BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Aug 25-28
Rain rain go away—this weekend's all about outdoor markets, cool concerts and parties.
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Thursday (Aug 25)
GIGS: Unfinished Business pres. It's Devil Lips 1st Anniversary
Popular pop band Tattoo Colour, best known for their hits "Hide and Seek" and "Ruk Raeg Pop" perform live with support from DJ Katkitch.
Aug 25. DND Club, Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai Soi 5)
ART: Traumnovelle by Jakob Hinrichs
The German graphic book author and illustrator presents an exhibition of works from his latest graphic novel Traumnovelle covering the tale of one man's journey through the hidden depths of his own psyche.
Through Sep 18. Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd.
Friday (Aug 26)
GIGS: Tower of Power Tribute
Drummer Kevin Biddle, previously of Boyz II Men and Backstreet Boys, The Voice Thailand finalist Kritsada "Nut" Phisetphattanakun, and a 3-member horn group pay tribute to the soul group who have released 18 studio albums in nearly 50 years.
Maggie Choo’s, underground/F, Hotel Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, 320 Silom Rd.
ART: Teenage Pregnancy
Emerging photographer Tanaphon Ongarttraku presents his long-term photographic essay on teenage pregnancy in Thailand, the second leading ASEAN country for unplanned teenage pregnancy. The collection of photos depict the challenges, isolation and glimpses of hope that these young parents go through.
Aug 26-Oct 7. Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, Maneeya Center, 518/5 Phloen Chit Rd.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Bangkok Stories
Bangkok Stories is a film project by six local directors who have been invited to create six short films capturing the themes of love through different perspectives around our city. The screening will be followed by a chance to chat with the directors including Anocha Suwichakornpong, Soraya Nakasuwan, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Vorakaorn Ruetaivanichkul, Aditya Assarat and Wichanon Somunjarn.
Aug 26. Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (Rama 1 Rd., Pathumwan)
WORKSHOPS: Fun with Rum - Cocktail Workshop
Learn how to make good cocktails from the team behind Siwilai Rocket and Bacardi Thailand, led by bartender Ben-David Sorum. Only 12 spots are available, register at www.rocketcoffeebar.com.
Aug 26. Siwilai Rocket Coffeebar, 5/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd.
MARKETS: Cheeze Market
The last weekend of Cheeze magazine's massive outdoor market that's been taking place every weekend this month, promising plenty of stalls selling clothes including trending brands, secondhand and vintage items and handmade goods. There's also plenty of food stalls to make it a one-stop destination for shopping, eating and chilling.
Aug 26-28. Central Plaza Ladprao, 1693 Phahon Yothin Rd.
Saturday (Aug 27)
NIGHTLIFE: Trasher X Shark "Into the Wild"
Trasher throws an animal-themed party encouraging you to release your wilded instincts with hot, spicy tunes ranging from Britney Spears to Destiny's Child.
Aug 27. Voice Space, BBD Building, 197 Viphavadi Rangsit
NIGHTLIFE: The Sweet Escape
Art, fashion and live music come together for a multimedia party that brings together Bangkok’s best in each field. Taking the stage at are musicians including DCNXTR, Chanudom, Gene Kasidit and emerging electronic pop duo Note Panayanggool and Anya Muangkote. There will also be installations by luminaries like Duangrit Bunnag, Jitsing Somboon, S.V.S.S., 3XX STUDIO, and Fabbrigade. Tickets are B400 from Eventpop.
Aug 27. Acmen Ekkamai, Sukhumvit Soi 63.
NIGHTLIFE: Big Trouble Little China
It’s been 30 years since Kurt Russell was sucked into the fantastical underground crime world of John Carpenter’s cult movie Big Trouble in Little China. Celebrate it in the suitably Chinoiserie surrounds of Sing Sing Theater where there promises to be music from DJs Fred Canal and Mikus, plus the launch of a brand new cocktail dubbed “Lo Pan” courtesy of bartender Carson Quinn.
Aug 27. Sing Sing Theater, Sukhumvit Soi 45, 063-225- 1331
GIGS: Vimana Sound
A multi-instrumental night of psychedelic and experimental sounds from around Asia featuring Honon, Before Ahoor and Yui Cello from Thailand, Kota Taki from Japan and Pranav Diwedi from India, with visuals from Gabriel Camelin of France.
Aug 27. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1
GIGS: Soulbar 2nd Anniversary
The live music bar celebrates its second birthday with a night of live music from rock band Apartment Khunpa who'll be performing a set of their most classic songs. Entry is B300 including a free beer.
Aug 27. Soulbar, 945 Charoenkrung Rd.
ART: Plutonians: Chapter Charon Exhibition
An exhibition involving contemporary art, poetry, music and photography exploring themes of relationships and distance by using the planet Pluto as the key focus.
Aug 27-Oct 23. Dialogue Coffee and Gallery, 533 Phra Sumen Rd.
MARKETS: Whatsoldever Urban Weekend Market
A pop up market in the outdoor space of the mall, bringing booths selling clothes, accessories, food and drinks all under the theme of "Urban Addiction".
Aug 27-28. The EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Soi 24, BTS Phrom Phong
MARKETS: The Knack Market
The monthly riverside market returns with booths selling handmade crafts, trendy clothes and delicious food from Beef and Bun, Fatboy BBQ, Cheese Cargo and much more. Also expect plenty of live music, all taking place in the outdoor chilled out vibe of the Jam Factory.
Aug 27-28. The Jam Factory, 41/1 Charoen Nakorn Rd.
WHY NOT: Pokemon Go Meet Up
The Pokemon Go meet ups are rolling in, with this one set in one of Bangkok's biggest malls, inviting fanatics for a day of meeting new friends, healthy competition and, of course, catching plenty of Pokemon.
Aug 27. CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Chitlom / Siam
Sunday (Aug 28)
WHY NOT: Swingin' in the Rain
Chinatown's artsy project space/event venue teams up with the people from Bangkok Swing for a rooftop swing dance night featuring vintage tunes from the 1950s and 1960s, a swing introductory session, a screening of the 1952 flim Singing in the Rain and an afterparty at Soulbar..
Aug 28. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd.
WHY NOT: 8-Bit Bangkok - Atari Night
Your chance to play one of the most iconic video game consoles of all time, including classic games like Pong, Breakout, Pac Man, Medieval Mayhem, Circus Atari, River Raid and Halo 2600.
Aug 28. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1
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