Saturday may be dry, but that’s no excuse not to have a good time. Go all out before we wake up with those post-election blues. Brunch, dance, and buy—because the world might look different next week.

Thursday

Futurism: Oskar Relaunch

Oskar, which recently celebrated 12 years on the Bangkok nightlife and dining scene, is relaunching on Thursday. Starting at 9pm (unless you’ve been invited), expect Blade Runner style, according to Oskar, and tunes from DJ Jules, Remi, and Lazykay. Free entry, Oskar Bistro

Tech On Heels

Fast becoming the ladies’ night of choice for the discerning club kid, 4 Star and Fernisa Sadia lead the dancefloor where ladies get in free and get three three drinks before 1am. Gents, you need to pony up B300. Free entry for women / B300 for men, Mustache Bangkok

Live at De Commune

Aquarian, Ahivar, and Issasha take over De Commune, a Bangkok club and live music spot putting on a big Thursday party before the election weekend kicks off, starting at 9pm and running late—as always. Tickets here, De Commune

Friday

Dragonfly 360 

Going until Sunday, Dragonfly 360 Bazaar 2023 supports female entrepreneurs, complete with a market with products from 37 women entrepreneurs, celebrity talks, DJ sounds, workshops, and food. Free entry, Central Embassy 

Rock the Box

Join Thonglor’s favorite live music vibe with a night of peppers and stones, as Hasip Hasip revists tunes from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Midnight Ramblers get satisfaction with hits from the Rolling Stones. B200, Speakerbox 

Old School Metal Night

This is the new metal club turning (and banging) heads. Hanthom and Deathstruction will be ripping high on the fretboard with metal tunes starting at 9pm and going late. Free entry, Immortal

Season Finale: Disco Diaries

The Disco Diaries from The Standard Hotel, which only opened last year, are coming to an end with a finale Friday performance at Sky Beach, a runner up at the 2023 BAD Awards for Best Rooftop Bar, promising the biggest party yet. Tickets here, The Standard

Do it Harder

Kicking off the election with a lot of mad music this weekend, Jam goes hard, with Yoga from Hell, Sing Dance Fist, Narrative Death, and more starting at 8pm. B200, Jam

Saturday

E-Sports Saturday

You may have already heard about the Bamboo E-Sports Center, the gaming den started by three pro gamers. This Saturday you can play special sports games with the entry fee. B250, Bamboo E-Sports Center

Bangkok's Best Adoptable Cat Cafe

You can’t drink today, so why not go for this Saturday and Sunday event to check out some lovable good boys and girls behind Terminal 21 and in front of the Westin Grande Sukhumvit on Soi Sukhumvit 19. Free entry, Asoke Pethouse

Charles the French

He sings, he does magic, he makes jokes. Check out one of BK’s favorite funnymen at the Blue Parrot Bangkok this Saturday starting at 6pm. Tickets here, Blue Parrot 

Arcadia Smash Up

Last week, Arcadia was smashing heads, this week, they’re smashing brothers. Hit up Phrakhanong’s favorite barcade this weekend and head up to the rooftop for a friendly (or unfriendly) game of Smash Bros. Free entry, Arcadia Barcade

Sunday

Granny’s Brunch

The election is over so head to this new “Granny's Brunch,” starting at 11:30am, featuring childhood favorites, music, shopping, and one of Bangkok’s favorite brunch spots. Free entry, Gigi Dining Hall

Siam Sinfonietta’s One Night in Hogwarts

Harry Potter fans unite for a night of magical music from John Williams with the Siam Sinfonietta, with the wizard Somtow Sucharitkul conducting. Tickets here, Thailand Cultural Center

Keep it Kinky

The drink ban is officially over, and the election, presumably, went off without a hitch. Take yourself to Iron Balls Parlour to drink the night away to the tunes of Kinky D starting at 8:30pm. Reserve here, Iron Balls Parlour and Saloon