MARKETS

Green Market

Creators Fair is back for the third round of this eco-friendly market, which will bring over 50 vendors plus wholesome workshops to Phrom Phong in collaboration with Thonglor’s organic oasis Patom Organic Living. Expect artisanal goods, handmade jewelry, sustainably-produced clothing, kids products and homemade food.
Jul 18-19, 11am-7pm. Helix Garden, 5/F, Emquartier, 693-695 Sukhumvit Rd.
 

Root The Future Sustainability & Plant-Based Market

Be sure to bring your own reusable bags and containers to this vegan, plastic-free and sustainable market, which will feature a vegan barbecue fundraiser for PAWS Bangkok (burgers, B100), organic produce, zero-waste refill, vegan baked goods, plants, seeds, and more. It will take place alongside PAWS Bangkok’s Adoptable Cat Cafe.
Jul 19, 12-4pm. Union Space, Sukhumvit Soi 61 (Ekkamai)
 

 

FOOD & DRINK

Asia's 50 Best Bars Takeover

Three Bangkok cocktail haunts listed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars are taking over Anantara Siam’s Aqua Bar. Head there this weekend for Backstage Bar (no. 33); on Jul 23-24 for Vesper (no. 11); and on Jul 30-31 for Tropic City (no. 24). 
Jul 16-17, 7-11pm. 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866
 

Brunch Buffet at The Rain Tree Cafe

One of our fave luxury brunch buffets reopens this weekend with a new concept for the new normal, which will see hot and cold dishes and desserts served direct to your table from trolleys, plus live chef stations providing tableside cooking (B2,500/person Sat-Sun). 
Jul 17, 6-10:30pm; Jul 18-19 noon-3:20pm and 6-10:30pm. L/F, The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, 61 Wireless Rd., 02-650-8800
 

Lager Fest

Celebrate the humble lager at Mikkeller with 15 different taps, special deals all night and a few surprises.
Jul 18, 5pm-midnight. Mikkeller Bangkok, 26 Ekkamai Soi 10, Yaek 2
 

 

NIGHTLIFE

Groove BKK @ GLOW

A night of deep tech, minimal techno and progressive house music from DJs Christian, Izey, Appsolate and Pxycho Unkle.
Jul 18, 7:30pm-midnight. Glow, 96/4 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 (includes one drink)
 

Skate for Life : Shawn Ward's Fundraising

Help to raise funds for Bangkok skater Shawn Ward’s chemo treatment at this boat party, which will feature a half pipe, screens showing skateboarding videos, bands, DJs and raffles for skateboards and street art. Tickets are B350 and include one free beer, food and raffle entry, available here.
Jul 19, 4:30-10pm. Bangkok Island, Yanawa Temple Pier
 

 

LIVE MUSIC

Pong Nakornchai Trio Live

Listen to the guitar looping neo-soul sounds of Vee Melders before jiving to this jazz trio.
Jul 19, 8:30pm. Speakerbox, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 092-298-8042. B100
 
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I'mFineThankYouSitDownPlease Vol.2

This concert put on by Seen Scene Space features live music from local talents, including synth pop band Telex Telexs, pop band temp and singer-songwriter Numcha.
Jul 18, 4pm and 7:30pm. Theatre 2, Lido Connect, 256 Rama I Rd. B500 via Ticketmelon
 

Kru Om Plays Bach

Hit up Thonglor’s jazz bar to hear Bach’s Partita in D Minor (6:30pm) while wine tasting (from 5:30pm). Reserve via the bar’s Facebook page.
Jul 19, 5:30pm. Bluebird Jazz Bar, 355/3 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B400 (wine and concert) or B200 (concert only)
 

 

ART

Colour of Charoenkrung

Whip out your camera for this street art installation, which has gathered over 30 Thai artists and designers to create a total of 30 artworks capturing the essence and creative spirit of Charoenkrung.
Through Sep 30. Various locations in Charoenkrung
 

Glass Plate Negatives: Stories That Transcend Time

Selected by the National Archive, these glass plate negatives from the reigns of King Rama IV to King Rama VII chart the journey of Siam towards the East-meets-West society that we’re familiar with today.
Through Sep 20. 8/F, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 939 Rama I Rd.
 

Artnodistance

Remember the quarantine art contest held by River City during lockdown? Now you can see what selected contestants came up with at this exhibition, which is separated into concepts including self-reflection, new activities, Covid-19 and masks, the city, conceptualism, love expression and escape.
Through Aug 31. RCB Galleria 3, 2/F, River City Bangkok, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24. Free
 

Opening Exhibition

Check out the latest exhibition to take over Samyan’s crumbling Shophouse 1527, featuring photos by Gap Thepprak (The Silence Project) relating to Covid-19, before grabbing a coffee at downstairs’ hip Labyrinth Cafe
Jul 16-29. The Shophouse 1527, 1527 Rama IV Rd., 064-783-5566
 
 

POETRY

Poetic Collaborations with Coco & Friends 

Bangkok-based jazz and soul musician Coco will share poetry and prose from her book, “Jazzy Thoughts,” written during the lockdown.
Jul 16, 8:30-10:30pm. Smalls, 186/3-4 Suanphlu Soi 1, 098-792-0233. Free
 

Mind the Unseen Heart: A Journey to Wholeness Closing Show

Join the final night of this art and mental wellness exhibit and memorial for the curator’s sister, Petite Fleur. This week’s theme, “Why Poetry, Performance and Presence Matters,” will see poetry collective Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy exhibit a series of original poems uniquely written and inspired by Petite Fleur's photography.
Jul 17, 7pm. Sathorn 11 Art Space, 404 Sathorn Soi 11. Free entry
 
 

WORKSHOPS

Shades of Nature: Dyed with Pearypie & Smiley Camp

Head to this eco-minded workshop to find out how to turn kitchen leftovers like onion peels and avocado seeds into beautiful dyes. Reserve a free spot via The Nook’s Facebook page. Be sure to bring your own T-shirt or fabric to dye.
Jul 19, 2-5pm. Na Cafe at Bangkok 1899, Baan Chao Praya Thammasakmontri, 134 Nakhon Sawan Rd.