Well, we made it through the first month of 2025—piece of cake. As we head into February, we’re amped up for Chinese New Year, so be sure to peruse our list of events for the Year of the Snake as you head into the weekend. 

Thu

Motzart’s Divertimento

At Siam Patumwan House Building, Virtuosi Thailand celebrates its 5th anniversary with the 4th in its series with Divertimento in E-flat Major, opening with a short show of Schubert’s String Trio No.1. More info here, Siam Patumwan House Building

Tree House Trivia Night

On Soi 31, Tree House Cafe and Bar is putting on their trivia night. The rounds include Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader, Adulting 101, and Pop Culture. Winners take home vouchers. More info here, Tree House Cafe and Bar

Jazz and Vino

Mimosa will be turning on the Jazz from Cherry Pick Band, this Thursday to accompany their Italian-Mediterranean fair. The whole shebang kicks off at 7:30pm. More info here, Mimosa 

Thursday Movie Nights: Asian Film Fest

It’s the final edition of the Asai Chinatown’s Asian Film Fest, which has been bringing Bangkok Asian movie screenings for the last four weeks. To polish off the showings, they’ll be showing "Comrades: A Love Story". More info here, Asai Chinatown

Fri

Year of the Snake—With a Real Snake

If you want to skip all the food and head straight for the beer, Hair of the Dog—which, yes, does actually have a snake—is putting on a promotion for Jan 31 where you get a red envelope with a mystery inside for a discounted for free beer. And, from 6-10pm, there will be a real, live snake for photos and general revelry. The snake will only be at the larger Phrom Phong location. More info here, Hair of the Dog

Bathroom Singing: Celebration Mania

Bangkok’s favorite toilet karaoke is back for another Friday, this week. The theme is celebration. Celebrating what? Well, anything and everything. Jam’s one of the city’s best places for live music, so bring your A-game. More info here, Jam 

Beyond the Sugar Clouds 

The art hotel Siam@Siam continues its Artist-in-Residence program this week, with a new season from mixed-media artist Miguel Delie and a fresh, new all-day menu at this flashy brunch spot from culinary director Chef Mario Tolentino. More info here, Chim Chim

Night of the Snake at Oskar Bistro

CNY is not always about family and tradition and culture—sometimes it’s just about partying. On Jan 31, Oskar Bistro, a favorite pre-club spot on Soi 11, will be putting on the Year of the Snake with a “sexy twist” and will feature DJ Ino and Pulsa on drums. More info here, Oskar Bistro 

Drag After Dark

Opening just a few weeks ago, Floor/ 9 at So Bangkok is putting on a free entry drag event with Spicy Sunshine, Notty Naughtygurl, and Amadiva, all kicking off at 7pm. More info here, Floor/ 9

Tiny Stage Session

Starting at 6:30pm, Gigi’s Asoke location will be featuring the talents of Francesco Tortora to pair with their amazing brunch food for their returning “Tiny Stage Sessions” event. More info here, Gigi Eatery Asoke 

Sat

The Vandalis

Metal comes back to Immortal Bar this weekend with a show from Vandalis headlining, but don’t miss out on the early acts because Fuzzmonkey Superbuzz, Chief, and BK Magazine favorites Bang Sue Electrix and Turbo Star are all in the house. More info here, Immortal Bar

Mystic Beats

Mustache is back again this weekend, this time with Evgeny Sviridov headlining this club night. Starting off at 10pm, this party will go late for all the club kids at Emquartier. More info here, Escape Glass House  

Cross Culture Weekend - Japan Edition

For Saturday and Sunday, W Bangkok continues its Cross Cultural series, this time from Japanese cuisine and cocktails at Paii and Bar Sathorn, featuring dinner with Chef Koya Mukoo and drinks at Bar Sathorn from bartenders from around Japan’s best bars. More info here, W Bangkok

Techno Pool Party 

There’s always a weekend pool party in Bangkok. The one to check out this week is at Novotel Bangkok Platinum, a Rave Times event with great skyline views. More info here, Novotel Bangkok Platinum

Sun

Sunday Roast

XII Mediterranean will be putting on their Sunday spread starting at noon and going until 3pm, from grilled broccolini and char-grilled onions to Greek-style spring lamb. More info here, XII Mediterranean

Festive Signature Sunday Brunch

On Feb 2,Viu will have a  Festive Signature Sunday Brunch with classic Chinese dishes including Peking duck, mud crab, and Yusheng, a selection of Chinese-inspired desserts. You’ll also find a Chinese zither performance, lion dance, and a hongbao lucky draw. More info here, Viu

Buga Sundays

If you’ve got some partying left in you after Friday and Saturday, Buga Sundays at Bafros will feature DJ MasterD and MC Chris Muze for some Afrobeats starting at 10pm. More info here, Bafros

Chinese New Year Brunch

On Feb 2 to see out the Year of the Snake, Sukhothai will be putting on a special spin on their regular Sunday brunch with Chinese New Year dishes, and, of course, a lion dance with live music. More info here, Sukhothai