7 events you don’t want to miss in Bangkok this weekend (Jan 21-23)
Chocolate-making workshop, Chinese New Year celebration, art exhibitions, and more.
Image: Chocolasia Chocolate via Facebook
Calling all chocoholics! Do you have a dream of being a way less creepy Willy Wonka? Here’s your chance to get deep into the chocolate business. This workshop will cover an overview of the chocolate business and its market in Thailand and abroad, run through the basic process of cocoa fermentation, teach the basic ingredients in chocolate production, and finally show how to make bean-to-bar chocolate from scratch.
Jan 22, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Chocolasia Chocolate Shop, 69/27 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok. B4,700.
This two-day Reiki Level 1 course will be a real hands-on experience–rimshot. Learn basic techniques so you can use the practice self-treatment or on friends and family. The course will include a printed manual, certificate, and four attunements.
Jan 22-23, 10am-5pm. Crystal Dragon Reiki, Sukhumvit Soi 16.B10,000.
Image: Siwilai Cafe via Facebook
If brunching with friends and fam is your weekend must-do, then Siwilai Cafe is now extending their All Day Brunch Club to their balcony, which comes with both a picturesque view the perk of vibing to their DJ–if you're inclined toward such things.
Now - Jan 30, 12pm-5pm. Siwilai Cafe, Level 5, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd.
Kickstart your Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Tiger with some delicious treats during the festival.
Now- Feb 11. Samyan Mitrtown, 944 Rama IV Rd, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok.
Image: River City Bangkok via Facebook
Taking inspiration from the pandemic, ROAR is a group exhibition curated by Charnchai Siriwittayacharoen from Pagoda the Art Club to commemorate the Year of the Tiger. From losing our loved ones to struggling to survive in the industry, these are difficult times, so to motivate visitors this exhibition signifies strength and perseverance.
Now-30, 11am-8pm. RCB Artery on 1st floor, River City Bangkok, 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok. Free.
This group exhibition is putting together experiential “abstract” beauty from each artist to showcase different perspectives. The beauty of brush strokes, overlapping of colors, deep-rooted memories, and genuine emotion make this exhibition something to remember.
Now - Jan 30, 11am-6pm. 333 Anywhere, 5 Warehouse 30 No. 52, Charoen Krung 30, Bang Rak, Bangkok. Free.
This ‘Art for Community’ project was created to bring the community closer to art, and the story of Soi Pradipat 21 will be told via three talented artists from three different generations who will present their perspectives and relationships with this street.
Now- Jan 29. 6060 Arts Space, 27 21 Soi Pradipat, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok. Free.
Image: ADAPT Coffee Bar Siriraj via Facebook
Coffee lovers, here’s your chance to hone your latte art skills and impress your loved ones. Learn the theory and practice of the basic pattern, how to steam the milk, and basically everything that's required of a master barista.
Jan 30, 10am-5pm. ADAPT Coffee Bar Siriraj, 799 Arun Amarin Rd, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok.
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