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

Don’t let the gloomy weather dampened your mood! There’s still much fun to be had around town. How does a pool party, contemporary Swan Lake performance, and an embroidery course sound? Catch up on the best ways to spend your week below.

1/5 Beats by the Pool

Getting unintentionally drenched in the rain? Not chic. Willingly cannonballing into a pool party? Yas. “Beats by the Pool” is back by popular demand and this time around, the hosting venue, W Bangkok, has hooked up with Cointreau, Red Bull, Rival Wine, and Bangkok Invaders for signature cocktails crafted by their in-house mixologist. Sip some drinks by the pool and have a blast with live DJ tracks.

108 North Sathon Road
October 8, 2pm-9pm
fb.com/wbangkok, 02-344-4000

2/5 Swan Lake by Ballet Preljocaj

If you’re up for something more mellow, carve out an afternoon/evening to experience this refreshing Swan Lake adaptation. Flying all the way in from France, the ballet performance is light-handed on the production front, reintroducing the seminal text to a modern audience. This rendition encompasses heavier themes of capitalism, environmentalism, and familial conflicts.

Thailand Cultural Centre, 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Road
October 8, 7pm and October 9, 2:30pm
thaiticketmajor.com, 02-247-0028

3/5 Swap Style for Sustainability

Retail therapy may be an irreplaceable coping mechanism for some, but there’s nothing better than getting new clothes and knowing that your bank account is still intact. Tackle that overflowing closet of yours and pick out 7 items that you’re ready to pass on, in exchange for items you are ready to love! These can be anything from garments to accessories. Also tune in for a chance to win free pieces from Pomelo x Second Chance Bangkok’s Upcycle Collection.

The PARQ, 2nd Floor, 88 Ratchadaphisek Road
October 8, First Round 1pm, Second Round 4pm
fb.com/swoopbuddy, 02-081-3500

4/5 Hand Embroidery Patch

Another smart way to keep your wardrobe interesting without shopping for new items is some good ole fashion DIY. Embroidery patches are one of the oldest tricks in the book, which you may have tried your hand at in the past to varying degrees of satisfaction. But, in the guiding hands of an embroidery artist,  you’ll be able to learn how to outline, colour grade, and strategically fill in negative space—all within a neat four-hour workshop.

WAMP co-crafting space & studio, 158 7 Petchkasem Road
October 9, 1-5pm
fb.com/wamp.co.craft, 098-594-1922

5/5 Union Co-Art Space #2

It’s not every day that you will get a one-stop shop for all of your favourite activities. Union Co-Art Space is spoiling those interested in the creative arts with a second round of artistic events. Check out the lineup to plan which art exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and markets you want to drop in on. 

Union Mall, 4th Floor, Union Co-Art Space, Ladprao 54 Soi 1
October 7-9
fb.com/unioncoeventmall, 02-512-5000