BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Mar 19-22
The best markets, parties, art openings and closings taking place in your city.
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Thursday (Mar 19)
SALES & FAIRS: Bangkok Wonderland
The plaza between Siam Discovery and Siam Center will be filled with hundreds of white tents with the return of this designer market, offering jewelry, shoes, clothes, accessories to home decor and other lifestyle products. Expect lots of celebrity stalls.
Mar 19-22
NIGHTLIFE: Next to Normal "Solar System Tour 2015" Curated by Dudesweet
A special collaboration between the select shop and Bangkok's popular party organizer. There will be a fashion show for its Srping/Summer 2015 collection preview, a live performance by Sqweez Animal and live DJs by Knatz and Dudesweet resident DJs. Entry is free, with a free bar.
Mar 19
NIGHTLIFE: UniQ Thursday; 1st Art Night with Chris Prommer
Dance music DJ/producer/drummer Christian Prommer headlines the night, and the club's VIP Aviary will turn into an art lounge, with a contemporary group exhibition, open from 9pm onwards. Expect special art, dance and theatrical performances as well as live drawing and body painting throughout the night. All guests encouraged to show up in their creative outfits.
Mar 19
NIGHTLIFE: Thai Break: Closing Event
A special night of Berlin beats at Maggie Choo's this Thursday, with a DJ lineup of Niko Schwind, Gunnar Stiller, Rafael Da Cruz and Patrick Baer.
Mar 19
Friday (Mar 20)
DESIGN EXHIBITIONS: Essential Eames: Icons of 20th Century Design
After appearing in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Singapore, Essential Eames: Icons of 20th Century Design finally arrives in Bangkok at the TCDC this Mar 20. The exhibition looks at the work and philosophy of mid-century America’s design power couple Charles and Ray Eames, who pioneered fiberglass furniture technology and revolutionized modern architecture.
Through May 31
SALES & FAIRS: In the Box Market "Summer Chill Out"
Over 200 pop-up stalls by Instagram fashion brands and celebrity shops, plus homemade food and bakery goods, take over Square A, with live music and various activities by Mellow magazine.
Mar 20-22
CLASSICAL: Beethoven's Pastorale
German conductor Stefan Willich debuts with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra performing a program of Beethoven, while Thai classical saxophonist Wisuwat Pruksavanich performs the Peterson Saxophone Concerto. Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the show. B100 for students.
Mar 20
COMEDY: Whose Line? The Improv Comedy Show
For your dose of weekly laughs, head over to the Comedy Club for a night of improv show with lots of audience interaction. Tickets are B400. Also check out more upcoming comedy and open-mic nights in Bangkok.
Mar 20
GIGS: Maklak Party
The art space hosts an evening of live music by local bands Yena and Srirajah Rockers (check out their music above), with DJ Tokin Teekanun spinning for the rest of the night. Tickets are B100, with one free Pistonhead beer. Party starts at 8pm.
Mar 20
NIGHTLIFE: Abel Rogers at Vogue Lounge
The Hong Kong-based DJ, from the Armani/Prive club, plays soulful house and disco. Dress code is smart/fashionable, with Johnnie Walker Gold Label at B4,999 (three mixers) all night.
Mar 20
NIGHTLIFE: Lorem Ipsum
Ekkamai's new Dark Bar holds a late-night rave with live DJs playing techno.
Mar 20
NIGHTLIFE: Altitude @ Above Eleven
The rooftop party crew moves to Above Eleven this month, with DJs Octo, Kntz, DeLorean, Tommy Nori and Neil Thorpe. Tickets are B600 (one free drink). It looks to be a busy night so book your table at 084-355-1966.
Mar 20
Saturday (Mar 21)
ART: Pokchat Worasub Solo Show
The first solo show by the young Thai photographer opens this Saturday, with music by Panlert, Termiriamhoe and Go Grrrls DJs Maehappyair and Dookie. See our Q&A here.
Through Apr 18
GIGS: Have You Heard? Presents Erlend Oye and the Rainbows Live in Bangkok
The Jam Factory hosts an acoustic garden music session this Mar 21, featuring the soothing sounds of Norwegian singer Erlend Oye. He’ll be playing laid-back folk-pop and cool ballads with the support of The Rainbows. Never heard of him? Royskopp, Kings of Convenience and Whitest Boy Alive—he's involved in all those projects, too. SOLD OUT.
Mar 21
CONCERT: Jason Mraz and Raining Jane
Great news for fans of acoustic crooner Jason Mraz. The Bangkok organizers of his concert with Raining Jane have added extra tickets for this Saturday, Mar 21, after selling out the original 5,000 in a flash.
Mar 21
GIGS: Herd
Head over to the new Ratchada bar Mustache from 7pm onwards this Saturday for some live music by international DJs, with accompanying art by Jeff Ross, Krash2, Toska Vosd and Matt Script. Entry is B200 with one free drink.
Mar 21
ART & NIGHTLIFE: Closing Party: Asano Solo Show
For the closing party of Asano's solo show at Soy Sauce Factory this Saturday night, expect live painting by the artist himself, plus performances by guest DJs Gaolao, Escb and To-Ru.
Mar 21
Sunday (Mar 22)
GIGS: Block Party
Also closing this weekend is Daan Botlek's exhibition Inhabited Hypercube. Expect an afternoon street party with live jam by Rhubarb & Custard, live street art, street food and bar, starting 2pm. Also, check out the rest of the art exhibitions around Charoenkrung.
Mar 22
CONCERT: The Masterpiece Koh Mr. Saxman Concert 2015
The popular Thai saxophonist plays two rounds of jazz concerts, with support from Thailand's Got Talent winners Myra, Yazzmn Dinesen, The Voice Thailand's Fangkhao and Non, The Sound of Siam and Takeshi Band, among many other special guests.
Mar 22
NIGHTLIFE: Dood x Studio Lam *Electrosonic Trip!
The local alt-music crowd heads over to Studio Lam this Mar 22 as Dood x Studio Lam Electronic Trip! promises a lineup of Before- Champ, Aerolips, Broken YaakBeat, Highlag and Stylish Nonsense, with booze provided by Sandport craft beer. The Japanese Giant Swing DJs take over later in the night.
Mar 22
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