BK Weekend: What's on in Bangkok this May 26-29
Controversial art, swing dancing in the street, a ton of markets and the return of Future Shorts film festival.
Thursday (May 26)
ART: Paradise for the Blind
A collection of artworks made from shredded (and whole) censored books that artist Sutthirat Supaparinya has gathered and studied. All the books used have either been censored or banned in various countries around Asia, including Chit Phumisak’s The Real Face of Thai Feudalism, Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s All That Is Gone and Noam Chomsky’s Year 501: The Conquest Continues.
Through May 29. The Reading Room, 2 Silom Soi 19. BTS Surasak
FILM SCREENINGS: A Night of Italian Cinema - Le Meraviglie (The Wonders)
The independent casual cinema screens the 2014 comedy/drama film by Alice Rorhwacher, following the journey of Gelsomina, whose father has left her as the heir of the kingdom he created to protect her and her younger sisters from the end of the world.
May 26. The Friese-Greene Club, 259/6 Sukhumvit Soi 22
Friday (May 27)
NIGHTLIFE: Flic Flac
Keven Richi and Max Gain, the DJ duo best known for their popular deep and tropical house remixes, make their Bangkok debut.
May 27. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Dope as Funk #NoCensor
DJs Luck-E, Arin, Tommy Nori, Karl Andy and Rory Breaker-Morant play the best of funk, '90s hip-hop, '90s rock and house classics at the bar's illuminated LED dance floor.
May 27. Wine Bibber Sangria, Ekkamai Soi 2, 02-714-0709. BTS Ekkamai
GIGS: Girl Power by Soundcheck
A night celebrating the talent of Bangkok's female rockstars, featuring live performances from Yellow Fang, Jelly Rocket and Telex Telexs. There will also be an on-site art market alongside the music selling plenty of handmade crafts.
May 27. Soundcheck, 290/2 Praditmanutham Rd.
THEATER: Suriyothai
The Opera Siam Ballet International dancing troupe presents an opera and ballet performance retelling the popular tale of Queen Suriyothai and her battle with the Burmese invasion in 16th century Siam.
May 27-29. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd.
THEATER: Kon Rak Mime Festival
An international theater festival dedicated to mime, featuring some of the best performers in the industry from Germany, Japan and Thailand, including Milan Sladek, Kita Kyoichi and Paitoon Laisakul. They'll be collaborating over the nine days in this
unique set of performances that combines humor, technique and emotion.
May 27-29. Thammasat University (Tha Phra Chan Campus), 12 Phra Chan Rd.
ART: A View from the Edge
David Longstreath has spent 45 years as a photographer for the Associated Press, capturing some of history’s most significant moments and now he brings a highlight reel of his career for this solo exhibition. Expect documentations of real, tragic events
ranging from the Asian Tsunami to the first Gulf War in a collection of powerful and emotional photographs.
May 27. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd. MRT Hua Lamphong
MARKETS: Zaap Hard Sale
The popular market that regularly takes over the groudns of CentralWorld returns in a new location, this time promising bigger discounts than ever before on clothes, accessories and bags that guruantee a destination all shopalics don't want to miss.
May 27-29. Bangkok Convention Center Hall, CentralPlaza, Ladphrao
Saturday (May 28)
NIGHTLIFE: Haivanas Beijos Summer
Chrome Sparks, the Brooklyn-based DJ known for his smooth “chillwave” sound takes over the stage alongside the local all-girl rock band Yellow Fang, electro-pop duo DCNXTR and DJs Gramaphone Children and Moola for an afternoon and evening that guarantees to get you dancing.
May 28. The Link Asoke-Makkasan, MRT Phetburi
NIGHTLIFE: Trasher X Shark X Zen: Bitch You Better Work It Work Work Work It Out
The party team returns for another huge night, this time celebrating the music of powerful women in the entertainment industry, like Rihanna and Beyonce. Dress code is work clothes and uniform.
May 28. Zen Event Gallery, 8/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Axtone Stage Exclusive in Bangkok
One of the main party stages at the world-class music festival Tomorrowland makes its way to Bangkok, featuring quality music from 10 DJs including Dirty South, Kryder, Shapov, New D and more.
May 28. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd.
NIGHTLIFE: Dudesweet: Radiohead x The Smiths
The space above the hip party venue dedicates itself to the best songs from legendary bands Radiohead and The Smiths all night long. Head to the second floor for the former's hits like "Creep" and "High and Dry," while the third floor plays tracks like "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" and "How Soon is Now."
May 28. Third World Bar, 3/F Tapas, Silom Soi 4. BTS Sala Daeng
ART: Split
A collection of digital collages by artist Peng Janthasorn that explore the complexities of the human body using inspiration from late Renaissance paintings.
May 28-Jun 26. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1. BTS Surasak
SALES: Neilson Hayes Book Sale
The Neilson Hays Library holds a used-book fundraiser promising thousands of high-quality English and Thai books from just B20. Away from the books, expect plenty of food from Hot Wheels Pizza Truck and the Garden Cafe, as well as a children's craft activity area.
May 28. Neilson Hayes Library, 195 Surawong Rd., 02-233-1731
SALES: Buy Stuff, Sell Stuff
Bridge art gallery holds a casual market with stalls selling local handicrafts, clothes, home decor and secondhand goods, all set in an energetic atmosphere with plenty of food, beer and music from DJ Mae Happyair.
May 28. Charoenkrung Soi 51, BTS Saphan Taksin
MARKETS: The Knack Market
The retro riverside market that takes place every last weekend of the month returns promising crafts, design, vintage items, books, art and music, plus lots of street food.
May 28-29. The Jam Factory, 41/1-41/2 Charoen Nakorn Rd.
WHY NOT: Swing Dancing for Charoenkrung District
An afternoon of outdoor swing dancing and live jazz music in the Old Town. Don’t forget to stick around for the 45-minute outdoor screening of a documentary capturing the history of Charoenkrung that will start at 7pm.
May 28. Charoenkrung Soi 30
WHY NOT: Ideas for Thai Education 2016
A public conference and meet-up to share and discuss new ideas for improving the quality and access to good education around the country. The afternoon involves talks from five Teach for Thailand keynote speakers followed by members sharing their teaching experiences at various in-need schools over the past two years.
May 28. Alliance Francaise Bangkok, Wittayu Rd.
Sunday (May 29)
FILM SCREENINGS: Future Shorts Thailand: Spring Season 2016
The pop-up “social cinema” festival returns returns to Bangkok for its spring season, taking movie lovers to the Old Town for a night of laid-back screenings of international short films. Apart from the movies, expect plenty of live music, art, trendy food and unlimited popcorn throughout the night.
May 29. Chinatown, Yaowarat Rd.
WORKSHOP: Everlasting Floral Workshop
A workshop all about flower decoration, flower arrangement and home decor from the team behind the hip bouquet store. There will be two sessions running throughout the day.
May 29. Plant House, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
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