LIVE MUSIC

For the Scene Fest

Nine alternative punk rock bands perform at this brand new underground music festival, complete with lucky draws and free beer and shots, until stocks run out.

Feb 9. Speakerbox, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B180 (first 10 people get in free)

 
 

THIS IS 90’S

Get nostalgic with live performances of '90s alternative rock from six local bands.

Feb 7. The Rock Pub, 93/26 Hollywood Street Building, Phayathai Rd. B300

 

Aloha Bangkok: Hawaiian Festival @The Jam Factory

A Hawaiian-themed party complete with a hula dance performance from Daneil Ho, in celebration of democratic relations between the U.S. and Thailand.

Feb 8. The Jam Factory, 41/1-5 Charoen Nakhon Rd., 081-829-2231. Free

 

NIGHTLIFE

Sunday Gay Night at Maggie Choo's

Maggie Choo’s weekly LGBTQ+-friendly party features raucous drag shows, games and shots.

Feb 9. Maggie Choo’s, Fenix Novotel 320, Silom Rd., 091-772-2144

 

Grand Opening At KONKORD

Don't miss the grand opening party of this collaboration between Tropic City and Sugar Ray's founders, with free-flow whiskey cocktails and beer until 9pm and live DJs.

Feb 12, 7pm. Konkord, 18 Sukhumvit Soi 11

 

PERFORMANCES

Landlocked a Contemporary Dance Performance by Jay Carlon

The LA-based choreographer teams up with the Bangkok City Ballet and DD Flection for a collaborative, contemporary dance performance inspired by his multi-cultural background.

Feb 8-9, 7-9pm. Bangkok 1899, 134 Nakhon Sawan Rd. B800 via Ticketmelon

 

Women in Dystopia

Women of varying ages reflect the frustrations and oppression they experience in daily life through movement.

Feb 7, 7pm. TCDC Bangkok, 1160 Charoenkrung Rd.

 

CEA X EPSON Present Bangkok Projection Mapping 2020

Historical Bangkok buildings in Talad Noi are lit up in a projection mapping contest.

Through Feb 9, 6pm-10pm. TCDC Bangkok, 1160 Charoenkrung Rd.

 

EXHIBITIONS

 

First Friday "OBSESSIONS"

A collection of portrait paintings by Thai artist Arnuparp Sukkaw.

Through Feb 29. Attic Studios, 45/4 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 091-558-8773

 

Human Horizon

Contemporary artists Ho Hao from Taiwan, Song Xi from China and Lisa Anderson from Australia explore Thailand's beliefs in the supernatural and the fagility of being human.

Feb 8-Mar 15. Subhashok The Arts Centre, 160/3 Soi Prommit, 02-662-0299

 

House of La Dolce Vita in Scooter

A colorful interactive exhibition from Thai architect and singer Yarinda Bunnag.

Through Feb 29. Warehouse 26, Sukhumvit Soi 26. Book here, B190

 

Credit: Kathmandu Photo Gallery

Uthaipia by Chatchai

The Thai street photographer, Chatchai Boonyaprapatsara, exhibits colourful images of polar opposites, showing the clash between traditional Thai culture and modern Western influence.

Through Feb 22. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd., 02-234-6700

 

Something Nouveau

A multimedia exhibition displaying the masterpieces of three Art Nouveau pioneers—Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha and Aubrey Beardsley—on HD screens.

Through Apr 16. 2/F RCB Gallery, River City Bangkok, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24, 02-237-0077. From B300 via Zipevent

 

WORKSHOPS

 

PRINT (RISO) Together VII

This hands-on risograph (stencil-based) printing workshop lets you take home your work of art at the end.

Feb 8, 5:30pm. TCDC Bangkok, 1160 Charoenkrung Rd. Book here, B350

 

Lamunlamai Pottery Workshop

Learn how to make your own pottery using the hand-building technique.

Through Feb 9. TCDC Bangkok, 1160 Charoenkrung Rd. From B750

 

Yoga Cats Fundraiser BKK

Cats and yoga? Say no more. PAWS Bangkok's weekly adoptable cafe will this week be preceded by a gentle flow yoga class, with the cats in attendance. Priced at B400, 50 percent of the class fee will go towards the animal shelter. 

Feb 9:30-11am.  UnionSpace, 30 Sukhumvit Soi 61 

 

Chocolate Craft Workshop

Craft some bon bons for your significant other just in time for Valentine's.

Feb 9. Baan Dusit Thani, 116 Saladaeng Rd. Book here, B550

 

MARKETS

Thong-Ek Creative Neighborhood Party

Enjoy food, art and music at this neighborhood gathering. See here for the full itinerary.

Feb 9. ACMEN EKAMAI Complex, Ekkamai, 02-381-0012. Register here