SEPTEMBER WHAT'S ON

Through Sept: Spirits

TCDC, 6th Fl., The Emporium Shopping Complex | 02-664-8448

| www.tcdc.or.th | free

As advertising creatives know, nothing sells like fear, which is something the new

exhibition Spirits: Creativities From Beyond explores at the Thailand Creative

and Design Centre (02-664-8448, www.tcdc.or.th) until November 21. It examines

the profit potential in traditional beliefs combined with modern technology,

including thoughts from people who “bridge the spirit world and the world of

business”. Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am-9pm. Free admission.

Wed 1 – Sun 5 & Wed 8 – Sun 12: Sa Ta Nee Shibuya-Sr Pra Ya Station

No Space Gallery, RCA Block D | 081-700-0322 | www.nospacebkk.com | B350

Indie singer Gene Kasidit leads readings of stories based on “the similarity within

 the difference between Thai and Japanese society”, in Sa Ta Nee Shibuya-Sri

 Pra Ya Station at No Space Gallery (081-700-0322, www.nospacebkk.com).

Stories include The Grilled Fish, Hajiko and Yutsuya Kaidanetc; other readers include

Out-Egg Akjiratikan and Bubble Korakot. Performances are from September 1-5 and September 8-12. Tickets B350.

Sat 4: TEDx Krungthep

 Concordian International School, 918 Moo 8, Tambon Bangkaew, Samut Prakarn

|www.tedxkrungthep.info \

A day of insightful talks by leading Bangkok thinkers and doers.

Mon 6 – Sun 12: 11th World Gourmet Festival

Four Seasons Hotel, Rajdamri Rd. | 02-126-8866 | www.fourseasons.com/bangkok | lunch B1,100++, brun B2,800++, dinner B4,750-5,500++

Top chefs descend on Bangkok for the 11th World Gourmet Festival from

September 6 to 12, at the Four Seasons hotel (02-126-8866). Michelin-starred

cook meisters include the likes of Douglas Keane (Cyrus Restaurant, California)

Anthony Demetre (Arbutus and Wild Honey, both in London and Matteo Vigotti

(Ristorante Novecento, Meina, Italy). The chefs host two dinners each, and there’s

 a blowout Sunday brunch with samples from all.

Mon 6 – Tue 5 Oct: 12th Annual Central International Watch Fair 2010

Central Chidlom and other Central stores | 02-793-7420 | www.central.co.th | free

The 12th Annual Central International Watch Fair 2010 is a showcase of

not-cheap wrist-wear from the Swiss exhibition BASEL WORLD 2010. It’s all

Piaget, Corum, Muller and Montblanc at Central Chidlom and other Central stores

 (www.central.co.th) from September 6 to October 5. Don’t be late.

Tue 7 – Sat 11: 46th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair 2010

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani | 02-504-5050 | www.bangkokgemsfair.com | B100

T here will be lots of glitter at the 46th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair 2010

 from September 7 to 11 at Impact Arena (02-504-5050), when over 1,000

companies gather with handcrafted, contemporary, traditional and urban jewelry,

 plus precious and semi-precious stones. Tickets B100. Flower arrangements and

edible gardens will combine with floral haute couture and pastry with flowers, as

 fashionistas, horticulturists and chefs gather for the 24th Annual Flower Show, from

 September 30 to October 3 at the Swiss๔tel Nai Lert Park (02-253-0123). If flowers

 don’t do it, there will be fortunetellers too.

Thu 9: Don Diablo

Bed Supperclub Sukhumvit 11 | 02-651-3537 |www.bedsupperclub.com\

 Electro house from a Dutch DJ big in the blogosphere.

Thu 9: BigBang Fan Party

Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon | www.eversensebigbanggirl.com | B600- 1,500

South Korean hip-hop boyband performs to delirious teenage girls.

Thu 9 – Sun 24 Oct: Manorah and Best Friend of the Snake

100 Tonson Gallery, Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Rd. | 02-684-1527 |

www.100tonsongallery.com | free

Manorah and Best Friend of the Snake is a solo exhibition by Sakarin Krue-on

at 100 Tonson Gallery (02-684-1527) from September 9 to October 24.

The mixed-media show consists of video art, paintings, photographs,

and objects from the video. One of the country’s most respected artists,

Sakarin last year appeared in the ThaiPavilion at the Venice Biennale, following

 an earlier showing in 2002. The exhibition runs Thursday-Sunday, 11am-7pm.

 Admission free.

Sat 11: Visit Korea Year Charity Concert

Indoor Stadium, Hua Mark | 02-262-3456 | www.thaiticketmajor.com | B1,500 – 2,000

K-Pop fans will trek to the Indoor Stadium, Hua Mark on September 11 for

the Visit Korea Year Charity Concert, featuring Seoulbased pop stars the Brown Eyed

Girls, F Cuz, Seeya, Norazo and MC Junho. Get tickets (B1,500-B2,000) from

 Thai Ticketmajor (02-262-3456, www.thaiticketmajor.com).

Sat 11 – Sun 24Oct: Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music

 Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huay Kwang| 02-262-3456 | www.thaiticketmajor.com |B400 – 10,000

The Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music brings global

productions to the Thailand Cultural Centre (02-247-0028) from

September 11 to October 24. September highlights include several

performances from Russia’s Novosibirsk State Opera Theatre, Ballet

Company and Symphony Orchestra. Among them are the operas

Prince Igor (Sept 11) and La Boh่me (Sept 13); a concert of

Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 and Beethoven’s Ninth (Sept 12); and

 the ballet La Bayad่re (Sept 15). There’s also Sangre Flamenco by the

Neuvo Ballet Espanol (Sept 19), A Christmas Carol by the UK’s Northern Ballet

Theatre (Sept 25) and Fiesta the Night Away by Cuba’s Kings of Salsa

(Sept 28 and 29). For full schedule see www.bangkokfestivals.com. Tickets

 are available at Thai Ticketmajor (02-262-3456, www.thaiticketmajor.com).

Tue 14: Jin Matsuno and Benjamin Loh

Goethe Institut, Sathorn 1| 081-682-8000 | B500

Jin Matsuno and Benjamin Loh perform a violin and piano recital on September

14 at the Goethe Institut (02-287-0942) in a programme that includes

Brahm’s Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op.100, Mozart’s Sonata in E minor, KV. 304 and

Dvorak’s Humoreske in G. Tickets are B500 (B250/ students) at the door, or call 081-682-8000.

Until Sept 16: Workshop Series
The Japan Foundation (02-260-8560) is holding the Japanese Arts and Culture Workshop Series, a programme of free one-hour sessions introducing various aspects of Japanese life, including origami, aikido and furoshi gift wrapping. The workshops run twice a month until Sept 16.

Fri 17 – Sun 19: Asia Fitness Convention 2010

Bangkok Convention Centre, Centara Grand at Central World | 02-748-7881 |

www.asia-fitness.com| visitor: free, workshop B8,290 – 12,990

The Asia Fitness Convention has workshops by workout gurus like Jim

Stoppani, Joe Friel, and Carrie Ekins from September 17-19, at the Bangkok

Convention Centre, Centara Grand. See www.asiafitness. com for full details.

Sat 18: Children’s Puppet Show

The Japan Foundation, 10th Fl. Sermmit Tower, Sukhumvit 21 | 02-260-

8560 | www.jfbkk.or.th| free

The Japan Foundation (02-260-8560) presents a children’s puppet show

 by the theatre group Ichigoza, from Yokahama on September 18. The

 performance features three stories, Gin no Ono Kin no Ono (‘Golden

Axe, Silver Axe’, based on one of Aesop’s fables), Guri to Gura (a popular

 Japanese children’s book) and Harapeko Aomushi (‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’,

 a book by Eric Carle). Free entry.

Fri 24 - Sun 3 Oct: HomeWorks Expo 2010

BITEC Bangna | 02-101-7916 | www.homeworks.co.th | free

Everything your home needs, including the kitchen sink.

Sat 25 – Sun 3 Oct: PTT Thailand Open

Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani | 02- 262-3456 | www. thaiticketmajor.com |B300 – 4,500

The PTT Thailand Open tennis tournament at Impact Arena (02-504-5050)

 from September 25 to October 3 features two reigning Grand Slam

champions in French Open and Wimbledon winner, and World No1, Rafael

Nadal and US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro. The heavy hitters also

include Olympic champion Fernando Gonzalez and the fastest riser in 2010’s world

 rankings, Ernests Gulbis, currently No28. Tickets, from B300, are available at Thai

Ticketmajor (02-262-3456, www.thaiticketmajor.com).

Thu 30: Layo & Bushwacka!

Bed Supperclub Sukhumvit 11| 02-651-3537 | www.bedsupperclub.com

House and breakbeat spun by the London producer duo.

Thu 30 – Sun 3 Oct: Thailand Mobile Expo Showcase 2010

QSNCC | 02-734-7707-9 | www.thailandmobileexpo.com | free

The latest mobile gadgetry, including –hopefully, surely? – the iPhone 4.

Thu 30 – Sun 3 Oct: 24th Annual Flower Show

Swiss๔tel Nai Lert Park, Wireless Rd.| 02-253-0123 | www.swissotel.com | B140

The 7th National Herb Expo at Impact Arena (02-504-5050) from September 1-5

has short courses and demonstrations on local treatments and a tour of

medicinal herb gardens. See www.natherbexpo.com for more information.

Every weeknight: After Work Cocktails

Barsu, Sheraton Grande Hotel | 02-649-8888 | www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com

Meanwhile Barsu, in the Sheraton Grande hotel (02-649-8888) has introduced an after work cocktail menu priced at B250 net per drink, with tapas snacks such as cheese, sushi and cold cuts thrown in free. Every weeknight from 5.30pm-8.30pm.

Every Friday and Saturday: New Club Culture

Club Culture, Ratchadumnoen Klang Rd | 089-497-8422 | www.club-clubture-bkk.com

One of Bangkok’s most popular nightlife spots, Club Culture has its official launch this month in its new Banglamphu location, very close to Khao San Road. They have three floors with a capacity of over 1,000 people for visiting overseas artists and homespun DJs like Sweet, Kristian and Gene Kasidit. A fourth floor space is reserved for exhibitions and parties. The full contact details are Club Culture, Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd, 089-497-8422, www.club-culture-bkk.com.