COMEDY/STAGE

Jim Jefferies - Live in Bangkok

Australian-born standup comedian and TV star Jim Jefferies will be performing live at Bangkok’s Scala Theatre on Jan 18, 2019. The comedian is best known for his late-night slot on Comedy Central, The Jim Jefferies Show, in which he tackles issues of culture and politics from his desk before traveling the world to confront the week’s top news stories and most controversial issues. Jefferies has also starred in comedy series, Legit, and Netflix special, Freedumb, as well as appearing on numerous panel shows, including the UK’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and America’s The Green Room with Paul Provenza.

Friday, Jan 18, 8pm. Scala Theatre, Siam Square Soi 1 (Siam Square), 02-251-2861. B1,800 at ComedyClubBangkok.com.

West End Men

London’s West End Men brings three talented leading male voices of theater together in harmony to belt out theatrical and pop hits accompanied by none other than our own Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Among the talent is Daniel Koek, who for two years took the lead as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at London’s Queen’s Theatre. Joining him on stage will be Hugh Maynard—star of the Prince Edward Theatre’s Miss Saigon—and Oliver Tompsett, who is currently storming the Adelphi Theatre stage in Kinky Boots and has previously featured in Wickedas Fiyero.

Saturday, Jan 19, 2019, 7:30pm. Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Center, 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Rd., 02-247-0013. B500-B4,500 at Thaiticketmajor.

NIGHTLIFE

Sugar Bangkok Invites: Skratch Bastid

The global ambassador and judge for Red Bull's Thre3style DJ competition plays hip hop, funk, disco, club, rock.

Thursday, Jan 17, 10pm. Sugar Club, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-254-0444. B300-400 includes 1 drink.

Marcel Madness

Join the French bar-restaurant's open-mic crazy karaoke session to win a prize and have some fun.

Thursday, Jan 17, 10pm. Marcel Bar & Kitchen, Sathorn Soi 10, 02-635-3533. Free.

Dark & Dirty Presents Tada x Jirus

Go underground with electronic dance music DJ’s Tada and Jiris.

Thursday, Jan 17, 10pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B350 includes 1 drink.

Beam 3rd Anniversary | Peggy Gou

Thonglor's Beam nightclub welcomes a rising star for its third anniversary. Headlining the evening will be Berlin-based Korean DJ and producer Peggy Gou. If you've stepped inside a club or been to a music festival any time in the past 12 months, you'll have surely been assaulted with her slinky breakout hit "It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)," which saw Gou not only producing, but also singing lyrics for the first time. With support from Deejai & Rabbit Disco, DJ Sweed, Mud and Bunnyman.

Friday, Jan 18, 9pm. Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7750. B650 from bit.ly/BEAM3rdAnniversary.

JMA Pres, Nicone (Dantze) Florian Rietze Elisa Elisa | Mustache

EDM DJs Nicone (Dantze), Florian Rietze and Elisa Elisa create buzz from eclectic roots.

Friday, Jan 18, 10pm. Mustache, 544/5 Ratchadaphisek Soi 7, 081-844-7080. Free before 11pm, includes 50-percent discount on drinks, B300 after includes 1 drink.

BassClef presents LTJ Bukem

Electronic dance innovator DJ LTJ Bukem takes the stage with support from DJ Dragon, DJ Orawan and Black Rain.

Friday, Jan 18, 10 pm. Safe Room, Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B350 single ticket at Eventpop, B500 door sale.

Interstellar with Obgon [PG Tune/ Incompetence - RU]

The Russian DJ headlines an electronic music party with support from Atika Altar and Zuyack.

Friday, Jan 18, 9pm. De Commune, 1/F, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 088-419-7380. B200 before 11pm, B300 after includes 1 drink.

Westin Pool Party - January Edition

Saturday, Jan 19, 1-9pm. 7/F, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, 259, Sukhumvit Soi 19, 02-207-8000. B450 includes 1 drink with VIP packages at bit.ly/2T5QoDO.

Between Worlds feat. MadderModes

DJ Roberts kickstarts futuristic modern techno and electronic night with British techno duo MadderModes.

Saturday, Jan 19, 10pm. Safe Room, Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. Free before 11pm, B300 after 11pm.  

Anthony B on Bangkok Island

Reggae star performs in Bangkok for the first time on a boat party.

Sunday, Jan 20, 7pm. Bangkok Island, Charoenkrung Soi 57, 084-654-8401. B650-1,000 at bit.ly/2T385nm.

LIVE MUSIC

Verbal Kint at SoulBar

The acoustic soul duo returns to the new Soulbar from the west coast of the U.S.

Thursday, Jan 17, 9pm. SoulBar, 132 Silom Soi 8, 064-307-3597. Free.

ART

Soaring Skies by Matthew Campbell Laurenza

Check out Matthew Campbell Laurenza’s abstract paintings and sculptures over the next two weeks.

Thursday, Jan 17, 10am. Woof Pack, 1/3-9 Sala Daeng Soi 1, 089-826-2299.

Supernatural Delight

Local artist Kamol Phaosavasdi’s light installation promises to provoke visual and sound perception.

Saturday, Jan 19, 6pm. Gallery Ver, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 22, 089-988-5890. Free.

Thai Message: Episode VI (Final Episode)

Contemporary artist Thitibodee Rungteerawattananon brings his "Thai Message” work from Maiiam Contemporary Museum in Chiang Mai to be displayed in the Sathorn gallery’s restroom, with a call for participants now open.

Saturday, Jan 19, 6pm. Gallery VER, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 22, 089-988-5890. Free.

WORKSHOP/MARKET

Wise Wasters - Food Waste & The Youth's Solution

SOS Foundation and Stenden Thailand team up to talk about food waste with workshops for zero-waste cocktails, plus games and lucky draw prizes.

Friday, Jan 18, 4:30pm. The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677. Free.

Maker Faire Bangkok 2019

A market that gathers all the DIY people together—shop for everything handmade here.

Saturday-Sunday, Jan 19-20, 2pm. The Street Ratchada, 139 Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-232-1999. Free.