Pride month kicks off this weekend—and boy howdy is it shaping up to be a doozy. Apart from that, we have tea tastings, bachata, Bollywood, and a whole lot more. Stay tuned for our big list of Pride events coming up later this week. 

Thu

Richie - Al Gerami

There’s always a party at Mustache, and this weekend it’s Richie and Al Gerami for a night of tunes in one of Bangkok’s favorite clubs. Pro tip: Get in for free between 9-10pm. B400, Mustache

Roots Tone and Vimutti

Noise House is really Ladphrao’s only space for good live music. Roots Tone’s rocksteady reggae and Vimutti experimental music will start at 6pm. B490 / Noise House 

X-Rated

You go to Oskar when you’re hungry, now you can go because you’re thirsty. Starting at 9pm, Oskar Bistro is getting a little kinky with a special show and beats from DJ Lydia and Camilo. Free entry, Oskar Bistro

Codama at Jam

Winner of BK’s BAD Award 2024 for best live music, Jam is putting on a special Thursday show with Japanese-Thai trio Codama, kicking off at 9pm and going late. B300, Jam

Fri

LOLGBTQ+ Comedy Night

Kicking off Pride Month a day early, the LOLGBTQ+ Comedy Night at Public House will be featuring a Pride comedy with Nebulous Niang from Singapore, Sasha Frank, Ankita Ghosh, Thailand’s own Tana Sukke, Sara Yumi, and Christy Inhulsen. Tickets here, Public House 

Amazonia / Latin Night Weekend

All weekend, Pastel is putting on the Latin vibes. The Amazon (adjacent) comes alive with dancers, a new menu, and a whole lot of reggaeton and Latin music, all starting at 5pm and running through Sunday. More info here, Pastel 

Rock the Box

It’s down to Speakerbox once again this week for their regular Rock the Box sessions, this week featuring everything from country like Childers and Cash to covers for The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys. B200, Speakerbox

Pablo Oyster Bar and Kleaning Service

Pablo Oyster Bar collabs with Cactus and Kleaning Service for oysters, cocktails, and tunes from Rraatt, Ayahtareek, Dinosound, Ciriya, and LM. Seating is limited to 100, so be sure to book. B500, Cactus

Araksa Tea Room Tea Tasting

Whether you’re a tea expert or a beginner, this chic space is putting on an exclusive tea tasting. Like the tea, Araksa Tea Room is all about authenticity and sustainability—awash in sustainably vintage, second-hand, and reclaimed wood furniture, bamboo walls sourced from their tea plantation in Chiang Mai, and local and antique artwork. B2,000 / Araksa Tea Room

Sing Sing Goes Furiosa

Okay, it bombed at the box office, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good. It does mean we have an excuse to wear leather and pretend it’s the end of the world while screaming “witness me!”. Sing Sing Furiosa will go for two nights starting on May 31. Free entry, Sing Sing Theatre 

Muin Bangkok x Avani Sukhumvit

A club out of South Korea is teaming up with Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel for a night at the Greenhouse Terrace Bar on the 7th floor of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel in Onnut, featuring Muin's SFUFF, ONE 1, LUJAIN, and JUN O. Reserve at [email protected], Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel 

Sat

Bangkok Pride

It’s going to be a big one. With Thailand on track to marriage equality, there is a lot to be proud about this year. The big parade will take place starting at 3pm at the National Stadium to Ratchaprasong Intersection at Central World. Be there, be yourself. Free entry, National Stadium to Ratchaprasong

Finch Bollywood Night

The club Finch will be turning up the Bollywood vibes with a visit from Sahil Nagpal starting at 8pm. Come ready to party Bollywood style, complete with live performances. More info here, Finch 

Swerve Digital x Baccarat

Starting at 9pm, Swerve Digital takes over Baccarat for house and deep tech music, featuring Huff, Lee Pearce, Nukier, Paul Reed, and Sweetbabyjane. Book here, Baccarat

W Drag Brunch

Who doesn’t love a drag brunch? Well, a lot of horrible old men in sunglasses on the internet, that’s who. But this is a Pride event that you just can’t miss, it’s drag performances and good eats at W Bangkok, featuring plenty to get you in the mood for the rest of the month, all kicking off at 12:30pm. More info here, W Bangkok 

Neon Pigeon Brunch Takeover

Gigi is getting a visit from Neon Pigeon out of Singapore this weekend for a two-day wild ride of Japanese and Italian fusion fare starting at noon. Stick around for drinks from The Parlour’s Scarlet Lee. More info here, Gigi - Dining Hall and Bar 

Sun 

Street Fighter II Tournament

“Hadouken!” Arcadia Barcade is turning on Street Fighter II for a slobberknocker tournament that will have you taking on the best (virtual) fighters that Phra Khanong can offer. The event Hurricane Kicks off at 7pm. Registration B100, Arcadia Barcade

Bachata Fever

Bangkok’s Bachata Fever returns for yet another Sunday event, again at AmBar (depending on the rain gods). The event kicks off at 8pm, so get your two left feet down there for practice before it begins. B250, AmBar 

Wine Master Classes

Master of Wine Ned Goodwin, Master of Wine will be teaching the ins and outs of vino for two sessions on Sunday at Neilson Hays Library. Get 15% off the second if you book both. Tickets here, Neilson Hays Library. 

Londoner Blues Brunch

It’s back to the Londoner this weekend, one of Bangkok’s favorite classic pubs, for an afternoon of beer, eats, and tunes—this week from Rebecca May. Free entry, Londoner Brewpub