Fri 30
Bangkok That Was: Photographs 1956-1961 by Fabrizio La Torre; 11am; free
Fabrizio La Torre was an Italian photographer who lived in Bangkok from 1956 to 1961, commissioned to document and photograph the launch of renowned Italthai Industries company. During his time in the city, the avid art enthusiast also took thousands of photos of the city and its residents. Bangkok That Was showcases these rarely seen photographs in a double-venue exhibition simultaneously showing at Serindia Gallery and the National Museum.
Felipe Pantone W3-Dimensional & Current Work Exhibition at Siam Center; 10am; free
Argentinian-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone best known for the use of bold color and kinetic/op art is heading to Bangkok for an exclusive talk and exhibition this month.
Felipe, despite never expose his face to the public, has shown his works at galleries and museums around the world, including Long Beach Museum of Art, Palais de Tokyo in Paris, and Mesa Contemporary Arts Center. Now, it's your chance to see his amazing artworks in Bangkok at Siam Center. Felipe Pantone will be creating a showcase called W3-DIMENSIONAL Park, mesmerizing mall-goers with optical illusion art pieces --- these include four original pieces that are parts of his painting projects he's been working on.
40s & Shorties x Narcos official party at Susie Q; 9pm; free
Blaq Lyte joins forces with Auntys Haus to host 40s & Shorties x Narcos official party. The party is to launch a special collaboration between Los Angeles' streetwear brand 40s & Shorties and Netflix's Narcos. It's going to be special as the co-owner and designer of the brand, Drewbyrd will be taking over the deck.
Sat 1 Dec
Pinkoi Market in Bangkok at Lhong 1919; 1pm; free
Lhong 1919 gathers local and international designers for its first Pinkoi Market. The event will feature more than 50 unique brands from around the Asian region with shops from Thailand, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan. You can shop for designed items, enjoy delicious food from venders and join workshops by six designers. Check out the list of the brands here.
Stylish Weekend Market at Yelo House; 12pm; free
Creative space Yelo House is hosing a weekend market offering everything about fashion, clothes and accessory. Highlights include a Stylish Talk on a subject about Fashion on Media featuring Vogue Thailand's style director Jirat Subpisankul and 2012 Thai Supermodel winner Jingjing Yu and fun workshops hosted by The Craft Lab, Arternoon, and more.
Sundown Circle Bangkok at Siwilai City Club; 5pm; B500
Siwilai City Club hooks up with Indonesian lifestyle mecca Potato Head for a collaborative party that promises to bring in the beach vibes to the heart of the city. Dubbed Sundown Circle, the party will feature music from international spinners, sustainable cocktails from Potato Head’s mixologist, and limited-edition Potato Head merchandise.
Japanese artist Azuma Makoto, aka AMKK, and Thai architect Phahonchai Premchai will also create edgy installations exclusively to the event.
Road to Kolour In The Park at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel; 4pm; free
Can't wait for the Kolour in the Park? Don't worry. Party organizer Kolour will be hosting Road to Kolour In The Park that will be a warm up party for the event at the Singha Food Fest 3. The party features over 40 famous food venders, and gigs from spinmasters like ATMA who will be performing a 3-hour set, Brent Burns, and Giantsiam. Plus an after party until late.
Boyzlife at GMM Live House; 8pm; B1,000
Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy, respectively of record-breaking ’90s boy bands Westlife and Boyzone, have teamed up to create Boyzlife (get it?) and they are now on tour! The duo makes a stop in Bangkok in Dec. Remember your childhood as you sing along to hits like “No Matter What,” “Love Me For A Reason,” “My Love,” and “I Lay My Love On You.”
Sun 2 Dec
Silent Wine Yoga at Vanilla Sky; 4.30pm; B850
“Silent Brew Yoga“ is an innovative journey of flowing movement, sound and you prefer beverage. Immerse yourself in the motion of yoga with a pair of noise isolating wireless LED headphones, which allows you to hear the instructor and Dj at the perfect level while their curated set takes you on a musical journey. This edition, the Silent Brew Yoga is back with wine tasting sessions that will introduce you to low fat wine by an experienced sommelier. All levels are welcome.
The Weeknd at IMPACT Arena; 8pm; B2,500
Canadian singer/songwriter Abel Tesfaye, who's better known by his stage name The Weeknd, has just announced on his official Instagram account that he is having an Asia Tour before the end of this year with a stop in Bangkok on 2 Dec at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.