17 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Sep 1-4)
Mamma Mia party, stand-up, Durian Radio, and the F1 Dutch Grand Prix on a 7-meter TV.
Haven’t been to the Sarnies Sukhumvit yet? Well, this is a good excuse, the coffee brand that has bowled over Bangkok is celebrating their 11th anniversary with live music and celebrations starting at 5pm. Free entry, Sarnies Sukhumvit (Sarnies カフェ Sukhumvit)
Pradit Saengkrai, Toxicfication, Gon, Anaparn, and Kob Payap & Friends will all be playing at a Jam off the Surasak BTS on Thursday starting at 8pm. B200, Jam.
You know about their all-you-can-eat ribs, but do you know about their quiz night? The Deck Bangkok is kicking off a quiz night on Thursday with a quiz starting at 7:45pm on the second floor. Bookings here, The Deck Bangkok
Norwood Young’s Hollywood Soul Supper Club will officially open for the public on Friday on the rooftop lounge of the Lancaster Hotel in Asoke. Previously appearing in Bangkok as a pop-up, the venue is fronted by recording artist and Grammy nominee Norwood Young, claiming to be the first African American-owned soul food supper club in Southeast Asia. Free entry, Lancaster Hotel
Everyone’s favorite bi-monthly weekend stop for treats, eats, and crafts kicks off on Friday at 11am—found right off the BTS station at Gateway Ekkamai. Free entry, Gateway Ekkamai
Many happy returns to Phrom Phong’s favorite craft beer bar, who will be turning six on Friday. Stop by from 11am to late as Hair of the Dog (not House of the Dragon) teams up with Life Elixer for a special gin menu with a guest bartender, as well as a discount on beer from 4-7pm. Free entry, Hair of the Dog (Phrom Phong)
For one night only, award-winning British comedian Ollie Horn will play Bangkok at the Comedy Club Bangkok above the Royal Oak in Phrom Phong, and BK Magazine favorite Ric Diez will be opening. B600 advance / B800 at the door, Comedy Club Bangkok
If you thought the Smokey Cat was already Purr-fect, then it just got even better because starting this Friday and Saturday, from 6.30pm onwards, your regular coffee spot will transform into a chill wine bar under the new alias: Smokey Cat Wine Room. Free entry, Smokey Cat Coffee Roaster
DJ’s Buddha, Ono, Arm, MC Big Calo, and Travelin Matt will be performing at Maggie Choo’s starting at 7pm for an invasion on Friday. Free entry, Maggie Choo’s
How do you do that voodoo you do so well? Ask the Barron at Something Wicked this weekend at an all-night Barron Look-Alike Costume Night. From 7pm until late, come dressed as Baron Samedi and you could win a prize—and scare your Grab driver. Free entry, Something Wicked
Lights out! Durian Radio! There are two days of DJs happening at De Commune this weekend, starting at 8pm on Saturday, featuring 10 spinners, including two outdoors for a vinyl sets on Sunday. B350/B600, De Commune
Shimmy your way to Aesop’s with your best Mamma Mia flair for performances, prizes, contests, Greek food, and the tunes of ABBA. Here we go again. Reservations via 062-567-7751 and [email protected], Aesop’s
Hit up the upstairs jazz club Foojohn in Charoenkrung on Saturday starting at 8:30pm to hear the stylings of the Tere Howard Quartet. B150 / Bookings at 061-401-3814, Foojohn Jazz Club
You should know by now that Chim Chim puts on one heck of a vinyl brunch on Saturdays and it is continuing in September. Head down at noon for one of our favorite brunch spots and a cheeky afternoon cocktail or two. Free entry, Chim Chim
Put your way out to the highly-anticipated Topgolf Sport Bar for a live broadcast of the F1 Dutch Grand Prix on their whopping great 550-inch screen TV. For those of you not well versed in imperial measurement, that’s an insane 7x4 meter screen, starting at 8pm. Reservations at 02-114-1289 and [email protected], Topgolf Sports Bar
Thonglor’s favorite live music dive, Speakerbox, is putting on Jump Funk to add a little soul, funk, and mo-town into your Sunday, starting at 7:30pm. Free entry, Speakerbox
Head to Ailati for music by the Francesco Tortora Jazz Trio and Italian food just moments from the Saphan Thaksin stop to start off your Sunday. Free entry, Ailati
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