15 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Feb 9-12)

Movies, live music, barbeques, and so much hate for Valentine’s Day.

By BK Staff

8 February, 2023 Bangkok time

Thursday

Modular Electronic II Live

You never quite know what’s going down at Jam, but you can bet on some inventive sounds, cheap booze, and a good time. This Thursday it’s modular performance from Thailand. More info here, Jam

Lava x Penfolds Cellar Reserve Night

Starting at 7pm, get five wines and a six course meal at Lava Bangkok, who are pairing up with the Penfolds Winemakers Playground. Tickets here, Lava Bangkok

Friday

Everyone—absolutely everyone, without exception—hates Valentine’s Day, and yet it continues to stubbornly exist. Well, Comedy Club Bangkok has had enough. Have your way with the improvers starting at 8pm. Tickets here, Comedy Club Bangkok

Jazz Weekend

You might have seen us big-upping this new spot on Phrom Phong in the unmissable green hotel, and this week the show really gets started with Lines & Spaces Trio featuring Saranmy, and you can catch May Fonpa and Tonman Warit on Saturday. Reserve here, Public House

Ferreck Dawn at Seen

Dutchman Ferreck Dawn will be hitting Avani Riverside this Friday for a special performance, with food, drink, and views over the city only Seen can give you. B10,000 per table of four, Avani Riverside

An Evening with Mark Twain

Daniel Foley becomes the great Samuel Clemens for a special dinner buffet at the Colonnade restaurant at the plush Sukhothai. Tickets here, The Sukhothai Bangkok

Flying Solo and Lovin’ It

If you gotta be lonely, why not be lonely at Bar Yard. Fittingly, they’ll be putting on music from Lonely Girls Club BKK and MC Ice Maiden. Tickets here, Bar Yard

Saturday

Swap 'Til You Drop

Swap and Shop is a way to get some new digs and have fun at the same time, complete with a styling competition hosted and judged by Madame Rouge and DJ Mizuyo. B300, The Hive Thonglor

The Great Aussie Barbeque

Whatever you do, don’t throw “shrimp” on their barbie. This Saturday, Austcham is putting on an Aussie barbeque for, featuring games, meat pies, adult beverages, live bands and more. B200 for adults, King's College International School Bangkok

Live at Speakerbox

It’s sure to be a packed house at Speakerbox this weekend, with Leyline, The Pullover, Fever Fields, Lips Manly, and Emused hitting the stage after doors open at 7:30pm. B250, Speakerbox

So Bad We Didn't Taste the Moon

“Valentine my ass!!!” declares the We Didn't Land on the Moon Since 1987. Their party on Saturday might not be love but it is all about the music, with DJ Praewapower, DJ Jun, and DJ Backpain. B250, We Didn't Land on the Moon Since 1987

Mustache 8th Anniversary

Happy 8th Birthday, Mustache. You’ve never looked better. The club will be celebrating with DJ Thorsten Karger, DJ Ben Goldman, and DJ Richie—and, as ever, get in free between 9-10pm. B400, Mustache

Sunday

Blade Runner

Time to die. Arcadia Barcade rounds off its anniversary weekend with Blade Runner—the other one. The 2017 sequel will be playing on the rooftop at Phra Khanong’s favorite place to be weird, play games, and drink craft beer. Free entry, Arcadia Barcade

Gig No.58

If Covid gave us one gift, it was Bangkok Street Noise. Check out Street Gig (No.58) with Liew Niyomkarn, Jonas Engel, Bankjork, and Temporary Mindsphere at Sapan Pinklao. Free entry, Sapan Pinklao

It’s Complicated

Sometime soon there are going to be more anti-Valentine’s events than Valentine’s events. If you want to be cynical on a roof, head to Octave for a party and a dress theme of “futuristic love” for you robots out there. Tickets here, Octave