Our picks for the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend

Think of flowers in Bangkok and Pak Khlong Talat probably comes to mind first. Now the market has its own festival, with the Awakening team and Yodpiman River Walk staging the first Bangkok Flower Festival. Inside the air-conditioned hall are flower installations, an exhibition, hands-on workshops and more than 20 booths selling floral decorations and gifts. You can also distil and taste flower-infused water before taking a break by the river.  September 18-27. B150 (includes a complimentary flower from the designated area). Yodpiman River Walk. 3pm-10pm

Thai sculpture becomes a three-generation conversation in The Spirit of Sculptors: A Dialogue Across Three Generations at Museum Pier. Created with the Silpa Bhirasri Art Research Institute, the exhibition traces the field’s development through Professor Silpa Bhirasri, master artist Watchara Prayoonkum and contemporary sculptor Wayuphat Rattanaphet. Its rarest works date from Silpa’s years in Italy, before he moved to Thailand, and come from private collections. Most are being shown publicly in Thailand for the first time. New pieces by Watchara and Wayuphat respond to his ideas in their own ways. September 8-October 23. B150-B250 at the door. Museum Pier. 10am-6pm

Mooring examines how memories, beliefs and personal histories shift as they move between people, languages and generations. F four artists approach storytelling through their own experiences and practices, asking what happens to truth when a story changes with every retelling. The answer may depend as much on who speaks, who listens and what is remembered as on the facts themselves.  Until September 29. Free entry. Bangkok Kunsthalle. 2pm-8pm 

Barbie gets the orchestral treatment for one day only at Pink Symphonic Concert, a nostalgic programme built around songs from the beloved animated films. Nearly 45 musicians perform new arrangements of favourites from Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, including ‘Free’ and ‘I’m Just Like You’, alongside the grand ballet music from Barbie of Swan Lake. Expect violins, piano and plenty of familiar melodies that may have you quietly singing along. Fans are encouraged to dress up, add a little sparkle and relive those childhood soundtracks with a full orchestra on stage. September 20. B1,600-4,000 via here. SiamPic Hall. 2pm and 7pm

More than four decades of Vivienne Westwood jewellery fill eight rooms at Central Chidlom. Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery moves from the designer’s punk beginnings and Do It Yourself years to her fascination with eighteenth-century jewellery and the house’s unmistakable Orb. Clothing, photography, video and full catwalk looks show how each piece works as part of an outfit. Bangkok is the tour’s fifth stop after Wellington, Shanghai, Chengdu and Macau. In the  Galaxy Room Microsoft turns your chosen pieces into a personalised digital constellation. September 11-October 23. B200 via Ticketmelon or Trip.com. The Event Hall, Central Chidlom. 10am-10pm

For anyone who has shared a home with a pet, Beyond the Rainbow offers a thoughtful look at the bond formed through everyday routines, from the first hello to the difficult goodbye. Spread across more than 1,000 square metres, the exhibition has three experiential zones: a Memory Wall, playful recreations of familiar pet rituals and a quieter section developed with psychologists to explore grief and self-care. Pets are welcome in strollers or carriers, so your four-legged companion can come too. Tickets are available at the door, with no advance time slot required. September 18-November 22. B150-200 via here. River City Bangkok. 10am-8pm

Thai artist, writer and traveller Juli Baker and Summer presents a solo exhibition drawn from her own family story and everyday experiences of care. Through mixed-media paintings and installations, she looks at the often overlooked work that keeps families going, from preparing meals to sitting beside someone when they need company. The starting point is a simple question from her grandmother, who never gets the chance to fly. The exhibition traces their relationship from childhood, when her grandmother cares for her, to later years when the roles reverse and she becomes her grandmother’s caregiver. August 13-September 20. Free entry. RCB Galleria 5, River City Bangkok. 10am-8pm

Bangkok’s South Korean community gathers at GalileOasis in Ratchathewi for Oasis Seoul, a two-day programme of Korean design, crafts and culture. The free garden market brings together local Korean designers, artists and entrepreneurs selling tin furniture, clothing, cosmetics and handmade jewellery. Paid activities include a Mat Pilates class, a Korean ceremonial tea-making session and a private gayageum performance on the distinctive Korean string instrument.  September 19-20. Free garden market; selected activities B1,500. Reserve via VASANA SHOWROOM. GalileOasis.

Black Cabin Bar gets to the 21st night of September a day early with an Earth, Wind & Fire night on Sunday September 20. A live band takes on classics including ‘September’, ‘Boogie Wonderland’, ‘Let’s Groove’ and ‘Fantasy’, filling the room with brass, bass and falsetto. The setlist stays firmly with disco, funk and soul, so find a spot near the stage and prepare to sing along. September 20. Free entry. Black Cabin. 9.15pm onwards

You probably know Samyan for its market stalls,  late-night noodle shops and Chula students carrying iced coffees. But how closely have you noticed its colours? Slowcombo’s The Neighbour’s Palette: Seeing the Neighbourhood Through Colour takes a small group through the area with cameras and one simple challenge: pay attention to colour. Look for faded shophouse signs, old brick, tiled floors, shopfronts and whatever else catches your eye. Follow one shade or photograph the lot – either way, it is a good excuse to slow down and see a familiar neighbourhood differently. September 19. B590. Registration is through the Google Form. Slowcombo. 10am-3pm