16 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Apr 18-21)
Comedy, live music, listening parties, poetry, bachata, and more.
We survived Songkran weekend—well, most of us did. But the party isn’t stopping. We hope your dancing shoes are dry.
Tap Yard turns on the tunes on Thursdays, and this week you can look forward to drink deals starting at 7pm, including a 1.5 liter beer tower for B499. Book here, Tap Yard
Pickwicks Chronicles is the new spot for cocktails in Langsuan, and every Thursday is Ladies Night, featuring a free bottle of bubbly if you come with a crew of three. Drink deals start at 6pm and go until late. Free entry, Pickwicks Chronicles
Nomada is turning up the heat (as if we needed more of that) for a Thursday night of open-fire grilling with plenty of small bites and signature dishes for a whole night of grilling from 5-10pm. Tickets here, Nomada
Winners of Best Live Music Bar at the BAD Awards 2024, Jam will be putting on Semiclone, SINGDVNCEFIST, Hugo Darwin, and Emused for a night of rock and alternative tunes starting at 8pm. B300, Jam
The Thai Cheese Buffet from the cheesemongers at Vivin is back. With limited seating you get as much cheese as your heart can handle, a bottle of wine, and more from the experts in Thai cheese at their Thonglor location. B1,190, VIVIN Grocery - Bistro & Bar Thonglor
The lyrical lunatics are back at Live Lounge this Friday. Starting at 8pm, whether you want to belt out your feelings or just sit back and listen, this event features English-language poetry from the city’s tryhard troubadours. B300, Live Lounge
Freaking Out the Neighborhood is the spot for people who really, really like vinyl. And this Friday they’re turning on the 90s hip-hop with a lineup from Nas to Roots and Beastie Boys to Common. Free entry, Freaking Out the Neighborhood.
There’s something special about the date April, 20, just can’t remember what it is. Anyway, down at Thonglor’s favorite spot for live music, they’re putting on five DJs starting at 4:20pm to kick off the night. B200, Speakerbox
Seven comedians will take the stage at Comedy Club Bangkok on Saturday, including Justin St Denis, Bucky Carlson, BK Magazine favorite Taan Sukke, Ron Frankel, Wes Dalton, Jennie Pines, and Chad Suriya-Amrit. Tickets here, Comedy Club Bangkok
Recent winner of the Best Nightclub Award at BK Magazine’s BAD Awards 2024, Sing Sing will be inviting Elif to the turntables for a night of techno tunes starting at 9pm. Tickets here, Sing Sing Theatre
Pyra’s 2084 dystopian Pyradise kicks off this weekend at Soho House. The artist will be accompanied by Soup Snake, Ciriya, and Mo-funk. Craziest dress wins a set of earbuds. This one will be crowded. Tickets here, Soho House
Hit the gardens at Playlys for DJ sets by Jazzie C and Slowlygreen. You can expect deep house beats and bites by Estelle starting at 4pm—to get your Sunday buzz going early. Free entry, Playlys
For one last big party on Sunday, visiting acts Genix, Oliver Smith, and KMRK will be taking over at Venti, with local support from Pvlmfck, Sadia, and Sunday Sundae. Tickets here, Venti (RCA)
This family-friendly brunch at the Rain Tree Cafe kicks off every Sunday at Athenee Hotel, and it’s a good one for the seafood crowd. You can also pick out a champagne and drinks package to turn the brunch boozy. Tickets here, Rain Tree Cafe.
Didn’t get enough dance on Thursday? Well the bachata event at Am Bar is a whole different monster, drawing more than a hundred people. Look forward to lessons, parties, and drinks. More info here, Am Bar
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