Thursday (Feb 26)

GIGS: Roy Ayers Live in Bangkok

The jazz/r&b legend, whose work has been samlped by Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Tupac, brings his 5-piece band to perform an exclusive intimate gig at Maggie Choo's this Thursday. Check out his previous hit "Everybody Loves the Sunshine." Tickets are already sold out, but keep on eye on the Facebook event page for the latest updates.  

Feb 26

After successful performances at Sensation and Waterzonic, the techno DJ duo return with even more lights and LED visuals. Tickets available at the door all night, with supoprt from DJs Yukie, Fameway, Peter Fields & Dumo B2B. Reserve your table at [email protected] or 082-308-3246. B800 (2 free drinks before 11pm, 1 drink after). 

Feb 26

NIGHTLIFE: UniQ Thursday: Tune In

The monthly art/music night at Ku De Ta features an art perforamnce by Studio Uniq and  Volodina Art & co, a fasghion showcase by Atelier Basil, and a creative music set by DJs Kimball Collins, Andrea Settesoldi, Zeek Kaboom and Alex iM!X. 

Feb 26

Friday (Feb 27) 

THEATER: Crossing Nirvana

Veteran actor Sornchai Chatwiriyachai presents his first original play, opening this Friday, with an experienced cast, bringing together Shylock from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and a notorious Thai financier in a story that looks at societal pressures and justice.

Through Mar 2

ART: Writing Piece Performance

Conceptual multimedia artist Shelbatra Jashari will sit in the middle of the art space at Speedy Grandma for three hours without moving, inviting the audience to take part by drawing, writing, or repositioning her limbs.

Feb 27

ART: My Memory is Full

Korean performance artist Gim Gwang Cheol performs three shows: Feel the Paper, Table Domino and Memory Loading at Hof Art Space, where he's taken residency. There will also be an artist's talk from 8pm onwards. Reserve your seats at  02-178-0095. Snacks and soft drinks provided. 

Feb 27

NIGHTLIFE: Leeroy Thornhill - X Prodigy

The founding member of the 90s act The Prodigy performs in Bangkok for the first time at Ku De Ta this Friday. B400 (one free drink), or free entry for those with a dinner booking at Signature or Izakaya. 

Feb 27

NIGHTLIFE: Dope as Funk "Boombox Classics"

DJs Luck-E, Karl Andy and Unda take over Wine Bibber's Discotheque this Friday night, with support from guest DJ Tommy Nori. B300 (one free drink). 

Feb 27

NIGHTLIFE: Dubway Sessions x Dark Bar

A special house, techno and heavy bass session at the new addition to Ekamai Mall this Friday night, with DJs Dragon and Vivian. See our guide to the happening mall, here.

Feb 27

Saturday (Feb 28) 

SALES & FAIRS: TGIF Market (Thank God It's Flea Market)

Feb 28-Mar 1

NIGHTLIFE: Lalaland by Inhale Exhale

Feb 28 

MUSIC FESTIVAL/ART: Winter Jazz and Arts Festival

Feb 28

ART: Seen: Unseen - Exhibition

The opening party for this abstract street art exhibition at Jam takes off at 7pm, featuring the work of Jeff Ross, Toska Vosd, RG. 86 and Druide. Music by Remy Gold & Pulse, and an open bar from 7-9pm.

Through Mar 15

ART: Eastreet - A Curators talk and screening on Eastern European Street Photography

Tomasz Kulbowski and Aleksander Bochenek, curators of Eastreet Exhibition, an initiative to present portrait art in public spaces in Eastern Europe, will be at Cho Why to present a special screening of the exhibition, with a Q&A session afterwards. B100 entry. 

Feb 28

Arty Charity Party for Jungle Aid 

Soy Sauce Factory hosts a special charity night in collaboration with Jungle Aid, with DJ sets, food, and photography. Weekend getaways raffle prizes to be won. B400 entry (food and drink), all profits go to the organization to fund medical support, sustainability and education for people living along the Thai/Burmese border. 

Feb 28

DANCE: Toshiki Okada x Tomoko Soda x Pichet Klunchun

The Thai contemporary dance master collaborates with two Japanese artists on a number originally performed at Kobe-Asia Contemporary Dance Festival #3 under the theme "My Home is Shivering and Changing (or is it Me and my Body Wriggling?)" This edition will be adapted for the Thai social context, spanning over the weekend at Chang Theater. 

Feb 28-Mar 1

CLASSICAL: BSO 2015: Clara-Jumi Kang plays Saint-Saens

The German-Korean violinist who's performed with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra joins the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra for a program of Ravel, Saint-Saens and Dvorak on Saturday. Tickets available on Thaiticketmajor. 

Feb 28

GIGS: Don't Sit Down: "As I Like to See it"

De Glamingo open this night of indie performances at Play Yard, followed by Poomjit, Monomania, Secret Tea Party and Medicine Men, as well as special sessions from Dsdpeople and DJ Ohhcomeon.

Feb 28

NIGHTLIFE: Safari Disco

Feb 28

NIGHTLIFE: Nite Ride Vol. 2

DJs Boogie G, Lows and Dangdut Banget promise a classic dance party from 9:30pm til late at Dark Bar, with sounds of modern funk, disco and boogie. Entry is free.

Feb 28

Sunday (Mar 1) 

GIGS: Boy Thai Band in the Park

For a change from the Concert in the Park, this Thai fusion band will play samba, reggae, hip-hop and R&B, using traditional Thai instruments at Lumpini Park from 5:30pm onwards. 

Mar 1

GIGS: Nowhere End #9 Indie Rock Event 

Bangkok Betty changes things up this Sunday night, with indie rock performances by Gym and Swim, Triggs & the Longest Day (check out the video above), Matthew Fischer & The Fishes and Plastic Section.

Mar 1