First off, we know this weekend is all about Valentine’s Day—like it or not—so don’t forget to check out our complete list of Valentine’s Day events for singles, couples, and everything in between. But, beyond that, this week we have everything from Rocky Horror Picture Show at Arcadia and Princess Di at Comedy Club Bangkok to bachata and the return of Speakerbox. 

Thursday

Melodic Techno Rave

Sukhumvit Soi 26’s ETA BKK will be putting on a massive show that’s sure to be a crowd, with five different acts playing melodic and deep techno starting at 10pm and going late. More info here, ETA BKK

BCCT Life and Style Garden

Cars, jazz, and unlimited drinks take over at BCCT garden this weekend for a very British celebration starting at 6:30pm. Tickets start at B2,000 per person or B8,000 for five. More info here, BCCT

Ricard Day

Need a little more Ricard in your life? While not recognized by any calendar, down at Calm in Phrom Phong makes the 13th of every month Ricard Day for buy-one-get-one on Ricard in the plush garden of CALM. More info here, CALM - Grill, Garden & Guinguette

Epic Afterlife

Baccarat has been big on the club scene this year, and this Thursday, starting at 9pm and going late, they’ll feature tech house from Daisy, Don Son, Threesixnine, and Tavichai. More info here, Baccarat 

Friday

Disco Diaries: Chapter 4

Disco Diaries at Apt 101 is back for a fourth helping, this time for a special Valentine’s day edition from Tek Harrington. Also, you’ll find tarot card readings, performances from Madame Rouge, and a busy dance floor starting at 9pm. More info here, Apt 101 

Movie Night: Eat, Pray, Love

Recently polishing off their Asia Film Fest, Asai Chinatown is putting on a showing of the iconic “Eat, Pray, Love” for Valentine’s Day at 6pm. This 2010 romantic drama redefined the genre and launched countless good (and bad) holidays. More info here, Asai Chinatown

Pillow Talk: Poetry Showcase

Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy and Nonna's Gnocchi are pairing up for a night of poetry and pan-fried gnocchi. With a wine pairing, the event will feature poetry readings and a chance for visitors to join with their own work. More info here, Hom Hostel and Cloud Kitchen

El Tambor Del Amor

Le Café des Stagiaires, in collaboration with Banana Grooves Bangkok, is bringing in DJ Ino, DJ Do out of Amsterdam, and DJ Berry from Myanmar for a night of tunes starting at 7pm and going late. More info here, Le Café des Stagiaires

Saturday

Ovenbreakers XI

The day of romance is over, so it’s back to Jam this weekend for the eleventh edition of Ovenbreakers, featuring Jack Harper, Michigan Canyon, Sukhita, and Gate. Expect everything from indie rock to shoegaze. More info here, Jam 

Escape 7 Year Anniversary

A big congratulations to Escape, which has been a treat for the Bangkok club scene for the last seven years. Expect this rooftop party to include an anniversary menu, signature drinks, live music, and giveaways starting at 6pm and going late. More info here, Escape

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

The Comedy Club Bangkok is going all out for this show, which has played all around the world, a UK production that’s a combination of drag, puppetry, audience participation and more. And, don’t miss the afterparty at House of Heels. More info here, Comedy Club Bangkok

Speakerbox Soft Opening

For a lot of people in town, this is an emotional moment. Speakerbox, a truly incredible space for the live music community, closed down. Now they’re back—bigger, better, and with great tunes. Saturday is their soft opening night, a chance to see the space before it’s completed with Turbo Star, The Pullover, Just Another Band, Matthew Fischerm and Eva Poles. While this is a soft opening with no food and a little more to do to the space, this is a big one. More info here, Speakerbox

Sunday

Arcadia Rooftop Cinema: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Everyone’s favorite sweet transvestite is back for a showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at Arcadia’s Rooftop Cinema. Costumes, of course, are encouraged, and shouting at the screen is all but required. If you’ve never been to a RHPS showing before, this is a good starter. More info here, Arcadia 

Bachata Fever

The big news from last year is how Latin dance has taken off in Bangkok. This week, the event that regularly features over a hundred participants is back once again. Expect classes, a social event, and a good time. More info here, Am Bar 

Boys on Fire

Bangkok just can’t get enough of these boys, with Aromkwan and Tapori teaming up to change the way you think about BBQ. You can look forward to fire pits, open flame cooking, and expert smoking. More info here, Tapori

All-You-Can-Eat Sundays

It’s been a big weekend—Valentine’s, music, movies—so if you just want to chill and binge, Mami Rose has their regular Sunday all-you-can-eat event with a free-flow package to boot. More info here, Mami Rose