26 events you don’t want to miss in Bangkok this weekend (Jan 17-19)

Exhibitions, comedy shows, markets and lots of parties.

17 January, 2020 Bangkok time

Comedy

The Early Late Show Bangkok

This improvised late-night talk show parody pulls the audience into the action.
Jan 17, 8:30pm. The Comedy Club Bangkok, Sukhumvit 33/1. B400 via ComedyClubBangkok.com or B500 at the door

WORKSHOP

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop Weekend

Inspired by the Early Late Show to get on stage? Sharpen your chops with The Comedy Club Bangkok’s weekend-long workshop.
Jan 18-19, 3-5:30pm. The Comedy Club Bangkok, Sukhumvit 33/1. B1,250/day, including a complimentary ticket to the next stand-up comedy show, via ComedyClubBangkok.com

MOVIE

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Movies Under The Stars

Catch blockbuster hits “Toy Story 4” and “The Blue Brothers” in the garden while enjoying food from the live cooking station.
Jan 18, 6-10pm. The British Club Bangkok, 189 Suriwongse Rd. B100 (adults; includes one drink), B50 (kids)

MARKET

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Post-Loop Music Festival and Second Hand Music Market

Browse second-hand instruments and vinyl records while catching live performances from over 50 artists.
Jan 19-20, 1pm-late. ASiA Sound Space, 1395 Sukhumvit 77. Free

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The Green Market at Patom

Peruse 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

EXHIBITION

Uthaipia by Chatchai

The Thai street photographer shows colorful photographs of polar opposites: traditional “Thainess” and today’s Western-influence society.
Jan 11-Feb 22. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 02-234-6700.

ART

Mappa

This map-making installation from the Speedy Grandma team explores the concept of Null Island, the origin of all destructive monsters in Greek legend and a virtual location where digital waste accumulates.
Jan 4-24, 11am-7pm. The Shophouse 1527, 1527 Rama IV Rd.

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Something Nouveau

A multimedia exhibition displaying three master artists’ masterpieces: Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha and Aubrey Beardsley.
Jan 15-Apr 16. 2/F RCB Gallery, River City Bangkok, 23 Charoenkrung. From B300 via Zipevent

SHOWCASE

Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2020

Bike fans shouldn’t miss this showcase of leading brands and custom bike competition.

Through Jan 19, 10am-10pm, CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama I Rd.

PARTY

Alex Ferrer

The Spanish house DJ returns to Bangkok during his Asia tour.
Jan 17, 10pm-3am. Safe Room, Whiteline, Silom Soi 8. 087-061-1117

It’s our birthday! Come celebrate 4 years of Rabbit Hole

Celebrate the fourth birthday of the Thonglor cocktail den, with two hours of free free-flow Hendrick’s and Monkey Shoulder followed by a night of partying with DJs Mr Mowgli and Marmosets.

Jan 17, 7pm. Rabbit Hole 125 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor). Call 098-532-3500 or email info@rabbitholebkk.com for tickets

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Spectro Dance Battle 2020

Sathorn-based gallery Tentacles is joining forces with the BACC to celebrate two dances born out of the LGBTQ underground—waacking and voguing—with contests, music and showcases from Higher Level and Kandy Zyanide.

Jan 18, 2-8pm. 4/F, Studio, BACC. B200-250

Qommon Ground | Day - Night Launch Event

Celebrate the launch of this new electronic music community with 12 hours of house, techno and electro beats.

Jan 18, 3pm-3am. De Commune, 1/F Liberty Plaza Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B300 (early bird) via tiny.cc/qtix or B500 at the door.

CONCERT

Max “Intimate AF” in Bangkok

The rising American pop star and Youtube icon visits Bangkok for the first time.

Jan 17, Lido Connect. B1,300 via Livenation

Ardal O’Hanlon

Laugh along with the Irish funny man best-known for his role as Father Dougal McGuire in the legendary British-made sitcom “Father Ted.”

Jan 17, 8pm. Lancaster Hotel Bangkok, 1777 New Petchaburi Rd. B950 via Ticketflap

Oh Wonder

British electropop group Oh Wonder is coming back to Bangkok for a pop-up show at three bars in Chinatown: Baan Rim Naam, Ba Hao and FooJohn.

Jan 19, 4:30pm-onward.

Upcoming

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Rattanakosin Breakin Crew

Groove to Thai instrumental funk and hip hop, woven with retro molam and luk thung beats.

Jan 22, 9:30pm-late. Studio Lam, 3/1 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B200 (includes one beer)

Claptone

Catch the legendary German tech and house DJ known for his beaked golden mask.

Jan 23, 6pm. Spectrum Lounge & Bar, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, 1 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-098-1234. From B800 via megatix.in.th

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. 184 216 Rama I Rd. B990 via Ticketmelon

For Tracy Hyde

The Japanese indie band performs in Bangkok for the first time, with support from Chucheewa and Parim, at Lido.

Jan 24, 7pm-late. Lido Connect. B600 via ticketmelon.com

Jeff Bernat

This Filipino-American R&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

Knocked Loose

The Kentucky hardcore punk band takes the stage in Bangkok for the first time.

Jan 26. About Studio, Pradit Manutham Rd. B800-1,200 via Ticketmelon