Kindred Studio

You’ve probably heard of some of the restaurants and venues that sit in a circle within Lansieow Freeative Art Space, an open air hub that’s been putting the neighbourhood on the map the past few years. Its cornerstone is experimental performance spot Kindred Studio that hosts a weekly improv night, monthly poetry and spoken word night called Magic Theatre, and live music across the spectrum of genres, all in their cosy living room-esque walls. It’s a real ‘come as a stranger, leave as a friend’ vibe. The outside space at Lansieow is just as community focused, with the lovelies from Green Dog Dispensary putting on regular events from corn-hole competitions to an annual dog show, Furry Friends. If visual arts are more your thing, Pongnoi Community Art Space, tucked behind the temple, Wat Pong Noi, is home to four gallery spaces that show ceramics, illustration, paintings and more, with exhibitions from visiting artists and recent CMU graduates. Another one for your gallery radar is 31st Century Museum, a contemporary arts space with thought provoking installations at the temporary exhibitions in this high-ceiled house conversion. And if you're in need of a relaxing afternoon, book in for a treat at The Pattern Thai Massage, who’ve created a blissful sanctuary in a residential corner off the main road. Or, if you’re feeling spiritual, pop to Wat Umong and Wat Pongnoi to meditate and call in some post shopping spree zen.