BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Sep 1-4
A world music festival in Talad Noi, a John Coltrane tribute, Chvrches, a bunch of cool art openings and more top ways to spend your weekend.
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Thursday (Sep 1)
NIGHTLIFE: Hair of the Dog Phrom Phong Grand Opening
The craft beer bar known for its surgical lighting and minimal decor opens its second branch, promising 13 taps of quality beer which will all be 50-percent off from 4-7pm.
Sep 1. Hair of the Dog Phrom Phong, Soi Villa, 593/27 Sukhumvit Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: John Coltrane Tribute
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of his classic album A Love Supreme, the bar pays tribute to the music of jazz legend John Coltrane. Live performances from Laurent Couson, Bruno Brugnano, Us Nattaki, Kasemsmai Wongchayasilpa and Pong Nakornchai, plus an after-party DJ set from DJ Mizuyo.
Sep 1. Maggie Choo's, 320 Silom Rd.
ART: Teenage Pregnancy
Emerging photographer Tanaphon Ongarttraku presents his long-term photographic essay documenting Thailand's plight as 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.
Through Oct 7. Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, Maneeya Center, 518/5 Phloen Chit Rd.
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.
THEATER: Happy Hunting Ground
Democrazy Theatre Studio presents a Thai-German performance about love, money and desire directed by Thanapol Virulhakul. Tickets are B300-600.
Sep 1-7. Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd.
Friday (Sep 2)
NIGHTLIFE: Century Club
Drink 100 beer shots in 100 minutes to become a member of the legendary club. To register send a message to Sway's Facebook page or email info@ swaybkk.com.
Sep 2. Sway, Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10
NIGHTLIFE: 1st Siamese Craftbeer Competition
More than 50 local craft beer brands will battle it out to be named "leaders of the pack" at the first ever sanctioned BJCP (Beer Judge Cert. Program) competition in Thailand.
Sep 2. Let The Boy Die, 542 Luang Rd.
Sep 3. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd.
GIGS: Pop Pongkool
An exclusive live performance from the pop singer, known for being the lead singer in the popular band Calories Blah Blah.
Sep 2. Parking Toys, 17/22 Prasert Manukitch Soi 29
ART: Archan Nair - A Journey Within
In collaboration with Kraftka, the Indian visual artist and illustrator whose clients include Sony, Nike, Redbull, GQ and Vogue, to name a few, launches an exhibition of his latest mixed media works. The opening night includes an interview with the artist as well as a special live projection painting.
Sep 2-111. WTF Bar and Gallery, 7 Sukhumvit Soi 51
Saturday (Sep 3)
CONCERTS: Tiger Jams Center Stage
The Scottish synth-pop band Chrvches will be making their Bangkok debut alongside local indie rockers Polycat, Jelly Rocket and Somkiat, up and coming bands Monkey Business, Mirrr and 23'0 and visual artists DJs Dudesweet, Eyedropper Fill and Tuna Dunn.
Sep 3. BITEC Bangna Hall, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Coran 4 Hour Set
After a one-month hiatus, the house and techno DJ and co-owner of the Kolour party team takes over the decks for a special four-hour set with support from Oskar Bar's DJ Brasco.
Sep 3. Mustache Bangkok, 544/4 Ratchadapisek Soi 7
NIGHTLIFE: Beass
DJs Dai, MeeHaa and Gishiyama open for special guest The Dude of Stratosphear, spinning heavy bass music, techno, UK garage, grime and drum 'n' bass.
Sep 3. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1
NIGHTLIFE: Loco & Jam
The veteran Northern Irish DJ duo stops by Bangkok to perform their brand of upbeat techno, with support from local talent DJ Sunju Hargun.
Sep 3. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23
GIGS: Bangkok Noi World Music Festival
A night of live performances and experimental music from international and local musicians including Yaan (Thailand), Juan Tepuii (Venezuela), Kota Taki (Japan), Valary (India) and Yuval (Israel/France), plus visual artists Sweed (Thailand) and Hannah Theodorou (UK).
Sep 3. The Overstay, Charan Sanit Wong Soi 80-82
THEATER: Moo
Note Udom returns for a night of standup comedy, this time inviting a big group of fellow comedians and entertainers to the stage to for a variety show that promises big laughs.
Sep 3-11. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam
WORKSHOP: Hubba-To Calligraphy Workshop
Learn the craft of calligraphy from Sorravis P., a graduate frmo the university of Silapakorn who specializes in typography, Thai lettering and calligraphy - all taking place in Hubba's new co-working space dedicated to workshops.
Sep 3. Hubba-To, 3/F, Habito, 45/19 Sukhumvit Soi 77
WHY NOT: Bangkoks' First Ever Pokemon Go Meet Up
The self-proclaimed first ever meet up of the hit augmented reality game invites players to wear something Pokemon-related for a day of meeting new friends, healthy competition and, of course, catching plenty of Pokemon.
Sep 3. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd., MRT Lumphini.
Sunday (Sep 4)
TALKS: TedxChulalongkornU: Take Off, Go For It
Here's one for those who missed the TEDxBangkok event in August. This edition, organized by Chulalongkorn University, invites 10 speakers to the stage for talks under the theme "Take Off, Go For It" based around moving away from the same old ideas and ways of life and challenging yourself to something new and exciting.
Sep 4. Kbank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, Siam Square One, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam
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