Welcome to the Weekend Warrior, wherein we prepare you for the night that will last a generation, when the Others sweep through the kingdom riding their dead horses, hunting with their packs of pale spiders big as hounds.
Friday
BURMESE PUNK: Bloodsugar Politik
As Myanmar keeps opening up, its local music scene is also thriving – ask Bloodsugar Politik for yourself at their debut Bangkok gig. The Rangon punk-ska band has become known for its smart but searing lyrics and lately, a few more politically charged ones too (since that shit just wouldn’t fly a few years ago). But expect a lot more than headbanging from these punk rockers – they’ve got enough catchy material to hook anyone that’s into indie rock. Bloodsugar Politik also plays two shows on RCA, one tonight, Thursday, at Rehab and anotehr Saturday at Cosmic Café, with US synth-pop duo Unicorn Domination.
8 pm. Free entry. The Overstay, Charin Sanit Wong 80 to 82. BTS Krung Thonburi.
It’s hard not to get the warm and fuzzies from this quirky indie rock act out of Birmngham, England. That’s probably also why tickets for Swim Deep also sold out at breakneck speed – we could all use a little happy-go-lucky in our lives, right? If you’re eager to hear hits like “Honey” and “She Changes the Weather” live, look out for Bangkokians trying to unload on last-minute tickets online. This gig guarantees a little boogie.
8 pm. Mongkol RCA Studio, Royal City Avenue. MRT Petchaburi.
CLASS ACT: The Rivals (Ching Nang)
The Rivals, a Thai-language period drama produced by Burapha University, was such at its international arts festival last year, the production is now being staged at the M Theatre in Ekkamai. Directed by Apirak Chaipanha with thoughtful prose from King Vajiravudh.
Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 2 pm. THB 350. M Theatre, 2884/2 New Petchaburi Road. MRT Petchaburi.
ADVENTURES IN AMPLITUDE: Everything is Modulating
If gravitational pull keeps you tethered to the Ekkamai zone, an evening of synthy electrostuff, experimental and drummy/bassy bands are playing at the recently opened Stereo, a short skip from the BTS station. Live performances by Aerolips, Stylish Nonsense, Cut the Crab, Wednesday and Mr. DJ Dragon.
Friday 9:30pm to 2:00am. THB150, one drink included. Stereo, 8 Horizon Building 2nd Floor, Ekkamai. BTS Ekkamai.
Saturday
Mexican artist Fernando Aceves calls himself a “nomadic painter”: traveling the world, recreating on canvas the beauty that he sees. “Wounded Eden” is the latest solo exhibition from the accomplished artist and chances are you, may recognize a few of these landscapes: the paintings and sketches are based on Aceves’ travels through Thailand and Cambodia over the last few months, from Sihanoukville up along the Mekong River. Opening reception starts at 7 pm with a pre-jam by French musician Louis Bertignac, but the work is on display at Toot Yung Art Center until March 15.
7 pm. Toot Yung Art Center, Ekkamai 2. BTS Ekkamai.
There’s been no shortage of A-list pool parties this season – and as long as the sun keeps shining, we won’t ever get sick of them. This latest outdoor jam from Ocean Bangkok features THB 100 beers, sangrias and cocktails until the sun goes down and THB 300 poolside massages.
1 pm to 9 pm. Free entry. Ocean Bangkok, Sukhumvit 33. BTS Phrom Pong.
Hong Kong’s DJ Wash has been laying low in the production studio since his last gig for Dubway Sessions, Bangkok’s long-running party series dedicated to proper bass. Now Wash is finally coming out of the cave, with a few new dubstep and drum and bass licks in tow.
10 pm. Free entry. Grease, Sukhumvit 49. BTS Thong Lor.
Two experimental musicians will fill the cozy space at Jam on Saturday night. As FM3, Beijing-based experimental musician Christiaan Virant combines Chinese classical instruments with modern digital techniques. Also performing is C-Drick of Berlin, who’s been making experimental music since 1985. They’re joined by Space360 and Clokue.
8pm to midnight. THB200, one drink included. Jam. 41 Soi Rong Nam Kang (Charoen Rat Soi 1). BTS Surasak.
MUU SONG: Quality Secondhand Art 2013: Re-creation
Gallery VER and the Nuts Society present “Quality Secondhand Art 2013: Re-creation,” a group exhibition featuring 40 artists exploring materials and processes, and their repair and reuse. The artists will employ “leftover or donated” stuff to re-create works for display, sale and auction throughout the course of the exhibition.
1pm to 8pm. Free entry. Gallery Ver 194 Tanao Road near Democracy Monument.
