17 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Nov 24-27)
Pool parties, music festivals, brunch, and more.
Tacos, tunes, and salsa (both kinds) are going to be rocking Above Eleven for one night only as Cholos takes over the sky-high bar. Along with Cholo’s epic tacos, there will be a mariachi band and salsa dancing on the 32nd floor of Fraser Suites. Free entry, Above Eleven
This one is for all you audiophiles out there. Paulie Sirisant of Universal Music and Def Jam Thailand will be putting on tunes just for you in Thonglor on Thursday starting at 8pm. Reservations here, Freaking Out the Neighbourhood
Everything’s easier after a couple of bottles of wine. Head to The Hive Prakanong for their autumn edition of Paint and Wine, where B500 buys you a 30x40cm canvas and two drinks starting at 6pm. B500 / B450 for members, The Hive Prakanong
Out in On Nut, you can catch the blues stylings of Papa Benz at Bangkok’s favorite voodoo hang. Summon Baron Samedi and grab one of their “potions” for a cool, chill night. Free entry, Something Wicked
You know them for their cheese, now get to know them for their belly laughs. Vivin Grocery is putting on their first ever comedy show with six local comedians. B500 buys entry with a drink and a cheese snack plate, Vivin Grocery Bistro
Attention poets, troubadours, and raconteurs of all shades, this Friday at Live Lounge you can go into the verbal thunderdome and win B1,000 for your words. No music, no props, just words. B300 for entrants and spectators, Live Lounge
The Outsider, Issasha, Alex Zaluda will all be playing Mustache this Friday starting at 9pm, and you can get in free from 9-10pm for happy hour deals. B400, Mustache Bangkok
Dag’s mastermind chef Chalermpon “Van”Rohitratana—formerly Escapade, Burger and Shake, Rarb, and Namo—will be taking over Stock Room at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok this Friday (Nov 25) and Saturday (Nov 26) 6:30pm. B2,999 / +B1,800 wine pairing, Stock Room
Sukhumvit Soi 11’s Havana Social is taking over the pool at Novotel Sukhumvit 20 next Saturday (Nov 26), 3-9pm. First collaborating in 2019, the party is back, bringing Cuban party vibes poolside once again. B700 / B1,000 at the door, Novotel Sukhumvit 20
With special guests Black Barrel (Dispatch and Metalheadz) and Dragon, DeLorean, Will, and Azek, De Commune will be thumping starting at 9pm on Saturday. Reservations here / B450 at the door, De Commune
Brunch can be a party. This adult-only event between you and the Bangkok skyline will feature generous brunch cocktails, two hours of free-flow, and thumping music to get your Saturday started right from 1-7pm. B1,200 free-flow package, Octave Rooftop Lounge
If you missed Raho Masop last week, you’ve got another opportunity to see Milli at an event that is sure to be a little more local but a little more fun. Tickets here, National Stadium
This is going to be a pretty big deal for the Siri House crowd on Saturday and Sunday. This event will feature live music movies, booze, and live dance performances for an epic mini-music fest at the plush Siri House. Tickets here, Siri House
Jam gets a little wild this weekend with a six-band punk night featuring Foolish The Bastards, Ten Baht Per Hour, License To Kill, Drunk All Day, The Story Of Stoners, and Pool Party Sex Tape. Information here, Jam
The British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy (BCTFN) is bringing back its traditional fund-raising event, the Ploenchit Fair, this Nov 26, 10am-9pm, after a two-year pause due to Covid. B250 / B300 at the door, Bangkok Patana School
The Bluegrass Underground have been making their way around the city’s breweries for the last few weeks, and this Sunday you can catch them at Haze starting at 7pm. Free Entry, Haze
Have a sophisticated Sunday with Neilson-Hays Library starting at 7pm for pieces from Strauss, Deubussy, Schubert, and Beethoven. B950 / B850 for members / B500 for students, Neilson-Hays Library
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