This page contains just a mere selection of what’s going on in Bangkok, events, specials etc … It’s not complete, there are many daily, weekly and “one-off” specials I don’t hear about. If you know of any that I have missed, just contact me and I will happily list your event. There’s no charge for this service to the community. For our website on Bangkok click here – www.nickysgaybangkok.com
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DAILY SPECIALS
The Balcony Bar in Silom Soi 4 is offering SPECIAL DEALS THIS MONTH
CARLSBERG BEER: This very popular beer has been reintroduced to Thailand and we are offering it at just 90 Baht per bottle throughout the month.
JAGER BOMBS: A combination of Jagermeister and Red Bull. It’s very popular with the younger crowd and is only 150 baht.
Check out more specials on their website – balconypub.com
“Balls” the Sports Bar in Soi Twilight has a Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm. They have an entrance off Rama 4 expressway if you want to avoid getting mixed up with the barkers.
The Telephone Pub (Silom Soi 4) has a number of promotions on their website – they have introduced special offers, Skype phones and some tasty food – click here for all the info
DAILY SHOWS
This is a small selection of the shows and are the ones we know about. If you know of any others please contact us and we will include them. We need a bar name and a time to get them online. Thanks! Most of the gogo bars in Soi Twilight and the surrounding area do shows of one sort or another during the evening.
09.30pm Dream Boy, 38/3-6 Soi Twilight.
09.30pm Hot Male Boys, Soi Twilight.
10.30pm Tawan Bar, Bangkok – erotic shows by muscular handsome men
10.30pm Classic, 38/16 Soi Twilight. Show with a wild swimming routine and sexy mermen.
11.30pm Classic, 38/16 Soi Twilight. Show with a wild swimming routine and sexy mermen.
11.30pm Hot Male Boys, Soi Twilight.
12.15pm Tawan Bar, Bangkok – erotic shows by muscular handsome men
12.15pm Dream Boy, 38/3-6 Soi Twilight.
12.30pm Classic, 38/16 Soi Twilight. Show with a wild swimming routine and sexy mermen.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
EVERY FRIDAY at the Tawana Hotel, Surawongse Road – traditional Dance. This is a different night out if you fancy something a little out of the ordinary. Pop along and see!
Friday nights at MyBar, Dusit Thani Bangkok. Every Friday night, MyBar at the Dusit Thani Bangkok hosts the city’s hottest party. Named Party Heat, this funky evening features fantastic promotions and superb music, pulling in Bangkok’s coolest crowd with a party late into the night. Just perfect for groups of friends, every Thursday from 9pm customers can enjoy Johnnie Walker Black Label, plus free flowing mixer until the bottle is finished. And for those looking to get their groove on, with DJ Tuche in control of the decks, a great night of partying is guaranteed. For more information or reservations, please contact, MyBar, Dusit Thani Bangkok at Tel: 0 2200 9000 ext 2999.
ONGOING EVENTS
EVERY SATURDAY from now – Saturday 25 February (Saturdays) – Manco li cani
Manco li cani (Not Even Dogs) Cabaret – The Italian and European taste of comedy in Thailand 7:30 PM each Saturday, All Soul Chamber Theatre, 302/1-2 Srinakarindra 24 Rd – 300 Baht
NOW – Sunday 26 February – German Film Week
The Goethe Institute presents a new German film each evening with English subtitles 7 PM, Paragon Cineplex, 5th Floor Siam Paragon — Free For more information and a schedule please visit http://www.goethe.de/ins/th/ban/en8754235v.htm or email info@bangkok.goethe.org
EVERY TUESDAY from now – Tuesday 28 February – German Open Air Cinema
Every Tuesday at 7.30 pm – When it is possible to enjoy the cool evenings in Bangkok, it is time for the annual German Open Air Cinema season, which brings you the best movies from German speaking countries. The festival has become quite a highlight for cinema lovers, not only due to the unique setting in the peaceful garden of the Goethe Institute, but also because of the high quality programme of renowned contemporary German films shown in German with English subtitles. Admission is free. For more information please call 02-287-0942-4 or email pr@bangkok.goethe.org. For a schedule of the films please visit German Open Air Cinema.
EVERY MONDAY from now – Monday 26 March (Mondays) – Sing for Life
Sing for Life, “Summer Serenade”, A singing course for older adults with teachers Eugene Eustaquio and Christopher Rojanakit. 6:30-8 PM Mondays, PlayAct Academy, 891/1 Siam Motors Building, 12th Floor – 5300 Baht
NOW – Thursday 29 March – French Thai Cultural Festival
The French Embassy in Thailand is organizing LA FETE from February 2nd to March 29th, 2012 for the 8th time in the past 9 years.
About 20 different cultural and artistic events will be presented over a period of 9 weeks. Some of these events are Thai, but they are mostly French; they cover many fields of creativity: modern circus, classical music, rock, DJ, contemporary dance, hip-hop, visual theatre, photography, cinema, fashion, etc, and some of them will only be shown once or twice.
This year, LA FETE will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Alliance francaise de Bangkok, founded in 1912, co-organizer of the Festival. Bangkok remains central in “LA FETE”, but events will also be hosted by 6 other Thai cities:
Hua Hin Saturday 25 February (in conjunction with the Fringe Festival),
LA FETE has become a popular appointment in Bangkok and is eagerly awaited each year. It is well known for its inventive programming and its many free events. In 2011, over 300,000 people attended at least one event or more; the 2012 edition promises to be just as full of discoveries and emotions.
For more details see – www.lafete-bangkok.com
Every Sunday from now to 29 April (not over Songkran) – Park Concerts
If you enjoyed going to the Sala Bhirom Bhakdi in Lumpini Park for the BSO concerts, the series continues through April – Sundays at 5:30 PM.
26 February – Boy Thai Band New Generation
4 March – Suan Plu Chorus
11 March – Surachai Junthimatorn of Karawan
18 March – Krungthep Thai Classical
25 March – Thai Youth Orchestra
1 April – Pongsit Kumpee
22 April – Contemporary Band
29 April – Folk Dances from 4 Corners of Thailand and Khon
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
If you know of an event you’d like us to advertise, please contact us and we will happily list your event. There’s no charge for this service to the community. Many of the dates below for the Cultural events are supplied courtesy of Jack Gittings – http://sites.google.com/site/bkkmacaldetails/
Wednesday 22 February – The Music Box
The Thailand Philharmonic Choir performs 18 French songs from the Renaissance to the present 7:30 PM, Siam Society Soi Asoke — 300, 200 Members, Students Free
Thursday 23 February – Jupiter 2002
Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 February – Nunsense
Presented by the Bangkok Community Theatre 8 PM 23-25, 3 PM 25-26, British Club Silom Soi 18 – 800 Baht, pre-show buffet available for 400 Baht
Friday 24 February – Filipino Art Songs
A Night of Filipino Art Songs The Bangkok Music Society presents soprano Arlynne Lupas-Tecson and Tenor Eugene Eustaquio 8 PM, Play Act Academy, 12th Fl Siam Motors Bldg Rama I – 200, 150 Students
Saturday 25 February – An Organ Concert
Kittiporn Tantrarungroj plays Bach, Boellman and more 7 PM, Bangkok Adventist Hospital Church at Pitsanuloke Road — Donations for the new organ fund
Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 February – Pray for Japan and Thailand
“Pray for Japan and Thailand” Charity Concert Series Vol 4 Two more concerts to support the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the floods in Thailand
25th -5 PM 500B, 26th 3 PM 300B Pridi Banomyong Theatre Sukhumvit Soi 55 Music for strings and piano by Bach, Mozart, Granados, Brahms and more
Saturday 25 February – Babylon Sauna
Foam Party
Sunday 26 February – all-Mozart Concert
The TSSO Orchestra Plays an all-Mozart Concert D&M Music Studio presents conductor Jang Woo Park, violinist Jirajet Jesdachet and pianist Amandine Habib 7 PM, Wattana Church, Sukhumvit Soi 19 — 500, 250 Students
Thursday 1 March – BCT Club Night
A playreading/workshop of Tristan Verran’s new play “Look After You” 7 PM, British Club Silom Soi 18 — 100 Baht non-members or join BCT
Friday 2 (19:00) Saturday 3 (16:00) March – TPO Concert
2 & 3 March – James M. Stephenson: “Rextreme Concerto” – Igor Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919) – Dmitri Kabalevsky: Overture “Colas Breugnon”
For more TPO concerts see here
Thursday 8 March – Tchaikovsky
The Bangkok Charity Orchestra Plays Tchaikovsky Chulayuth Lochotinan conducts Symphony No 5 and Thaweewet Srinaron in Violin Concert in D Details to be announced soon
Saturday 10 March – Babylon Sauna
Erotic Outdoor Show No 4
Art Music Fest IV, Chulalongkorn University
Art Music Fest IV, Chulalongkorn University
Wednesday 14 March – Voice Recitals
Thursday 15 March – Flute Ensemble
Monday 19 March – CU Horn Ensemble
Tuesday 20 March – CU Percussion Ensemble
Wednesday 21 March – CU Clarinet Ensemble
Friday 23 March – CU Saxophone Ensemble
Wednesday 28 March – CU Brass Ensemble
7 PM, Performance Building, Cultural Centre, Chulalongkorn University — Free For more information please call 02-218-0584.
Friday 16 (19:00) Saturday 17 (16:00) March – TPO Concert
16 & 17 March – Narong Prangcharoen: Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra (World Premiere) – Peter Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien op.45 – Peter Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty op.66
For more TPO concerts see here
Tuesday 20 March – Babylon Sauna
Erotic Outdoor Show No 4
Wednesday 21 March – Flute, Cello and Piano
A Chamber Concert for Flute, Cello and Piano D&M Music presents Kalaya Phongsathorn, Friedrich Kleinknecht and Sumiko Hayashi 8 PM, Goethe Institute Auditorium — 500, 250 Students
23 March – Klassikal Kidz
Tamnak Prathom Harp Center and Siam Sinfonietta present Klassikal Kidz Series III Somtow Sucharitkul conducts Symphony 99 by Haydn and the world premiere of Canopus by Natthapong Yutthanasirikul 8 PM, Siam Society Soi Asoke — 500, 200 Students
Friday 23 (19:00) Saturday 24 (16:00) March – TPO Concert
16 & 17 March – Narong Prangcharoen: Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra (World Premiere) – Peter Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien op.45 – Peter Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty op.66
For more TPO concerts see here
Wednesday 28 March to Sunday 8 April
Bangkok International Motorshow
http://www.facebook.com/BangkokMotorshow?sk=info and http://www.bangkok-motorshow.com
Saturday 31 March – Babylon Sauna
Carnival Foam Party
Saturday 7 April – Babylon Sauna
Jazz Music & Special Show
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 April – Songkran
“Songkran” is a word from the Sanskrit language which means to “move into” and refers to the orbit of the sun moving into Aries. It marks the end of a 12-month cycle and the beginning of a new solar year. Songkran is therefore the Thai New Year celebrations.
This traditional Thai custom of merry-making is the Kingdom’s most ‘sanuk’ (fun-filled) festival, celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm, nation-wide, once a year. In most parts of the country, Songkran extends over a period of 3 days.
Known the world-over for its characteristic tradition of water-throwing ranging from a courteous sprinkle or a polite splash, to harmless water pistols and showers from garden hoses to the well-aimed bucket or water-cannon delivered in a festive spirit. Without a doubt, on the practical side, Songkran is a refreshing solution to “beating the heat” in the hottest season of the year. There is a however a much deeper significance to “Songkran”.
Apart from marking a new beginning, Songkran is also a time for thanksgiving. It is an important time for individuals to reflect upon the many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness each has personally experienced and to remember how such acts of generosity and compassion bring peace, happiness and well-being. Songkran is also the time for reunions and family ties are renewed.
At the heart of each Thai custom and tradition, there is always a logical reason for its existence. The festive elements of the celebration, the cultural values, the social code of conduct and individual belief and practices are intertwined. Songkran embodies the traditional Thai cultural values.
The underlying significance of Songkran is the process of cleansing and purification — the purging of all ills, misfortune and evil and starting the New Year afresh with all that is good and pure. Water is symbolic of the cleaning process and signifies purity.
For more information see http://www.thaifestivalblogs.com/festivals/songkran-festival.html and http://www.tatnews.org/events/events/2012/april/5812.asp
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 April – G-Circuit
Songkran, the Thai new year – a famous wild, wet, fun Thai holiday time – and this year in Bangkok, gCircuit brings you Asia’s biggest gay circuit event – SONGKRAN6 – April 13 – 15, 2012.
Three gay only parties over 3 days:
WILD Opening party Fri April 13 2012 – DJ Alexander (US) + DJ Louis T (MY)
WOW Main party Sat April 14 2012 – DJ Tony Moran (US) + DJ Head (TW)
WET Closing party Sun April 15 2012 – DJ Alex Acosta (MX) + DJ Preeda (TH)
++++++ Japanese GO GO dancers – Masaaki – Sky – Naoki – Yoshihiro
Early Bird tickets – Feb 1 – 21, 2012 + hot BKK Host Hotel packages go to www.gCircuit.com for details and updates
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 April March – Babylon Sauna
13 – Songkran Foam Party
14 – Babylon Fashion show and special show
15 – Afternoon Foam Party start from 5pm
Friday 4 (19:00) Saturday 5 (16:00) – TPO Concert
4 & 5 May – James J. Ogburn: A Picture in Einstein’s Hand (World Premiere) – Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor op.85 – Leos Janacek: Taras Bulba
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 18 (19:00) Saturday 19 (16:00) May – TPO Concert
18 & 19 May – Karl Fiorini: Violin Concerto No. 2 (World Premiere) – Richard Strauss: From “Ein Heldenleben op.40” – The Hero’s Battlefield – Karol Szymanowski: Concert Overture in E major op.12
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 1 (19:00) Saturday 2 (16:00) June – TPO Concert
1 & 2 June – Roger W. Petersen: Where her Lingering Smile Resides (World Premiere) – Astor Piazzolla: Double Concerto for two Guitars and Orchestra – Joaquin Rodrigo: Concerto Madrigal for two Guitars and Orchestra – Peter I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 in B minor op.74 (Pathetique)
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 15 (19:00) Saturday 16 (16:00) June – TPO Concert
15 & 16 June – Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No.1 op.35 – Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.5 in D minor, op.47
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 6 (19:00) Saturday 7 (16:00) July – TPO Concert
6 & 7 July – Saverio Mercadante: Flute Concerto in E minor op.57 – Sergei Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 in E minor op.27
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 20 (19:00) Saturday 21 (16:00) July – TPO Concert
20 & 21 July – Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No.2 in G minor op.126 – Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op.35
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 3 (19:00) Saturday 4 (16:00) August – TPO Concert
3 & 4 August – Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor op.26 – Thomas Hyuk Cha: “Glory to God” for Orchestra (World Premiere) – Peter I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite op. 20
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 17 (19:00) Saturday 18 (16:00) August – TPO Concert
17 & 18 August – Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Piano Concerto No.1 in G minor op.25 – Anton Bruckner: Symphony No.5 in B flat major
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 7 (19:00) Saturday 8 (16:00) September – TPO Concert
7 & 8 September – Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3 in C major op.26 – Modest Mussorgsky / Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
For more TPO concerts see here
Friday 21 (19:00) Saturday 22 (16:00) September – TPO Concert
21 & 22 September – Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major op.74 “Emperor” – Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.12 op.112 “The Year of 1917”
For more TPO concerts see here
TPO CONCERTS
TPO 7th.Season. 2011 – 2012.
The 7th season of concerts with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra started in November 2011. Every year the TPO takes on a gruelling schedule of two challenging programs per month for ten months. Every year the music selected pushes the musicians to their limits, and every year they attain new levels of confidence and ability. It should see the orchestra become the first full time professional orchestra in Thailand and resident in their new home, The Mahidol Performing Arts Centre. I truly hope you find something of interest in this forthcoming season, and I look forward to seeing you on one of our regular Saturday outings. For more information see their website www.thailandphil.com
Regular minibus trips are run from Sunee Plaza, Pattaya to most of the Saturday concerts. Unless otherwise stated all concerts are on Saturdays starting at 16.00. They leave from Monty’s Cafe and Bar at 12.00 mid day and arrive at about 14.30. This allows ample time to enjoy a lunch in the Lakeside Restaurant. Concerts usually end about 18.00 and they are back in Pattaya around 20.30. Ticket price is just 300 Baht. For further information fill out the form below.
7th Season Calendar
17 & 18 February – Alexander Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A minor op.82 – Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet: Suite No.2 op.64
2 & 3 March – James M. Stephenson: “Rextreme Concerto” – Igor Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919) – Dmitri Kabalevsky: Overture “Colas Breugnon”
16 & 17 March – Narong Prangcharoen: Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra (World Premiere) – Peter Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien op.45 – Peter Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty op.66
23 & 24 March – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No.3, K. 447 – Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: 3 Pieces in Old Style for soprano – Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Symphony No.3 op.36
4 & 5 May – James J. Ogburn: A Picture in Einstein’s Hand (World Premiere) – Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor op.85 – Leos Janacek: Taras Bulba
18 & 19 May – Karl Fiorini: Violin Concerto No. 2 (World Premiere) – Richard Strauss: From “Ein Heldenleben op.40″ – “ The Hero’s Battlefield – Karol Szymanowski: Concert Overture in E major op.12
1 & 2 June – Roger W. Petersen: Where her Lingering Smile Resides (World Premiere) – Astor Piazzolla: Double Concerto for two Guitars and Orchestra – Joaquin Rodrigo: Concerto Madrigal for two Guitars and Orchestra – Peter I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 in B minor op.74 (Pathetique)
15 & 16 June – Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No.1 op.35 – Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.5 in D minor, op.47
6 & 7 July – Saverio Mercadante: Flute Concerto in E minor op.57 – Sergei Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 in E minor op.27
20 & 21 July – Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No.2 in G minor op.126 – Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op.35
3 & 4 August – Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor op.26 – Thomas Hyuk Cha: “Glory to God” for Orchestra (World Premiere) – Peter I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite op. 20
17 & 18 August – Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Piano Concerto No.1 in G minor op.25 – Anton Bruckner: Symphony No.5 in B flat major
7 & 8 September – Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3 in C major op.26 – Modest Mussorgsky / Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
21 & 22 September – Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major op.74 “Emperor” – Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.12 op.112 “The Year of 1917″
For full details see the TPO’s website here
