siam Motors Building, BTS National Stadium
FAIRS: Wild Rumpus Day #2
The food-focused community mall turns into an allday picnic destination for the second edition of its Wild Rumpus Day. Expect a food market, live jazz from the musicians behind Sweet Records, s’mores-making sessions with Meat and Bones, as well as workshops and theater performances.
Jun 12. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
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