12 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this weekend (Mar 12-15)
Experimental theater, Bangkok's quirkiest food market, electronic music on a rooftop and more.
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ART
Planetaria Lighting Exhibition
With the theme of "Imagine Darkness," this lighting installation by students at Chulalongkorn explores the interplay between light and dark.
Mar 13, 6-9pm. The National Gallery of Thailand, 4 Chao Fa Rd. Free entry
Credit: SAC Gallery website
The Sea Remembers Us by Niam Mawornkanong
This Thai artist's solo exhibition explores the relation between the sea and humans in beautiful acrylic paintings.
Mar 14-May 10. S.A.C. Subhashok The Arts Centre, Soi Phromchit, Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-662-0299
Mind The Unseen Heart: A Journey to Wholeness
Local artists and mental health practitioners come together for this gallery exhibition, which will be joined by a series of weekend events (7-11pm) incorporating poetry, storytelling, performance art, dance, and comedy. On Mar 14, join a talk by the artists about why art matters to their personal mental health journeys or relax and try your own hand at drawing in the "Being Room."
Mar 14-31 (gallery open Tue-Sun), 5pm-midnight. Sathorn 11 Art Space, 404 Sathorn Soi 11. Free entry
THEATER
Red Hot & Cole
A musical about the life of the great American composer and songwriter, Cole Porter. Expect to hear famous pieces from his repertoire, including "Let's Do It," "Night And Day" and "Anything Goes." The show will be in English with Thai subtitles.
Mar 11-15, 7pm. Macm-Music Auditotium, Mahidol University. B350-B1,500
Lindbergh's flight
Dubbed a "trans-architectural journey," this is an experimental performance of the 1929 play about the first solo transatlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh. Thai and Japanese artists from backgrounds spanning theatre, moving image, architecture and visual art will lead the audience through the entire building, conveying the difficulties experienced by Lindbergh while trying to reach his destination.
Mar 12-14, 7pm. Mar 14 3pm and 7pm. Slure Bangkok, 178 Charoenkrung Rd. Free
MARKETS & FAIRS
Mad Face Food Week 2020
Bangkok's quirkiest food festival returns with a "Last Meal on Earth" theme, bringing together over 50 food vendors and a selection of the city's top chefs, who'll be whipping up special dinners.
Mar 13-15, 3pm-midnight. Sermsuk Warehouse (Pepsi Pier) between Charoen Nakhon Sois 13 and 15, 081-817-9033. B100
Chooseless 5-Day Journey
Art, music, fashion and food come together at this five-day event, with a live projection mapping show from 7-9pm each night.
Through Mar 15, 5pm. WWA Cafe X Chooseless, 77 Ekkamai Soi 21, 02-006-4349. B99 entry
Spanish Revolucion
Led by Wine Garage Co., Ltd. and Iconic Wines Thailand, this wine tasting event features 20 Spanish wines, covering different regions, grape varietals, and winemaking styles.
Mar 15, 3-6:30pm. H Dining, 6 Soi Saeng Chai, 02-058-2699. B1,000 (includes tasting and a B500 voucher for food)
NIGHTLIFE
Flying Kick Asia 5th Year Anniversary
Celebrate this music event organizer's birthday with Americana rock band Matthew Fischer and the Fishes, electronic/hip-hop duo Bang Sue Electrix, rock/grunge duo Piman Sly and more, plus free San Miguel all night.
Mar 12, 8pm. Speakerbox, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B300
Grand Opening Festivities at The Last Drop
To celebrate its grand opening, Sukhumvit Soi 22's new sports bar is handing out 100 free pints of beer, as well as holding a lucky draw to win 10 or 20 pints. There will also be live music from Bangkok-based folk and blues singer Charlie; folk-pop duo Jenny & Fiffi; and house tunes from DJs JC, Badou and Gaspray; plus billiards, darts, shuffleboard and live-streamed sports.
Mar 13, 7pm-2am. The Last Drop, 152 Soi Sukhumvit 22
The Jazz Servants live
A night of live jazz with Krit Buranavitayawut (alto sax), Podchara Kumchaiskul (guitar), Alexander Sergeenko (bass) and Mr Sticks (drums).
Mar 13, 8:30pm-midnight. Foojohn Building, 831 Charoenkrung Soi 31. Free entry, book a table here
Thaibreak 2020 Rooftop Session
Ahead of their Koh Mak festival next weekend, Thaibreak kicks things off with a rooftop electronic music party with tunes from Oliver Koletzki, Sam Shure and more.
Mar 14, 5:30pm-00:30am. ZOOM Sky Bar & Restaurant, 38/F, Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel, 36 Narathiwat-Ratchanakarin Rd. B600 via Megatix or B800 on the door
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