See also: 22 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this February

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Thursday (Feb 2)

ART: For Those Who Died Trying 

An emotionally striking photo exhibition by Luke Duggleby, capturing the stories of 37 murdered and abducted human rights defenders around Thailand and how their families have coped with the tragic loss. 

Through Feb 5. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd. 

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FOOD: Make Talat Noi Great Again 

Little Market, Peppina and Black Pig Tattoo team up for a two-week long pop up in a colorfully-lit courtyard in the Old Town. 

Through  Feb 5. Little Market, Charoenkrung Soi 28 

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Friday (Feb 3)

NIGHTLIFE: Live Swing Jazz and DIY Gin & Tonic

Enjoy a night of live swing music from 9:30pm onwards, paired with a special deal on Botanist gin which will be available for guests to concoct their own gin and tonic throughout the night. 

Feb 3. Bronx Liquid Parlour, Thonglor Soi 25

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NIGHTLIFE: Amine K 

The Morocco-based DJ takes over the dancefloor with his underground techno tunes and support from local DJ Fred Canal. 

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ART: Galleries' Night 

Returning for its fourth edition, this weekend-long event hosts special art exhibitions, musical performances, screenings and artist meet ups around 47 of the city's best galleries and art spaces. Split into two nights, participants can hop from one gallery to another along a pre-mapped route, with Feb 3 focused on venues along Silom and the riverside, and Feb 4 focused on venues along Sukhumvit. 

Feb 3-4. Various art spaces and galleries around the city

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OUT OF TOWN: Mystic Valley Festival Thailand

This brand new three-day music festival in the mountains features four stages of music including EDM, trap, house, techno, indie and trance from more than 50 international DJs such as Fedde le Grande, Sven Vath, Sander van Doorn and more. Tickets available at Thaiticketmajor.

Feb 3-5. Mountain Creek Resort, Khao Yai

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OUT OF TOWN: Pattaya Arts Festival 

The beach town dedicates itself to street art for one weekend, featuring large-scale wall art projects from both local and international street artists stretching over 45m, art projects dedicated to HM King Bhumibhol Adulyadej, art workshops, live performances and plenty of food trucks.

Feb 3-5. Pattaya Beach, Pattaya

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Saturday (Feb 4)

NIGHTLIFE: Gin Lane Street Party 

The closing party of East Imperial’s Gin Jubilee sees Bangkok's best bartenders compete for the title of "Bangkok's best Gin & Tonic," plus plenty of pop up stalls from the city's favorite bars and gin brands. 

Feb 4. Quaint, 23 Sukhumvit Soi 61

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NIGHTLIFE: Onno

The Dutch DJ/producer spins his unique "gangsta techno" tracks with support from Bangkok-based DJ Dan Buri.

Feb 4. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23

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NIGHTLIFE: Unda 747 Part III Release Party

The Bangkok-based American MC and hip-hop producer releases the third part of his 747 EP with a huge party featuring music from DJs Karl Andy, Aopsher and Rory Breaker-Morant. 

Feb 4. Vogue Lounge, 6/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd.

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MUSIC FESTIVALS: Cat Expo 3D

Organized by Cat Radio, one of the city's most popular music festivals returns, gathering over a hundred emerging and veteran local bands together for a weekend of live music, food and drinks. Highlight names include Scrubb, Tattoo Colour, Slot Machine, Yellow Fang, Singto Numchok and many more. Tickets available at Thaiticketmajor. 

Feb 4-5. Wonder World Fun Park, 41 Ram Indra Rd.

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ART: Boo!

A photography exhibition by nurse and photographer Panida Srijai who uses a film camera to capture her private life with intimate, sexual undertones. 

Feb 4. Case Space Revolution, 2/F, Broccoli Revolution, Sukhumvit Soi 49

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Japanese Film Festival

In celebration of 130 years of Thailand-Japan diplomatic relations, this film festival showcases 14 Japanese films ranging from drama to comedy, with the opening screening being In This Corner of the World, Sunao Katabuchi's award-winning animation film. After Bangkok, the festival will continue on to Chiang Mai, Kon Khaen and Phuket. 

Feb 4-12. SF World Cinema, CentralWorld. BTS Siam/Chit Lom 

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Sunday (Feb 5) 

SPORTS: Bangkok Marathon 2016

The country's biggest marathon returns to the Old Town, offering 42, 21 and 10km runs around the Grand Palace and beyond. Free bus transfer to the race destination is offered from Lumphini Park and Victory Monument. Register at www.bkkmarathon.com.

Feb 5. Uttayan Rd. 

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CLASSICAL: Concert in the Park

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra perform songs from pop classics, movie sountracks, Broadway musicals and legendary Thai favorites with rotating guest vocalists, all set in a picnic-friendly park setting.

Feb 5. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd.