Weekend treats

Surasi Ithikul

SHOWS & FESTIVALS

TK Park Rock Festival 2007

Thailand Knowledge Park, Eighth Floor, CentralWorld

Veteran guitarist Surasi Ithikul will close a series of concerts at TK Park with Eric Clapton's songs. September 29, 4.30pm. Admission is free. Call (02) 257 4300 or visit TkPark.or.th.

The Voice for Kids Concert

Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld

Beautiful Thai ballads of bygone days including "Chan Ngao", "Tisud Kong Hua Jai" and "Pieng Sob Ta" will resonate in "Green Concert No 10 - Lost Love Songs", featuring a group of new wave singers including Off Pongsak, Ice Saranyu, and Pop Pongkun plus veteran vocalists like Settha Sirachaya, Rawiwan Jinda and Lek and Terry of Carabao. September 28 and 29, 7pm. Proceeds will be donated to a group marking the 20th anniversary of the Sathian Thammasathan retreat. Tickets are Bt Bt1,000, Bt1,500, Bt2,000, Bt2,500 and Bt5,000. Visit GreenWave.fm/lastsong.

Ganesh statues

Seacon Square, Movie City, fourth floor, Srinakarin Road

More than 100 statues of Lord Ganesh are on display. Highlights include gestures of Bala Ganapati, Taruna Ganapati, Bhakti Ganapati, Vira Ganapati, Shakti Ganapati, Dwija Ganapati, and Uchchishta Ganapati. Ends September 30, 10am to 9pm. Call (02) 721 8888 ext 312 to 314.

The Exclusive Night II

Bangkok Hall, Suan Lum Night Bazaar

The variety show combines singing, dialogue and acting in a theatrical-play setting. This year's lineup includes Yingsak Jonglertjesadawong, Chalit Fueangarom, Chantana Kittiyapan, Suda Chuenbaan, Orm Nisalak and Day Freeman. September 29, 7pm. Proceeds will be donated to the Elephant Foundation. Tickets are Bt Bt500, Bt1,000, Bt1,500 and Bt2,000, available from Thaiticketmajor. Call (089) 969 9797.

Thailand Safety Innovation Expo 2007

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani

The fair features equipment for personal and industrial safety, sanitation and nursing, environmental safeguarding, software demonstrations, safety advice and public safety seminars. There is also an exhibition on His Majesty the King's remarkable talent as "Father of Thai Innovation". Ends September 29, 10am to 8pm (today for traders only). Call (02) 833 4455 extension 2, or visit Sainex2007.co.

CMG Big Sale

Bitec, Bang NaTrat Highway

More than 50 fashion brands such as Fila, Guess, Nautica, Sasch, Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana are offering their collections at discounts of up to 80 per cent. Ends September 30, 10.30am to 8pm. Call (02) 229 7000, or visit cmg.co.th.

Children's Development on Royal Projects

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

Around 25 kindergartens will present their educational approaches, concepts and plans including the activities that will highlight the enormous contribution to basic living by HM the King through his Royal initiated projects for preschool children aged three to six. September 29 and 30, 10am to 8pm. Call (02) 215 7335.

Free films

Rewat Buddhinan Room

Pridi Banomyong Library

Thammasat University

The university's Education Media Centre and DK Film House (Filmvirus) present "The French New Wave ... and after" every Sunday until October 21. All films are in French with English subtitles. September 30, 12.30pm "La religieuse" ("The Nun"); 2.30pm "Up, Down, Fragile"; October 7, 12.30pm, "TransEuropeExpress"; 2.30pm "La belle captive"; October 14, 12.30pm, "Smoking/No Smoking"; October 21, 12.30pm, "The Mother and the Whore". Call (02) 613 3529

TK Park Rock Festival 2007

Thailand Knowledge Park, Eighth Floor, CentralWorld

SHOWS & FESTIVALS

The Voice for Kids Concert

Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld

Beautiful Thai ballads of bygone days including "Chan Ngao", "Tisud Kong Hua Jai" and "Pieng Sob Ta" will resonate in "Green Concert No 10 - Lost Love Songs", featuring a group of new wave singers including Off Pongsak, Ice Saranyu, and Pop Pongkun plus veteran vocalists like Settha Sirachaya, Rawiwan Jinda and Lek and Terry of Carabao. Today and tomorrow, 7pm. Proceeds will be donated to a group marking the 20th anniversary of the Sathian Thammasathan retreat. Tickets are Bt Bt1,000, Bt1,500, Bt2,000, Bt2,500 and Bt5,000. Visit GreenWave.fm/lastsong.

Ganesh statues

Seacon Square, Movie City, fourth floor, Srinakarin Road

More than 100 statues of Lord Ganesh are on display. Highlights include gestures of Bala Ganapati, Taruna Ganapati, Bhakti Ganapati, Vira Ganapati, Shakti Ganapati, Dwija Ganapati, and Uchchishta Ganapati. Ends Sunday, 10am to 9pm. Call (02) 721 8888 ext 312 to 314.

The Exclusive Night II

Bangkok Hall, Suan Lum Night Bazaar

The variety show combines singing, dialogue and acting in a theatricalplay setting. This year's lineup includes Yingsak Jonglertjesadawong, Chalit Fueangarom, Chantana Kittiyapan, Suda Chuenbaan, Orm Nisalak and Day Freeman. Tomorrow, 7pm. Proceeds will be donated to the Elephant Foundation. Tickets are Bt Bt500, Bt1,000, Bt1,500 and Bt2,000, available from Thaiticketmajor. Call (089) 969 9797.

Thailand Safety Innovation Expo 2007

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani

The fair features equipment for personal and industrial safety, sanitation and nursing, environmental safeguarding, software demonstrations, safety advice and public safety seminars. There is also an exhibition on His Majesty the King's remarkable talent as "Father of Thai Innovation". Ends Sunday, 10am to 8pm (today for traders only). Call (02) 833 4455 extension 2, or visit Sainex2007.co.

CMG Big Sale

Bitec, Bang NaTrat Highway

More than 50 fashion brands such as Fila, Guess, Nautica, Sasch, Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana are offering their collections at discounts of up to 80 per cent. Ends Sunday, 10.30am to 8pm. Call (02) 229 7000, or visit cmg.co.th.

Children's Development on Royal Projects

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

Around 25 kindergartens will present their educational approaches, concepts and plans including the activities that will highlight the enormous contribution to basic living by HM the King through his Royal initiated projects for preschool children aged three to six. Tomorrow and Sunday, 10am to 8pm. Call (02) 215 7335.

Free films

Rewat Buddhinan Room

Pridi Banomyong Library

Thammasat University

The university's Education Media Centre and DK Film House (Filmvirus) present "The French New Wave ... and after" every Sunday until October 21. All films are in French with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 12.30pm "La religieuse" ("The Nun"); 2.30pm "Up, Down, Fragile"; October 7, 12.30pm, "TransEuropeExpress"; 2.30pm "La belle captive"; October 14, 12.30pm, "Smoking/No Smoking"; October 21, 12.30pm, "The Mother and the Whore". Call (02) 613 3529

TK Park Rock Festival 2007

Thailand Knowledge Park, Eighth Floor, CentralWorld

Veteran guitarist Surasi Ithikul will close a series of concerts at TK Park with Eric Clapton's songs. Tomorrow, 4.30. Admission is free. Call (02) 257 4300 or visit TkPark.or.th.

Japanese film

Main Hall, Japan Foundation, 10th Floor, Sermmit Tower Soi Asoke

Yamada Yoji's "Torasan My Uncle" will be shown today at 6.30pm. With Thai subtitles only. Call (02) 260 8560.

BARS

16 Bit Rockers Baryantree

Baryantree, Ratchadapisek Road (behind the Esplanade), MRT: Thailand Cultural Centre

Rock bands and DJs such as Cyndi Seui, 15th Scenery, Yuri's Nominee and DJ Nor are featured in a show of vintage electronic music and funky disco beats from the 1970s and '80s. Tomorrow, 10pm. Call (02) 641 2222.

Armin Van Buuren

Narcissus Club, Sukhumvit Soi 23

Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin Van Buuren will play a set that also features DJ Remy. Thursday, 10pm. Tickets are Bt1,000. Bring your ID. Call (02) 258 4805.

16 Bit Rockers Baryantree

Baryantree, Ratchadapisek Road (behind the Esplanade), MRT: Thailand Cultural Centre

Rock bands and DJs such as Cyndi Seui, 15th Scenery, Yuri's Nominee and DJ Nor are featured in a show of vintage electronic music and funky disco beats from the 1970s and '80s. September 29, 10pm. Call (02) 641 2222.

Armin Van Buuren

Narcissus Club, Sukhumvit Soi 23

Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin Van Buuren will play a set that also features DJ Remy. October 4, 10pm. Tickets are Bt1,000. Bring your ID. Call (02) 258 4805.

Weekend Magazine

Pulished on September 28, 2007