UnKonscious and Mystic Valley will be taking the club kids out of the city this weekend for wild parties in the jungle and on the beach, but there’s still a lot more to do close to home. This week we’ve got a line up for you of games, poetry, comedy, and a whole lot of food to get you through the weekend. 

Thursday

UnKonscious

There are two big festivals happening outside of Bangkok this weekend, and the first you need to know about it UnKoncious. Trance will be taking over Alexa Beach Club in Na Jomtien in Chonburi from Feb 1-2—complete with pool parties, big sets, and beach. General admission tickets start at B2,000 for the first day. Tickets here, Alexa Beach Club

Pisco Sour Fiesta

It’s all about the Pisco Sours lately, and where could be better than the plush Banyan Tree to give them a real shot. From Jan 1-Feb 4, Banyan Tree Bangkok gets Peruvian with bartenders at Moon Bar, Vertigo TOO, and Saffron Sky Garden putting on their very best Pisco Sours and South American charm. Book via Line: @banyantreebangkok, Banyan Tree Bangkok 

Rabbit Hole’s 8th anniversary

Raise a glass (or four) and say “geonbae!” to Rabbit Hole's 8th birthday bash. The Bangkok speakeasy legend is celebrating with a four-night takeover by award-winning South Korean cocktail bars. Expect unique tipples by expert mixologists Pat and Yonghun from Pine & Co on Feb. 7; Jiuk and Youngwoo from Alice Cheongdam on Feb. 8; Wonwoo and Dongun from Soko Bar on Feb. 9; and Byungjin and Yeonghwi from Bar Cham on Feb. 10. More info here, Rabbit Hole Bangkok

Sip and Sparkle

If you haven’t heard about the Dickensian drinks at Pickwicks Chronicles, now’s the change for a girl’s night out. Every Thursday is ladies’ night, with a complimentary bottle of prosecco for you and the gals as well as 20% off other drinks. Free entry, Pickwicks Chronicles

CURVE LIFE BALANCE: BLA • BARRE • BAR

Ready to sculpt, sweat, and celebrate? Join Curve BKK and The PARQ at the CURVE LIFE BALANCE: BLA • BARRE • BAR pop-up event on Saturday. This one-day-only event will take place on a rooftop oasis in the heart of the city, where you can enjoy wellness talks, lifestyle markets, rooftop exercise classes, live DJ, minibar drinks, and more. Plus, you can win prizes in the lucky draw, and get a goodie bag with special vouchers. Sign up here, Curve BKK

Friday

Mystic Valley

Getting the wildlife rowdy from Feb 2-4, Mystic Valley, held in association with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Freedom World, will be holding its first nature-based music festival since 2020. Held at the Mountain Creek Resort area in Nakhon Ratchasima north of Khao Yai, the event will feature 10 stages and 10 music genres, from EDM to hip-hop and trance. More than 180 artists will take the stage with headliners like Haus of Panda, Andy Bennet, Omar Labastida, and a whole lot of faces you’ll recognize from the clubs in Bangkok. Tickets here, Mountain Creek Resort

Farang Heavy Showcase

With all the festivals going on, don’t forget the foreigners jamming over at Thonglor’s favorite music dive, Speakerbox. This beloved dive will be putting on Solix, Strive for Nothing featuring French and Thai hardcore, Lowfat and Greed for Japanese punk, The Vandalis via the UK, Turbo Star (a BK favorite), and HheexCheek for English and Thai Grindcore. B450, Speakerbox

Night City at Arcadia

Arcadia Barcade has evolved so much in such a short time. It’s not just the place for OG Kratom, craft beer, and video games anymore. It’s also where you can catch live DJ sets, this week with Kerbside Jake coming back for their Night City rooftop beats. Free entry, Arcadia Barcade

Thorsten Karger and Cello

If you’re giving the festivals a miss and want to keep it local, try Thorsten Karger and Cello over a Mustache, one of  Bangkok’s premier spots for tech music. Get in free if you arrive between the hours 9-10pm. B450, Mustache 

Calling All Poets

Poets, rappers, and performers of all kinds will be taking over the Fig Lobby this weekend for a night featuring DJ Sticky Keys and hosted by Emcee Pableroy. It’s an all out night for spoken word and music. B200 / B300 at the door, Fig Lobby 

Comedy Club Bangkok

Two American comedians will be taking the stage at Comedy Club Bangkok this weekend, featuring visiting comic Dev Ready and Bangkok’s local Kevin True—and, as ever, you really never know what to expect at this spot above the Royal Oak. B300 / B400 at the door, Comedy Club Bangkok 

Saturday

Dim Sum Brunch

Lily Fu’s is still dishing out the dim sum for the Soi 11 crowd. Get your Saturday started off right with two hours of dim sum at Lily Fu’s for just B549 per person—along with a lot of tea to get you ready for the evening ahead. Free entry (B549), Lily Fu’s

Saturday Live

Platform knows how to party, and this week they’re putting on soul with Motherfunky, soul with Palm the Voice, and some high-intensity beats from DJ Raya and MC DS Ugly until late. Book here, Platform 

Catan and Switch Party

Get wheat thick with a game of Catan at the Rice Paddy this weekend. Catan has taken the board game world by storm, and the cozy spot at the Rice Paddy is your chance to pit your wit against new friends. Free entry, the Rice Paddy

Raan Dung Ross Ded

One of the city’s poshest hotels is putting on their spread of high-end street food at Raan Dung Ross Ded. Eat as much as you want (or as much as you can) from this street food buffet. Tickets here, Shangri-la

Coldharbour Recordings Night

Oh, you thought UnKonscious was over? Think again. If you couldn’t make it down to Chonburi, six international DJs will be putting on an unforgettable night at Venti Club that keeps this party going. Tickets here, Venti Club

Penthouse Brunch

This is a surf and turf brunch you won’t soon forget. From the salmon aged in 10 year Talisker to the tray of lamb, beef, and pork after your lobster thermidor, this new brunch on Park Hyatt’s 34th floor is going to be the one to beat. Go very, very hungry. Book here, Penthouse Grill

Sunday 

Iron Balls at Inside Bar

The new mixology mavens at Inside Bar are inviting the OGs from Iron Balls to gin up their spot. If you need to get in your cocktails on Sunday, meet up with Diogo Da Silva and May at Inside Bar. Book via [email protected], Inside Bar

Vinyl Brunch

The Vinyl Brunches are back at Chim Chim, one of Bangkok’s favorite design-forward spots to chill on a boozy Sunday. The tunes are mellow and the bites are Chim Chim’s finest—don’t miss their pulled pork balls. Free entry, Chim Chim

Buga Sundays

Not done clubbing? Bafros isn’t either. DJ Master D MC Chris Muze will be on the decks for the Afrobeats, soca, kompa, and tech you’ve come to expect from this sinful space. Book at 063-039-8700, Bafros