Welcome to the Weekend Warrior, wherein we’ll bend into the undergrowth; in leaves no step had trodden black.
Friday
GOLDEN OLDIES: Save the Beatles
Thailand’s local indie rock scene has stepped up to single-handedly save rock ’n’ roll, with this ongoing series of tribute evenings. The eleventh and latest installment “Save the Beatles” features six alternative acts like Rocket Science and Beer putting their own spin on Beatles classics, and (maybe if you ask nicely) even taking a few requests. See, Vice, there’s still hope for Thailand’s youth yet!
7 pm. THB 150 including a beer. Na Nakorn Mini Bar, Pranakorn Bar Building. 58/2Damnoen Klang Tai Road. MRT Hua Lamphong
STAGING DRAMA: BU Playfest 2014 presents Glass Menagerie
It’s been a busy season for Bangkok University’s theatre company as they put on BU Playfest 2014, a series of 13 classic stage productions over 13 weeks. This weekend is The Glass Menagerie, the 1945 play that first thrust famous American playwright Tennessee Williams into the limelight. Also to mark down on the calendar: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (May 1 to 3), Venus in Fur (June 12 to 14) and Pippin (June 19 to 21).
Friday, Saturday at 6pm. Free entry. Black Box Theater, Bangkok University, Rangsit Campus
Saturday
This free workshop at the Museum Siam teaches the ancient art of traditional Thai dance drama or khon. The performance and narrative storytelling, which was once performed solely by men with masks in Thai royal court, has evolved and adapted throughout the years. At this workshop, people can learn the history of khon, try out the dance techniques and even take in a professional live demonstration. With only 30 spaces, reservation is a must!
Saturday, Sunday at 11 am. Free entry. Museum Siam, Phra Nang Klao Road
POLITICAL PAINTINGS: Burma: The Quiet Violence
This exhibition of 38 paintings takes a hard look at Burma’s political situation between 1995 and 2005, from the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi to media censorship. The works were secretly transported to Bangkok many years ago, because of their sensitive nature) and are finally being shown by many years. The artist, Myint Swe, is one of Burma’s most influential artists right now, having staged more than 50 exhibitions in the country.
5 pm opening reception, exhibition runs until May 24. Thavibu Gallery, 308 919/1 Silom Road. BTS Surasak
HIT THE WAVES: Rip Curl Summer Carnival
Downtown Bangkok gets outfitted with a giant pool on Saturday for the Rip Curl Summer carnival. There will be a professional wakeboarding competition, including a trick session by 16-year-old world champion Daniel Grant. Look out for a summer market from Cheeze magazine featuring all the latest in local designers and trends followed by an evening pool party.
12 pm. THB 300 including one drink. Morakot Outdoor Carpark, Central Chidlom, 1027 Ploenchit Road. BTS Chit Lom
BLOCK PARTY 2.0: What The Festival
WTF celebrates its fourth anniversary this weekend with a full program from storytelling to a live funk band and (of course) mouth-watering bites. Sunday afternoon is rounded out with a good old block party, with international short film screenings (What The Festival 2014) starting around 4 pm.
9 pm, Sunday at 4 pm. Free entry. WTF Café & Gallery, Sukhumvit 51. BTS Thong Lor
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