17 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Sep 15-18)
Sex worker Q&A, disco party, pool parties, live music, and a lot of negronis.
Are you feeling disco or flapper? Negroni or buffet? Quiz or comedy? It’s a big weekend, Bangkok.
Siri House has set the lofty goal of downing 1,000 negronis for negroni week—with your help of course—and B100 of every negroni sold will go to the Soi Dogs Foundation. The challenge started on the 12th and is going through Sunday, so pop up to Jacquline at Siri House and get turnt for the doggos. Free entry, Siri House
You know about their endless ribs, but are you boffin enough to take home the B1,000 Deck Dollar Voucher? Hosted by Philip from Bkk Quiz Masters, The Deck quiz hits every Thursday. Free entry, The Deck
Photo: Charles the French by Will Lin / Article here
Clock in at a comedy U.N. session with five comedians from four countries in Sathorn, including Charles the French. Read more about the event here and our interview with Charles the French here. B400, Le Café des Stagiaires
Catch this Saturday’s AFL preliminary finals between Geelong vs Brisbane at 4:50pm. Ever watched TV on a 550-inch before? Topgolf Sports Bar is your chance. Catch Sydney and Collingwood on Saturday at 1:45pm. Booking at 02-114-1289, Topgolf Megacity
Don’t leave Fatty’s cheap beers, good tunes, and mind-shattering wings out of your weekend plans. Check out Grime Million and Xulalit Collab along with Sellasie Tai Sound System. Free entry, Fatty’s Bar and Diner
Speakerbox blows the roof off this weekend with performances from ZeitGeistS, Attic, Grayray, Spitting Dicks. Things are going to get loud—and a little political. B250, Speakerbox
A live mariachi band and DJ are ringing in Mexican Independence day down at the Mexicano Restaurante Autentico where drinks start at B100. Free entry, Rembrandt Hotel & Suites, Bangkok
Expect rollerskates, performances, disco, and—because Madame Rouge is in charge—a little bit of skin. Dress in your best 70s chic and get to dancing in Thonglor starting at 9pm. B500 early bird / B600 at the door, Tickets here, The Rat
Thaiger Thaiger turns up the noise at Escape in Emquartier. Sign each other’s shirts, pop in the karaoke room, and get very, very retro at this party in Bangkok’s plushest mall. B100, Escape at Emquartier
Get flappin’ flappers at this roaring 20s party at The Bar at The House on Sathorn. Oh, and don’t forget to try their brand new cocktail menu inspired by the different eras at The House. Free entry, The Bar at The House on Sathorn
The pool party of choice this weekend—other than your local soi in the monsoon—is down at the Westin. Expect tech house, booze, and selfies starting at 2pm. B800 early bird / B900 at the door, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit
If you don’t know Playing for Change, check out this version of Stand By Me and bring a box of tissues. This event will raise funds and awareness for PFC to bring free music education programs to children around the world. Free entry, TK Park
Meet and chat with two sex workers this Saturday (Sep 17) from 5-8pm at the Patpong Museum. The session is available in both Thai and English. You can participate in the Q&A by buying a ticket for the museum. Visitors must be at least 18 years old to attend. Register here, Patpong Museum
Thailand’s Embassy of Ukraine is teaming up with celebrity chef Yurii Kovryzhenko to whip up an all-you-can-eat dinner for a good cause this Sep 17 at The Emerald Hotel. The unlimited feast is an ideal chance for those not familiar with the cuisine, and half of the money will go to the United 24 fundraising program. B1,299, Emerald hotel
Find Bangkok’s bluegrass aficionados playing banjos, fiddles, mandolins, and more down at Much Brew in Chatuchak on Sunday starting at 6pm. Free entry, Much Brew
Not done partying for the week? Sugar has three DJs starting at 9pm, including DJ NAT, MC Ben, and MC Parres. Bookings via Line: @sugarclub, Sugar
Normally a fine-dining restaurant focusing on zero-waste and grown-on-site produce, Haoma is holding its monthly brunch buffet this Sep 11 from 11am-3.30pm. B1,990 / B1,190 cocktail or wine, Haoma
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