Soi Nana’s Ba Hao turns four this year. On Sunday, they’re hosting an anniversary party featuring live music and performances, exhibitions in their Maitri Chit and Santhipap rooms, food from Mad Moa, and more.

 

The Ekkamai craft beer bar celebrates seven years in business with tons of special beers, a garden barbecue, and 200 free drinks (limit one per customer). 

 

Charcoal hosts a Holi Sunday brunch to celebrate the festival of color with an all-you-can-eat buffet, plus entertainment like henna tattoos and Bollywood performances. On Mar 27 and 28, the restaurant will offer a four-course set dinner (B550 vegetarian/B650 non-vegetarian).

 

Mexican and Isaan flavors collide, as chefs Weerawat “Num” Triyasenawat from Samuay and Sons, Chalee Kader from 100 Mahaseth, and Megan Leon, BK’s food writer, pair up for a 12-course dinner served family-style.

 

 

Eleven kitchen stars, including Christian Martena of Clara, Wilfrid Hocque of Blue by Alain Ducasse, Sujira “Aom” Pongmorn from Sawaan, and Napol “Joe” Jantraget of Samlor, prepare 11 dishes made just for this event. Guests also get three drinks: wine or cocktails concocted by guest bartenders like Shavinraj Gopinath of Philtration and Francesco Moretti of Sinnerman. 

 

Ekkamai tapas joint Broken Eggs brings back its popular pintxos (snacks) night, collaborating with chef Guillermo Torres, a.k.a. “Chef Willy,” the globe-trotting Spanish chef who is preparing to bring El Willy Kitchen to Bangkok. To drink, expect Spanish natural wines from Soul Wines.

 

Private dining pioneer Empty Plates pops up at Smalls, serving small bites like Asian chicken thigh sliders (fried or grilled; B120), Swiss farmers rösti (fried egg and parmesan, B200), and gambas (shrimp) with rustic bread (B220). At 8:30pm, new band Ginger Bullets takes the stage.

 

Pattanakarn’s beloved British pub unveils its new game room, which features a Stern Deadpool pinball machine, a couple of dartboards, foosball, shuffleboard, pool tables, and arcade machines. Tokens are 50 percent off day.

 

 

 

Somrak Sila of WTF Gallery partners with Pro Musica, Chulalongkorn University, and the Embassy of Spain to curate two nights of music, poetry, and art at the Goethe-Institut. Inspired by Francis Poulenc’s “Violin Sonata” from 1943, Weeping Guitar consists of poetry readings, classical music, and rap interpretations of Federico García Lorca’s work by Rap Against Dictatorship member Dechathorn Bamrungmuang, plus visuals designed by Saran Yen Panya. 

 

Artist RVG launches a new, photo-heavy zine made in collaboration with Ark Saroj, fusing two different solo shows hosted at Green Lantern Gallery in the past.

 

Grab all your film camera needs at this market, featuring 33 film camera stores, an artist talk session, a film photo exhibition by four prominent Bangkok film photogs, another exhibition (“Happiness Through Your Eyes”) featuring 200 photos from Bangkok film lovers, and a special exhibition by Leica. 

 

 

 

Interested in surf skating, the suddenly red hot activity sweeping Thailand? Slide over to this free surf skate workshop hosted by Head Rock Skate Shop and surf brand YOW.

 

 

 

This free music event features up-and-coming indie artists Fanfold Paper, Surff, Wave and So, and Robbers Bliss. 

 

New jazz quartet Project B4ngkok & Jazz bring swing music, modern jazz, free jazz, and more to Thonglor’s Bluebird.

 

The Nielson Hays Library hosts an evening of performances of Beethoven’s Razumovsky Quartet Op.59 No.1 and Webern’s Langsamer Satz.

 

 

Bangkok Island celebrates Holi on the water, with food (veg and non-veg), DJ sets from Sajan and Nanny Satisfy, and fire dancing and live dhol drum performances.

 

Maison Rouge teams up with Dreamtree to host its first queer womxn’s event, promising “games, games, and more games—card games, drinking games, but no mind games,” plus disco, hip hop, and house from DJ Tangerine.

 

Mustache reopens in a new venue on Sukhumvit Soi 13, and they’re kicking off with two nights of deep house and techno. Free entry on Saturday before 9pm (B300 after; includes one drink).

 

Located in the same space as Mustache is Bangkok’s newest club, VHS. For its opening party, David Chong (Eden Garden, Koh Phangan) takes over the decks alongside DJ and VHS curator Fred Canal.

 

Head to Jam for a night of punk rock, noise rock, and shoegaze, featuring local bands The Story of Stoners, Cindy, Body, and more. Limited to 30 tickets only.

 

Safe Room returns with a night of underground electronic music from the likes of Heartbreakkid, Marmosets, Sarayu, and Dott.

 

 

Glow is back with a night of drum n’ bass featuring acts like DJ Goo, host of Bangkok’s longest-running DnB night, Thaistick, and Vivian. 

 

House of Heals reopens in its new digs this Mar 26. Apart from Pangina Heals herself, other top talents to perform on stage include Annee Maywong, Dearis Doll, Angele Anang, Kandy Zyanide, Meannie Minaj, and Jaja the Kween. 

 

 

 

After a pandemic-induced delay, the Talad Noi cocktail bar celebrates three years in business with guest takeovers from bartenders from Sugar Ray, Vesper, and The Loft, among others; food from Cholo’s and Gallery Pizza; and DJ sets from Sarayu, Boogie G, Brent Burns, and more.

 

The Kolour krew pops up at Cafe del Mar in Kamala beach in Phuket for a Saturday packed with house, disco, and techno. Plus, you know, sun and sand. Expect beachside games and activities, drink packages, and an afterparty elsewhere on the island, with free shuttles. Tickets are now at-the-door only (B1,100). 

 

Whether you’re just dabbling in film photography or have gone full retro, check out the Kraft Kraft Market to stock up on film and accessories, or to purchase new (old) cameras and gadgets. Apart from film photo gear, you’ll also find minimal watches, prints, handicrafts, eco-friendly products, and more across 80-plus booths all weekend long.