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.
Friday
Bangkok-born graffiti artist Bonus TMC, kicks off his first solo exhibition in Thailand with an opening reception tonight at Goja. You probably know Bonus’ work from bridges and cement walls around town – he’s known for stunningly lifelike sprays of animals and wildlife, especially birds and bears. Check out his latest work on top of W-District beforehand, it can be easily seen from atop Phra Khanong BTS.
6 pm, exhibition runs until June 8. Goja Gallery and Café, Sukhumvit 71. BTS Phra Kanong.
COOL GADGETS: Thailand Mobile Expo 2014
Get ready to pimp out your mobile and get up on the latest technology game at this year’s Thailand Mobile Expo. Imagine MBK’s Mobile Mart on steroids, only with better discounts, promos and presentations from tech-savvy industry experts.
Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm. Free entry. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, New Rachadapisek Road. MRT Queen Sirikit Centre
Saturday
This flea market outside of Museum Siam is for indie music lovers, both old and new. Browse through vinyl, CDs and handmade crafts while catching live performances from well-known local acts like The Sangsom Massacre, Plastic Section and Free Typewriter.
Saturday and Sunday, 3 pm to 12 pm. Free Entry. Museum Siam, 4 Sanam Chai Road. Chao Phraya Pier Rachini or Tha Tian.
Scandi trio Postiljonen are taking over the stage at Cosmic Café to disseminate electro-pop and bright synthesizer sounds. Although the band doesn’t start until 11:30 p.m., come early to get the full-meal-deal from local up-and-coming acts De Connextor, Cut The Crab and Cloud Behind.
9:30 pm. THB 500 including one drink. Cosmic Café, Royal City Avenue. MRT Petchaburi
FREE DRINKS: Artists’ Night Out
It may be another gimmick-y networking event, but we can’t deny Bath Bangkok’s Artists’ Night Out makes for the perfect Saturday pre-drink. Creative people (models, musicians, photographers and anyone working in media and entertainment… so basically anyone and everyone in Bangkok) are invited to come between 7 pm and 10 pm for three free drinks and a little schmooze-fest.
7 pm. Bath Bangkok, Sukhumvit 16. Free entry. BTS Asoke Station, MRT Sukhumvit.
Sunday
AWARENESS PICNIC: Summer… Cold Bangkok!?
Thai Climate Justice is inviting all activists and environmentalists for an outdoor picnic to raise awareness about global warming and climate change. There’s a free screening of the documentary Urbanized and an education exhibition and lecture.
3 pm to 9 pm. Free Entry. The Jam Factory, 41/1-5 Charoennakorn Road.
JUMP AROUND: Reggae Ska Concert
This line-up is a full dose of reggae and ska rock in Chatuchak Park. Six local bands including Mocca Garden, Deep O Sea, Teddy Ska Band and The Superglasses Ska Ensemble are sure to stir up some moseying amidst the greenery – and a portion of the proceeds go towards buying bulletproof vests for teachers in Southern Thailand.
6 pm. THB 499. JJ Green, Lad Phrao 18. MRT Lad Phrao.
