Thursday, Aug 25

Jet Lag

Sway on Thonglor 10 is back and ready to party this weekend in partnership with Toronto’s AM PM bar for Jet Lag, featuring a guest bartender Benny Young and guest DJs Pat Drastik, DJ Hedspin, DJ Nat, and DJ Birthday. Reservations on Line: @swaybkk, Sway

Petz Sounds

Head down to Thonglor’s favorite live music dive for a Thursday night with Petz Sounds featuring Pong Nakornchai, Manop Nakornchai, Don Pengboon, and Yuki Suwansopa. B300, Speakerbox

Bar Yard Presents DJ Norita

If you read our Ploenchit and Langsuan bar picks last week, you’ll know we like Bar Yard. Check it out tomorrow for Japanese-Thai DJ Norita from EFM94. Reservations required via 02-056-9999, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

World Instant Noodle Day

Ally to the student, the lazy, and the busy—this weekend Bangkok celebrates the humble miracle of the instant noodle at Ladprao's Union Mall. Good Noodle, is gathering all the tasty, MSG-goodness from across the world for patrons to try. Free entry, Union Mall

Friday, Aug 26

Drag Me Up Returns

Hosted the last Friday of every month by Asai Bangkok Chinatown, Drag Me Up drag show is back at Jam Jam Eatery and Bar, sporting a Rain On Me theme and with beats by DJ Dio. Free entry, Asai Bangkok Chinatown

Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos

The duo of Sylvia Thereza from Brazil and Theodosia Ntokou from Greece will perform Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos No. 10 in e-flat. This concert also features two original works by Vanich Potavanich and Narongrit Dhamabutra. B600-2,500, Thailand Culture Center

Make Emo Great Again

The Sandman is making goth cool again, but the Rock Pub is making emo great again with six moody (and a little metal) bands on Friday night starting at 6:30pm. B400 at the door, The Rock Pub

Saturday, Aug 27

Ukraine Comedy Charity Show

Head down to Phra Khanong on Saturday for some laughs to aid the people of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, providing much needed food and medicine to an area suffering from the Russian invasion. You can also donate via the QR code. B300 / B400 at the door, PJ O'Brien's Irish Pub and Sports Bar

We Want You To Join Us

Jam is bringing some talent from Japan and Chiang Mai to mix with the local talent—including Turbo Star, so get ready to scream “Bangkok City!” at the top of your lungs. Jam, B250

So Pool Party - Space Odyssey

Open the pod bay doors at So Bangkok this weekend with a bevy of DJs on two stages with the usual high-end table services on offer for the hi-so. B595 early bird / B680 at the door, So Bangkok

Retro Wave

It’s good to have VHS back and they’re playing the best pop from the 80s and 90s for you to get a little vintage in your most neon outfit. B300, VHS 

Brazilian Carnival Party

Everyone’s favorite Cuban bar gets a little Brazilian this Saturday with a Brazilian Carnival Party Brazilian dancers, congo players, capoeira fighters, and drink specials. B300, Havana Social

Suk-uRa-Thai

One of two alcohol-based festivals hosted by political parties this weekend, Kla Party is hosting Suk-uRa-Thai, a Thai word for happiness and a pun on sura (alcohol). They are promising over 10 local liquor brands from across the country for skillful bartenders to mix. Free entry, map here. 

World Dog Day Adoption Event

Good boys and girls are looking for a home, so get yourself down to Union Space for raffles, prizes, markets, and to smoosh their little faces. Free entry, UnionSpace Thailand

Sunday, Aug 28

Jazz Sundays at Ailati Resto

Pop off of Saphan Taksin and head to Ailati for Italian food and a Thai jazz trio starting at 7:30pm. Book here, Ailati

B.A.D. Festival

Then on Aug 28 the Move Forward Party is also holding its B.A.D. Festival (Break all the Deadlocks)—no relation to BK Magazine’s B.A.D (Bangkok After Dark) awards. The event will feature an F&B market and concerts from local artists  B199 entry, Map here. 

Piano Quintet: To Clara and the Count

Head down to the quiet of Nielson-Hays for Beethoven’s String Quartet and Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet starting at 7pm on Sunday evening. B950, Neilson Hays Library