WHAT’S ON: THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

MUSIC & DANCE Mahler’s third symphony Prince Mahidol Hall Mahidol University, Salaya campus July 14 at 7pm and July 15 at 4pm

The “Scarano Conducts Mahler 3” concert will see guest conductor Alfonso Scarano lead Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in the performance of Mahler’s Symphony No.3. Joining the orchestra as soloist will be award-winning mezzo Krysty Swann, one of America’s rising vocal talents.

Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students) from thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-849-6565/6 ext 6603.

Celebratory concert Thailand Cultural Centre Ratchadaphisek Road July 15 at 8pm

Held to celebrate HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun’s 65th birthday anniversary, the “Royal Celebration Concert: Stefan Vladar Plays Schumann” will feature the world premiere of Sinfonia Siamindra written by Thai composer Narongrit Dhamabutra, Schumann’s Piano Concerto In A Minor Op 54 and Brahms’s Symphony No.2 Op 73. Directing the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will be Canadian conductor Charles Olivieri-Munroe, with Austrian pianist Stefan Vladar as guest soloist.

Tickets cost 500-2,500 baht from Thai Ticket Major booths (visit thaiticketmajor. com or call 02-262-3456).

Two-piano recital Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 July 16 at 4pm

Japanese piano duo Tetsu Mashiko and Masaki Nishihara will offer a two-piano recital in memory of HM King Rama IX. The concert will open with King Bhumibol’s compositions, Never Mind The Hungry Men’s Blues and Oh I Say, arranged for two pianos by Japanese artist Mikinari Miyao. The programme also features a mixture arrangements of jazz movie music and lighthearted repertoire by famous British and American composers including Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Scott Joplin and George Gershwin.

Tickets cost 700 baht. Visit salasudasirisobha.com or call 02-541-8662 and 080-407-8231.

Sax wonders

Prince Mahidol Hall

Mahidol University, Salaya campus July 22 at 4pm

Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Delta David Gier will perform in the final round of the fifth Jean Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition where five finalists will join as soloists. This is a rare chance to see world class saxophone soloists compete in the final round of the world’s most prestigious classical saxophone competition which is running at Mahidol University’s College of Music until July 22.

Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students) from thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-849-6565/6 ext 6603 and 6609.

Crossplay

Moonstar Studio, Lat Phrao 80

July 22, 5pm-midnight

The “Crossplay Concert B Side” will feature artists of various genres from different labels who will cover each other’s songs in their own styles. The line-up includes Stamp vs Polycat, Scrubb vs Jelly Rocket, and Superbaker vs Summerdress.

Tickets at the door cost 800 baht (500 baht for early birds) from All Ticket counters at all branches of 7-Eleven. Visit facebook.com/events/100482517243304.

FAIRS & SALES Hotels and food service

Bitec Hall 102-104

Bang Na-Trat Road

Until July 16, 10.30am-7.30pm Organised by Kavin Intertrade, the 11th edition of “Thailand Retail, Food & Hospitality Services (TRAFS 2017)” features 500 brands of a full array of equipment and supplies of food and drink from around the world and the latest product technology from Korea, Taiwan and China. Activities include a culinary challenge, master classes by well-known chefs, coffee workshops and seminars. Also running under the same roof are two related exhibitions — “Thailand Franchise & Business Opportunities 2017” featuring 200 local and international franchise brands and “Asean Retail 2017” offering 150 brands of products for modern trade, supermarkets and shopping malls.

There is no admission fee. Visit thailandhoreca.com, thailandfranchising.com/2017 and aseanretailshow.com or call 02-861-4013.

Thai way of life

Future Park

Phahon Yothin Road

Until July 16, 11am-8pm

The “Ayutthaya World Heritage II” fair will feature a selection of Otop products and outstanding products of each community in Ayutthaya province. Items include khao lam maprao-on (baked sticky rice and coconuts in bamboo joints), bha bin

(Thai coconut macaroons), nampla wan

(sweet simmered sauce with shrimps and herbs), milk tofu, pickled garlic, organic vegetables, woven palms furniture, knives, stone mortars, grass brooms, silk flowers and local desserts. Folk performances will be staged everyday.

Call 02-958-0011.

Tastes of the world

Central Embassy, Phloenchit Road Until July 31, 10am-9pm

Held under the “Eating Is A Big Thing” them, “The World On A Plate” culinary event features secret recipes from 10 top eateries, plus an exhibition on the food we eat daily and 20 booths offering delectable dishes from renowned restaurants on the 5th floor, until July 23. At the Eathai zone on the ground floor, “The Full Flavours Of Thailand” event will present local delicacies from across the four regions of Thailand, plus local handicrafts and souvenirs from July 21-31. Meanwhile, “A World Of Desserts” event will offer plenty of sweet treats from famous shops at the Food Loft, 7th floor of Central Chidlom, also from July 21-31.

Call 02-254-7071—6 and 02-793-7419.

Thai-Yunnan relations

Seacon Bangkae, Phetkasem Road July 14-23, 11am-8pm

The “Mountains And Hill Tribes: Thailand-Yunnan Relations” fair features 13 exciting performances by more than 30 performers from Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of China’s Yunnan province. They represent 9 tribes — Zhuang, Miao, Yi, Yao, Tai, Bai, Naji, Manchu and Han. They are staged daily at 5.30pm, plus a 2.30pm show on the weekends. Two sets of performances by Akha and Karen hill tribes from Northern Thailand will be presented from July 14-16. Tribal and ethnic group products and souvenirs from both countries as well as northern Thai and Chinese cuisines are also available.

There is no admission fee. Call 02-454-7777.

EXHIBITIONS Selected crafts from Asean

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection

Until July 23, 10am-9pm

The “Asean Selections 2017 Innovative Craft Of Basketry” exhibition features 50 winning pieces of wicker works by nine artists including Mexweel Ak Janlita from Brunai, Em Riem from Cambodia, Yayasan Mahakam Lestari from Indonesia, Phouvieng Saisnith from Laos, Erianna Daniel from Malaysia, Myint Oo from Myanmar, Christina Gaston from the Philippines, Nguyen Van Trung from Vietnam and Korakot Aromdee from Thailand.

Call 1289 ext 1351 and 1353.

Mozambique written in wood

Dazzle Zone, 1st floor CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road July 18-19, 10am-9pm

The Royal Thai Embassy, Maputo, Mozambique presents “Mozambique Written In Wood”, an exhibition of

psikhelekedana or softwood carvings made from white wood by Mozambique artist Dino Jetha. This is the first time in Thailand and Asia to witness this kind of traditional art form from the south of Mozambique. It is one of the cultural expressions of Africans and a unique artistic manifestation of Mozambicans. The art pieces will then move to exhibit at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, from July 20-Aug 20.

Visit facebook.com/thaiembassymaputo.

DISCUSSION/TALK Heritage protection

Siam Society, Asok Road

July 20, 1pm-4.30pm

Siam Society is holding a discussion on “Community Rights For Heritage Protection According To Thailand’s 2017 Constitution” conducted in Thai by three legal experts, Prof Tongthong Chantarangsu, Assoc Prof Nick Soonthorndhai and Pongsawat Aksornsawaddi. The event will also feature the launch of Siam Society’s Thai book, Legal Manual For Safeguarding Community’s Heritage.

There is no admission fee. To register, email jarunee@siam-society.org or call 02-661-6470—3 ext 204.

Business in digital world

Macademy, 6th floor of Big C Rajdamri Ratchadamri Road

July 21, 2pm-4.30pm

M academy is holding “The Roundtable#9” where successful executives and online marketers from top organisations will provide crucial keys to success in building business in the digital world and give knowledge that will inspire business owners, start-ups and executives to gain success in online marketing. Speakers include John Wagner from Facebook Thailand, Srihanath Lamsam from Siam Commercial Bank, Pawoot Pongvitayapanu from TARAD.com, and Rochelle Chhaya from Omnicom Media Group.

The fee is 1,800 baht. Visit m-academy.in.th or call 02-250-4681 and 081-815-6549.

WORKSHOP Creative movement for kids

Room 401, 4th floor

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection

July 15-16, 1pm-4pm

The BICT Fest Inclusive Workshop for Kids programme is holding two oneday workshop on “Creative Movement” which will offer a fun way to help children ages 8-to-12 develop physical skills and promote creativity through body movement and music. It will be conducted in both Thai and English.

The fee is 900 baht. Visit surveymonkey. com/r/WGSX5VM.