Thursday

NIGHTLIFE: Sara Santini at Levels

The Portuguese DJ remixes hits with her energetic electro house style.

Aug 23, 9pm. Levels, 6/F, Aloft, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-308-3246. Men B300/Ladies B200 with 1 drink.

NIGHTLIFE: Bring Back The Groove Party Vol. 3

Get groovy with DJs Tong Apollo, Dear Rerox, Nerd Jackin, and Double6.

Aug 23, 9pm. Beans Nightclub, 217 Sukhumvit Soi 63, 02-711-6564. Pre-sale B150 on eventpop / B200 OTD.

LIVE MUSIC: Kom Wongsawat trio live

A live performance by jazz pianist Kom Wongsawat and his trio.

Aug 23, 9pm. 2/F, FooJohn Building, 831 Charoenkrung Soi 31, 087-593-9973.

FILM: Tomorrow We Will See

This cultural studies film session hosted by cultural researcher Viriya Sawangchot screens a documentary by Japanese-Lebanese director Soraya Umewaka that offers a window into Lebanon’s identity and creative culture

Aug 23, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 089-889-8059. Free.

NIGHTLIFE: Wintix & NK Chan

Glow’s resident techno DJ Wintix teams up with multi-genre Japanese DJ NK Chan.

Aug 23, 9.30pm. Glow, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 with a drink.

NIGHTLIFE: ZQUAD Records Presents 2nd Drop Run ID

The Thai electronic and hip hop label presents a local DJ lineup of EVRTHNG + PoomIndent, Guide Music, Future The XXX, Posneg, Hacker404, and special guest  Machina.

Aug 23, 9pm. Violett, The Third Place, 141 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 095-393-8858. Free entry.

LIVE MUSIC: Pop Yup Session # 6

Live music from Somkiat and Whal & Dolph supported by Leo and Smallroom.

Aug 23, 7pm. Budha Bar, Ladprao Rd. (between Ladprao Soi 4-6). B250 on bit.ly/PopYup6_Ticket.

Friday

LIVE MUSIC: Sweater Beats (Live Set)

The Philippines-hailing electronic music producer brings his signature future bass, electro, indie and chill trap beats to town.

Aug 24, 3pm. Violett, The Third Place Building, 141 Thonglor Soi 10, 095-393-8858. B790 on Ticketmelon.

NIGHTLIFE: Folk Five Vol 3 at Black Cabin

Back again for the third edition, Folk Five will present 5 talented singers and songwriters including Yasher Shafee, Daniel Didyasarin, Bu Ramoni, Duncan Allen and Karin Kraus

Aug 24, 8.30pm. Black Cabin, Soi Farmwattana, Rama 4 Rd., 061-515-6989. B300 with  2 beers or 1 house pour.

CLASSICAL: Seamex Bangkok International Band and Orchestra Festival

Presenting classical showcases, workshops, concerts and an orchestra contest, with special guest artists and lecturers, including Ayako Oura from Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, Supapol Thanyawibool, Anant Narkkong, and Ingolv Haaland from the University of Agder.

Aug 24-26, 11am. Small Auditorium at Thailand Cultural Centre, 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Rd, 02-247-0013. From B300 on the day, see Facebook page for further info.

NIGHTLIFE: Jasper James | BEAM

The DJ ranked 69th on Resident Advisor’s Top 100 DJs list fills the dancefloor with freeform house, disco and techno. See bit.ly/2PbTqW6 for more details.

Aug 24, 9pm-2am. BEAM, 72 Courtyard, 1/F, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7750. B300.

NIGHTLIFE: Tim Roemer b2b Wan Issara

Known for playing Wonderfruit, Mystic, and Quest Festival, DJ Tim Roemer’s rhythmic sounds span electronic to salsa.

Aug 24, 9.30pm. Glow, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 with a drink.

ART: New Old City by Shinya Akutagawa

Part of Bangkok Biennial, this exhibition sees WTF Gallery team up with The Japan Foundation Bangkok to showcase an interactive installation, where an elevator will be used to explore modernity, traditional culture and identity.

Aug 24-Oct 13, 7pm. WTF Gallery and Café, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-6246. Free.

Saturday

NIGHTLIFE: MDE with Headbanger & Friends

MDE collaborates with Elevate Entertainment to present bass-heavy house music from the likes of Sunday Sundae, Systimatic, DJ Monster P, IZE, and GUIDE.

Aug 25, 11pm. The Firm, Sukhumvit Soi 33, 065-880-0333. B300 with a drink.

NIGHTLIFE: Hip Hop Sushi Bangkok Launch Party

Sathorn’s new hangout combines Japanese hip-hop and sushi at its launch party with rap artist Ironboy.

Aug 25, 8pm. Hip Hop Sushi Bangkok, Sathorn Soi 1, 098 745 9923.  

NIGHTLIFE: Slum On Toast Goes To Glow

DJs Rui, Wong Echo and Tek Harrington say their farewells to companions Chote and Rui.   

Aug 25, 9.30pm. GLOW, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086 614 3355. B250 with free drink.

NIGHTLIFE: Evil Man Blues Speed Dating Monthly Match

Drink, chat, and make friends—you never know, you might meet “the one.”

Aug 25, 8pm. Evil Man Blues, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). 02-392-7740. Tickets B300. Email [email protected] for reservations.

ART: Bangkok Through Poster 2018

More than 70 artists will share their ideas through posters under the concept of “What is your Bangkok?” along with other activities including visual, sound, video and performance art and a rooftop party. See bit.ly/2OAkOMb for more details.

Aug 25-Sep 8, 6pm. Kinjai Contemporary, 44 Rajvithi Rd., 089-815-3082.

NIGHTLIFE: NOIZ 1st Year Anniversary

Celebrate the 1-year anniversary of NOIZ with a battle between DJ Roxy June and Queenara, along with a big lineup including Sunzone, Tong Apollo, SSD, Sunny, Joy Lila, Zara Gift, Og Smith, Monster P, NFD, Mr. Postman, and Zestember.

Aug 25, 10pm. NOIZ Club Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 089-789-6355. Details and resevation on LINE@: @noiz.

NIGHTLIFE: Fly Beyond Tonight X ONYX present The Secret of Riviera

DJ Juicy M brings beach vibes and an underwater world to this party.

Aug 25, 9pm. ONYX, RCA, Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Rd., 081 645 1188.  

ART: Requiem For The Dead

The graduate exhibition of a group of students from Rangsit and Silpakorn University, exploring the meaning of death.  

Aug 25-Sep 1, 6pm. Maison Close BKK, Charoengkrung Soi 45 (Soi Puttha Osot).

NIGHTLIFE: Superhero Night

Throw on your superhero costume and join the party with free Kryptonite shots for all.

Aug 25, 7pm. Revolucion Cocktail Bangkok, Sathorn Soi 10. Free entry.

NIGHTLIFE: Cosmic Voyage w/ DARK WHITE

This latest music series offers uplifting soul, funk, disco, world and house music supported by Dark White.

Aug 25, 9.30pm. 12 x 12, Soi Tararom 2, 094-260-4713.

NIGHTLIFE: Bangkok Full Moon Party at Mustache

A "Full Moon Party" with melodic techno from Jules Blons (France), Mizuyo (Japan) and Glafira (Russia).

Aug 25, 10pm. Mustache, Ratchadaphisek Soi 7, 02-274-5855. B200 on entry.

ART: Eat My Canvas

Create your own edible art and eat it with Marcelo von Schwartz and Aarti Saikia.

Aug 25, 7pm. The Continent Hotel, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-686-7000. B200 available on Event Ticketing.

LIVE MUSIC: Tom Misch

A live show from the British indie-R&B-crooner with five albums to his name—Beat Tape 1, Out to Sea, Beat Tape 2, 5 Day Mischon and Geography—and a loyal following for his soothing, coffee-house jazz music and R&B vocals.

Aug 25, 7pm. Moonstar Studio, 701 Lad Phrao Soi 80, 02-539-3881. Sold out. Tickets B1,800 on Ticketmelon (sold out).

SPORT: Bangkok Midnight Marathon 2018

This nocturnal run will offer full, half and mini marathons to suit all abilities, with the marathon starting at Sanam Chai Road and ending at Sao Ching Cha (the Giant Swing). Book online and purchase merch like neon race shirts on Runlah.com and Spacebib.com. 

Aug 25-26, 12-6am. Sanam Chai Rd. B500-2,400. Tickets and details on www.spacebib.com

Sunday

FILM: Wu-Tang Film Festival

A celebration of Wu-Tang Clan and The Shaw Brothers featuring DJs like Boogie G, Fred Funk and Doo spinning the rap crew's classics, prizes and a screening at 8:30pm of the cult martial arts film Five Deadly Venoms (1978), regularly referenced in their work.  

Aug 26, 7pm. Whiteline, Silom Rd., 087-061-1117. Free.

NIGHTLIFE: Dog House w. Soi Dogs & Matt Williams

Matt Williams and Soi Dogs collaborate to take over the dancefloor with house and electronic music.

Aug 26, 9.30pm. Glow, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 includes one drink.

NIGHTLIFE: Epic Pool Party

The pool party promises house music from top local and international names MDE (My Digital Enemy ,UK), Joyyly & Bplaa B2B Set (TH), Hannya (IT), Yukio (JP/TH) and Saxophone Antonio.

Aug 26, 1pm. Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, Sukhumvit Soi 22, 02 059 5555. Ticket B500 on entry/ B400 for pre-sale on Ticketmelon.

NIGHTLIFE: Slumber Party V.2

A drag show from Pangina Heals and her gang along with ‘90s music from DJs Yui Truluv and Dj Stevie Bitch. First 20 with full costume get free drink and entry before 9pm.

Aug 26, 7.30pm. Maggie Choo's, Silom Rd., 091 772 2144. Ticket available on entry B500 with 2 drinks.

LIVE MUSIC: Math Rock Appreciation: Tide/Edit Live in Bangkok

Numarion Design & Photography brings Philippines rock band Tide/Edit to the stage to perform their instrumental math rock along with opening bands January and the Rocket Whale.

Aug 26, 7pm. De Commune, 1/F, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 088-419-7380. Ticket B550 on Ticketmelon/B600 on entry.

Ongoing

ART: Toxiphilia - (more than) Art Exhibition

As part of Photo Bangkok Festival 2018, this 20-minute-long performance art piece takes inspiration from Khalil Gibran's poem “The Prophet” to explore questions of life, love and relationships.  

Through Aug 26, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoen Krung Rd.. B300 via Facebook /  B350 on the door.

ART: A Life in Shadows by Constantine Korsovitis

Photo documentary by Australian photographer, Constantine Korsovitis, exploring all aspects of traditional shadow theater, from craftsmanship to performance.

Through Aug 26. RCAC, 84 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd., 02-422-8827. Free.

ART: 40 Years of Panorama Photography: Life with the FT-2

As part of Photo Bangkok 2018, this fascinating story tracks the 40 year relationship between photographer Jaroslav Poncar and his Russian-made FT-2 slit-scan camera, which takes true panorama photographs.

Through Aug 26. Serindia Gallery, Charoen Krung Rd., 02-238-6410. Free.

Otherwise Inside by Samak Kosem

The photographer examines LGBT issues in Thailand’s Deep South where the queerness contradicts Muslim society.

Through Aug 26, WTF Cafe & Gallery, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-6246. Free.

ART: Life and Beauty

The first solo exhibition of Tanupon En-on’s latest series, showcasing vibrant contemporary paintings which celebrate the relationship between art and nature.

Through Aug 30, 10am-8pm. YuYuan Art & Antique, Lhong 1919, 248 Chiangmai Rd., 094-554-8883.

ART: Kamijn Village

Piangkhwuan Kumrune, AKA Kamijn, exhibits her playful paintings and line drawings, which portray a village of pets in human clothing in a bid to celebrate social diversity.

Through Sep 2, 12-8pm. 10 mL Cafe and Gallery, 65/21 Viphavadi Rangsit Soi 16/6 (Viphavadi Rangsit), 089-465-6915.

ART: Ti Foster - Borderline

The striking furniture-showroom-slash-gallery’s latest exhibition for Photo Bangkok features images of the Mexican-American desert by British photographer, Ti Foster, taken between 1991-1998.

Through Sep 8. PT-Gallery, 48-58, Charoenkrung Soi 30, 02-266-4344. Free.