In all innocence

The 25-year reunion at Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani also features a photo exhibition of the '80s icons along with the instruments they played at the peak of their success. Ohm, who is still active on the local music scene, will lead guitarist Saichol Radomkit, drummer Peerasan Juebsamai and bass player Senee Chatvichai through their hits. Tickets are Bt800 to Bt3,500 at www.TotalReservation.com. Check out the band on the Web at www.TheInnocentband.com or The-Innocent-Band.hi5.com.

 A fair swap

Don't turn your old jeans into dust rags. From Saturday until August 31, you can trade any brand of worn-out denim trousers for a new pair of Levi's with the "Levi's Swap Jeans" campaign. The project by Diethelm offers an instant discount of Bt1,000 to anyone bringing in old jeans to Levi's counters in Central, Robinson's and The Mall or to any of the 130 Levi's shops in Thailand, and buying a pair of Levi's valued at Bt2,500 or more. The old pairs collected will be donated to various foundations for distribution to people in need.

 Good use

Not long ago, a product designer, a researcher and an entrepreneur teamed up to develop agricultural materials into new products under the Development of Agricultural Material Utilisation project. Examples of their winning works include a skateboard ramp and wall tiles. See more at the "DAMU Project Exhibition" at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre at the Emporium until August 20. Call (02) 664 8448 or visit www.TCDC.or.th.

 Designer bargains

Following the launch of its autumn-winter collection, chic Thai brand Sretsis is offering its earlier designs at discounts of up to 80 per cent in the Amarin Brand Top Thai Designers Sale until August 7 on the first floor of Amarin Plaza. Other brands on sale are Issue, Greyhound, Kloset, Munchu's, Playhound, Senada and Theatre. Call (02) 714 7295.

 A farewell in song

Surachai, Surachat and Surabordin Sombatcharoen, sons of the late luk thung star Surapol, pay tribute to their father at 6 tomorrow night at the Thailand Cultural Centre. The singing siblings will be joined by many guest artists. Tickets Bt300 to Bt2,000 at Thaiticketmajor.

Fun for the family

The Rajamangkala Institute Bangkok hosts the Hobby Festival from Saturday to Monday on the sixth floor of Central Rama III. Highlights include tray-gardens, hand-made books and gold-leaf-lacquered products. Lecturers will demonstrate how to make all items. Admission is free. Call (02) 667 5555 extension 4113.

Italian everywhere

Carrefour Gourmet World is hosting an Italian Fair until August 27 at its Rama IV, Ratchadaphisek, Chaeng Wattana, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai branches, stocking pizzas, pastas, sausages and home-made pastries - more than 500 items in all, including essential ingredients like olive oil, tomato sauce, Parma ham and cheeses for authentic Italian dishes. Call (02) 434 8300 or (02) 434 8547.

Ice-cream dreams

From Saturday, purchase a Bt395 ticket for the 4-D Adventure at Dream World and you'll get a free Wall's Paddle Pop. Bring along three Wall's wrappers and you'll receive a Bt30 discount on the 4-D Adventure. The promotion runs through September 30. Call (02) 533 1152.

Dining on high

Chef Degan at the Banyan Tree Hotel's Vertigo and Moon Bar is serving a gourmet dinner set through August for Bt2,000. For starters, there's pan-seared foie gras and cream of white asparagus. Then choose between rosemary-scented roasted rack of lamb or wild salmon fillet and finish with a dessert of mango sabayon, almond crumble and coconut ice cream. Call (02) 679 1200.