Thursday

Anju Grand Opening

Bangkok needed a Korean rooftop bar and here it is. Found on the 31st floor of the Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok, they’ll be shelling out Korean food, themed drinks, K-pop, and DJs—along with a K-pop dance-off. More info here, Anju Korean Rooftop Bar

 

Sumo at Siam

In partnership with the Japanese embassy, this is being billed as the first sumo event in Thailand. Going from 6-9, top ranked athletes of komusubi and makushita rank will be putting on a showing of Japan’s favorite sport from 2pm to 5pm. More information here, Siam Paragon

 

Resonance goes Peruvian

The No. 7 pick at BK Magazine’s Top Tables 2022, Resonance, is putting on a special mixup with Peruvian chefs Jorge Muñoz and Francesca Ferreyros. From Jul 6-7 next week, Chef Shunsuke will collaborate with the two Peruvian chefs for a 10-course tasting menu. B6,900, Resonance

 

Jamiversary and Weavelab

It doesn’t seem like it, but Jam has only been back for a year. They’re putting on a week of special shows and on Thursday they’ll be collabing with the Weavelab for their 11th anniversary for a mashup. Free entry, Jam

 

Friday

Lips Manly at Sarnies

Sarnies has been bringing the weekend tunes for some time now, and one act you never want to miss is Lips Manly, bringing classic tunes on sounds you’ve never heard a ukelele make before. Free entry, Sarnies Bangkok

 

Yuuki Yoshiyama

New newly-opened, Shanghai-born Bar Rouge is bringing on tktkt, a 23 year veteran of the DJ scene spinning on the sixth floor of the Grand Pullman Hotel. Reservations via Line: @BARROUGE, Bar Rouge 

 

Capo Ultra

Phra Khanong’s retro spot for games, beer, and kratom has been bringing the tunes lately with Capo Ultra. Head early for some gaming and go upstairs for the techno, electro, and cool visuals starting at 10pm. Free entry, Arcadia Barcade 

 

Calling All Poets

This week, Bangkok’s creatives converge on the Fig Lobby for a night of performances, food, booze, and a select group of vendors. In Mr Quinn Art Restaurant, DJ Sticky Keys will get things going starting at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. B200 / B300 at the door, Fig Lobby

 

Cheese at So

It’s the first Friday of the month, and you know what that means: unlimited wine and cheese at So Bangkok. From comte to camembert, a selection of 30 cheeses will be laid out for this evening of vino and fromage that is a must try for cheese lovers in Bangkok. B850 / B1,273 with free-flow wine, So Bangkok

 

Saturday

Thailand 420

Light up and explore the expanded canniverse atop a Chatuchak district mall on Saturday and Sunday when 420 Thailand, the realm’s OG weed festival returns for its eighth outing. Joey Boy headlines a slew of acts performing atop J.J. Mall from 3pm to midnight with dozens of vendor stalls, talks, and like-minded herb fans to spark up conversations with. B1,000 online, JJ Mall

 

Entropy

On Saturday this weekend, Into The Deep brings Entropy to The Rat at Seenspace, putting on house, progressive, and techno. Guests are encouraged to wear pink, yellow, turquoise, and green to juzh up the Neon Jungle party. Tickets here, The Rat

 

All You Can Eat Neo Thai Cuisine

Head to the Asai Hotel in Chinatown for a deal that continues through the summer with a Thai Chinese mashup where you can get an hour and a half buffet. B555 / B499 in advance. Book at bookasai.bct@dusit.com, Jam Jam Eatery

 

Open Seen 2

It is going to be a loud, wild night at Thonglor’s favorite live music dive this weekend, as the second iteration of Open Seen takes the stage with eight bands starting at 5pm ranging from metal to progrock. B300 / B350 at the door, Speakerbox

 

Whose Line

If you haven’t been to the revamped Royal Oak yet, this is a good excuse. The jokesmiths of the Comedy Club Bangkok will be letting you call the shots at a live improv performance upstairs. Tickets here, Comedy Club Bangkok

 

Virak and Andy Bennet at Mustache

The club kids will be hitting Mustache this Saturday as resident DJ Andy Bennet and Phuket’s Virak spin for a packed house. The club is also promoting their new “boiler room style” setup. Go between 9-10pm and get in for free. B400, Mustache 

 

Sunday

Motown at Foojohn

Get yourself up the stairs to Foojohn this Sunday to round out your weekend with a Motown evening of tunes from a jazz quartet playing and singing all the greats starting at 6pm. Book at 061-401-3814, Foojohn Jazz Club

 

Cupcake Workshop

Looking to do some learning to round out your weekend. A delicious class will teach you how to put some character to your tiny cakes, as you learn to put the faces of cats and dogs on your creations. B1,299, Pow Wow Wow