BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this Jul 21-24
We'll be at South Korean electro duo Tengger at Studio Lam, The Commons' next jazz installment, and the relaunch of Eathai.
Thursday (Jul 21)
NIGHTLIFE: Bounce Squad
The Singaporean DJ duo, who have performed at Ultra Japan 2014, take the Bangkok stage with electro house and hip-hop tracks like "Club Nation."
Jul 21. Levels, 6/F, Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11
NIGHTLIFE: Nathan Surreal
The Dutch DJ and producer known for his techno and deephouse tracks including "Area Code 92" and "Binary Omania" takes over the stage with support from local talent DJ Krit Morton.
Jul 21. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit 55
GIGS: Tengger
The South Korean duo bring their electronic and psychedelic sound to the Bangkok stage as part of their world tour.
Jul 21. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51
GIGS: OmdWtfThisShitRocks Vol 2.
A night of live music curated by rock band Degaruda, featuring performances from Lord Liar Boots, Pistols 99, Phy, Cana and Degaruda themself.
Jul 21. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8
FAIRS: Eathai Expansion
In celebration of the makeover of Central Embassy's Eathai food zone, this 13-zone lifestyle fair features booths selling traditional foods, cultural workshops as well as a live music performance from Rasmee Isan Soul (Jul 30) and other local artists.
Jul 21-Aug 7. G/F Central Embassy. BTS Phloen Chit
ART: Urban Energies, Shaped Paintings of Bangkok
Artist Michael Downs presents twelve dynamic paintings capturing the contrast between Bangkok's skyscrapers and the bustling streets the line beneath them.
Jul 21-28. HOF Art Residency, W District. BTS Phra Khanong
SPORTS: Run & Ride 2016 by Herbalife
A four-day fair for fitness and health lovers, featuring plenty of activities, booths and workshops, including a Health Zone, Shopping Zone, Workshop Zone and Energy Battle Zone.
Through Jul 24. Central Festival East Ville.
Friday (Jul 22)
NIGHTLIFE: Koeju
The Oslo-based DJ takes over the decks with support from DJ Sunju Hargun as part of the bar's series to showcase cutting-edge techno music.
Jul 22. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23
NIGHTLIFE: Skinny Dips x Absolut
The party dedicated to the best of electronic music returns, this time featuring future hip-hop, footwork and juke tunes from DJs DeLorean, Guy Boy and Paperboy.
Jul 22. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10
GIGS: Chanudom
The Thai glam rock band takes on the stage for a one-hour live set, including performances of hits like "Kon Bap" and "Lued Chua".
Jul 22. Maggie Choo's, Novotel Silom, 320 Silom Rd.
Saturday (Jul 23)
NIGHTLIFE: Loudpvck
The Los Angeles-based trap music duo, known for their remixes, make their Thailand debut with tracks like "Lit" and "Buena."
Jul 23. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Gary Todd
The British deep house and techno DJ makes his Bangkok debut in the underground dance music institution, with support from Bangkok-based DJ The Outsider.
Jul 23. Glow, Sukhumvit 23
MUSIC FESTIVALS: Runaway Music Festival
Seven of the country's most popular rock bands, including Bodyslam, Big Ass, Potato, 25 Hours, Cocktail, Lomosonic and The Yers, take the stage in this festival celebrating the best of rock music.
Jul 23. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd.
GIGS: Sanamluang Music Playtime Ep. 2 Techno Colour
The event that combines live music and shopping returns, this time featuring bands Somkiat and Polycat alongside a bustling flea market.
Jul 23. Rockademy, A-Square, Sukhumvit Soi 26
CONFERENCES: Techsauce Summit 2016
Thailand's biggest international tech conference invites top startup founders, thought leaders, policy makers, investors and corporate innovators from across Asia for two days of conferences and networking.
Jul 23-24. Centara Grand, Central Plaza Ladprao, 1695 Phahon Yothin Rd.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Cinema Diverse: Director's Choice 2016 The Female Perspective
Five acclaimed female Thai directors select international films to be screened bi-monthly from May-Nov for Cinema Diverse. This month sees the screening of the 2013 drama/adventure film Nebraska directed by Alexander Payne and chosen by Wanwaew and Waewwan Hongvivatana, twin scriptwriters known for their television series Wish Us Luck.
Jul 23. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium
WORKSHOPS: Japanese Leather Craft Workshop
Learn the Japanese “Shishou” or “Maestro” leather craft form including necessary basic skills & techniques to create the high quality leather pieces, such as a key ring and coin case, with the high quality tools from Japan.
Jul 23. Tentacles N22, Narathiwas Soi 22
Sunday (Jul 24)
LIVE MUSIC: Jazz on Sunday: Week 4
The community malls' series of live jazz music continues with this week featuring performances from the College of Music BSRU.
Jul 24. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
MEET UPS: Bangkok's First Ever Pokemon Go Meetup
Meet fellow players in the first meet up for those enjoying the global smartphone hit game, Pokemon Go. Participants are encouraged to wear something Pokemon related.
Jul 24. Lumphini Park. Wittayu Rd. MRT Lumphini
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