It’s going to be a pretty wet weekend, so grab your brolly and hit the town with gusto for a weekend of good food, live music, and wild club nights.

Thursday

DJ Byte at Sway

Bangkok’s “Home for Hip-hop” will be hosting Chile’s DJ Byte this Thursday, the Redbull3style World Champion spinning up Latin and hip hop music for the Soi 11 club crowd. Tickets here, Sway

Sierra Nevada at Smokin’ Pug

For old school beer lovers, this will be a treat. Back in the day, the craft beer that introduced many to the concept was Sierra Nevada and they’re doing a tap takeover at Bangkok’s favorite spot for barbecue’s OG location. Free entry, Smokin’ Pug (Langsuan)

Friday

Fatty’s Fest

For the Din Daeng crowd, there is only one event this week: Fatty’s Fest. Go down and celebrate the BAD Awards’ Best Dive Bar’s event of the year, featuring two days of live music, games, and, of course, their famous wings. Free entry, Fatty’s Bar and Diner

Pride Night

The Pride Night: Genderless Party kicks off on June 9 at 6:30pm, featuring live music from Teddy Band and guest DJ Rattana. Dress to impress because there will be a best costume competition that kicks off at 10pm. Tickets here, Oriental Residence

Bangkok Poetry Slam

Attention all troubadours and raconteurs, head to Live Lounge BKK this Friday for a poetry slam competition. Enter to win the grand prize of B1,000 or just go to listen to some like minded writers. B300 (for entry and participation), Live Lounge BKK

Pride Cruise #7

The Pride Cruise is a regular feature on the Chaophraya, and this seventh during Pride Month will feature two days of partying. Expect drag shows, karaoke, dance performances, DJs, special guests and more at this reliably wild party on Bangkok’s mighty river. Tickets here, Bangkok Island

Free Burgers at Burger Lab Silom

Did you just say, “free burgers”? Yes—for the first 100 customers anyway. At the launch of the Burger Lab Silom, bBe there and get a free BBQ chicken burger on June 9 starting at noon. Free entry, Burger Lab Silom

Wine Tasting at CALM

Head to Phrom Phong’s best new place to chill alfresco this weekend for a wine tasting event from the Élevé collection. The event features six glasses with a food pairing starting at 6:30pm. B990, CALM Bar and Guignette

Saturday

Waldorf Brasserie Brunch

Head to the Brasserie at the plush Waldorf Astoria where you can walk around one of the classiest venues in the city with a new dish around every corner. This will be their second monthly Saturday brunch, featuring a smattering of lavish Asian and French dishes from 11:30am-3pm. B2,900 / B3,300 free-flow soft drinks / B4,700 free-flow wine, Brasserie

Saturday Ice Baths

The rains may have come but it’s still hot outside. If you really want to beat the heat—or want to indulge in one of the many purported health and mental benefits of ice baths—head to Sukhumvit 50 for a dip. B150, learn the location via Line

El Ritmo 5

Good ol’ Sing Sing is putting on another wild shindig with Alex Zaldua, Gaspray, and Readhwan for what is sure to be an epic night on the dance floor starting at 9pm. B300, Sing Sing Theater 

Live at Speakerbox

It’s going to be a big one at Thonglor’s favorite live music dive, as Hariguem Zaboy, Stylish Nonsens, Emuesed, and Panician take to the stage for a punk and rock filled night of good tunes starting at 7pm. B490 / B590 at the door / Speakerbox

Seenspace Funky Feast

Join the revamped Seenspace in Thonglor for live music, food, DJs, and workshops this Saturday for a pet-friendly party with drinks from Bambam and Budwiser and music from Aey Kuljira and DJ B-Set. More information here, Seenspace

Granny’s Brunch: Lasagnas Session

It’s the Granny’s Brunch session at Gigi you’ve come to know and love—this time with lasagna. On Saturday and Sunday, grab a giant sharing jar of adult beverage, listen to DJ Cello, and tuck into some Soc'Mel lasagna. Free entry, Gigi Dining Hall

Masala Wedding Fair

Thailand's biggest Indian wedding exhibition kicks off Saturday and Sunday for all you besotted betrothed out there. Go for all the latest and greatest in booze, catering, fashion, jewelry, event planning and more. Free entry, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Sunday

Kid’s Club

You’ve had your fun and now the little ones can too. Gab some family-friendly entertainment with clowns, games, clowns, balloon art, and more—and a space for the adults to have some freeflow. Free entry, The Deck

Cagette Brunch

It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet every Sunday at Cagette, featuring seafood, live BBQ station, and enough pastas, salads and mains to keep you stuffed through Monday, all starting at 11:30am this Sunday. B1,690, Cagette

Sunday Escape

Not ready to give up on the weekend just yet. For one last night of partying there’s a three DJ line-up at Escape at Emquartier, featuring Nanziee, Vida, and Real Playett starting at 7pm and running late. Free entry, Escape 

Coming next week:

June 15: Devil’s Playground

Feeling sinful? Well, go and indulge your inner demon with what will be the first of many special events with Madame Rouge and her troupe of performers at The Rat in Seenspace and indulge in as many of the deadly sins as you can before last call. Tickets here, The Rat