It's going to be a loud, wild weekend. Stay dry out there, Bangkok.

Thursday, Sep 8

Kei Sawada at Exquisite Elixir

Salon Du Japonisant’s ex-head bartender and The White House's current head bartender, Kei Sawada, is bringing his creative cocktails to an armagnac tasting room, Exquisite Elixir, at Phrom Phong every Thursday and Saturday through the month of September, starting today. B1,200, Exquisite Elixir

Bathroom Singing

Want to belt out your best without judgement? Well, Jam has an answer with its bathroom singing schtick. Take your turn on the throne and do your best. Free entry, Jam

Grindin’ Party

If you read our recent piece on where to dance in Bangkok, you’ll know we love Blaq Lyte 11. Well, this Thursday, get to grinding with Kade, Guss, and special guest Greybox with Monica Karina from Bali. Free entry, Blaq Lyte 11

Friday, Sep 9

Retro Wave

The 80s and 90s hits make a comeback at VHS this Friday, with Yui Truluv and DJ Patsan spinning for your neon pleasure. B300 entry and a drink, VHS

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic!

Phil Ghouri will be headlining at the Comedy Club Bangkok this Friday along with Daniel Holmes and fresh-faced hopefuls taking their turn at the mic. B280 advance / B400 at the door, Comedy Club Bangkok

1-UP: DJ Capo Ultra

Head down to everyone’s favorite Phra Khanong spot for drinking and gaming for some synthwave grooves from DJ Capo Ultra starting at 9pm. Free entry, Arcadia 

Exclusive 'Bashira' Screening

Get a peek at Academy Award-winning Nickson Fong’s "Bashira” which is found only at Friese-Greene Club this Friday, starting at 8pm. Booking here, Friese-Greene Club

Lily Fu’s

Have you been paying attention? Then you’ll know that Lily Fu’s has quietly become the pre-clubbing destination on Soi 11, and Ladies’ Night on Friday’s really kicks the weekend off with a bang. Head there for dimsum, cocktail deals, and tunes. Free entry, Lily Fu’s

ToT turns 7

Soi Nana’s gin bar Teens of Thailand is throwing a party this Friday to celebrate having made it to the seven years milestone, so head over there from 8pm onwards for guest shift bartenders—Arijit Bose and Pankaj Balachandran—from Bar Tesouro, Goa, India. Free entry, Teens of Thailand

Saturday, Sep 10

Francisco Lopez at 1899’s Na Cafe

Pull on your blindfold for an experimental sound composer, as Francisco Lopez mixes industrial and natural sounds in a two-hour set Saturday and Sunday at Na Cafe. B500, Na Café at Bangkok 1899

Thank You for the Rain

Take your ideas to Sala Daeng this weekend for a film about climate change, community, and filmmaking from Kenya at Doc Club and Pub and for a discussion with local environmental and social activists. Free entry, Doc Club and Pub

Eat My Beat and Yoshibar

The sake tap is getting turned on at Never Normal this Saturday with drinks from Yoshibar and food from the Eat My Beat popup—along with lineup of four DJs. B200 before 10pm / B300 after 10pm, Never Normal

Pride Cruise and Carnival

Bangkok always keeps the Chaophraya fresh with new acts and this week it’s the Pride Cruise, complete with DJs, karaoke, drag shows, and dance battles. Dress code? Carnival. B700 online / B1,000 at the door, Bangkok Island

Living in Bangkok

The British Club are throwing a Living in Bangkok event on Saturday, with dozens of vendors for living that expat life in store—as well as a state-of-the-art golf simulator. Book here, The British Club Bangkok

Loud at Maggie Choo's

This is your chance to see Loud once more at the clubbing staple Maggie Choo’s. Stop by to hear Bonita Everitt, Susha, and Alex Zaldua. B300, Maggie Choo’s

Sunday, Sep 11

The Tarantino’s Return

Revive the surf rock of the 60s with the Tarantino’s on Sunday afternoon. If you get peckish order in some wings and ‘za from Gallery. B200 / reservations here, Smalls

Jazz on Sunday

Cool cats and kittens can pop over to the Commons Thonglor for good tunes, good vibe, and, hopefully, good weather starting at noon. Free entry, The Commons Thonglor