Bangkok This Week: July 3 - 9

🌟 Highlights this week:

  • Bangkok Island’s β€œPhi Ta Kon Boat Party” is a must this week. Amazing bands and DJs on the Chao Phraya River!

  • The Sake and Ice Cream tasting is a great concept!

  • Life’s Question (US) and Raw Brigade (Colombia) are playing in Southeast Asia for the first time.

⭐ = Recommended
πŸ‘ͺ = Family-Friendly

πŸ“† WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

HINANO Live at Studio Lam

HINANO Live at Studio Lam

🎸 LIVE MUSIC
🎡 HINANO (Alt Pop/Rock)
Enjoy a live show by HINANO, a Japanese-Thai singer with a unique mix of pop, rock, and classical music.
πŸ•— 21:00 (Wed)
🎫 350 THB (Door)
πŸ“ Studio Lam

🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Warm-Up Party - The New Era of Post-Rock Festival
Join the warm-up party featuring special guests in the post-rock scene. Enjoy live music from talented bands and get a free drink with your ticket.
🎡 OCEVN (Emotional Hardcore)
🎡 Numan (Math-Rock)
🎡 Outside the Window (Shoegaze)
🎡 Dowjones
πŸ•— 18:00 (Wed)
🎫 199 THB / Free if you have a ticket for Bangkoks’ Post already
πŸ“ Mr Fox Livehouse

🍡 Tea Atlas
Tea Atlas brings together tea-related products from Thailand and around the world. Enjoy workshops on tea brewing and panel discussions with industry experts, all aimed at promoting the culture of tea drinking for all ages.
πŸ•— Multi-day event (Wed-Sun)
πŸ“ Open House, Central Embassy (Ploen Chit)

πŸ“† THURSDAY 4 JULY

Life's Question + Raw Brigade

Life’s Question + Raw Brigade at Speakerbox

🎸 LIVE MUSIC
🎡 LIFE’S QUESTION (US) (Hardcore Punk)
🎡 RAW BRIGADE (CO) (Hardcore Punk)
🎡 MONUMENT X (Straight Edge Hardcore)
🎡 OBSKURUS
Get ready for a night of hardcore punk with Life’s Question from Chicago and Raw Brigade from Colombia. Local stars Monument X is opening.
πŸ•— 19:00 (Thu)
🎫 600/800 THB (Presale/Door)
πŸ“ Speakerbox

🎬 CINEMA
The following movies are premiering in Bangkok:
🎞️πŸ‘ͺ Despicable Me 4 (Animated / Comedy)
🎞️ Uranus 2324 (Sci-Fi / Romance)
🎞️ Wake Up (Action / Horror)
πŸ“ SF Cinema, Major Cineplex

🍽️ DINING: Raclette Party
Indulge in a melty wheel of cheese freshly scraped onto your favorite meats and veggies. You don’t want to miss this all-you-can-eat event.
πŸ•— 18:00 (Thu)
🎫 990 THB (food)
πŸ“ Cagette Canteen & Deli

🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Rasmee Isan Soul
This is an intimate solo performance by Rasmee Isan Soul in a unique format. No recordings or videos will be allowed, ensuring an exclusive evening.
πŸ•— 19:00 (doors open)
🎫 500 THB (only 50 tickets available)
πŸ“ Japhoochonpak

🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Anita Groove
Enjoy a vibrant funk/soul performance by Anita, featuring international musicians that will make you move and groove. Expect humpy bass lines, glassy guitar licks, infectious beats, sophisticated keyboard runs, and smooth vocals.
πŸ•— 20:00
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Smalls

πŸ“† FRIDAY 5 JULY

Sneakr Fleamarket between Friday to Sunday

Sneaker Fleamarket - Friday to Sunday

πŸŽͺ Lido Connect Sneaker Fleamarket Vol7
Calling all shoe lovers! You don’t want to miss this sneaker fleamarket. Discover rare sneakers, second-hand gems, and curated fashion. There will also be art, toys, gadgets, and other stuff on display. This is a multi-day event between Friday to Sunday.
πŸ•— 11:00-22:00 (Friday-Sunday)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Lido Connect (Siam)

πŸŽͺ SPORTS: ONE Championship 69
ONE Friday Fights 69 brings a stacked card with 12 fights, including a battle of World Champions in the main event.
πŸ•— 19:30 (Fri)
🎫 1,000 - 3,500 THB
πŸ“ Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra)

🎧 NIGHTLIFE: Visage
Visage is your ticket to a musical journey back in time where the DJs let the recordings do the talking. Residents Saari, Keyth & Wax Scientist will drop bangers from their record collection all night. 80’s Boogie, Funk, Disco, and a sprinkle of House music.
πŸ•— 21:00 (Fri)
🎫 200 THB (door)
πŸ“ Studio Lam

πŸ’ƒπŸŽ­ DANCE/THEATRE: IBM 1401
A contemporary dance/theatre piece set in the early 1960s, exploring humanity’s interplay with technology. IBM 1401 features a live string ensemble performing JΓ³hann JΓ³hansson’s seminal score. This is a multi-day event from 5 July to 21 July.
πŸ•— Twice a day
🎫 1,200 THB (Ticketmelon)
πŸ“ Faculty of Arts - Chulalongkorn Univ.

🍽️ DINING: Ojo Turns Two
Celebrate Ojo’s second birthday with an all-star lineup of chefs cooking up an unlimited taco night. Enjoy flavors from Chefs:
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Paco & Alonso (Ojo)
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Franck (Iode)
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Joe (Samlor)
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Paolo (Appia)
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Jai (Charm Krung)
DJ Maarten will provide you with the beats.
πŸ•— 20:00 (Fri)
🎫 From 1,450 THB (Tickets)
πŸ“ Ojo

🍽️ FOOD: Thailand Craft Chocolate Fest β€˜24
Chocolate lovers, don’t miss out! This event features exclusively Thai craft chocolate and brings together everyone in the cocoa supply chain, from farmers to chocolate makers. Activities include:
🍫 Chocolate Market
🍫 Cacao Farmer Market
🍫 Workshops (tasting)
🍫 Talks from industry gurus
This is a multi-day event and lasts until July 28 in honor of World Chocolate Day.
πŸ•— 11:00 - 19:00 (Fri-Sun)
πŸ“ MunMun, Seacon Square

🍷 WINE TASTING: Taste of Australia
Discover rich and diverse flavors of Australia’s top vineyards paired with delicious canapΓ©s.
πŸ•— 18:30-20:30 (Fri)
🎫 950 THB
πŸ“ Chatrium Hotel

πŸ“† SATURDAY 6 JULY

Phi Ta Kon Boat Party

Phi Ta Kon Boat Party

🍢🍦 CRAFT SAKE + ICE CREAM TASTING ⭐
Enjoy 6 premium sakes paired with 6 exclusive ice cream flavors. This unique collaboration is not to be missed!
πŸ•— 13-16 or 16-18 (Sat)
🎫 1,990 THB (Ticketmelon)
πŸ“ The Commons (Thonglor)

🚒 MIXED EVENT: Phi Ta Kon Boat Party ⭐
Bangkok Island hosts the exciting Phi Ta Kon boat party. Phi Ta Kon is the traditional Thai Festival with giant ghostly masks you might have seen. Enjoy this 4-hour cruise on the Chao Phraya River. There will be DJ sets, live bands, Thai karaoke, curated food, and an after-party near the pier. Lineup:
🎡 Rasmee Isan Soul (Isan Soul)
🎡 Salayah Band (Molam)
🎧 Sounds of Future Siam
🎧 Neefta Lee
🎧 Selecta RAinny
πŸ•— 18:00 (Sat)
🎫 600/700 THB (Ticketmelon / door)
πŸ“ Wat Worachanyawas (Charoen Krung 72)

🎧 NIGHTLIFE: The Underground Sound Vol 2
Get ready to explore the endless spectrum of dance music featuring ASHES, DEVASIX, F3LiX, and SCOTTY. The quantity of tickets is very limited, so make sure to get yours in advance.
πŸ•— 20:00 (Sat)
🎫 400 THB (Ticketmelon)
πŸ“ AVVE

🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Ground to the Bone III
Don’t miss this pure punk and grindcore madness!
🎡 Speech Odd (Powerviolence)
🎡 High Voltage (Hardcore Punk)
🎡 The Greed (Punk Rock)
🎡 Outside In (Crust Punk)
πŸ•— 20:00 (Sat)
🎫 300 THB (door)
πŸ“ Jam

🎧 NIGHTLIFE: Giam Tua na ha ⭐
Giam Tua na ha is back for volume 7, featuring an all-Thai lineup. Inspired by the Thai aunties getting down to 180 bpm aerobic dance mixes every evening in Tesco Lotus parking lots, they’ll be bringing speedy fun beats all night long.
πŸ•— 21:00 (Sat)
🎫 300/400 THB (Ticketmelon / door)
πŸ“ DECOMMUNE

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ SPORTS: Mikkeller Running Club #105
Join Mikkeller Bangkok for their monthly 5.56km run around Ekamai. Open to all, this run is a great way to meet new people and stay fit. After the run, enjoy a complimentary house beer.
πŸ•— 17:30-19:30 (Sat)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Mikkeller Bangkok

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ SPORTS: theWholesome Hobbies Club
Join theWholesome Hobbies Club for their Run, Jog, & Walk Series! Perfect for all fitness levels. It is a great way to stay active and social. Enjoy the post-workout hangout for snacks and socializing.
πŸ•— 06:45 (briefing) (Sat)
🎫 FREE (reg required)
πŸ“ The Commons Sala Daeng

🎼πŸ‘ͺ MUSIC: Beethoven for Kids
Beethoven for Kids is a musical adventure of discovery and exploration. This event offers engaging experiences for children and their families, featuring professional musicians and a storyteller in a relaxed atmosphere. It is suitable for all ages.
πŸ•— 10:30-11:30 (Sat + Sun)
🎫 800/500 THB (Adults/Students)
πŸ“ Goethe Institute

πŸ“· Samsen Photowalk
Capture moments of Samsen neighborhood and explore Bangkok’s hidden gems and vibrant streets through your lens. Bring your cameras or phones and an open mind for this visual adventure.
πŸ•— 15:30 (Sat)
🎫 500 THB (includes drink credit and a t-shirt)
πŸ“ Apron Bar

🍽️ FOOD: Thailand Craft Chocolate Fest β€˜24 (see Friday)
πŸ’ƒπŸŽ­ DANCE/THEATRE: IBM 1401 (see Friday)
πŸŽͺ Lido Connect Sneaker Fleamarket Vol7 (see Friday)

πŸ“† SUNDAY 7 JULY

Life’s Question + Raw Brigade at Speakerbox

πŸŽͺ MIXED EVENT: League of PΓ©tanque ⭐
Join the League of PΓ©tanque Tournament and enjoy a day of fun and competition. Play in teams of 2, with entry including all-you-can-eat BBQ sausages, merguez, bread, and fruits. Prizes include trophies, t-shirts, and a bottle of Pastis and RosΓ© wine.
πŸ•— 12:00 (Sun)
🎫 500 THB per person
πŸ“ Playlys

🍽️ BRUNCH: World Chocolate Day Brunch
Celebrate World Chocolate Day with creative dishes and beverages made from 100% Thai premium cocoa. Enjoy Latin American cuisine with this particular guest shift from F*unkytown!
πŸ•— 12:00-15:00 (Sun)
🎫 2,500++ or 3,500++ THB
πŸ“ Kimpton Maa-Lai

🍽️ DINING: All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum Brunch
Indulge in unlimited dim sum with your favorite people. The perfect ending to a great week!
πŸ•— 11:00-17:00 (Sun)
🎫 549++ THB
πŸ“ Lily Fu’s

🎨 ART: Further Than Sight - Opening Event
Join the opening event of β€œFurther Than Sight”, a solo exhibition by Tan Kosiptipat. This exhibition explores the relationship between imagination and reality, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through these two worlds. This exhibition will run until July 31.
πŸ•— 18:00-21:00 (Sun)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ 333 Gallery

🎸 LIVE MUSIC
🎡 YONLAPA (Pop)
πŸ•— 17:00 (Sun)
🎫 400 THB
πŸ“ DeCommune

🍽️ FOOD: Thailand Craft Chocolate Fest β€˜24 (see Friday)
πŸ’ƒπŸŽ­ DANCE/THEATRE: IBM 1401 (see Friday)
πŸŽͺ Lido Connect Sneaker Fleamarket Vol7 (see Friday)
🎼πŸ‘ͺ MUSIC: Beethoven for Kids (see Saturday)

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