15 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Jun 22-25)
Midsommar, pub quizzes, live music, bluegrass, video game tournaments, and more.
Speakerbox rocks your socks normally, but on Thursday the poets are taking over with an open mic for all you raconteurs and troubadours. B300, Speakerbox
Four bands take over Jam on Thursday, as Plague Pits, Captain Morgan, Cindy, and Narrative Death take the stage for punk, rock, indie, and more. B200, Jam
Callback Comedy has been plying their jokes at the Queen Bee for some time now, so head down to Phrom Phong for a chuckle and music from Big Max after. B300 Queen Bee
Head to Neilson Hays Library this Friday to class up your weekend with the Danish String Quartet as they perform tunes composed in the Danish Countryside. B950 / B850 members, Neilson Hays Library
No, it’s not really a secret, but it is four DJs from three countries spinning through the night at one of Bangkok’s hottest new venues. Tickets here, Finch
Try your mettle against the boffins of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club Thailand as they pit their wits against the questions of host Lisa Martin starting at 7pm to win a B1,000 bar tab. Booking via [email protected], FCCT
Post punk AA And Muse tribute Sea of Lies take to the stage at Bangkok’s favorite spot to do a little headbanging starting at 8pm. More information here, Immortal
So Bangkok is one of the few big name hotels that really knows how to have fun and their pool parties are legendary. Expect half a dozen DJs and drink deals looking out over the city. Reserve here, So Bangkok
The Mustache music magicians and the return of Fred Canal will be taking over Vanilla Sky Bar for mad beats and 360 degree views of the city. Tickets here, Vanilla Sky
Go for the kicks and tricks at the Go Skateboarding Day at Baan Preduce, featuring games, workshops, tricks contests and more starting at 1pm. Register here, Baan Preduce
A new underground music event space began hosting their special events last month, and their second event kicks off this Saturday. Kangkao is a Thai DJ collective consisting of four local acts that formed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets here, Kangkao Echo
All you networking movers and shakers—from creatives to entrepreneurs—are meeting up by the pool at Park Plaza Hotel with a DJ line-up. Tickets here, Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18
Villa Frantzen and Soho team up for a Midsommar celebration with DJs, Nordic bites and drinks, floral workshops, outdoor games, and the raising of the maypole. Reserve via [email protected], Villa Frantzen
Take to Bangkok’s hi-so EmQuartier this Sunday for a bluegrass session from Rooftopia with drinks from Bootleg Brothers. More information here, Escape
Go back to 1994 with a Puzzle Bobble tournament of a cutesy but frustrating game. First place gets a MegaBobble trophy and B1,000 bar credit, and second and third place get bar credit as well. Free entry / B100 to play, Arcadia Barcade
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