Welcome to Weekend Warrior, wherein we demonstrate our commitment to empowering the public sector with sustainable tools for building capacity to rock it hard all weekend long.
Friday
ART: Villa in the Slums Opening
Artists Phil America and Orawan Arunrak come together in this exhibition showing the inner workings of Bangkok’s Klong Toey slums. Located in the subspace of the Bangkok University Gallery, the work takes an honest look at the cultural and economic divide in the area.
5:30pm. Bangkok University Gallery, Rama 4 Road. MRT Station Klong Toei. The exhibition runs October 18 to 30, 10am to 7pm.
D&B: Phatfunk featuring DBridge & SP:MC
Phatfunk welcomes veteran drum and bass producer dBridge to the DJ booth. These days he’s known for mentoring a new breed of beat-makers through his own label, Exit Records. But he’s primarily known for his work with Bad Company, creating some of the most influential tracks in drum and bass history. For a little treat, drum and bass MC SP:MC will accompany on the mic.
10pm. 500 THB including one drink. Glow Nightclub, Sukhumvit 23. BTS Asoke Station, MRT Sukhumvit Station.
BOOGIE: Disco Robot presents Pam G.’s Nom Noms
This Friday’s Disco Robot is dedicated to the siren of ’70s cinema, Pamela G. and her mighty fine equipment. While we all support some nice nom nom’s, the main play here will actually be quality beats to boogie down to courtesy of resident DJ Jaydubb and guests NKchan from Japan and Frank Büdie.
10pm. THB 250 including one drink. Black Pagoda. BTS Sala Daeng Station/MRT Silom Station.
Saturday
JOG: The 16th Charity Midnight Run 2013
If you’re up for staying up late and off the booze, here’s a healthy and satisfying alternative – the annual midnight charity run. This is the only race in Bangkok held in the wee hours, allowing runners to enjoy cooler temperatures as they sweat it out. So it’s no surprise over 5,000 participants will be competing with all proceeds being donated to charities such as “Chalerm Prakiat School” and “Baan Gerda,” which support children who are either infected with HIV or have lost parents to the disease.
12am. 1,000 THB (for charity) with raffle entry. Amari Watergate Bangkok, Petchaburi Road. BTS Siam Station.
WATCH: Art, Religion, Sexuality: Seeing Myanmar through Film
Check out this screening of three short films, with a range of reflections on the local culture and heritage of Myanmar. The third film, Burmese Butterfly, gives a rare glimpse into the country’s emerging gay community. The films will be followed by a discussion in Thai and English led by anthropologist Dr. Amporn Jirattikorn.
10:30am. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Auditorium (fifth floor). BTS National Stadium Station.
LISTEN IN: SuperSweet presents Adam Green Acoustic Concert
Remember that little indie ditty from the movie Juno? Adam Green happened to be the guy plucking away on “Anything Else But You,” and now he’s in Bangkok on a solo tour. Expect an abstract blend of grunge, blues and jazz from the New Yorker, who also identifies as an artist and filmmaker. Opening bands are Part Time Musicians and Wednesday.
8pm. THB 900. Mongkol RCA Studio. MRT Petchaburi Station.
DANCE: With Love presents Marasco
Marasco is an Italian DJ, living in Hawaii, spinning classic house… need I say more? With the support of Bangkok’s darling With Love crew, Marasco will share his fresh island beats with everyone at Glow Nightclub.
10pm. THB 350 including one drink. Glow Nightclub, Sukhumvit 23. BTS Station Asoke, MRT Station Sukhumvit.
