11 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this weekend (Mar 6-8)
Holi on a boat, Kolour festival, a tropical house DJ from France and plenty of International Women's Day events.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, this month-long group exhibition celebrates Thai female artists and creatives, including performance artists Tiri Kananuruk, Kawita Vatanajyankur and Note Panayanggool, stylist and film photographer Som Nurarak and more, alongside a talk on body image (Mar 14) and a poetry performance by Mutmee Pimdao (Mar 21).
Opening Mar 5, 6pm-9pm, until Apr 4. ATT19, 19 Charoenkrung Soi 30
This up-and-coming Thai artist creates photo collages inspired by a combination of the Victorian era's "penny dreadful" magazine illustrations and Thai folk tales about woman being executed and reborn as a red lotus.
Mar 7-Apr 25, 6:30-9:00pm. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd., 02-234-6700
Try your hand at life drawing with live music, an exhibition of work from past events and live portraits for guests to take home by Artist Mamo, plus drinks and nibbles.
Mar 8, 3:30-6:45pm. The Home BKK, 120/18 Sukhumvit Soi 23. B450
A competitive night of spoken word poetry performances scored by a panel of judges. The winner gets B1,000.
Mar 6, 7-10:30pm. Live Lounge BKK, Sukhumvit Soi 13. B300
Head to UnionSpace to sip coffee while petting cats. If you fall in love with one, you can even take it home!
Mar 8. UnionSpace Bangkok, 30 Sukhumvit Soi 61
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Catch the French DJ and tropical house producer behind smash club hit "Jubel" at Sukhumvit's equally tropical rooftop bar.
Mar 6, 6pm-1am. Escape Bangkok, Emquartier, 693/695 Sukhumvit Rd. From B750
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Forget going all the way to India to experience Holi, the "festival of colors," and hit up this powder-filled boat party instead. Expect music, a body paint showcase and Indian food.
Mar 7, 4-10:30pm. Bangkok Dock (Opposite Charoenkrung 57). B350—book here
Bangkok’s biggest music festival is back with one of its most eclectic line-ups yet, including Ukrainian electronic duo Artbat, South African DJ and producer Black Coffee, German DJ and television personality Mousse T, and American rapper and producer Oddisee.
Mar 7. Thai Wake Park, 18/4 Soi Sudsawas, Lieab Klong 6 Rd. B1,900—book here
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The first in a series of Bangkok parties by Auckland-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, DJ and producer Isaac Aesili celebrates the release of his debut album on New York-based record label Bastard Jazz. Alongside Sabai Sabai Radio's Juice Willis, this unique performance will see Aesili combine the trumpet, percussion and vocals with DJ'ing.
Mar 7, 9pm. 12 x 12, Soi Thararom (Thonglor Soi 18/1). B200
Alternative cinema Bangkok Screening Room will be celebrating International Women’s Day with five female-driven films—many appearing for the first time in Thailand. Titles include "Meditation Park" starring Sandra Oh (Mar 6, 6:30pm and Mar 7 1:45pm), Czech revenge fantasy "Daisies" (Mar 8, 1:45pm; pictured) and more.
Mar 6-8. Bangkok Screening Room, Woof Pack Building, 1/3-7 Sala Daeng Soi 1, 090-906-3888. From B240
A feminist documentary screening by Bangkok Rising in honor of International Women’s Day.
Mar 9, 6:30-8:30pm. The Friese-Greene Club, 259/6 Sukhumvit Soi 22. B100—reserve via Facebook
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