MUSIC & DANCE
THE BEST OF THE 90S [JJ Mall, Chatuchak, Kamphaeng Phet 2
Road, today, 3.30pm-midnight] Organised by Heavy Organiser, the “Dek Thep (90s Alternative)” concert will take you back in time to meet the best acts of the 90s, including Sek Loso, Paradox, Smile Buffalo, Yokee Plaboy, Proud, Ornaree, Sick Child, Nursery Sound, Student Ugly, Sukanya Migael, TNT, Pong Pong and Da Jim. Tickets cost 1,200 baht from All Ticket at all branches of 7-Eleven. Visit allticketthailand.com.
TPO CONCERT [Mahidol University’s Prince Mahidol Hall, Salaya
campus, today at 4pm] Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Alfonso Scarano presents the “Visions” concert which will premiere the ballet music of Hindemith’s ballet, Nobilissima
Visione, about the life of St Francis known for receiving visions from God. The programme includes Debussy’s La Mer that inspired many composers of the 20th century and Israeli composer Aharon Harlap’s Clarinet Concerto to be performed by Colagero Palermo, principal clarinet of Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students. Call 02-849-6565/6 ext 6603 and 6609 or visit thaiticketmajor.com.
FAMILY CONCERT FOR CHARITY [Sukosol Hotel, Si Ayutthaya
Road, today at 8pm] Kamala Sukosol will be singing memorable hits from classic Broadway musicals to the latest Hollywood soundtracks during “That’s Entertainment III” concert. She will be joined by her children and grandchildren, and together they will perform King Rama IX’s compositions to honour his memory. The performance will be supported by Bangkok’s finest big-band orchestra under the direction of Piti Kayoonpan, with regular special guest Dolchai Boonyaratavej, and the breathtaking dancing skills of the talented students from the Aree School of Dance Arts. Tanee Poonsuwan will conduct the fantastic chorus, as well as perform in the show. Tickets for the gala dinner concert on Aug 18 cost 40,000 and 45,000 baht per table of 10. Tickets for the Aug 19 show cost 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 baht (500 baht for students). Call 02-247-0123.
DANCE AND LIVE SCULPTING [WTF Gallery and Cafe, Sukhumvit
51, today and tomorrow at 8pm] For What Theatre presents Oh! Ode!, a performance where traditional dance and live sculpting co-elapse in real time. A collaborative project by Sasapin Siriwanij and Surachai Petchsangrot, this is a chance to witness live sculpting of art in movement, an artistic height that celebrates the exemplary virtues and beauty of the very land where we set foot on. The show is accompanied by a photography exhibition by Wichaya Artamat. Tickets cost 300 baht. Email forwhattheatre@ gmail.com or call 081-593-9644 and 089-136-5252.