It's the week of celebrations, so happy Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day! With two important special occasions taking place in this weekend, Bangkok is surely packed with so many great things to do, so let's check out what says you the most whether you're up for the loving spirit—or hate the love-is-in-the-air vibes—or looking for a place for the CNY gathering with your family.
Cringe and laugh out loud to hilarious stories about love, hook-ups, and datings.
Comedy Club Bangkok brings back a new edition of Tinder Hell, a Valentine-themed improv comedy for everyone who finds joy in laughing to the giggle-worthy stories from a line-up of comedians and the audience who wants to shake up the whole venue with laughter.
Venue: Comedy Club Bangkok / Date: February 12 and 13 / Price: From B300 / Read more here
Mingle with a new stranger with a potential to become your Valentine's date.
If you're still looking for someone to spend this coming Sunday with (well, it's Valentine's Day), offbeat-concepted speakeasy Lost & Found is there at Avani+ to help you with the Stranger Danger event where all gender-inclusive single guests are welcome to mingle on the pre-V's day night.
Venue: Lost & Found / Date: February 13 (18:00-23:00) / Price: B1,999++ per person / Read more here
Get rid of the single lady status at the exclusive speed dating for women.
Women-focused community Maison Rouge is hosting a speed dating event, Hello My Name Is, specially for ladies of all traits—cis, queer, bi, or anything you're identified with. This event is technically not on the weekend (it's on Thursday night), but why not?
Venue: Maison Rouge / Date: February 11 (19:00-22:00) / Price: B350 / Read more here
Melt away with sweet love serenades in a live concert.
River City Bangkok will open a floor for everyone to bask themselves in the sweetest hours of love with a live music gig by a horde of musical talents from Mahidol University on the pre-Valentine's Day.
Venue: River City Bangkok / Date: February 13 (16:00) / Free Entry / Read more here
Release your "I HATE LOVE" energy and then heal your heart for a better day.
This event is the quirkiest on the list: an interactive experience for those who search a way to cope with heartbreak in Heartbreak Land. Both happy and sad people are wholeheartedly welcome to join a session that will you contemplate on love in a creative way.
Venue: Maison Rouge / Date: February 14 (18:00-23:00) / Free Entry / Read more here
Exercise your critical thinking about love and capitalism through abstract art.
Group exhibition Expensive Love by eight Thai artistic talents is aimed to reveal the ugly truth about love in the era of globalization and capitalism. Sounds pretty tough but it definitely gives you something to talk about.
Venue: Lhong 1919 / Dates: February 3-28 / Free Entry / Read more here
Find a spot to celebrate the day of love in a romantic venue (that offers a sweet deal you can't deny).
Restaurants and hotels around Bangkok are rolling out competitive Valentine's promotions for dining and staying. It's a great opportunity to express your sweet devotion.
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Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Ox at a leading restaurant for good fortune.
You don't have to be part of the Chinese heritage to enjoy the lucky occasion of the CNY. Many eateries in the city are launching special menus like a traditional Chinese salad, scrumptious dim sum, or even something as full-on as golden Peking duck.
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