18 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Jan 19-22)
Happy Year of the Rabbit, Bangkok. Let’s get hopping.
“Mezcal and Friends” kicks off January with a takeover from Bar 008 on Thursday. Oak and Film will be slinging cocktails at Mezcal bar starting at 7pm. Free entry, Mezcal
British DJs Leon Vynehall and Moxie will preside over the beats at Thonglor dance hall Beam for a night of experimental leftfield breaks, house and disco. Local acts Sarayu and Gishiyama will fluff the crowd. B850, Beam
Christy the Comedian and Sarin the Mentalist will be in the house at Arcadia on Thursday for the second iteration of High Jinks. Legally, we can’t tell you to get high, but we can inform you that there will be cocktails, craft beer, pre-rolled J’s to go with your belly laughs. B300, Arcadia
A little bit French, a little bit disco, Havana Social can be super fun but packed, so the opening of One Two Two bar in front of Havana’s tiny soi is a welcome addition. Free entry, One Two Two
Hair of the Dog in both Phrom Phong and Ploenchit are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a party and red envelopes that will get you anywhere between a 10% and 100% discount on your craft beers. Free entry, Hair of the Dog (Ploenchit and Phrom Phong)
Take in your Year of the Rabbit with the red envelopes at Smalls on Friday with food, luck, and DJ Fredrik Funk starting at 9pm. Reserve here, Smalls
Get down in Din Daeng as our favorite spot for tunes and wings brings rhymes from four different hip hop acts, including our beloved Bang Sue Electrix. Free entry, Fatty’s Bar and Diner
You’ve been doing karaoke wrong your whole life. The best spot to belt out tunes is at Jam, and you can take your spot on the throne at 8pm this Friday. Free entry, Jam
This show came as a bit of a shock. The international DJ sensation Skrillex will be playing on Friday at Onyx, announced only this week as part of the Retox Sessions. Online tickets are sold out, but you can still show up and try your luck. More info here, Onyx
It’s that time again. Take yourself to Gateway Ekkamai to find the best in local crafts, food, and produce starting at 11am on Friday and running through Sunday. Free entry, Gateway Ekkamai
It’s free entry from 9-10pm at Mustache on Saturday for their Saturday Banger, featuring Nukier, Vas, and Rudra. B300, Mustache
8-Bit will be celebrating Chinese New Year with games old and new from classic systems—Nintendo, Sega, Atari, NEC—and thousands of games. Free entry, 8-Bit Bangkok
There’s always a pool party on the weekend in Bangkok, and this week it’s Mad Stash at the Westin. Expect Natsha, Victoria, Franz, and Edhiro to be spinning, and doors open at 2pm. Tickets here, Westin Grande Sukhumvit
A very happy birthday to 12x12, a club that’s taken the city by storm this last year. The line-up features Koish, Mumsfilibaba, NK Chan, Pati Mala, RomRom, Sunju Hargun, and the 12x12 crew. Tickets here, 12x12
Bangkok’s favorite party boat will feature Slum Disco Soundsystem, Balkan Gypsy Band, Darren’s Circus, and Paulin’s Magic this weekend for a little shindig on the Chaophraya. Tickets here, Bangkok Island
It’s all-you-can-eat at Cagette on Sunday, featuring seafood, BBQ Live station, salads, pastas, mains, and a desserts showcase starting at 11:30am. B1,690 per person, Cagette
This is the first public event for Chi Art Series Hotel, featuring performances from guest drag queens, live music, DJs, and more starting at 7pm. More info here, Chi Art Series Hotel 1033
Starting at 7:30pm, join Sarnies for a Norah Jones tribute night, featuring tunes and, as ever, the criminally good food at Sarnies. Book here, Sarnies
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