FESTIVAL
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FutureFest
This two-day, zero waste-themed market brings art installations, talks on social issues and live performances by big local names like Hugo, The Yers and Scrubb to name a few.
Jan 25-26, 2pm. The Link Asoke-Makkasan, 1643/5 Phetchaburi Rd. B450-B550 (one day) via Eventpop
FILM
Best of Thai Short Film and Video Festival 2019
A screening of four award-winning Thai films—"The Threshold 1969," "Still Blue" and "Friends with Benefits, Without Benefits"—all with English subtitiles.
Jan 25. 6pm-8pm. 2/F, Bangkok Screening Room, Woof Pack Building, 1/3-7 Sala Daeng Soi 1. Free
MARKETS
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Landhaus Bakery Garden Market
This friendly garden market returns with local designers, eco-friendly goods, live music and a special punch needle workshop by Pigeonhead Studio (B2,800 including the tools to keep).
Jan 25-26, 11am-7pm. Landhaus Bakery, Paholyothin Soi 5, 02-165-0322. Free
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The Green Market at Patom
Browse 30 eco-friendly vendors selling organic and vegan food, sustainable products, natural skin care, homewear, clothing and more, along with workshops.
Jan 25, 10am-4pm. Patom Organic Living, 9/2 Soi Phrom Phak, 02-084-8649. Free
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Swap ‘Til You Drop
Keep to your green New Year’s resolutions at this clothes swap.
Jan 29. The Home Bkk, 120/18 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 082-495-2121
ART
Uthaipia by Chatchai
The Thai street photographer 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
A multimedia exhibition displaying the masterpieces of three Art Nouveau pioneers—Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha and Aubrey Beardsley—on HD screens.
Through Apr 16. RCB Gallery, 2/F, River City Bangkok, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24, 02-237-0077. Open Mon-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-9pm. From B300 via Zipevent
NIGHTLIFE
Bitterman's Australian Bushfire Fundraiser
Order specially created cocktails (B220) and mocktails (B180) to help raise funds for the recovery efforts in Australia. All money raised will go to WIRES and NSW Rural Fire Service.
Jan 23. Bitterman Restaurant, Silom Soi 1, 091-740-6486
Red Envelope Party
Try your luck with red envelope surprises at this Latin-themed club's Chinese New Year party
Jan 24. Revolucion Cocktail Bangkok, Sathorn Soi 10. Free
1826 is turning One
Celebrate this rooftop bar's first birthday with a "back to the '80s" party, featuring a live band, DJs and free-flow drinks and canapes.
Jan 25. 1826 Mixology & Rooftop Bar, 26/F, Rembrandt Hotel, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02-261-7050. B600/person via Megatix
Australia Day Bush Fire Fundraiser
Raise funds for Australia as you celebrate their national day on Soi 11 with drinks and a barbecue.
Jan 26. Hemingway, Sukhumvit Soi 11. B200 entry including one drink
Australia Day 2020 at The Australian Pub
Expect drink specials, barbecue and live bands at this free all-day party.
Jan 26, 2pm. The Australian Pub & BBQ, Sukhumvit Soi 11
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Born This Way - Pop Culture
Bangkok's newest LGBTQ+ party celebrates pop culture with a drag performance led by Zymone.
Jan 29. Revolucion Cocktail Bangkok, Sathorn Soi 10
BEAM 4th Anniversary
Our favorite Thonglor nightclub celebrates its four-year anniversary with British DJ Jasper James and free-flow drinks.
Jan 29. Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B500 via Ticketmelon
LIVE MUSIC
Folk Series Vol. 2 - Selina & Sirinya
The Thai duo behind tracks “Our” and “Still Together” bring their folksy vocals and acoustic guitars to Scala Theatre.
Jan 24. Scala Thatre, 184/216 Rama I Rd. B990 via Ticketmelon
For Tracy Hyde
The Japanese indie band perform in Bangkok for the first time with support from Chucheewa and Parim.
Jan 24, 7pm. Lido Connect, Rama I Rd. B600 via Ticketmelon.com
Jeff Bernat
The Filipino-American R 'n' B singer, songwriter and record producer known for tracks like "Call You Mine" plays at Voice Space.
Jan 26. Voice Space, BBD Building 197 Viphavadi Rangsit Rd. B1,800 via Ticketmelon
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Knocked Loose
The Kentucky hardcore punk act make their Bangkok debut.
26 Jan. About Studio, Pradit Manutham Rd. From B800 to B1,200 via Ticketmelon
OUTSIDE BANGKOK
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Australia Day Party
Celebrating Australia Day in true Aussie style: on the beach! Expect an Aussie band, DJs and games, along with an all-you-can-eat Aussie menu (B999 plus B1,499 for four hours of free-flow beverages).
Jan 26. M Beach Club, Mai Khao, Phuket. Reserve via this email or call 067-633-6111
UPCOMING
Landlocked a Contemporary Dance Performance by Jay Carlon
The LA-based choreographer teams up with the Bangkok City Ballet and DD Flection for a with collaborative, contemporary dance performance inspired by his multi-cultural background.
Feb 8-9, 7-9pm. Bangkok 1899, 134 Nakhon Sawan Rd. B800 via Ticketmelon
For the Scene Fest
Nine alternative rock bands perform at this brand new underground music festival.
Feb 9. Speakerbox, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B180
The 60 Second Film Festival
This mini film contest will screen 120 minute-long films by local filmmakers. Film submissions accepted through Feb 20 via the60secondfilmfestival.com.
Feb 28, 7pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117
6060 Flea Market
Taking place in an art gallery, this market gathers hand-made communities.
Feb 29-Mar 1, 10am-9pm. 6060 Arts Space, 27/21 Soi Pradipat, 081-890-1554
Jamcity
Gig promoter Have You Heard? is teaming up with Made by Legacy for this music festival by the river, featuring local and international bands and DJs, plus food stalls and flea market zone.
Mar 28. Sermsuk Warehouse, Pepsi Pier, 721 Charoen Nakhon Rd.
Longlay Beach Life Festival
This two-day, two-stage fest at Cha-am brings out big names like Phum Viphurit, Srirajah Rockers, and The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band plus tons of seafood and drinks, a nature camp and more.
Apr 4-5, Diamond Beach, Cha-am. Two-day early-bird pass B800/ regular B1,500 via The Concert
