Thursday

Mezcal Manila Takeover

Thursday and Friday, Mezcal is putting on their very first international bar takeover, featuring Manila’s RJ Ramirez and Royce Pua from Recraft.bar, starting at 7pm both nights. Free entry, Mezcal Bangkok

Paint and Wine

It’s the New Year edition of everyone’s favorite way to get tipsy and painty starting at 6pm. Entry buys you at 30x40cm, painting supplies and two drinks. B500, The Hive Prakanong

PCO’s Ms Jigger Takeover

Vikas Kumar from PCO (Pass Code Only) (54 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022) will be playing with creative cocktails at Ms Jigger this Thursday starting at 8pm. Free entry, Ms Jigger

Friday

LOUD

DJ Sabura from Germany and Mustache’s resident DJ Charlie Kwenta will be spinning this week starting at 9pm and going to late. B400, Mustache

Soi Dog Blues Band

The little-known Green Room is putting on blues on Friday, specifically the Soi Dog Blues. The band is on at 10pm, but doors open at 4pm to get your early drink on. Free entry, Green Room

Rock the Box

Doors open at 7:30pm for a night of indie, alternative, and British rock covers with the Chocolate Cosmos and the AA at Speakerbox on Friday. B150, Speakerbox 

Whose Line?

Improv gets fresh life at Comedy Club Bangkok on Friday, with new and old faces. Go for what is sure to be a packed show, cheap drinks, and belly laughs. B350 / B500 at the door, Comedy Club Bangkok

Saturday

Wine 'N Swap

For the first swap of the year, Bangkok Recycling Chain’s Wine ‘n Swap features a clothing swap, happy hour from Earthling Cafe, style tips from Carla Soledad Rivera, and a special discussion on sustainable period care. B250, Earthling Cafe

Prik Thai Techno Cruise

With 12 DJs on two stages, spicy food, and what is always the hottest party on the Chaophraya, Prik Thai comes to Bangkok Island. Tickets here, Bangkok Island

CALM Bar and Guinguette

A long time coming, this weekend marks the opening of Calm Bar and Guinguette, featuring a three DJ set after doors open at 2pm, free flow from 4 to 6pm, and a lucky draw to celebrate this new spot. Reserve on Line: @calm.bkk, Calm Bar and Guinguette

Saturday School 7

DJ Animal, Mista C, Old School Dave and a special guest will be playing at Fatty’s for the seventh iteration of Saturday School. Don’t forget to try the wings. They’ll burn your face off. Free entry, Fatty’s Bar and Diner

Smash Up!

Get smashed and smash with Smash. Arcadia Barcade’s rooftop is putting their rooftop projector to good use on Saturday, with a Super Smash Bros punchup upstairs. Bring your own gamepad, if you can. Free entry, Arcadia Barcade

The Adoptable Puppy Cafe

Sunday

The New Sunday Gay Night 2023

Everyone’s favorite Sunday drag show is back for another go. There are three rounds of drag shows at 10pm, 11pm, and midnight. B300, Maggie Choos

Jazzium at Sarnies カフェ Sukhumvit 

Everything gets a little jazzy at Sarnies カフェ Sukhumvit from 7pm to 9pm with a Jazzium show at Bangkok’s coolest growing foodie brand. Free entry, Sarnies カフェ Sukhumvit

Lylu's 9 Year Anniversary

If Speakerbox rocked your socks off on Friday, go back on Sunday for the mellow and challenging verse of Lyrical Lunancy’s 9th birthday. B300, Speakerbox