BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Nov 21-23
Lush, Waterzonic, M/M Paris and many more ways to make the most of your weekend.
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Friday (Nov 21)
Jim Thompson's Farmer's Market
This weekend you can shop for fresh vegetables, flowers, plants, healthy snacks and food from Thompson restaurants and drinks, as well as products from the Jim Thompson Farm, such as jam, tea leaves, rice cakes and banana chips. Special offer tickets for the Jim Thompson Farm Tour 2014 are available at the fair. Limited three-hour-long parking at Holiday Inn Express (Nov 21), and Nissan Showroom Siam Kolakarn Building (Nov 22-23).
Nov 21-23
Umaissho Hokkaido 2014
The popular Japanese foodie event is back. Expect food stalls offering imported seafood and beef from Hokkaido, Taraba crab, Japanese soft cream and a wide range of croquette fillings and Thailand's only Sapporo Beer Park, appropriate for the Beer parks season. All right in front of CentralWorld Plaza. There will also be special indoor artificial snow activities at the ski rink on the 2/F to accompany the food fair that goes on all weekend.
Nov 21
Siwilai presents Cabinet de Curiosites of Thomas Erber
The world-renowned exhibition debuts in Bangkok this weekend, showcasing fashion, jewelry, designs and artworks by 70 international guests. Invited guests and big shoopers get to join music performances by Ines Melia, Hot Chip (DJ set), Holy Ghost and Cool Kids. Three Michelin-star chefs to host dinners at Siwilai Rocket Coffeebar and The Okura Prestige as part of the same event. More surprise events to be announced.
Nov 21
The Ideaopolis Talk with M/M
The wait is over. Ideaopolis Talk with M/M (Paris) will finally take place this Friday. After several reschedules, renowned French design duo Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag will give a talk about their iconic collaborations with big names like Bjork, Madonna, Kanye West, Calvin Klein and Stella McCartney. You can also view their first M/M (Paris) exhibition in Thailand, held next door at Siam Center.
Nov 21
My name is... A communal Art experience by Chun Kawara
Cho Why presents Chun Kawara’s work, exploring the interplay between childhood and adulthood by filling this new art space with works portraying the Chinatown community.
Nov 21
Wine Evening at the FCCT
Thomas Dilly from Independent Wine & Spirit Co. and David Swartzentruber of the FCCT introduce a selection of wines from Australia, Italy, Argentina and California to celebrate the festive season on Friday. B120 per glass for members, B150 for non-members. Canapes and snacks available throughout the evening.
Nov 21
Concrete Jungle
Three evenings of american music, featuring "Broadway Babe" Kristen Rossi and Laura Brunner this weekend. Expect musical theater, r&b, blues and jazz, with Nattikorn Tiabtiam on piano. Seating is limited. Reservations at 080-909-5131.
Nov 21
Maziru Sound of Okinawa, Hokkaido and Thailand
Pre-game before the kick-off of HOFest Ep. 1 next week with a night of live traditional Japanese music by Hokkaido's Oki Dub Ainu Band, and Okinawa's Oshiro Misako and Horiuchi Kanako, plus Thai music by locals Siang Hong Lions, Molam Killer Junior and Mo Khene. Expect a live painting session by OT29 from Kyoto. Limited to only 250 guests. Advanced tickets at B400 at [email protected].
Nov 21
Lush
It’s a massive weekend for lovers of all things EDM. You won’t be able to find a bigger party this Friday, Nov 21, than at Sofitel So, when Lush takes over the entire hotel. Expect 28 acts and six styles of music in six different zones, with live visuals and LED light shows.
Nov 21
Saturday (Nov 22)
Ocean's 1st Anniversary Weekend
One free drink for everyone still wearing a LUSH wristband from the night before to keep the party going. Ocean Bangkok celebrates its first birthday by unveiling a new indoor beach bar, The Cafe' de la Mer. Open bar from 3-4pm with a selection of beers and cocktails starting at B100. 25 percent discount on food and spa until 8pm. Enjoy the usual Saturday and Sunday Escape Pool Party til late.
Nov 22
The Craft Caribbean Island Party
An alternative island-themed party with craft beers, rum cocktails and Jamaican food from Papagayo Caribbean Bar. Don't forget to dress island chic.
Nov 22
Winter Jazz and Arts Festival
Revisit the old town this weekend for some quality live jazz. Starting this Saturday, the Winter Jazz and Arts Festival will take over the grounds of National Gallery every fourth Saturday of the month, all the way through February. Organized by the area’s popular local jazz bars, the lineup this month includes Jazz Happens’ Yellow Sky, Brown Sugar Jazz Boutique’s Yo Podchara & Friends and Opal and Nut & Bank from The Voice, along with art and music workshops by Silpakorn University.
Nov 22
Monologue
Linjie Zhou curates this exhibition of three female artists whose work acts as a personal monologue: Elissa Rae Ekcer, Melanie Gritzka del Villar and Aranya Khunchawattichai. The exhibition opens this Saturday at 6pm, with a performance by Wilawan Wiangthong.
Nov 22
After Friday: Bangkok Dance & Brunch Party
A weekend alternative. Leave brunch till sunset and party to the sound of underground deep house by DJs Krit Morton, Paul Reed, Messie Joe and Damon Rider. Buy-two-get-one-free bucket from 7-10pm.
Nov 22
Chang Music Connection
Chang beer's Music Connection series presents this one-night-only event featuring Joey Boy, Boom Boom Cash, SpydaMonkee, Singh Nua Sua Tai and Keng from The Voice. Tickets are available only on www.fb.com/changworld through participating in games and other activities.
Nov 22
Waterzonic
You won’t have that much time to recover from Lush as the electro weekend continues with Thailand’s first water/EDM music festival just the day after.
Nov 22
Klingande: The Bangkok Debut
If you didn’t snap up a ticket for the big parties, fear not, you can head over to Ku De Ta on the same evening, where French DJ Klingande, best known for his global hit “Jubel,” will be spinning some quality deep-house.
Nov 22
Sunday (Nov 23)
U26 Funfair
This whimsical fun fair aims to stir up your earliest camping memories this Sunday. Expect vintage items, snacks, activities and music throughout the day. To be held in the parking lot of Arisa Clinic, opposite Double Tree Bangkok Hotel on Sukhumvit 26. Note: take the BTS to Phrom Phong as there will be no parking spaces available.
Nov 23
Swan Lake Revisited
In this highlight performance from International Dance Festival 2014 which just kicked off this week, Rhythmosaic Dance Company present their modern interpretation of the well-known ballet. 50 percent discounted tickets for under 22s at Friends-of-the-Arts Foundation.
Nov 23
A Little Bit of Britain (The Farewell Show)
To end your weekend with a more chilled evening, this is a night of comedy with Raymond Mearns and Liverpool's Sam Avery, both of whom have toured globally. B800 for advanced tickets with special drinks deal at www.comedyclubbangkok.com.
Nov 23
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