Fri 14
Galleries’ Night at Multiple venues; 5 pm; free
Galleries’ Night Bangkok is making a comeback on Valentine’s Day weekend. Over 70 galleries within the city will open up their doors, hosting artists from all over the globe, on two art-filled nights. Grab your chance to meet these artists, other art enthusiasts and serious collectors, as well as discover new or hidden art spaces. Free tuk-tuk shuttles will be available for guests to hop from one gallery to another.
Dudesweet x Highland "Legal Love" Green Valentine's Party at Whiteline; 4.20 pm; B420
Four hundred and twenty tickets available to a party that will start at 4:20 pm and will sell drinks sold at 420 baht—well, you get the drift. Expect chill vibes, a laid-back crowd and reggae tunes as party purveyor Dudesweet shares the love this V-Day.
KYEO x 555 Pres. Manfredas at De Commune; 9 pm; B300
Catch set by Vilnius-based DJ and producer Manfredas as he makes his Bangkok debut this Friday at De Commune. Known as the brains behind Vilnius's notorious Opium Club, where he runs his club night "Smala," Manfredas is a master at injecting raw energy onto the dance floor. Expect a night filled with psychedelia, leftfield disco, synth-pop, krautrock, and more. DJ Tada, Thaistick Yuttaruk and Psynus provide support.
In the mood for love: A cinematic valentine at FooJohn Building; 6.30 pm
Fans of Wong Kar-wai may want to come to FooJohn this Valentine’s day. The bar will host an evening filled with music, art and mood, and will also serve a full-course Valentine’s dinner inspired by the Hongkongese filmmaker’s masterpiece In the Mood for Love.
El Cupido Stupido (Part III) - The Anti-Valentine's Party at Havana Social; 6 pm
Late-night haunt Havana Social is bringing back its famed anti-Valentine’s party El Cupido Stupido. Forget flowers, chocolate, and romantic dates. Instead, drink up and dance the night away, whether you’re single, attached or claiming “it’s complicated.”
LGBTI Documentary Night at Embassy of the Netherlands; 6 pm; free entry
The Netherlands Embassy teams up with Document Our History Now to show five timely documentaries at the 3rd LGBTI Documentary Night, including Bhikkuni, Happy ever after, That's the way I am, Double Luck and M/F/X.
Sat 15
LIT Fest at Museum Siam; 3.30 pm; free entry
Time to get lit(erature)! At LIT Fest’s second run, rub shoulders with more than hundred of writers, translators, designers and editors. The event will also feature a book market, book club discussions, book tours, live music and more.
Soho District Party: Circus Edition at Fraser Suites Sukhumvit; 3 pm; B300
The Soho District Party is back once again, entertaining guests with fortune-telling sessions, magic shows, photo booths and more. Enjoy tasty bites and drinks from Havana Social, Charcoal, Above Eleven, Cantina, and Soho Pizza. DJ Benji, Alex Fischer, and Fred Canal spin fun beats to liven up the mood.
Mustache Takeover at Escape Feat. Nakadia at Escape; 4.30 pm; B750 (online), B1,000 at the door
Underground techno club Mustache is taking over beach club-inspired hangout Escape. Get down to outdoor sets by Thai-born, Berlin-based techno DJ and producer Nakadia and other tech-house spinners like Tj Tiesjungle and Aneesh Medina. For more minimal, deep-tech tunes, head indoors for sets by Soi Dogs, Kuroten, Elaheh and more.
TE-LICIOUS Tea Blending Workshop at TE Time and Space; 1 pm; B2,250
Learn how to create your own tea blends, how to brew tea right, how to pair your tea with your favorite snacks and more at a tea blending workshop hosted by TE Time and Space.
Sun 16
THE GARDEN CLUB by Tae Parvit (with Jay Vatanakuljaras) at Bangkok CityCity Gallery
Prominent Thai visual artist Tae Parvit teams up with Jay Vatanakuljaras to create a garden-inspired “retreat space” that was developed from their live performance at Tae’s recent exhibition in Taipei.