BK Weekend: What’s on in Bangkok this Dec 14-17
Wonderfruit and all the other amazing events that aren't Wonderfruit.
A night of art paired with electronics from two collectives: La Mamie's and FuFu.
Dec 14, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B300 includes 1 drink.
Three bands fill the night with their alternative rock sound.
Dec 14, Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 089-889-8059. B160.
The festival promises food, crafts, art, music and wellness featuring highlight acts Roots Manuva, Yeasayer and Wild Beasts. Grab tickets at wonderfruitfestival.com.
Dec 14-17. The Fields at Siam Country Club Pattaya. B4,500-6,000.
Limelight, a group of Hungarian artists whose complex 3D projection mapping artworks have lit up iconic buildings from Portugal to the UAE, have announced their latest project in Bangkok. The artists took top place at iMapp 2016, considered the biggest international video mapping competition in the world, and will here take over Ratchaprasong’s 60-story Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard building with their work titled “Beautiful Bangkok.”
Dec 14-31. Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, Ratchadamri Rd. Free.
The annual festive market returns for its 15th edition featuring selected European food and gifts.
Dec 14-17, 10am. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, 60 New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-229- 3000. Free.
Dec 14-18. Bangkok Screening Room. Soi Saladaeng 1, 090-906-3888. Free. BTS Sala Daeng exit No. 4 or MRT Lumphini’s exit No. 2.
Dance through the night with this playlist of funk, disco and boogie sound from DJs Ska, RabbitDisco, Tatexpression, Deejai, Parkin and Wutti.
Dec 15, Studio Lam, 3/1 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. Free.
The collaboration of two collective DJs featuring Nastanet, Systimatic, Jamie James, Local F and Paul Reed.
Dec 15, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. Free before midnight.
The rising collective of old-school hip-hop artists showcase their singles.
Dec 15, 8pm. Chang Chui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd. Free.
Sea-Junction hosts a screening of the 30-minute documentary about the plight of Rohingya child brides in Malaysia. The screening starts at 5:30pm on Dec 15 and is followed by a discussion. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For more information, visit bit.ly/2BLBcE1.
Dec 15, 5:30pm. SEA-Junction, BACC, 939 Rama 1 Rd., 097-002-4140. Free.
Dec 15-17. Alliance Française de Bangkok, 179 Witthayu road, 02-670-4200. B60 for members and B120 for non-members.
Bangkok-based DJs Maft Sai, Dangdut Banget and Kanehbos offer up eclectic hip-hop beats.
Dec 16, 10pm. Studio Lam, 3/1 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B200.
Party big time with DJs Dyro and Dannic. Grab tickets at bit.ly/2jXDSah.
Dec 16, 6pm. Cartoon Network Amazone, Pattya, Chonburi, 033-004-999. B550.
The local dream-pop band showcase new songs from their latest album Morning Day.
Dec 16, 7pm. Chang Chui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd. Free.
Bangkok grunge-rock band Penny Time throws a party for their latest single featuring fellow indie artists Diaries.
Dec 16, 8pm. De Commune, 1/F, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-717-4365. Free.
The 13th edition of the music festival welcomes Hugo, The Note, Ugoslabier and Stylish Nonsense. True to its indie vibe, the festival includes an outdoor market of over 300 shops with wares both music related and not. Tickets available at B350 via bit.ly/2iAlXps with B50 of each purchase goes to the charity project of Bodyslam’s front man.
Dec 16, 12pm. The Walk Kaset-Nawamin, Pradit Manudharm Rd. B350.
Sansiri's fairylight-strewn market returns with gifts, clothing, food and much festive spirit. Look out for live music from Season Five, Lipta and Sqweez Animal, and an art installation called “Light&Sound” by local artist Kob B.O.R.E.D. For further details visit bit.ly/2hRlB0t.
Dec 16. T77 Community, Sukhumvit Soi 77.
To celebrate this festive month, the creative hub fills its 11 rai with live music, art, craft and food with free admission.
Dec 16-Jan 2. Chang Chui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd.
Thailand's biggest health and fitness festival features many professionals in the field and a variety of fitness classes.
Dec 16. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F, Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-8011. Free.
Fill the night with experimental noise music from Harald Fetveit (Norway), Havard Skaset (Norway), Kiran Arora (USA), VX Bliss (USA), Arnont Nongyao and Gamnad737 (Thailand).
Dec 17, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 089-889-8059. B200.
A physical performance delves into questions of society and politics in both Thailand and Korea. For further details, visit bit.ly/2jZJct6.
Through Dec 17, 7:30pm. BACC, 939 Rama 1 Rd., 094-494-5104. B600.
The market showcases the works of Thai artists and designers.
Through Dec 17, 11am. Yelo House, 20/2 Kasemsan Soi 1, 089-777-2322.
A talk will be hosted by 10 artists and influencers centered on Bangkok’s emerging creative community in Charoenkrung. Contributing speakers include Vichit Saiklao from Chit Beer, Dujdo Wattanapakorn from B-floor Theater and Atinut Tantiwat from Atta Gallery. Grab tickets at bit.ly/2jtrP7b.
Dec 17, 11:30am-9:30pm. Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30. B1,500.
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