18 events you don’t want to miss in Bangkok this weekend (Feb 14-17)
Galleries' Night, a literature festival, a circus-themed day-party, an eco-fashion event and a photography exhibition on youth culture.
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ART
Galleries’ Night
Art galleries across Bangkok open their doors until late, with a Valentine’s themed night and a gathering of 250 local and international artists.
Feb 14-15, 5pm-late. Silom, Sathorn and the riverside on Feb 14; Ari, Pathumwan and Sukhumvit on Feb 15
'ORLANE' by Kornkrit Jianpinidnan
This site-specific installation explores youth culture and the individual and collective memories of young people from 1957 to the present through images, texts and printed materials.
Feb 15 – April 30, 6-11pm. William Warren Library, Jim Thompson Art Center, Kasemsarn 2 Rd. Free
ALL THINGS LEFT BEHIND
Photographer Carolina Sandretto explores the passing of time through a series of images of objects from Cuba, Svalbard and Antarctica.
Through Mar 30, 10am-9pm. RCB Galleria 3, 2/F, River City Bangkok, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24. Free
Dream Virtual Reality Event
Artists and filmmakers interpret dreams and imagination through VR innovation.
Feb 14, 5pm-11pm; Feb 15, 1pm-5pm. Alliance Française de Bangkok, Wireless Rd. Register free here
Attractions
This installation links 12 artists with 10 local shops, food vendors and neighborhoods along the Chao Phraya River.
Feb 14, 5pm-late. Various locations along the riverside—see website for details
Rang Nam Walking Street
The debut of Rang Nam Walking street will see the 600-meter soi closed off to vehicles and filled with market stalls. In future, the event will take place on the last weekend of each month.
Feb 15-16, noon-10pm. Soi Rang Nam, Ratchatewi. Free
How I made 50 zines with people I didn't know in Europe and Southeast Asia
Artist A. Spaice shares their journey of how they made a weekly mini-mag/zine series with people they had never met before, while moving from Cambodia to Vietnam, Thailand and Japan, Malaysia, Finland, Latvia, and Slovakia.
Feb 17, 2-4pm. Monochrome, 8 Decho Rd. (BTS Chong Nonsi), 098-285-4465
NIGHTLIFE
KYEO x 555 Pres. Manfredas
The renowned Lithuanian producer and DJ brings his psychedelic sounds, leftfield disco, synth-pop and krautrock to Bangkok for the first time.
Feb 14, 9pm-3am. De Commune, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B300
I’m Single So What Party
Calling all singles: this party encourages you to get down to beats by DJ Deejai, KurryPup and MC MNKIZZLE.
Feb 14, 7pm-12am. WOOBAR, Lobby/F, W Bangkok, 106 N Sathon Rd., 02-344-4000. B400
Crimson Hearts: Two is Better Than One
Two singers belt out heartfelt love songs at Langsuan's '20s cocktail den.
Feb 14, 7pm till late. Crimson Room, Langsuan Rd., Book at 0622592525
Soho District Party
Enjoy food, drinks and circus-themed entertainment along with music from DJs Fred Canal, Alex Fischer and Benji.
Feb 15, 3-9pm. Fraser Suites, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-207-9300. B300
LIVE MUSIC
Super Soul Sunday Brunch
Enjoy a brunch of American soul food accompanied by live music from the Hollywood Soul Band.
Feb 16, 11am-4pm. The Last Drop Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 22, 087-922-0072. B650 in advance/B800 for walk-ins
FAIRS & MARKETS
LIT FEST DEBUT
Bookworms can’t miss this book festival gathering more than 100 book lovers and writers, along with live music and special book exchange activities.
Feb 14-16, 4pm-10pm. Museum Siam, 4 Sanam Chai. Register here. Free
Chocolate Heaven
Open Market at Central Embassy welcomes pop-up stalls selling chocolate beans, bars, cookies and more for Valentine's day.
Through Feb 16, 10am-9pm. 6/F, Central Embassy, Ploenchit Rd., 02-119-7777. Register here free
Greenery Market
Shop for organic food and eco-friendly goods, along with sustainable workshops and activities.
Feb 14-16, 8am-5pm. Park@Siam, Siam Square. Free
ECO aWear – A Sustainable Fashion Event
Head to this eco fashion event to learn how to make your wardrobe more sustainable.
Feb 15, 10:30am-7pm. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
DIG&DRIP #4
The collaboration between Bangkok's vinyl collecting community and coffee lovers returns.
Feb 16, 1-8pm. Strange Fruit, Thonglor Soi 20. 094-556-5041. Free
FILM
In the Mood for Love: A Cinematic Valentine
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this classic Valentine's movie by Wong Ka-wai.
Feb 14, 6:30pm. FooJohn Building, Charoenkrung Soi 31, 02-297-0106
WORKSHOPS
Basic Calligraphy Workshop
Learn to write beautiful calligraphy using paintbrushes and inks.
Feb 16, 10am-5pm. YELO House, 20/2 Rama I Rd. B3,500—book at Line @nari.luna
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