WHAT’S ON: THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

MUSIC & DANCE Acrobatic acts

Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani Oct 5 at 7pm and

Oct 6-7 and 12-14 at 2pm and 7pm The world-renowned Guangzhou Acrobatic Arts Theater will return to the Kingdom with The Legendary Swordsman show, inspired by a Chinese classic novel of the same title by Louis Cha, a famous Chinese martial arts novelist known better by his pen name Jin Yong. The audience can expect to see a combination of acrobatic stunts, elaborate costumes, extravagant stage sets and expert lighting. Tickets cost 700, 900, 1,200 and 1,500 baht from thaiticketmajor.com.

Soft concert

Suanphueng Highland, Ratchaburi Oct 6, 6pm-midnight Presented by Heavy Organiser, the “Concert Sai Num (Soft Concert)” will bring famous acts — Singto Numchok, Stamp and Room 39 — to fill the cool breezes with their soft music. Adding more vibes to the evening will be the hip-hop band Buddha Bless, who will get everyone to the floor and dance the night away. Tickets cost 700 baht from allticket.com.

In remembrance of the late king

Quartier Park, EmQuartier Sukhumvit Road

Oct 13-15 at 5pm To pay homage to the King Bhumibol Adulyadej who passed away two years ago, the Kitarat Foundation presents a remembrance concert performed by KU Wind Orchestra and the world-class jazz band, Dutch Swing College Band from the Netherlands. They will be joined by Dr Pathorn Srikaranonda and special guest vocalist Saowanit “Kob” Nawaphan with The Jazzminions. There is no admission fee. Visit facebook.com/DutchSwingCollegeBand.

iKon returns

Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani Oct 19 at 8pm and Oct 20 at 6pm Presented by Four One One Entertainment and Live Nation Entertainment, the “iKon 2018 Continue Tour In Bangkok” concert will see the return of the South Korean boy band who are currently on their first world tour to promote their second album, Return. Founded in 2015, the septet comprises Jinhwan, Yunhyeong, Bobby, B.I, Donghyuk, Ju-ne and Chanwoo. They were warmly embraced by Thai fans in their previous shows in 2016 and 2017.

Tickets cost 2,000, 3,000, 4,500, 5,000, 5,500, 5,800 and 6,500 baht from thaiticketmajor.com.

Night of Baroque

Thailand Cultural Centre Ratchadaphisek Road Oct 25 at 7pm

The London-based Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under the music direction of Steven Devine and British soprano Charlotte Beament will delight the Thai audience with the luscious Baroque music during the 29th “Toyota Classics Charity Concert”. The programme will include works by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart. Founded in 1986 and aggregated by skilful musicians, the band is regarded as the world’s leading period instrumental orchestra.

Tickets cost 300, 800, 1,200, 1,800 and 2,500 baht from thaiticketmajor.com.

Proms night

Shrewsbury International School Riverside campus, Charoen Krung Road Nov 1, 5.45pm-9.20pm

The annual “Last Night of the Proms Concert” will feature international acclaim Bundit Ungrangsee as special guest conductor in a musical programme that includes pieces on the theme of “Magic And Fantasy” ranging from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to Game Of Thrones,

alongside the traditional Proms favourites — Jerusalem and Rule Britannia. Also performing on the evening will be UK vocal ensemble, Ex Cathedra.

Tickets cost 1,600 baht (1,100 baht for children and 14,000 baht per table of 10) and are available until Oct

12. Visit shrewsbury.ac.th/riverside/ events-community/proms2018.

FAIRS & SALES Pet variety

Impact Exhibition Hall 3-4 Muang Thong Thani Until Oct 7, 10am-8pm The “SmartHeart presents Thailand International Pet Variety” fair gathers more than 200 shops to offer year-end special discounts on their pet products and services. There will be many activities for our furry friends including a protection dog (IPO show), a flyball demonstration, an exhibition of exotic creatures, a pet fashion show, an animal acupuncture, the unveiling of a new breed of cat called Wila Krungthep, and many shows and competitions. Visit pet-variety.com or call 02-833-5122.

Modern Isan

Seacon Bangkae, Phetkasem Road Oct 5-14, 11am-8pm Set in the modern contemporary atmosphere, the “Modern I-Saan” fair features products from the Northeast and Isan fusion food from more than 60 vendors. Items include indigo dyed fabric, checked harem trousers, silk fabric, checked pattern dolls, fashionable apparel made of checked fabric, accessories made with Isan local wisdom, organic fermented pork, spicy seafood papaya salad, deep fried spicy meat on stick, and neck fillet steak. There are also demonstrations on reed mat weaving, wicker works and indigo dyeing. Call 02-454-7777.

All about pineapple

CentralPlaza Chiang Rai

Oct 12-17, 11am-8pm

Held to support pineapple farmers and promote the economy and tourism in Chiang Rai province, the “Everything Is Pineapple” fair will feature more than a hundred menus that have pineapple as main ingredients; a variety of processed products from pineapple including beverage, apparels and accessories from 30 shops; DIY workshops on fabric bag painting; plus the “Aloha Show” on Oct 14 at 1pm.

Call 02-635-1111.

Lifestyle galore

Bitec Hall 98-105, Bang Na-Trat Road Oct 17-19, 10am-6pm and

Oct 20-21, 10am-9pm

Held under the theme “Crenovative Origin: Local Wisdom, Stylish Creativity”, the 3rd edition of “Style Bangkok” international consumer goods trade fair will gather more than a thousand companies from Thailand and overseas to present their latest lifestyle products from fashion items, leather products, gifts to houseware and furniture. There will also be many special exhibitions including “The Residence” which exhibits a collection of the best works in design, art and lifestyle products in Thailand. The fair is open to the general public on Oct 20-21.

Visit stylebangkokfair.com or ditp.go.th.

EXHIBITIONS Save the jumbos

In front of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection Until Oct 10 Presented by WWF — Thailand in collaboration with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the “Travel Ivory Free” exhibition features an art installation of a dead African elephant sculpture surrounded by fake ivory accessories to send an emotional message that the lives of most elephants are simply exchanged for decorative products. Measuring 1.8m in height and 7m in width, the installation is to raise awareness to foreign travellers to be responsible tourists by not purchasing ivory products in Thailand. There will be a commando troop marching around the art centre on Oct 6-7 to give away souvenirs to tourists and invite them to take photos with the art installation and post with the hashtag #TravelIvoryFree on social media. Call 02-618-4303—5 ext 107—9.

Illusion art

Curved Wall, 4th-5th floor Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection Until Oct 14, 10am-9pm Tuesday-Sunday

Presented by the Embassy of Ukraine, the “Imaginarium” exhibition showcases 75 optical illusion paintings by Ukrainian artist Oleg Shupliak who creates artistic works in the modern optical illusion art, best known for imaginative portrait heads named Hidden Images. His primary technique, which he’s been refining since 1992, masks portraits within larger depictions of figures and landscapes.

Call 033-009-797 ext 2 or 02-214-6630—8.

Paper dolls

Korean Cultural Center between Sukhumvit 15 and 17 Until Dec 7, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Held to mark the 60th anniversary of Korean-Thai diplomatic relations, the “Square Story: Korean Paper (Hanji) Doll” exhibition features Korea’s traditional paper dolls created by Korean artist Park Keum Suk. Hanji dolls embody a distinctly Korean aesthetic with their signature comical expressions and rustic textures. Hanji is a form of traditional Korean paper that uses the bark of the mulberry tree as its base ingredient. Also displayed will be Hanji decorated shoes made by Thai and Korean craftsmen.

Call 02-651-0165—8 ext 202.

TALK Hockney on Hockney

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection

Oct 16, 6pm-8pm

John Hockney will share a two-hour lavishly illustrated talk about his brother David Hockney, one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. With humour, and an intimate understanding, John examines the many genres David has mastered during his life of making pictures. The talk embraces his early life and his pursuance of knowledge. The lecture is in English with summary translation in Thai.

There is no admission fee but seats are limited. Email education@bacc.or.th or call 02-214-6630—8 ext 519.

GET-TOGETHERS For beer lovers

Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok Sukhumvit 15

Until Oct 7, 10am-midnight The Drunken Leprechaun pub celebrates the Oktoberfest 2018 with a German food and beers. The highlights are pork knuckle served with cabbage salad, weisswurst with pretzel and grainy mustard, cheese spaetzle, bockwurst with potato salad and bratwurst, at 350 baht per dish. Exclusively on Oct 6, there will be a “Schlagerparty” featuring live German music, a Bavarian dance show, drinking and hammering contests, and the traditional German costume contest where the winner will take home a twonights stay at Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa. Call 02-309-3255.

Fun for kids

Cascata, ground floor

Future Park, Phahon Yothin Road Until Oct 14, 11am-8pm

Held under the “Once Upon A Time” theme, the “Future Park Super Kids” fair presents many fun-filled activities for school break. Kids will be taken on an imaginary journey through Ja Thing Ja and The Golden Shell (Sang Thong) folk tales, enjoy acrobatic shows and magic shows, and have fun with their favourite cartoon characters. There are also workshops to boost their skills and concentration as well as prizes.

Call 02-958-0011.

Hello Korea

GMM Live House, 8th floor CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road Oct 6, 7pm-9.30pm

Held to mark the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Korea and Thailand by the Korean Cultural Center, the “Annyeong Thailand, Sawasdee Korea” is a delightful evening featuring many Korean cultural acts. They include a Kukkiwon taekwondo demonstration, a joint performance by percussion group Noreum Machi and Korean B-boy group Gorilla Crew, a vocal performance by famous Korean singer So Hyang and a concert by K-pop boy band FTIsland.

There is no admission fee but reservations are required. Visit sawasdeekorea. com/2018.

All about Korean culture

Central Court and Beacon 2

1st floor of CentralWorld Ratchadamri Road

Oct 6-7, 11.30am-7.30pm

Held to mark the 60th anniversary of Korean-Thai diplomatic relations, the “Korean Culture Zone” festival is packed with sessions of cultural stage performances from Thailand and Korea. The programme includes a Kukkiwon taekwondo demonstration, a Hanbok flash mob, a Thai folk-dance show, a

sachoom dance musical, a cover dance, a Thai boxing show, a Korean crossword puzzle, a talk show, an auction of Korean stars’ personal belongings and a bingsu (Korean shaved ice) decoration competition. Thai musicians also take turns to perform on both days.

There is no admission fee. Call 087-593-8170.

Canadian education fair

Renaissance Hotel, Phloenchit Road Oct 7, 11am-4pm

Organised by Canadian Education Office in Thailand, the 19th “Annual Success Canada Forum” is an opportunity for students and parents to meet and discuss in exhibition format with 20 Canadian representatives from Canada’s leading public and private high schools, established colleges and top universities. Prizes will be awarded every hour.

There is no admission fee. To register, email successcanada77@gmail.com. Visit successcanada.org or educanada.ca.

SPORTS Vertical run

Shangri-La Hotel

Charoen Nakhon Road

Oct 12, 7.30pm-11.30am

The “Vertical Run 2018” invites all stair racers to race up the 25-storey Shangri-La Wing to vie for trophies and dinner cruise vouchers. Runners will race up a total of 494 steps — a height of 90.6m — to reach the top floor. All proceeds after expenses will benefit the purchase of medical equipment for Navamindrapobitr 84th Anniversary Building at Siriraj Hospital.

The fee is 500 baht including a T-shirt and bib. To register online, visit goo.gl/ forms/ljDcBKBnGBfxikfl1. Call 02-2367777 ext 6609.

Guiding light run

Mahidol University, Salaya campus Oct 28 at 4.30am

Interested people determined to keep healthy are invited to join the “Guiding Light For All Thais: The 4th Walk Run Ride Fighting Stroke” held to raise awareness on strokes. Runners have a choice of a 10.5km mini marathon and a 21km half marathon, a 5km walk and a 35km bicycle ride. The start and finish line is in front of Prince Mahidol Hall of Mahidol University, Salaya campus. Winners of the mini marathon and half marathon will receive trophies from HM the King. Joining the race will be Thai rock star Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai. Part of the proceeds will go to the Walk Run Ride Prevent Paralysis Fund of Siriraj Foundation.

The application fee is 400 baht for the 5km walk, 500 baht for the mini marathon and 35km bicycle ride, and 700 baht for the half marathon; all inclusive of a T-shirt and a commemorative medal. Applications can be made online at race. thai.run/WorldStrokeDay2018 until Oct 10. Visit sirirajstrokecenter.org or call 02-414-1010.

CONTEST Robot adventure

Interested members of the public are invited to witness the “Supreme Complex Robotics 2018”, which will take place at Supreme Complex, Samsen Road, on Oct 19-21. Held under the “Robot Adventure”, the 6th edition of the competition will see 60 teams from three categories — Beam Adventure Junior, Beam Adventure Open and Puck Collect Thailand — compete for scholarships worth 100,000 baht, plus a plaque. The selection round is on Oct 19-20 from 11am-6pm and the final round on Oct 21 from 3pm-6pm.

Visit supremerobotics2018. supremecomplex.com or call 02-669-5999.