16 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Aug 17-20)
Live music, weekend roasts, stand-up comedy, and a lot of beer.
Open your minds, headbangers. Folk rock music comes to Bangkok’s favorite spot for metal this Thursday night starting at 7pm with North Star, 3000, and Takorn Tadalertpat. B250, Immortal Bar
It’s the big quiz at The Deck in Phrom Phong this Thursday, featuring host Philip, and the biggest brain box walks away with a B1,000 voucher. Free entry, The Deck
Mad Bulldog Pub is the Phrom Phong spot for those who like rock music live and on screen. The Bangkok Beatles will be mixing it up starting at 8pm—and don’t forget to try their pad kraprao pizza. Free entry, Mad Bulldog Pub and Grub
Gigi knows how to brunch, and now they’re digging into the beer with Baladin beer from the 18th until 27th of August, mixing craft beer with tapas. Free entry, Gigi Eatery and Cafe
While the Ekkamai shop relocates, head down to the Friday Thai Cheese Buffet at Vivin Grocery in Asok from 5-9pm for Bangkok’s favorite way to get cheesy on a Friday. B990, Vivin Grocery Asok
Head upstairs from the refurbished Royal Oak for more yuks from the Comedy Club Bangkok with international headliner Shuhei Murakami and Justin St Denis. B300 / B400 at the door. Comedy Club Bangkok
Head to Din Daeng’s favorite dive for a first-time Thailand launch from Revolution Brewing. Go for the eight brews, stay for the music of Johnny Heartbreaker, Salassi Thai Sound System, and owner Matthew Fischer. Free entry, Fatty’s Bar and Diner.
All you vinyl fans can head to Freaking out the Neighborhood on Friday for a special collection from fashion photographer Sergio del Amo starting at 8pm. Free entry, Freaking out the Neighborhood
Until the end of September, Saturdays and Sundays are for the family with Chef Benn at Penthouse Bar and Grill with a feast for the whole gang. Book at [email protected], B5,200 for 4-5 guests
You heard about their whopping great 3.75-kilo vegan burger, and on Saturday you can go for a five-course plant-based Italian feast. Book here, Eat Co
Hair of the Dog is one of the only craft beer spots to do beer tastings right—and now they’re bringing Windy City style with Chicago-style pizza from Capone’s and brews from Revolution and Mikerphone. Seating is extremely limited—if not already sold out—so book your spot ASAP. B1,800, Hair of the Dog (Phrom Phong)
There’s always a pool party somewhere in Bangkok where the young and beautiful like to party. This weekend, kicking off at 2pm, it’s at Westin with Mad Stash on the turntables. Tickets here, Westin Grande Sukhumvit
Thonglor’s Lava kicks off their weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at noon, featuring a roast with three starters and a sharing sized roast platter. Book here, Lava
The Mexican food in Asoke makes its way to Smalls for a first-time pop-up, featuring Chef Primo’s authentic bites and Smalls inimitable style. Book here, Smalls
Havana Social is all about the salsa on Sundays. Head down for lessons, performances, and tunes to round out your weekend with a dance. Free entry, Havana Social
Speakerbox is Thonglor’s favorite spot for up-and-coming live music acts, but this Sunday is a little special, featuring Bangkok International Big Band playing all the big band hits. B300, Speakerbox
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