WHAT’S ON: THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

MUSIC & DANCE The Lion King show

Muang Thai Rachadalai Theatre The Esplanade Ratchadaphisek Road Until Nov 10, every TuesdaySaturday at 7.30pm, plus a 2.30pm on Saturday and 1pm and 6pm on Sunday Presented by BEC-Tero Scenario, Disney’s The Lion King is a one-ofa-kind majestic production that has established a new level of artistry for musical theatre from staging, costumes and choreography. Lasting for 150 minutes with one intermission, it features a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa. Having played over 100 cities in 20 countries on every continent, the musical’s worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history. It is performed in English with Thai subtitles.

Ticket prices start at 1,500 baht from Thai Ticket Major outlets (visit thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-2623838). Visit bectero.com.

French quintet

Alliance Francaise, Witthayu Road Oct 10 at 7pm

French jazz trumpeter Jean Loup Longnon and his quintet will give a jazz concert titled “Paris-Bangkok-Express”. Bangkok audiences will be delighted by his intriguing brass sounds and surprising harmonies in a repertoire that includes his own original work as well as jazz standards in the quintet’s own special style. As a soloist and conductor specialising in the be-bop, Longnon has performed frequently in the US, Turkey, Cuba, Madagascar, Israel, Russia and Brazil. He has also been invited to play alongside Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Hank Jones and James Moody.

Tickets cost 500 baht (250 baht for members). Visit afthailande.extranetaec.com/events/detail/1143.

Tata Young in concert

Royal Paragon Hall

Siam Paragon, Rama I

Oct 11 8pm and Oct 12 at 6pm Thailand’s pop diva Tata Young will give her first full-scale concert in five years “Tata Young My Perfection Concert”. She will be dancing and singing English songs from her days as Asia’s Queen of Pop, including Dhoom Dhoom, El Nin-Yo!, and Sexy Naughty Bitchy. The concert will also mark the 15th anniversary of her debut English-language album,

I Believe, which was released in 2004 and became a hit throughout Asia.

Tickets cost 1,500, 2,000, 2,500, 3,000, 3,500, 4,000, 4,500 and 5,000 baht from thaiticketmajor.com.

THEATRE Shipwrecked

Creative Industries at

M Theatre New Phetchaburi Road Oct 4 at 7.30pm and

Oct 5 at 3pm and 7.30pm

Bangkok Community Theatre presents Shipwrecked! An Entertainment — The Amazing Adventures Of Louis De Rougemont (As Told By Himself ),

a new production based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies’ play of the same name. Directed by Cian Green, this version is pure storytelling theatre, where a multinational ensemble cast brings to life the outlandish tales of bravery, survival and celebrity as told by Swiss explorer Louis de Rougemont. It is performed in English.

Tickets cost 800 baht and can be purchased from ticketmelon.com and bangkokcommunitytheatre.com. Call 081-741-0703.

FAIRS & SALES For bike industry

Impact Exhibition Hall 5-6 Muang Thong Thani

Until Oct 5, 10am-6pm

Held for the first time in Thailand, “Aseanbike 2019 Powered By Eurobike” is an international bicycle trade exhibition featuring bicycles, parts, components, accessories, cyclist fashionables and trends from Thai and foreign entrepreneurs and suppliers. Newly launched bicycles and related equipment will be showcased in the Innovation Pavilion. There also will be seminars on trends and innovations, business and dealer issues.

Visit asean-bike.com.

Pet variety expo

Impact Exhibition Hall 7-8 Muang Thong Thani

Until Oct 6, 10am-8pm

Held under the theme “Shopaholic”, the “SmartHeart Presents Thailand International Pet Variety Exhibition 2019” features a myriad of pet products and services at 50-70% discounts, as well as an array of fun-filled activities including pet talent shows and pet contests. Expect to see cats of various breeds at the Cat Cafe, Siamese fighting fish at the Fish zone, rare breeds of chickens at the Chicken Town zone, and more than 30 exotic pets at the Exotic zone. Medical pet check-ups are available free of charge. There also will be opportunities to apply for pet ID cards.

Entry fee is 20 baht per person with part of the proceeds going to animal shelters in many provinces. Visit pet-variety.com or call 02-833-5125.

Today’s China

Main Atrium, 1st floor

Seacon Square, Srinakarin Road Until Oct 6, 11am-8pm

The “China Today” fair brings more than 1,000 premium handicraft items from 10 museums and only available from China’s nine major cities — Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangdong, Guangxi, Jilin, Neimenggu, Shaanxi and Nanjing. Visitors are invited to witness nine unforgettable contemporary art and cultural performances from China daily at 5pm, plus a 2pm show on weekends. The programme includes a panda wrestling show, an acrobatic show, the art of tea making using a gooseneck kettle, a magic show and a lotus dance. Chinese high-technology products and delicious foods are also available. The fair will repeat at Seacon Bangkae, Phetkasem Road, from Oct 11-20.

Visit seaconsquare.com or call 02-721-8888.

Vegetarian varieties

Central Food Hall, CentralWorld Ratchadamri Road

Until Oct 7, 10am-9pm

The “Vegetarian Variety Festival” features a variety of freshly cooked vegetarian meals made daily with high-quality ingredients by 26 wellknown restaurants including Ton Kla Fah Sai, Kuay Tiew Mai Jam Jay, Ka Poh Pla Khun Ruay and Le Root. The festival is also running at all branches of CentralPlaza and Central Festival, as well as Central Phuket and Central Village Luxury Outlet where participating restaurants serve more than 5,000 dishes of premium-quality vegetarian food. Meat-free ready-meals and baked goods at Tops Markets and Tops Super Stores located at all CPN’s shopping centers nationwide also offer special discounts.

Visit cpn.co.th or call 02-021-9999.

Vegetarian fest

Grand Hall, The Mall Bangkapi

Lat Phrao Road

Until Oct 7, 11am-9pm

Held to mark The Mall’s 20th anniversary in hosting the vegetarian food festival, “The Mall Legendary J-Fest” is serving more than 3,000 vegetarian recipes from over 300 restaurants. The highlight is a selection of 20 special dishes from legendary shops and restaurants in Bangkok, 11 of which are served exclusively at the fair. The festival is also running at The Mall Tha Phra, Bangkae and Korat branches.

Call 02-310-2080.

Vegetarian haven

IconSiam, Charoen Nakhon Road Until Oct 7, 11am-9pm

“The IconSiam Vegetarian Festival Wonder” features a variety of vegan treats from over 100 famous shops and restaurants from across the country. Expect to indulge in signature dishes from renowned restaurants from Yaowarat, Charoen Nakhon and Thonburi; as well as vegetarian delicacies from the four regions at SookSiam, ground floor. Other restaurants within IconSiam also serve vegetarian selections and savoury sweets while vegetarian gourmet shops and restaurants at Siam Takashimaya are offering vegan delights until Oct 8.

Call 1338.

Book expo

Impact Challenger Hall 2 Muang Thong Thani

Until Oct 13, 10am-9pm

The “Book Expo Thailand 2019” features 888 booths offering more than 10,000 titles — old and new releases — from 318 publishers, with up to 80% discounts on offer, and a flash sale twice a day at 3pm and 6pm, plus at noon on the weekend. This year’s highlight is the “Bring Content To Life” exhibition, which showcases stories about books and reading. Many thinkers and famous writers will show up to give special talks.

Visit facebook.com/bookthai.

Botanical fair

Mega Plaza, Megabangna

Bang Na-Trat Road

Oct 4-6, 11am-8pm

Green thumbs are invited to the “Botanical Garden Fair 2: The Garden Health”, which presents a wide range of flowering and ornamental plants, as well as chic decorative items. They will get some gardening tips from experts and learn how to arrange a miniature garden to look great at any corners of the house. Living music will be performed everyday. Those who makes a registration at the fair on Oct 5-6 will receive a complimentary miniature garden. For every 500 baht spent at the fair, they will be entitled to play a game to win special prizes.

Visit mega-bangna.com or call 02-105-1000.

EXHIBITIONS Germany’s artistic upheaval

ChangChui Creative Park (Green Zone), Sirindhorn Road

Until Oct 6, 11am-9pm

Organised by Goethe-Institut Thailand, “Geniale Dilletanten (Brilliant Dilletantes)” is a touring multimedia exhibition about the rebellious decade leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Through a wide variety of multimedia applications, it portrays a brief epoch of artistic upheaval in which young artists sought new ways and forms of expression across genres. The exhibition showcases the determination of the artists of that era that gave credence to the movement’s claim to be representing a radical new departure.

There is no admission fee.

Visit goethe.de/thailand or call 02-108-8200.

Digital masterpieces

River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24 Until Oct 7, 10am-10pm

To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, the Embassy of Italy in collaboration with Rai Com presents “Leonardo Opera Omnia”, an exhibition that showcases 17 of da Vinci’s most prominent masterpieces, reproduced in digital form and in the exact dimensions of the original artworks.

Call 02-237-0077.

Tiger in danger

Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand, Penthouse, Maneeya Center, Phloenchit Road

Until Oct 8, 10am-11pm

“Tooth And Nail” is a photo exhibition by Bangkok-based American photographer Amanda Mustard whose works document Thailand’s booming tiger tourism industry, the human forces fuelling it and the implications for the conservation and welfare of a fragile species.

There is no admission fee. Call 02-652-0580.

A tribute to the late monarch

The Port Arena Jungceylon Phuket

Oct 9-13, 11am-10pm

Held to pay tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, the “In Remembrance Of King Rama IX” exhibition will recount the life of the late monarch through a collection of photos. Visitors will also learn about his genius in many fields of arts namely music, sculpture, painting, literature and creative arts and how he had put them to good use for his people. On Oct 13, famous sand artist Sompong Leerasiri will perform a live sand painting to portray his feelings inspired by his royal speeches and instructions. The live painting will be performed along with famous songs composed for the late king at 7pm and 8.30pm.

Call 076-600-111.

FILM Swiss drama

RCB Forum, 2nd floor, River City Bangkok, Charoen Nakhon Road Oct 12 at 4pm

RCB Film Club is screening How About Love, a drama about the topical issue of Myanmar refugees on the Thai border. Directed by noted Swiss filmmaker Stefan Haupt, the story centres around a Swiss surgeon who visits a Myanmar refugee camp and is moved by the plight of the refugees. He decides to stay on and help them but lands into big trouble with his wife and three children after he is deeply attracted to a quietly confident Myanmar refugee girl, who is a helper at the camp. The film has English subtitles. There will be a reception after the screening by the Embassy of Switzerland.

For reservations, email clubmovie2019@gmail.com.

GET-TOGETHERS Family weekend fun

Mega Park, Megabangna

Bang Na-Trat Road

Oct 5-6, 11am-8pm

The “Mega Family Challenge” presents many stations of challenging sports and fun games for everyone in the family. They include a 5km mini marathon, a family circuit of aerobic, weight training and stretching, a cooking class for kids, a yoga class, a basketball game, a drawing workshop. There are also games of Footpool, Rollerball and Giant Jenga and giant bowling. The event will conclude with a mini concert by Popetorn “Two” Sunthornyankit on Sunday at 6pm.

There is no admission fee.

Visit mega-bangna.com or call 02-105-1000.

Study in Canada

Renaissance Hotel Bangkok Phloenchit Road

Oct 12, 11am-4pm

The Canadian Education Office in Thailand is holding the 21st “Annual Success Canada Forum (Canadian Education Fair)” where students and parents will meet and discuss with 22 Canadian representatives from leading public and private high schools, colleges and top universities from Canada. A mini fair of the same kind will take place at Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai on Oct 14 from 2pm-5pm. It will be consisted of Canada’s number one college, SAIT, and number one university, University of Toronto along with other finest universities and private high school participating in the event.

To register in advance, email successcanada77@gmail.com or LINE: SuccessCanada and stating your name, email address and phone number. Visit SuccessCanada.org.

TALK The art of translation

Siam Society, Asok Road

Oct 10 at 7pm

Siam Society is holding a talk on “Do Translators Dream Of Electric Thesaurus?” conducted by Kong Rithdee, a Thai-born, Thai-educated translator who has been writing about art, film, literature and politics for the Bangkok Post and other English-language publications for 24 years. He has translated over 80 movie screenplays and subtitles. He will talk about his process of translating what some people have termed an untranslatable Thai novel, The Blind Earthworm In The Labyrinth (Saiduen Ta Bod Nai Khao Wongkot) by Veeraporn Nitiphrapha, into English. It is the first novel he has translated.

Donation fee is 200 baht (free for members and students). Call 02-661 6470—3.