Get set for a comprehensive round-up of this weekend’s events on Sukhumvit.
It’s the last few days before Christmas so there’s a veritable plethora of festive events alongside the usual mix of markets and DJ sets.
All to the soundtrack of Slade and Wham! covers, obviously…
Take it away!
Friday 18 December
7th Annual Santa All Stars Club Crawl
Nana
The Suk 11 Club Crawl crew (Ed – try saying that once you’ve had a few…) are back this Friday with a Santa All Star edition, starting at Nest rooftop before crawling to Levels, then Sugar and Wax to round off an evening to remember. Dresscode? Santa All Stars!
Caroling By The BTS
Phrom Phong
The International Church of Bangkok and the Japanese International Church will be performing a selection of Christmas carols by Phrom Phong BTS station on Friday 18 December. Catch them between 7 to 7.30pm.
Brewdog Tap Takeover
Ekamai
The Wishbeer Home Bar at the Lofts Ekamai are hosting a special Brewdog event in honour of the Scottish craft brewery’s new special edition brews. Entry is free and there are special drinks deals as detailed in the promo above.
JAM @ Demo
Thonglor
Clap and 42below are hosting JAM – an artists’ collaboration night – at Demo on Thonglor Soi 10. With the tagline, ‘People, Music, Fashion, Vodka’, JAM promises great acts and a sophisticated Thonglor night out. The dress code is all black.
Baird Tap Takeover and Beer Dinner
Ekamai
Mikkeller Bangkok is being taking over by Baird Beer from Wednesday to Saturday this week. 10 new taps will be in situ and there’ll also be a 10-course beer pairing in the restaurant Upstairs At Mikkeller, with Chef Dan Bark.
Glow presents Sunju Hargun, Mendy Indigo and Tristan Kino
Asok
Glow are putting their residents front and centre this Friday with a night of dark tech and techno from 10pm to 4am. Get ready to groove…
Saturday 19 December
Urban Playground’s Christmas Party
Thonglor
The climbing centre, in collaboration with Friction Labs, Poda Store and The Racquet Club, are hosting their Christmas party this Saturday with food, drinks and the chance to beast a number of climbing challenges and win a clutch of prizes.
Cassette Tapes Night Party
Thonglor
If you’re a fan of retro cassettes and videotapes, the Thonglor Art Space’s Saturday night event could be right up your alley. Expect music and movies, live music and jamming, and a ‘box market’ where you can selling anything in one box. Bring headphones!
Live @ Aloft
Nana
Khun Dom begins her regular live set at W XYZ Bar this Saturday. She’ll be followed by DJ Paka and there’s plenty of drink deals to keep you watered all night long.
Christmas Baking For The Young Ones
Asok
The Westin Grande is hosting another festive children’s baking extravaganza this Saturday. Two hours of baking and decorating for kids between 6 and 12 with an included goody bag and free lunch.
Rumbustion: Tiki Times
Bacardi Rum are sponsoring a Caribbean-themed event at WTF Bar and Gallery this weekend. We’re talking rum punch, zombies and surf movies – let’s get our tiki on.
Deep House Brotherhood
Thonglor
Nat King Soul and Ramen Roch are the headliners at Studio Lam’s classic Deep House Brotherhood night this Saturday. It’s all about deep house, Detroit and hi tech soul…
All Weekend Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 December
ChristmaRs Flea Market
Ekamai
This all-white and distinctively futuristic looking Christmas-themed flea market is gracing the Ekkamai Power Centre this weekend. There’ll be food trucks, live music, a beer garden, gifts aplenty and the chance to win a host of prizes. Open from 4pm to midnight from 17th to 20th December.
Bangkok Illumination Festival
Phrom Phong
Bangkok Illumination is still taking over the EM District with incredible lighting design and huge illuminated structures taking over the space between EmQuartier and Emporium.
Genii Loci by Rush Pleansuk
Asok
The S Gallery at Sofitel Sukhumvit is showcasing local artist’s Rush Pleansuk latest exhibition. Architectural in style, Genii Loci – on the cycle of life – is split into four stages: Body, Sense, Memory and Samsara.
Artbox @ EM District
Phrom Phong
The quirky container-style market is back in the EM District this weekend on the theme of ‘Single Festival’. Food, Fashion, Music, baby!
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