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

With Cinco de Mayo happening this week, many places are ready to dish out their freshest ingredients and book their hottest musicians for festivities. We’ve gathered some of the best events from around town, so just scroll down and prepare for a least one night of drinking and dancing this week. 

1/8 Cinco de Mayo Mexican Party

What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with special tequila cocktails, salsa performances, and Latin beats? Entry is free, and for ladies, mojitos and Cuba libres are 200 baht net all night, as Thursdays by default are Ladies Night at Havana Social.

Havana Social Bangkok, 1/1 Sukhumvit Soi 11
May 5, 6pm-late 
fb.com/havanasocialbkk, 080-467-7409

2/8 All Star Jazz Live Quartet

When it comes to jazz, Foojohn just never disappoints. This Friday, they’re bringing in a quartet of all-star jazz artists to play live as you sip on your favourite drink and enjoy some after-work gossip with your company. Entry is 150 baht.

Foojohn Jazz Club, 831 Charoenkrung Soi 31
May 6, 7:30-11pm
fb.com/Foojohnjazzclub, 061-401-3814

3/8 Leica Collectibles Weekend Market 2022

Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your photography journey or add new lenses to your existing collection, this weekend market will surely satisfy your needs. The event includes an open market, talks about photography, camera checks—basically all things Leica.

Open House, Level 6, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Road
May 6, 10am-10pm
fb.com/openhouse.ce, 02-119-7777

4/8 Cinco de Mayo Festival

If you’re ready for a fun night of Mexican flavours, look no further than Bar.Yard. This Friday they’re holding a Cinco de Mayo bash with free flow tacos, special slushy margaritas, and a live mariachi band. Entry is free of charge, so gather your amigos and be ready for a fiesta.

40th Floor, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son
May 6, 6pm-late
kimptonmaalaibangkok.com, 02-056-9999

5/8 Screening of ‘Chang’ (1927)

For those looking for an alt movie experience this week, Lido Connect is holding a screening of the silent film Chang (1927), a black-and-white documentary about farmers in northern Thailand who develop a relationship with the elephants from a nearby jungle. After the screening, there will be a talk on the topic of “Sound Design & Silent Film: Crossroad of Art, Music & Technologies in the Digital Age”.

Lido Connect, 256 Rama I Rd
May 7, 6-8:30pm
lidoconnect.com, 096-921-7679

6/8 International Jazz & Blues Festival 2022

Head to Hua Hin for a music festival headlined by the one and only Kenny G. Tickets start at 2,000 baht and are available for purchase on Thai Ticket Major. In addition to the saxophone stylings of Kenny G, there will be food, drinks, and musical performances by Mellow Motif, Dragonfly, Nutty Natchaya, and more. ATK results are required, but complimentary tests are offered for ticketholders.

True Arena Hua Hin, 52 52 Petchkasem Road
May 7, 4-11pm
thaiticketmajor.com, or call 02-262-3456

7/8 Bardo x OPIUM Bar x Giffard

On Saturday, Bardo Social Bistro and Bar will be serving brunch with free-flow Giffard Mojitos. Come later though, from 7pm onwards, if you want to get inked by a special tattoo artist from Black Pig Tattoo Studio for only 500 baht. Bar manager Matteo of Opium Bar will also be taking over then to ensure the night is nothing short of memorable.

Bardo Social Bistro and Bar, 28/12 Sathorn Soi 10
May 7, noon-11pm
fb.com/bardobkk, 084-079-8830

8/8 SO East to Ease

Starting from May 10, SO/SPA will be offering their award-winning “Serenity of Five Elements” treatment, an Eastern-inspired pampering experience that will surely ease the tensions of a long day, as well as stimulate circulation and improve energy flow. The treatment is 90 minutes long, with special offers running till June.

11th Floor, SO/ Bangkok, 2 North Sathorn Road
May 10-June 30, 10am-10pm
so-bangkok.com, 02-624-0000