9 events you don’t want to miss in Bangkok this weekend (Feb 28-Mar 1)
Family-friendly boat races, charitable leap day parties and an arty flea market.
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FESTIVALS
Elephant Boat Race and River Festival
Join this three-day festival to raise money for Thai elephants. Highlights include boat races from the Royal Thai Navy Seals, live music, art installations and other fun family-friendly activities.
Feb 28-Mar 1. Free tuk tuks from Anantara Riverside Bangkok, 257/1-3 Charoen Nakhon Rd. B200/day or B3,000 for VIP access to beer and wine tents. Free entry for kids under 15
ART
The World of Tube Gallery
In celebration of Tube's 20th anniversary, explore the gallery’s history through different collections from the past to the present. The new fashion installation is inspired by the artworks of young Thai artist, Ploy Kasom, and the concept of maximamlism.
Feb 22-Mar 20, 10am-8pm. RBC Galleria, River City Bangkok, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24
Sights & Sounds: POP ART & MUSIC
A night of art, design and music inspired by the Pop Art era, on Hive's rooftop.
Feb 28, 7pm-10pm. The Hive Thonglor, 46/9 Soi Klang. B200 for early bird/ B300 for general admission
Her Love
A group exhibition by Herspective featuring eight female artists, who will explore the bright and dark sides of love through oil and acrylic on canvas, paper cutting and ink art.
Feb 28, 9am-9pm. YELO House, 20/2 Soi Kasemsan 1
Life’s Journey Street Art Exhibition
Five leading street artists—Amann, Asin, Jecks, Komkrit,and Pakorn—portray the journey of life through their work.
Feb 29, 7pm-10pm. Midnice Gallery, Chockchai Soi 18, Ladprao, 086-282-0282
ANIMALS
Adoptable Puppy Cafe / Adoptable Cat Cafe
Head to UnionSpace on Feb 29 (noon-4pm) to play with puppies while sipping on coffee, or Mar 1 (noon-4:30pm) if you're more of a cat person. If you fall in love, you can even take them home with you.
Feb 29 / Mar 1. UnionSpace Bangkok, 30 Sukhumvit Soi 61
MARKETS
6060 FLEA MARKET
This market inside an art gallery features more than 40 handicraft shops, food and drink stalls, live music and guest artists.
Feb 29-Mar 1, 10am-9pm. 6060 Flea Market, 27 Praditpat Soi 21
NIGHTLIFE
Deep Drive Leap Day Special BeetKat, Nemo, Cello
Celebrate leap day with electronic music from BeeKat, Nemo, and Cello.
29 Feb, 10pm-3am. Glow, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250
BassClef presents Charity Rave
Rave to d 'n' b with the Phatfunk DJs, as well as a special performance by Gene Kasidit. 100 percent of ticket sales and 10 percent of bar revenue will be donated to the Sirisaro Foundation, which helps vulnerable children in Thailand.
Feb 28, 10pm-3:30am. Safe Room, 1/F Whiteline, Silom Soi 8. B200
Mustache Takeover at Spectrum
Belfast-born house, dance and electronic DJ Dee Montero will head up this rooftop party.
Feb 29, 5pm-midnight. Spectrum Lounge and Bar, 29-30/F Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, 1 Sukhumvit Soi 13. B400
UPCOMING
Holi Boat Bangkok: Chan Rak Foon
Celebrate India's festival of colors on a boat with powder throwing, DJs, performances and activities.
Mar 7, 4-10:30pm. Bangkok Island, dock opposite Charoenkrung Soi 57. 086-228-2666. B500 presale until Feb 29 / B600 presale until Mar 5 / B800 on the door
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