The best things to do in Bangkok this weekend

Unspeakable Secrets is a group exhibition by 15 artists who come together to make art that reveals the truth about everything you never think about before. Here's the list of all the participating artists: Lampu Kansanoh, Atchalinee Kesornsook, Theekawut Boonvijit, Kreingkrai Kulphun, Kannika Jansuwan, Sita Inyai, Pranai Kasemtavornsilpa, Jakkee Kongkaew, Sudaporn Teja, Sudrak Khongpuang, Sunisa Assawinrungroj, Suriwan Sutham, Pang Torsuwan, Anchana Nangkala and Puttalak Dadsada. The exhibition takes place at River City Bangkok until June 27 (11:00-20:00), and the number of participants is limited to 80 per round.

Southeast Asia’s biggest digital art exhibition has reopened. To celebrate its comeback, House of Illumination is featuring a brand-new, head-turning theme, “Think Like Da Vinci”. Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci inspires this latest showing. The exhibition takes some of his greatest works and transforms them into audio-visual spectacles that fill up eight rooms. Light Corri/draw: a laserlit tunnel leading to the imaginary world of the artist Perspective Study: a room inspired by Da Vinci’s The Adoration of the Magi that uses mirror reflections to evoke a mysterious dimension Shining Polyhedron: uses various geometric shapes to give a creative take on the Divine Proportion theory  Da Vinci Neo-Reflection: a spot where you can snap a shot with the Mona Lisa, projected on the wall and enhanced through a stimulating light installation The Glowing Sculpture: a sculpture comes to life with the use of innovative 3D lighting technology Perplexed Proportion: an ever-changing tunnel that portrays Da Vinci’s The Vitruvian Man in a style you’ve never seen before From Imaginations to Inventions: the artist’s drawings and scientific diagrams are projected as 3D illustrations on the walls of this room Davinci-Verse: a space that highlights Da Vinci’s famous artworks using the projection mapping technique House of Illumination: Think Like Da Vinci runs until 2 May at Central Gallery, CentralWorld. Tickets are priced at B350/adult, B300/student and B250/child (height below 110c

Tuna Dunn and Saratta the gallery, for the first time, joins hands for an exhibition that's all about the experimental comic experience that will take visitors to explore all the possibilities to create simple and unique art. Please book a visit at www.saratta.space/RSVP. Email saratta.space@gmail.com or call 09 1817 1341 for more information.

Ekarat Aroonrat showcases his collection of oil paintings entitled "Drama Holiday" at Joyman Gallery throughout the month of June for avid gallery hoppers to enjoy under safety. All artworks in the exhibition are based on the character of the same young girl in his previous collection, Yellow Eyes, but this time, the artist has portrayed the girl in her blossoming years of puberty where she gets to experience the outside workd and discover the reality of happiness and sadness. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Joyman Gallery allows only ten visitors in the exhibition per round, which is open between Tuesday and Sunday at 11:00-19:00. Visiting on Monday is exclusive for advance booking. 

Jarasporn "Tarn" Chumsri is a Thai artist whose strong passion revolves around conveying her thoughs and feelings in a vivid piece of art on a canvas, and this latest solo exhibition of hers is Jarasporn's interpretation of her views on the digital era where all lives are easily connected with social media and electronic devices. The exhibition is free of charge and takes place at The Jam Factory. For more information, please call 0 2861 0950 or email contact.thejamfactory@gmail.com

Nowhere Special is a solo exhibition by Tae Parvit who takes an inspiration from his trip in the past year in order to reflect his views on the nature, environment, and places. The exhibition limits the number of participants. If interested, please call for booking at 08 3087 2725 or email info@bangkokcitycity.com

Reincarnations is a series of exhibitions by Ruangsak Anuwatwimon who attempts to encapsulate the nearly-extinct animals. In the previous two events, Ruangsak was inspired by botany, entomology, and zoology regarding living creatures outside Thailand. For Reincarnations III, the artist focuses on the life of the Bhutan glory, a native Chiang Dao butterfly, the Japanese wolf, and the Schomburgk's deer. These rare animals are depicted as two- and three-dimensional life-sized installations. Advance reservation is highly recommended. Please email info@warinlab.com

Bangkok Design Week returns to inspire creative minds mid-pandemic with the theme “Resurgence of Possibilities.” A series of design showcases and exhibitions from more than 1,000 designers and entrepreneurs, not to mention a wide selection of activities and markets, help ignite your creativity, and passion for life and art. Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis this year, Bangkok Design Week 2021 are focusing on hosting most of the events online, and the entire festival will run until July 31. You can check out all programs, which include art exhibitions, talks, and live performances, via this link.

The St. Regis Bangkok's executive pastry chef Anupong "Aey" Nualchawee will host a class for those with a passion for chocolate to join in for all the basic know-how to create sweet menus out of this beloved confection. The session is Chef Aey's teaching debut gig where he will draw 13 years of experience to create lessons around the use of chocolate to create wide-ranging desserts. Some of the premium ingredients that the participants will get their hands on include first-rate chocolate from Valrhona and Lindt as well as a selection of nuts, dried fruit, and candy. The class will be hosted in a small size to allow intimate and personal vibes for both the chef and the learners, which will take place for two dates: June 9 and 19 (14:00-16:00). The entry fee is B1,100++ per person, including complimentary cake, non-alcoholic drinks, and gifts. Reserve a seat now at 0 2207 7777, email fb.bangkok@stregis.com, or visit www.stregisbangkokdining.com.  

The title of the event makes it clear: you don't have to be black to be outraged! And here at this photograph exhibition, racial injustice is revealed before your eyes as provoking artworks created by Justin Mills. Mills is inspired by four American films revolving around the issues of racism: Do the Right Thing (1989), Selma (2014), Moonlight (2016), I Am Not Your Negro (2016). He takes screenshots from these movies and inserts motivating messages in order to represent the hardship and status of black people in the today's society. "You Don’t Have to be Black to be Outraged" is open for free for the public at Kathmandu Gallery from April 24 to June 26.