Welcome to the Weekend Warrior, wherein the verdict is in and the judges have unanimously decided that there is ample cause for entertainment this weekend.
The Cairos want to be the band that soundtracks your summer romance. This four-piece from Down Under just released Dream of Reason, a wispy pop rock album with indie overtones vis-à-vis MGMT and The Kinks. The Cairos debut in Bangkok tonight, with Bangkok’s own indie heroes Sangsom Massacre and Deadtown Trash opening.
9 pm.
THB 500 including one free beer.
Cosmic Café,
Royal City Avenue.
MRT Petchaburi Station.
BLIND THEATRE: A Tale from a Firefly
Back by popular demand comes the Blind Theatre Thailand’s staging of ‘’A Tale from a Firefly’’. The show is done by blind performers, and the six-dimension experience is designed for both blind and regular-sighted audiences. A portion of the proceeds goes to charity, and if you like the idea you can also donate to aid the company’s expansion through its campaign on Indiegogo.
Friday to Sunday, 7 pm.
THB 250
Srinakharinwirot University,
Sukhumvit 23.
MRT Sukhumvit Station or BTS Asoke Station.
Hemingway’s signature Safari bar becomes the stomping grounds for bold, in-your-face comedy performances. David M. Arthur, Delfin Solomon, Sunny Pal and SNP take turns ripping each other and bringing on the laughs.
8 pm.
THB 250 including one free drink.
Hemingway’s Bangkok,
Sukhumvit 14.
MRT Sukhumvit Station or BTS Asoke Station.
GREASY GOOD: Fatty’s Anniversary Fest
Down in Asoke Din Daeng, Fatty’s Diner is getting juiced up on burgers, hot dogs and gumbo for its birthday bash. Friday and Saturday are both privy to a line-up of talented local acts, including Mothers Superior, Superhans and Ben Edwards. And rumour has it, there will even be a keg of fine craft brew.
Friday and Saturday,
6 pm.
Free entry.
Fatty’s Bar and Diner,
Asoke Din Daeng.
MRT Phra Ram 9 Station.
Saturday
QUICK SNAPS: Day Dreams with a Polaroid
This new exhibit from Ponlawit Petra and Bongkarn Semratt features cute and curious photos taken entirely from Polaroid cameras. Get the first peek at tonight’s opening party, or catch the exhibition until June 1.
4 pm, exhibition runs until June 1.
The Jam Factory, 41/1 – 41/2 Charoen Nakorn Road.
HOT TROPICS: Get Wet Go Wild Pool Party
AmBar’s rooftop pool party is celebrating its first anniversary with a tropical-themed swim session on Saturday afternoon. Drinks are free from 4 pm to 5 pm, and then THB 100 afterwards. Or if you’re feeling lucky (and flexible), get low in the limbo game to win a free bottle!
4 pm to 10 pm.
Free entry.
amBar Bangkok,
Sheraton Bangkok,
Sukhumvit 15.
BTS Nana Station.
Sunday
New party-making/art-promoting creative RhuBarb is throwing open the doors of Brownstone. The music studio is transforming into a performance art space with live painting and installations, and music from local bands sets the mood.
1 pm.
Brownstone Studio,
Sukhumvit 77.
BTS Bang Rak Station.
