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- Bangkok This Week: July 10 - 16
Bangkok This Week: July 10 - 16
π Highlights this week:
The Paradise Bangkok Molan International Band is a must this week. You will not regret it!
Wang Wen playing on Friday.
Bangkokβs Post Festival on Saturday. Great lineup with Deafheaven.
β = Recommended
π WEDNESDAY 10 JULY
The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band playing at Studio Lam on Wednesday
πΈ LIVE
π΅β The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band (Post-Molam)
Enjoy a unique blend of traditional Thai music with modern influences. Make sure not to miss this captivating band in an intimate setting! It will be packed, so make sure to arrive early.
π 21:00 (Wed)
π« 400 THB (Door)
π Studio Lam
π¨ Exhibition Opening: Reflections of a Nightmare
Experience the blend of reality and imagination in Sahapap Lertsamatjitβs solo exhibition. Meet the artist at the opening. Dive into surreal dream images that reflect our subconscious minds.
π 17:00 (Wed)
π« FREE
π Number1Gallery, River City
π§π· Hip Hop & Wine
City popβs out, Hip Hopβs in! Enjoy a specially curated R&B and Hip Hop playlist while enjoying wine specials in a lovely setting.
π 17:00 (Wed)
π« FREE
π BEAMCUBE
π§ Wednesday Vinyl Sessions
Enjoy a pure vinyl night with Plazdj. This six-hour strictly vinyl set will feature house, minimal house, Afro deep, nu & Italo disco, and techno.
π 20:00 (Wed)
π« FREE
π Culture Cafe
π THURSDAY 11 JULY
National Geographic Photo Ark - Joel Sartore at Siam Paragon
π¨ Photo Exhibition: One Manβs Quest to Document the Worldβs Animals
The National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition by Joel Sartore documents the worldβs animals in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries to inspire people to protect these animals.
π All day (Jul 11-29)
π« FREE
π Siam Paragon
π¨ Art: Cyantope Masterclass
Learn the cyanotype printing process and transform your clothing into unique art pieces. Led by a rising star artist, this masterclass will equip you with the skills to create more at home. Bring your 100% cotton or denim items if you like. The masterclass is in English.
π 19:00 (Thu)
π« 2,000 THB (materials included)
π The Warehouse
β Thailand Coffee Fest 2024
Experience the regeneration of the coffee world with 9 unique zones. From expert panels, competitions, coffee tastings, creative pop-ups, and sustainability talks to hands-on workshops. Over 300 coffee-related booths.
π 10:00-20:00 (Thu-Sun)
π« FREE
π IMPACT Exhibition Center
π¬ Cinema: Movie Premieres
ποΈ Twisters (Action / Adventure)
π SF Cinema, Major Cineplex
π½οΈ Dining: Truffle Week
Enjoy a special truffle menu from July 11th to July 15th. Both lunch and dinner menus are available.
π 18:00 (Thu)
π« 3,000/3,600++ THB
π Jβaime by Jean Michel Lorain
πΈ LIVE: Who Cares?
π΅ Who Cares? (AU) (Folk / Experimental)
All the way from Australia, βWho Cares?β is a 4-piece band that just released their debut EP, receiving excellent reviews.
π 18:00 (doors open)
π« 350 THB
π Noise House
π§ The Usual Suspects Takeover
Get ready for a night of epic beats and underground vibes. Featuring a lineup of BKKβs finest DJs, this event promises to be a banger.
π§ Xulalit
π§ MJMA
π§ Lomoroom b2b Moonblue
π§ Reilly
π§ GUNI
π§ EM-J
π 21:00
π« 300 THB (Ticketmelon)
π Blaq Lyte Rover
πͺ Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. The lineup for Thursdayβs opening party:
π§ YOUNGOHM
π§ TULWAI
π§ SPYDAMONKEE
π§ DJ TOB
π§ Paulie Sirisant
π 19:30
π« 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
π Siwalai City Club
π FRIDAY 12 JULY
Wang Wen + Jambinai live at Lido Connect on Friday
πΈ LIVE
π΅β Wang Wen (CN) (Post-Rock)
π΅ JAMBINAI (KOR) (Post-Rock / Experimental)
Experience the ultimate post-rock concert featuring the legendary Asian band Wang Wen. JAMBINAI is known for the use of traditional Korean instruments such as haegeum and piri.
π 20:00 (Fri)
π« 1,200 THB (Ticketmelon)
π Lido Connect
π§ Nightlife: This is Jamaica 86β
A night of upbeat vibes will take you back to the good old Dancehall days. This event, originally from Birmingham but now in Bangkok, has been running for nearly 15 years.
π§ B-King (Dancehall)
π§ Zen Note
π§ Olbiyah
π§ Papa Egg
π 20:00 (Fri)
π« 200 THB (door)
π Studio Lam
πΈ Live Jazz
π΅ Miles Griffith Quartet
π΅ Papa Benz
Experience Griffithβs powerful and sensitive vocal style as he performs jazz standards and original songs. He is world-renowned as a master of the Great American Songbook.
π 19:30 (Fri)
π« 200 THB (door)
π Foojohn Jazz Club
π§ Nightlife: Welcome to Detroit
130 - 150 BPM | No phones on dance floor policy
π§ GERA (RU) (Hard Techno)
π§ FAROH (Detroit / Hard Techno)
π§ DAVIDE NICOLUCCI (IT) (Minimal/Acid/Psy)
π§ RICHIE (Hard Techno / Acid)
π 21:00 (Fri)
π« 400 THB (door)
π ETA
π§ Nightlife: Selective Hearing
π§ PANLERT
π§ ISSASHA
π§ BUNNYMAN
π§ DIET SOON
π 20:00 (Fri)
π« 300 THB (door)
π 12Γ12
π¨β Art Exhibition Opening Party: MONTINGNYM
Co-Op exhibition opening party by Mont Arkanun and Ing Techa. This exhibition is in a bar, so no need to wear a tuxedo.
π 19:00 (Fri)
π« FREE
π 23 Bar & Gallery
πββοΈ Sports: ONE Friday Fights #70
Experience high-level Muay Thai and MMA as top athletes from Thailand and around the world compete.
π 19:30 (Fri)
π« 1,000 - 3,500 THB
π Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra)
πͺ Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. The lineup for Friday:
π§ MILD BUNCH SOUNDSYSTEM
π§ NICOLETTE (The Salvages)
π§ ZODIAC
π§ ROMROM
π§ SUPERSONIC (Offline Disco Club)
π 20:00
π« 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
π Siwalai Radical Club
β Thailand Coffee Fest 2024 (See Thursdayβs listing)
π½οΈ Dining: Truffle Week (See Thursdayβs listing)
π SATURDAY 13 JULY
Bangkokβs Post Festival on Saturday
πΈβ LIVE: Bangkokβs Post Festival
Get ready for this new post-rock festival in Bangkok with headliners Deafheaven from the US, and Chinese Football from Wuhan. Add some of the best Thai post-rock bands to the mix and you have a recipe for success!
π΅ Deafheaven (US) (Post-Metal/Blackgaze)
π΅ Chinese Football (CN) (Math-Rock)
π΅ Desktop Error (Shoegaze)
π΅ Inspirative (Post-Rock)
π΅ Torrayot (Mixed)
π΅ Shadow Colonies (Alt/Darkwave)
π΅ Ziriphon Fireking (Post-Rock)
π΅ The Biirthday Party (Post-Punk)
π 13:00 (Sat)
π« 1,990 THB (Ticketmelon)
π Centerpoint Studio
πΈ LIVE: Siam Sound Voyage 3
Get ready for an unforgettable night of psychedelic Molam and cosmic sounds. Featuring top Thai bands that will keep you grooving all night:
π΅ Khontan and The Hummapan Express (Psychedelic Molam)
π΅ Aliens on Earth (Experimental Molam)
π΅ Pink Guns & Floyd Roses (Rock and Roll)
π 19:00 (Sat)
π« 400 THB (door)
π Speakerbox
πΈ LIVE: Classical Concert for Dogs πΆ
Have you always suspected that your dog is into classical music? Experience live classical music, specially arranged for our furry friends. Featuring works by Beethoven and more, performed by the Pro Musica Ensemble.
π΅ Anna Takeda (Violin)
π΅ Tasana Nagavajara (Viola)
π΅ Chatkul Wisutthisara (Flute)
π 17:00 (Sat)
π« 600 THB/person + 400 THB/pet
π F.V Sukhumvit 39
πΈ LIVE: Govinda Bhasya
Experience an evening of inspirational jazz and Indian fusion featuring instruments like the sitar and tabla.
π΅ Noparui Satjawan (Sitar)
π΅ Prabh (Tabla)
π΅ Thanadol (Bass)
π΅ Nitidol (Drums)
π 20:00 (Sat)
π« FREE
π Smalls
π’ French Day Boat Party
Celebrate French Day (Bastille Day) with a 4-hour cruise on Chao Phraya with Bangkok Island. Expect an evening filled with music, karaoke, and interactive theatre. Lineup:
π΅ The Tarantinos (covering Tarantinos universe)
π§ DJ Jack Haze (Disco & House)
π§ DJ Caravan & MC Roulette (80βs to 2020 Pop Rock and Hip Hop)
π 18:00 (Sat)
π« 500-700 THB (Ticketmelon)
π Wat Worachanyawas (Charoen Krung 72)
π¨ Art Exhibition Opening: Whoβs Cutting Onions?
Discover Tum Ulitβs first solo show. Heβs a storyteller and artist, known for moving illustrations. The exhibition features over 30 artworks. They touch on loneliness, sorrow, and growth. Importantly, they encourage viewers to reflect on their emotions. The exhibition is between July 13 and August 25.
π TBA (Sat)
π« FREE
π RCB Galleria 1, River City
π¨ Art Exhibition Opening: 200 Years Journey Through Thai Modern Art History
Discover over two centuries of Thai art history in this extensive exhibition. Featuring more than 100 rare and significant artworks from both old and new artists such as Alexface.
π 09:00-16:00
π« 30 THB for Thais / 200 THB for non-Thais
π The National Gallery
πͺ·π§ Conscious Living Fair
Learn to live consciously in your daily life. Join mindfulness sessions, explore holistic health, and adopt eco-friendly habits. Also, connect with like-minded people in talks and workshops. Pet-friendly.
π 08:30-18:00
π« FREE
π Ekkamai Soi 6
πͺ Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. The lineup for Saturday:
π§ DREWBYRD
π§ CMYK
π§ LONELY GIRLS CLUB
π§ TAWFIRE
π 20:00
π« 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
π Siwalai Radical Club
β Thailand Coffee Fest 2024 (See Thursdayβs listing)
π½οΈ Dining: Truffle Week (See Thursdayβs listing)
π SUNDAY 14 JULY
Sunday Swing - Learn to dance on Sunday at Buddha & Pals
π Sunday Swing Dancing
Enjoy your Sunday with vintage swing dancing. You donβt need any experience or skills to join - just enthusiasm!
π 14:00-17:30 (Sun)
π« 250 THB (door)
π Buddha & Pals CafΓ© and Jazz
πΈ LIVE: Classical Concert for Cats πΊ
Want to turn your local soi cat into a sophisticated cat? Bring it to this classical concert on Sunday! Experience live classical music, specially arranged for our furry friends. Featuring works by Beethoven and more, performed by the Pro Musica Ensemble.
π΅ Anna Takeda (Violin)
π΅ Tasana Nagavajara (Viola)
π΅ Chatkul Wisutthisara (Flute)
π 17:00 (Sun)
π« 600 THB/person + 400 THB/pet
π F.V Sukhumvit 39
π½οΈ Bastille Day Brunch
Celebrate Bastille Day with style! Donβt miss this all-you-can-eat + all-you-can-drink buffet. It is also an excellent way of practicing your French since this brunch is popular among the French community.
π 11:30-14:30
π« 2,890 THB including free-flow sparkling wine
π Cagette Canteen & Deli
π©βπ¦°π· Women on Wine
Sip, savor, and celebrate the remarkable women shaping the wine industry at the second edition of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asiaβs Women on Wine event. Meet and greet inspiring women winemakers and industry leaders, discover exclusive selections, and indulge in the finest vintages.
π 16:00
π« 2,500-2,750++ THB (Tickets)
π Park Hyatt
π₯Ύ Hiking: Secen Angels Waterfall
Join this one-day hike to The Seven Angels Waterfall. Pick up from Bangkok, transport to Chet Sao Noi National Park, and then back to Bangkok again. It is a perfect one-day hike.
π 07:50-18:00 (Sun)
π« 1,600 THB (Tickets)
π Meet at Lotus Supermarket - Onnut
πββοΈπ§π Workshop: Wim Hof Method
Discover the power of Wim Hof Method with a certified instructor. The workshop covers breathing techniques, cold exposure, and commitment. Activities include breathing sessions, optional ice baths, sauna, and yoga.
π 10:00-16:00 (Sun)
π« ~4,500 THB (Tickets)
π Sukhumvit 38
π¨ Art Exhibition: Art Strut
Discover modern art through this exhibition by βAjarn Mongβ (Pongpan Runghiranrak). There will be live abstract body painting inspired by Hugoβs βBlackβ on a modelβs body. There will also be a painting workshop and music.
π 16:00 (Sun)
π« 420-590 THB (Tickets)
π PLERN Everyday
πΈ LIVE: Sound Of Deviation From The Norm
π΅ Lepyutin (Psychedelic/Jazz/Post-Punk)
π΅ For Who High
π΅ Pansan x JayV
This is Lepyutinβs first album concert and you donβt want to miss it! Keep an eye out for βFor Who High,β which are supporting - they are great!
π 18:00 (Sun)
π« 450 THB (Tickets)
π Decommune
πΈ LIVE: Sound Of Deviation From The Norm
π΅ Kazra (Psychedelic Electro-Pop)
π΅ Kosum Boy (Pop/Rock)
π΅ SEKI (Alt-Pop)
π 19:00 (Sun)
π« 300 THB
π Speakerbox
πͺ Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. Sundayβs listening session with:
π§ DEVON OJAS
π 20:00
π« 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
π Siwalai Sound Club
β Thailand Coffee Fest 2024 (See Thursdayβs listing)
π½οΈ Dining: Truffle Week (See Thursdayβs listing)
π TUESDAY 16 JULY
Mong Tong from Taiwan live at Studio Lam on Tuesday
πΈ LIVE: Mong Tong + Ford Trio
π΅β Mong Tong (TW) (South East Asian Psychedelic)
π΅ Ford Trio (Funk)
Donβt miss Mong Tong from Taipei, Taiwan, on their Thailand tour. Check out a music sample from when they played at KEXP Live.
π TBA (Tue)
π« 450 THB
π Studio Lam
π¬ SheTalks #2: Solo Entrepreneurship
Join seasoned entrepreneurs Shannon Kalayanamitr (CPO, Ikagi Institute), Niki Chativakanij (CEO, Bitesize BKK), and Mo Seetubtim (Founder, The Happiness Planner) as they share the absolute uncensored truth about solo entrepreneurship. Discover the good, bad, and ugly about solopreneurship.
π 18:30 (Tue)
π« 1,500 THB - Ticketmelon
π The Pickwick Chronicles
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The following newsletter will be sent on July 17. See you then!