A list of curated events in and around Bangkok to help you plan your week

As the end of July nears, a scrumptious cheese buffet, a Japanese-themed exhibition, and an open-air cinema are just some of the things on the card for you. Scroll through for more activities to join this week.

1/5 Meet the Artisans

This successful bi-weekly Thai-Chinese buffet is hosting an exclusive “Meet the Artisan” series where Thai leading cheesemakers Brice Renard of Do Fann and Jarutat “Jart” Snidwongse Na Ayuthaya of Jartisann will be making an appearance to answer attendees’ “cheesy” questions. Dine and enjoy the feast at Vivin Grocery.

379/8 Sukhumvit Soi 63
July 21, 5-9pm
fb.com/vivingrocery, 080-463-5747

2/5 Story of My Mind

Punita “Bow” Meeboonsabai, known for her signature surrealist art, is having her first solo exhibition show at River City Bangkok. Her art follows the journey of a girl in a red cloak who ventures into the world of tarot cards. The pieces act as the artist’s visual diary, depicting the deepest happiness and sorrows of her past, present, and future through the storytelling of her characters.

2nd Floor, River City Bangkok, 23 Charoenkrung Soi 24
July 22-August 28, 11am-8pm
rivercitybangkok.com, 02-237-0077

3/5 Japan Illumination

If you’ve been dreaming of visiting Japan, this is the perfect chance to reignite your love for the country. House of Illumination is showcasing eight exhibition rooms with digital pieces and props inspired by locations in the country. Experience the simulated blooming sakura trees, neon signs, and the Japanese traditional festival at CentralWorld today.

8th Floor, CentralWorld, 4 4/1-4/2 Rama I Road
Until August 15, 10am-10pm
fb.com/ houseofilluminationbkk, 065-956-0170

4/5 Krung Thep Klang Plaeng

Tune in for the third and fourth week of Bangkok’s open-air cinema, an event where you can experience classic, indie, and commercial Thai and foreign films from different locations across the city. This week, “Krung Thep Klang Plaeng” will be screening films such as Shutter (2007), Dear Dakanda (2005), Fast & Furious (2009), and many more. Check out the website for viewing locations and screen time.

Multiple locations in Bangkok
Until July 31, 4-7pm
fb.com/zipevent

5/5 Pop Up Clothes Swap & Community Meet Up

Come swap and get new closet essentials at Arai Arai, a creative space and coffee shop aiming to foster a wholesome community. Whether you’re attending with friends or joining solo, you will get the chance to pick up fashionable pieces, get rid of unused clothes, and chit-chat with like-minded individuals on the topic of self-expression, genderless fashion, and self-experimentation.

587 Maitri Chit Road
July 23, 2-6pm
fb.com/fashrev, 088-599-2426