Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
ACTIVITIES
+ Cake Decoration Workshop, The COMMONS, Oct 14
Join in for an hour of cake decorating fun with British pastry chef Davina Pickering. Bring your keen eye for design and an appetite, and leave with a beautiful cake for all to share. This takes place tomorrow so be sure to sign up ASAP as this event is for the whole family to enjoy.
10am - 11am. The COMMONS, Thonglor Soi 17. 02-712-5245.
Sign up at hello@littlepeabkk.com. B750.
+ Future Camp: Food Designer, TCDC, Oct 15
Ever thought you would be able to 3D print your own chocolate? Well, FabCafe is making this possible with a workshop at TCDC showcasing the digital methods of chocolate designing. If you love chocolate, there really is no excuse not to attend.
1pm - 4pm. TCDC, Charoen Krung Sois 32 & 34. 083-619-9983.
http://goo.gl/meZW8z for more info. B2,500.
+ Calligraphy Workshop, Tentacles N22, Oct 15
Try your hand at calligraphy with this workshop that will teach you the very basics, from holding and using the dipped pen correctly to writing all the alphabets. You will receive sketch paper, a booklet, an oblique pen holder, 3 nibs and a notebook. Your greeting cards will never have looked better.
1pm - 5pm. Tentacles N22, Soi Taweewattana (Narathiwat Soi 22).
082-487-1487. Visit http://workshop.tentaclesgallery.com for more info. B3,000.
+ Rawk Your Body, Baanbaan.Bangkok, Oct 20-22
Sign up for this weekend retreat filled with various workshops and all-inclusive meals by Chef Jibbo Udommana, owner of Superfood & Co., Bangkok. The workshops include a how-to guide on using raw foods to create nutritional dishes, mindfulness meditation practices, morning yoga and your choice of reiki, Thai massage or an emotional detox massage. Organised by The Health Concierge, this retreat is sure to leave you relaxed and refreshed.
Baan Baan Villa, 68/2 Phatsana 1. Buy tickets at http://omandaway.co/retreats.
659-007-8233. B15,500.
+ Portrait Watercolour Workshop, Tentacles N22, OCT 21
Spend an afternoon painting a beautiful portrait with Nalu, an accomplished watercolour painter. While learning the basics of sketching to sampling different watercolour painting techniques, you will go home with a new palette of skills. No prior experience is needed.
1pm - 4pm. Tentacles N22, Soi Taweewattana (Narathiwat Soi 22). 082-487-1487.
Visit http://workshop.tentaclesgallery.com for more info. B2,500.
+ Specialty Coffee for Home Brewers, The COMMONS, Oct 21
Get your coffee fix from this workshop hosted by RootsBKK and Yellow Stuff held at The Commons. You'll learn how to use different home brewing tools like the French press, drip and cold brew while learning about the origins of specialty coffee. A package of B3,000 includes a brewing guide and 150g of coffee beans and B3,800 includes a cold brew tumbler, a mini digital scale, a brewing guide, and 150g of coffee beans. This could be the best coffee break ever.
1pm-4.30pm. The COMMONS, Thonglor Soi 17. 089-152-2677.
Sign up at gatherings@thecommonsbkk.com. B3,000 or B3,800.
+ 9th Care for Cancer - 2017 Fun Run, Lumpini Park, Nov 18
Anantara Siam Bangkok is hosting its annual charity fun run in efforts to raise funds for cancer research. This event allows participants to share their experiences of how cancer has impacted their lives in different ways through the theme "I care b'coz...". You can run, jog, or stroll at your own pace for either 5km or 10km. A minimum donation of B350 provides you with the official "Care for Cancer" t-shirt while B500 gets you a polo shirt with a breakfast box and a chance to win prizes. You can get your exercise in early as registration begins at 7.30am.
7.30am-10.30am. Lumpini Park. Visit http://siam-bangkok.anantara.com/activity.aspx
For more info. 02-126-8866. B350.
SHOWS
+ #HYHBKK Live! with JMSN, Rockademy, Nov 11
American singer-songwriter JMSN (pronounced Jameson) will stop by Bangkok as part of the Asian leg of his "Drinkin' with JMSN" tour, with help from Have You Heard?. He released his latest and fifth album Whatever Makes U Happy earlier this year and previously lent his vocals to notable names such as Tyga, Kendrick Lamar and The Game. Listen to Cruel Intentions on YouTube and we bet he'll make you feel so many feels. The early bird tickets already sold out so be quick! Tickets are sold through Ticket Melon.
From 7pm. Rockademy, Sukhumvit
Soi 26. http://goo.gl/3JhGaQ. B1,100 per person or B1,300 if buy ticket at the door.
+ Dean Live in Bangkok, Moonstar Studio 8, Nov 11
Dean, aka Kwon Hyuk, is a South Korean R&B singer-songwriter. While some of you may have heard of him just now, let us tell you that the portfolio of this young artist is very impressive. Besides writing tracks for many K-pop acts since the age of 18, he also has collaborated with many American artists since his US debut in July 2015, culminating in his first EP 130 mood : TRBL which dropped last year. With only one EP, he has already won several music awards in South Korea. Two more South Korean artists, Miso and Saay will open for him. Regular tickets and VIP meet-and-greet tickets are available via ThaiTicketMajor.
8pm. Moonstar Studio 8, Lat Phrao Soi 80. www.thaiticketmajor.com.
B2,500, B5,000.
+ #HYHBKK Live! with Ducktails, Rockademy, Nov 17
After a soulful session by JMSN, Have You Heard? will bring in indie-pop band Ducktails to take the stage at Rockademy, mesmerising the audience with their lo-fi oh-so-chill magic. Ducktails, which started as a solo project by Matt Mondanile (ex-guitarist of Real Estate), is known for dreamy hits such as Letter of Intent and Surreal Exposure. This year, they released a new 10-track album called Jersey Devil, further expanding their musical horizons with nods to neo-psychedelia and jangle pop. They will be supported by South-Korean band Parasol and temp., a Thai tropical pop group. The early bird tickets already sold out so be quick! Tickets are sold through Ticket Melon.
From 7:30pm. Rockademy, Sukhumvit Soi 26. http://goo.gl/P93R6e. B1,100 per person.
+ "Still On My Mind" The Acoustic night (Tribute to the great king) Presented by Thai Beverage, Aksara King Power Theatre, Oct 14
Classic guitar world champ Ekachai "Bird" Jearakul will be showcasing his talent to honour the late beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej at this free concert. Over 17 songs penned by the king will be newly rendered on acoustic by leading composers from different countries. You can expect well-known tracks such as Falling Rain, H.M. Blues and Near Dawn. He will be joined onstage by an orchestra band and guest singers. There are only 600 seats so reserve your free seat quickly via LINE ID: prwowow. Follow new updates through the classical guitarist's Facebook fanpage.
7pm. Aksara Theatre King Power, King Power Downtown Complex, 3/F, Rang Nam Road. fb.com/Ekachaiguitarist, 062-691-2198 or LINE ID: prwowow. Free admission.
+ Cat Expo 4, Wonder World Fun Park, Nov 25-26
Cat Radio's famous music fest returns for the fourth time. The weekend will see 100 music acts performing on two stages. The line-up includes indie darlings such as Hugo, Stamp, Noi Pru, Pae Arak, Yellow Fang, Jelly Rocket, X0809 and many more. Support the artists by buying merch directly from them at their booths. Tickets are on sale from ThaiTicketMajor.
From 4pm. Wonder World Fun Park, Ramintra km 10. http://goo.gl/CV8fXq, 02-262-3838. B1,500 per person for two-day access.
+ Circle Mirror Transformation, M Theatre, Nov 2-4 & 9-11
Circle Mirror Transformation, an award-winning play by Annie Baker, ponders and explores what acting actually is. Five people attend a drama class taught by free-spirited and supportive Marty. Her students are recently divorced carpenter Schultz, vibrant former actress Teresa, Marty's quiet and genial husband James and reserved high schooler Lauren. But they are in for more than what they may expect as, beneath acting exercises and trivial games, quiet wars are waged, emotional wounds are nursed and healing begins. This funny play by Bangkok Community Theatre will take the audience on a journey in an unexpectedly profound way. Must be 15+.
7:30pm. M Theatre, Bluebox Studio, New Phetchaburi Road. www.bangkokcommunitytheatre. B500.
+ E-San Music Festival #6 Thailand, Ubol Ratana Dam, Nov 25
Go northeastern for the annual music fest that has a hippie vibe. Embrace music, love, peace and freedom amidst the vast body of glistening water and mountains. Four out of 60 music acts to join the fest have been confirmed. They are The Richman Toy, Yaan, Yena and Sanim Yok. Send a message to their inbox to buy tickets.
From 9am. Ubol Ratana Dam, Khon Kaen. http://fb.com/ESANMUSICFESTIVAL,
081-592-1624. B350 for advanced tickets.
+ Illuminate World Tour Live in Bangkok, Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani, Dec 11
Christmas will come early for the fans of this young and talented Canadian singer/songwriter, Shawn Mendes. He had his beginnings in stardom by posting song covers via Vine before he got the attention of Island Records and was signed. His first two albums debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200. And he's only friggin' 18! He may be best known for his single Treat You Better but right now we're so digging his latest (and very catchy) single There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back. Tickets are on sale from ThaiTicketMajor.
8pm. IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani. http://goo.gl/oeKkdi, 02-262-3838. Ticket prices start from B2,000.
TRAVEL
+ Sufficiency Promotion, Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, Oct 21-31
Thai residents (sorry, non-residents) can enjoy a stay at the hotel when they make reservations with a Thai IP address. Your stay comes with daily breakfast for two, a free tuk-tuk shuttle to BTS Asok/MRT Sukhumvit, free Wi-Fi, free mini-bar and more. Its central location means easy access for guests to countless malls, restaurants and nightlife spots.
Well Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 20. www.wellhotelbangkok.com. B2,499 per night in Superior Room, B2,999 per night in Deluxe Room.
+ Ocean Park Halloween Fest 2017, Ocean Park Hong Kong, Selected dates until Oct 31
In celebration of the park's 40th anniversary, this year's annual Halloween fest will be the largest in scale (and most scary) with 10 spooky attractions and 11 unique experiences. The highlight is Asia's first Saw-themed attraction. The movie franchise has been brought to life complete with bear traps, razor wire mazes and other traps to terrorise you. "A living preview" of Jigsaw (to be released Oct 26), the anticipated eighth instalment of the Saw franchise, also awaits you. Ocean Park will also throw a big party inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead. We don't want to spoil it too much but it'll be festive by day, with spooky spirits coming out at night. Tickets are on sale via the park's website. 5% discount when you purchase online.
11am-11pm. www.oceanpark.com.hk.
+ Opening Rate, Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre, Until Oct 31
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) debuts Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre, its first property in Rayong. The brand new 288-room hotel is just 30 minutes from U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport on Sukhumvit Road. Being near some major industrial parks and seaports, it offers suites for long stays for business travellers while leisure guests can enjoy nearby attractions such as a national park, a shopping mall, a floating market and, of course, beaches on Koh Samet. After a productive (or playful) day, guests can enjoy panoramic views over Rayong coast at ELEMENTI rooftop restaurant or take a dip in an infinity pool.
Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre, 554/5 Sukhumvit Road, Noen Pra, Muang. www.holidayinn.com/rayong. B2,555++ per night.
+ Happy Weekday, X2 properties, Until Dec 31
Make direct bookings via websites of three brands -- X2, X2 Vibe and Away -- to receive an up to 60% discount from all 18 participating hotels and villas. Whether you're a beach or mountain person, X2 has you covered, from sun-and-sand time at X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere Residence to quiet me time at Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort. The resorts will prepare an invoice for your income tax deduction too. This offer is valid for weekday stays from Sundays to Thursdays only.
www.X2lobby.com, www.X2vibe.com and www.awayresorts.com.
FOOD
+ Family Sharing Menu, Okura Prestige Bangkok, Until Nov 15
Share a sumptuous meal with your loved ones at the Okura Prestige Bangkok's Up & Above Restaurant with the new Family Sharing Menu. Enjoy cheese fondue with sourdough bread with your dear mum and dad, or go for the steamed whole sea bass that you can feast on with your bro or sis. Either way, eating is much more enjoyable when done with the people you love.
12pm-10:30pm. Up & Above Restaurant, The Okura Prestige Bangkok, Park Ventures Ecoplex, 57 Witthayu Road. Visit okurabangkok.com, email upandabove@okurabangkok.com, 02-687-9000. B520++.
+ American Menu, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Until Dec 30
Different restaurants at the Royal Orchid Sheraton are offering an array of American dishes. Head over to Giorgio's to try Vinnie's spaghetti Meatball (B320++) or go to the Riverside Grill for the Surf and the turf (B1,400++).
6pm-10:30pm. Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers,
Charoen Krung Soi 30. Visit http://royalorchidsheraton.com, http://fb.com/royalorchidsheratonhotel. 02-266-9214.
+ Breast Cancer Charity 2017, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Until Oct 31
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel's pastry team have created a Creme fraiche, strawberry and hibiscus pastry that sells for B130++ with B35 for each cake sold going to the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation. Aside from at the hotel, these are also available at the Mandarin Oriental Shops at Emporium, Gaysorn, Siam Paragon and Central Chidlom.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue. Visit http://mandarinoriental.com/bangkok, 02-659-9000.
+ All About Organic Vegetables, Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, Until Oct 31
Suan Bua Modern Thai Restaurant has made special Thai dishes made from local farms that are available until the end of the month. Dig into the stir-fried Assorted organic vegetable with oyster sauce (B350++) or the fried textured Vegetable protein with string bean and curry paste (B350++).
Suan Bua Modern Thai Restaurant, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, 1695 Phahon Yothin Road. 02-541-1234 ext. 4151.
+ Gelato Fix, Centara Grand And Bangkok Convention Centre At Centralworld, Ongoing
Zing Bakery over at Centara Grand at CentralWorld has an array of gelato flavours to sate your dessert taste buds. Aside from the classic gelato, they've also got old-fashioned milkshakes which come in chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla flavours, amongst others, that you can indulge in. They also have sorbets and 0% sugar flavours available.
Zing Bakey, Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Rama I Road. Call 02-100-1234 ext. 6485.
+ Barista's Choice, Roots Coffee, Until Oct 31
Roots Coffee is introducing its Barista's Choice for the month of October: the Goma-soya cold brew. The drink features an unconventional mix of black sesame and coconut nectar caramel with the cold brew and baked bean curd on top. The drink will be available for the whole month of October.
Mon-Thu 8am-8pm; Fri-Sun 8am-9pm. Roots Coffee, The COMMONS, Thong Lor Soi 17. Visit http://fb.com/rootsbkk. B120.
+ Signature Dish, Conrad Bangkok, Ongoing
Liu Restaurant at Conrad Bangkok is introducing a new dish to its patrons. Chef Jacky Chan -- not to be mistaken with the actor btw -- is rolling out Pan-fried beef with mango sauce, a dish that's being touted as a soon-to-be favourite of the restaurant.
11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10pm. Liu Restaurant, Conrad Bangkok, 87 Witthayu Road. Visit http://conradhotels.com/bangkok, http://fb.com/conradbangkokhotel,
e-mail bkkci.info@conradhotels.com, 02-690-9999.
MOVIES
+ Victoria & Abdul (Directed By Steven Frears)
Who's in it?
Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Michael Gambon.
What's it about?
As Queen Victoria (Dench) celebrates her golden jubilee, a man from India (Fazal) travels to Britain to become her clerk. The two start up an an unlikely friendship, with the Queen learning more and more about the world her empire almost entirely dominates. However, their friendship is frowned upon by the Queen's inner circle and advisers.
Why watch it?
To witness with your own eyes that even at 82, Dame Judie Dench still has it.
+ Geostorm (Directed By Dean Devlin)
Who's in it?
Gerard Butler, Abbie Cornish, Ed Harris.
What's it about?
Satellites control the world's climate in this film set in the near future. But when they start malfunctioning and threaten the earth with a widespread geostorm, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate. What they discover, however, is that the malfunction was no accident.
Why watch it?
We've watched Gerard Butler protect the President while the White House and London fell. We've seen him battle and die gloriously with 299 other ripped dudes. Now watch him take on his biggest challenge yet: the weather.
+ My Little Pony: The Movie (directed by Jayson Thiessen)
Who's in it?
Uzo Aduba, Tara Strong, Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Taye Diggs.
What's it about?
When a dark force threatens the kingdom of Equestria, Twilight Sparkle (Strong) and her friends go on a quest to save their home all the while making new friends and overcoming challenges along the way.
Why watch it?
Because friendship is magic, dang it.
NETFLIX
+ Bram Stoker's Dracula
Get in the Halloween spirit with the classic film adaptation of the original vampire, back when vampires were scary and not broody teenagers and sparkly. Francis Ford Coppola's vision of Bram Stoker's classic story is available to stream with Gary Oldman in the titular role and also stars Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Anthony Hopkins.
+ The Babysitter
Like a typical hormonal teenager, a young man decides to spy on his hot teenage babysitter. However, he discovers she's part of a satanic cult that wants to kill him.
