WEEKEND WATCH

Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon Rama I Until July 10, 10am-9pm The “Siam Food Festival” features a variety of outstanding dishes from favourite shops and restaurants in the vicinity of Siam shopping area and those at Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery. They are served at tuk-tuk kiosks where 33 three-wheel taxis have been modified as food trucks for this event. The festival also presents a wide range of Thai fruits, including two tonnes of giant durians and pineapples direct from orchards, as well as sacks of rice grains straight from farmers. There is also an exhibition of 10 tuk-tuks redesigned under the theme of Thai food, rice and fruits by 10 artists and celebrities. Call 02-610-8000.

MUSIC & DANCE FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (Mahidol University’s Prince Mahidol Hall, Salaya campus, today at 4pm) The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of guest conductor Alfonso Scarano, presents the “From Russia With Love” concert featuring two works by Soviet giants — Aram Khachaturian’s Flute Concerto and Prokofiev’s selection from Romeo And Juliet Suite No.1 and

No.2. The programme includes the premiere of Narong Prangcharoen’s Lighter Than Air. Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students). Call 02-849-6565/6 ext 6603 and 6609 or visit www.thaiticketmajor.com (call 02-262-3456). G-DRAGON RETURNS (Impact Arena, Muang

Thong Thani, today at 6pm) Presented by Live Nation BEC-Tero, the “G-Dragon 2017 World Tour <ACT III, M.O.T.T.E> Live In Bangkok” will be the second solo concert in Thailand by top K-pop star G-Dragon, the stage name of rapper and singer-songwriter Kwon Ji-yong, who is also the leader of Korean hip hop boyband Big Bang. The show will present “Act III” of his life or the third stage of his career. Tickets cost 2,500, 3,500, 4,500, 5,500, 6,500 and 8,000 baht from Thai Ticket Major booths (visit thaiticketmajor.com). MAGICAL CIRCUS (Asiatique The Riverfront, Charoen Krung Road, daily at 7pm and 9pm, until Oct 31) Performed by a troupe of world-class professional performers, “The Magical Circus Of Siam” comprises a selection of 10 exciting acrobatic and magic acts that have amazed audiences worldwide. They include “Fly Team Show”, “Aerial Ring Show”, “Globe of Death”, “Wheel of Death”, “Spider-Man”, “Crazy Doctor”, Can Can”

and “Clown Show”. Tickets cost 800, 1,100, 1,400 and 1,800 baht from Thai Ticket Major (visit www. thaiticketmajor.com). Visit www.siamcircus.com. FAIRS & SALES EXPO FOR THE ELDERLY (Bitec, Bang Na-Trat,

10am-7pm, until today) The “InterCare Asia 2017” features a variety of products and services for elderly care and wellness, as well as innovations and modern medical technology from Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and Switzerland from 250 booths. The expo is divided into five major zones covering mobile equipment and daily life aids in the Home Care zone, supportive and protective devices in the Rehabilitation zone, travel packages and special treatments in the Medical Tourism zone, nursing homes and senior hospitals in the Services zone and special food products in the Nutrition zone. Visit www.intercareasia.com. FUN WITH AQUATIC LIFE (Future Park, Phahon Yothin Road, 11am-9pm, until tomorrow) The 29th “Pramong Nomklao” fair features various kinds of aquatic animals including collections of Siamese fighting fish in 60 different shades, many species of orange Siamese fighting fish, and rare giant aquatic animals such as potamon bhumibol, the biggest freshwater crab in Thailand, a 4m-long alligator, and a 2m-long giant freshwater whipray. Also exhibited is the royal book about fish penned by HRH Princess Chulabhorn, titled The Royal Chemist Who Loves Fish. Call 02-958-0011. EXHIBITIONS AFTER THE FIRE (Level G of Central Embassy, Phloenchit Road, 10am-9pm, until July 10) The

“Fire/Regeneration — A Photographic Diary, 2007-2008” exhibition features 80 photographic works by Greek Ambassador Pericles Boutos. They are from his “After The Fire” photographic series undertaken after the 2007 Greek forest fires. The series documents the devastated land that slowly began to resurrect itself. Call 02-254-7071—6. FRENCH COLLAGES (Alliance Francaise media library, Witthayu Road, 10am-7pm Tuesday-Friday, 9.30am-5pm on Saturday and 10am1pm on Sunday, until July 30) Held to mark the 40th anniversary of his death, “Les Collages De Jacques Prevert” exhibition features a selection of collages by the French poet and screenwriter who began collaging in the 40s. Although his first known collage dates back to 1943, it was not until 1948 that he engaged in this new form of artistic creation that has quickly become his passion. There is no admission fee. Email mediatheque@ afthailande.org or call 02-670-4240. STAMPS TO HONOUR KING RAMA IX (Bangkok General Post Office, Charoen Krung Road,

9am-7pm Tue-Sun, until Oct 31) Organised by Thailand Post to pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol, “The Stamps Of Fatherly King 2493 For The Benefits And Happiness Of The Siamese People” exhibition features 70 collections of postage stamps covering 341 designs printed during his 70-year reign. The exhibition is divided into five halls reflecting the theme “2493”, the Buddhist year in which King Bhumibol began his reign. Visitors will receive a postcard and a picture card featuring a King Bhumibol stamp as souvenirs. There is no admission fee. Visit thailandpost. co.th or call 1545.