WHAT’S ON: THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

FAIRS & SALES Charitable timed auction

Until Oct 9 at 6pm

“Explorations In The Time Of Covid” is the second auction by Bill Bensley, a self-taught artist and internationally acclaimed architect, who presents 11 of his paintings for bidding to raise funds for Covid-19 relief for King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and the Thai Red Cross Society. The paintings are acrylic on canvas, as well as Burmese powder and are divided into two themes — pestilence and dreams. The auction is open to bids on rcbauctions.com and invaluable.com, as well as through the RCB Auctions app, until 6pm on Oct 9.

Visit rcbauctions.com and invaluable.com.

Vegetarian extravaganza Emporium and EmQuartier Sukhumvit Road Until Oct 13, 11am-9pm

Held to celebrate the annual Vegetarian Festival, the “Emdining J Festival” presents numerous vegetarian selections cooked with quality ingredients at 24 leading restaurants at the Emporium and EmQuartier. This is the only time of year to try meat-free dishes from world-class dining establishments that have come up with special recipes at Another Hound Cafe, Mozza By Cocotte, Sava All Day Dining, KubKao’ KubPla, Nara Thai Cuisine, Man Fu Yuan Kitchen, Patio, Fire Tiger by Seoulcial Club, Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant, and Cafe Chilli.

Visit facebook.com/ EmporiumEmquartier.

Meals to clean your mind Grand Hall of The Mall Bangkae, Bangkapi and Korat Until Oct 13, 11am-9pm

“The Mall Jae Festival” features over 2,000 vegetarian dishes by 200 famous restaurants and legendary food shops that have stalls at three shopping malls. Highly recommended this year are 22 exceptional dishes including red pork Chinese steamed buns made from gluten wheat, authentic Hong Kong-style Chinese steamed buns with shiitake and straw mushroom, and fun guo (steamed dumplings) with fried spinach filling at The Mall Bangkapi; steamed mushroom curry or hor mok at The Mall Bangkae; and pa tong go (deep-fried dough) with sesame, seeds, oat and almond at The Mall Korat.

Visit facebook.com/ themallshoppingcenter.

Fusion dishes for vegans The Parq Life, Ratchadaphisek Road Until Oct 14

To celebrate the Vegetarian Festival, leading fusion restaurants, legendary vegetarian eateries and lifestyle service outlets at The Parq Life present an exciting selection of vegetarian dishes, plus a gift voucher worth 100 baht for every 500 baht spent at participating shops. They include Sukiya, Cheat Day by Modish, Kope Hya Tai

Kee, Sanyod Wok, Tonic, Shari Shari, mx cakes & bakery, Cha Bar, 722 Organic Milk Tea, Cha Tra Mue, Brave Roaster and BAB Café.

Visit theparq.com/highlights.

Vegetarian fest Central shopping centres Until Oct 14, 11am-9pm

Held under the “J Integrated Lifestyle” concept, the “Thailand J Food Festival” features more than 5,000 vegetarian dishes from both traditional and international cuisines at all 33 Central shopping centres across the country. Expect to enjoy a variety of meat-free options ranging from legendary menus to fusion dishes, plant-based foods, herbal recipes and pastries — all of which feature the finest and healthy local ingredients. This is the first opportunity to try international vegetarian menus prepared by world-famous restaurants in Italian, Korean and Singaporean style at CentralWorld. Each branch of the shopping mall presents exclusive menus specially created in collaboration with select restaurants and they aren’t available elsewhere. The Central Food Park at all branches also offers herbal vegetarian dishes with prices starting at 19 baht.

Visit facebook.com/CPNLife.

Otop online festival Until Oct 15

Organised by the Department of Community Development (DCD) of the Interior Ministry, the “Otop Midyear Fest 2021” features a wide range of products including food, snacks, handicrafts and woven clothes from about 600 retailers. Recommended items include some top-selling food items. Bestselling handicrafts and products selected by DCD are also available around the clock. The festival is also looking for additional vendors to join the fair.

Visit shopee.co.th/m/otop.

Antique collectables Until Oct 17 at 6pm

RCB Auctions presents a timed auction of a selection of 111 antiques and decorative items open for online bids with final bids due by Oct 17 at 6pm (Bangkok time). Highlights include a group of blue and white porcelain teacups, each painted with phoenixes in flight among blooming peonies (Lot 520), a blue and white porcelain footed hexagonal planter painted with a continuous scrolling lotus design (Lot 552) and a benjarong bowl painted with theppanom and norasingha amidst a kranok pattern on a black background (Lot 571). The collection is available for preview at RCB Auctions, 4th floor of River City Bangkok, daily from 11am-6pm.

Visit bit.ly/3mhONuK.

Watch fair

Event Hall, 3rd floor Central Chidlom, Phloenchit Road Until Oct 31, 10am-9pm

Hailed as the biggest world-class watch event, the “Central International Watch Fair 2021” features luxury watches, fashion watches, smartwatches from over 100 famous brands from around the world including an exclusive limited edition available only in Thailand. Up to 30% discount and special privilege discounts are offered. Five top spenders on Oct 9 will have a chance to win fabulous prizes. The fair is also running at all branches of Central and watch lovers can virtually visit the fair right at home via the Central Department Store Facebook page.

Visit facebook.com/ CentralDepartmentStore.

Mega sales Oct 9-11

The “Central Retail 10.10 Mega Festival” offers up to 90% discounts on millions of items from 1,000 stores under Central Retail namely Central Department Store, Robinson Department Store, Supersports, Power Buy, CMG, Central Food Hall, Tops Supermarket, B2S, OfficeMate, Thai Watsadu, Baan and Beyond, and Auto1. The campaign is available at the stores and via omni-channels such as Central App and Tops Online App including other services like Chat & Shop, Call & Shop, Click & Collect, and Personal Shopper on demand 1425 service at Central and Robinson. Enjoy an extra discount and cashback when paying via Dolphin Wallet.

Visit facebook.com/CentralRetail.

EXHIBITIONS

View of the world

RCB Galleria, 2nd floor River City Bangkok Charoen Krung 24 Until Oct 15, 11am-8pm

“365° (365 degrees)” is an exhibition by Spanish fashion photographer and artist Eugenio Recuenco who recounts moments in history and the influences of art, current affairs, politics, disasters, mankind’s achievements through photography, lightbox installation and video. Expect to see events such as the Sept 11 attack on New York’s World Trade Center, highlights of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the premiere screening of Star Wars, and the creative works of some of the world’s most loved artists.

Tickets cost 350 baht (250 baht for students, seniors and the disabled). Visit zipeventapp.com/e/365degrees and ticketmelon.com/ rivercitybangkok/365degrees.

Remembering King Rama IX Number 1 Gallery, Silom 21 Until Oct 30, 11am-7pm Monday-Saturday

Held to commemorate the fifth anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s passing, the “Eternity” exhibition features 10 oil and acrylic paintings by Ekasit Rayubsang who employs dermatograph pencils to express a powerful balance of lights and emotions on canvas. Inspired by the late king’s qualities of patience, persistence, diligence and honesty, the artist doesn’t only portray him as “father” to the nation but also a representative of loving-kindness, blessings and lights that guide us all.

Visit facebook.com/pages.number1gallery or call 083-120-5220 and 092-508-3111.

Minor history 100 Tonson Foundation Soi Tonson, Phloenchit Road Until Nov 14, 11am-6pm Thursday-Sunday

The first part of “A Minor History” features a three-channel video installation by award-winning filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul who accumulated interviews and photographs that reflect the country’s shifting political climate in the Isan region. The work focuses on two encounters, beginning with a Mukdahan local who recovers the wrapped bodies of political activists found in the river, followed by the discovery of an abandoned cinema theatre in Kalasin province. The exhibition pays a tribute to the political dissidents whose forced disappearance lingers like a myth.

Visit 100tonsonfoundation.org or call 02-010-5813.

Photos of objects Hop Photo Gallery, 3rd floor MUNx2 zone, Seacon Square Srinakarin Road Until Nov 28, 11am-7pm

“Objects” is a solo exhibition by Atit Sornsongkram who presents images of peculiar objects he recorded while studying in Germany during 20122013 and the newly-taken images from his trip to the Northeastern region of Thailand. The objects in the photographs arouse curiosity for their utility or lack of one. Some of the objects seem out of place while some seem like they have been there since the beginning of time, and some seem to have barely survived it.

Visit facebook.com/MUNX2 or call 02-721-8888.

Bright and confusing

HOP Photo Gallery, 3rd floor MUNx2 zone, Seacon Square Srinakarin Road

Until Nov 28, 11am-7pm

“It’s So Bright And Confusing” features a photographic body of work by Tang Tawanwad. He utilises flash as a primary light source experimenting to create a new space and a more expansive dimension in his photography. Presenting an experimental work in progress of thoughts and his unique understanding of light, the exhibition aims to create new perspectives without boundaries in photography.

Visit facebook.com/ hubofphotographybangkok.

Outstanding portraits RCB Galleria, 2nd floor River City Bangkok Charoen Krung 24 Until Dec 7, 11am-8pm

The “Portrait Prize” exhibition features 178 paintings that are entries from the inaugural “RCB Portrait Prize 2021”, which was open to established and emerging artists and offered three different prizes. The winner of the RCB Portrait Prize is Bua Pan by Manop Momin. Learning In Covid Situation by Tanawat Muratatunyaluk won the Packing Room Prize and winner of the People’s Choice Prize. All viewers are invited to cast a vote for The People’s Choice Prize and the winner will be announced on Dec 7.

There is no admission fee. Visit rivercitybangkok.com.

FILMS Spanish film fest

Until Oct 10

Presented in a virtual format, the 20th edition of “Pelicula — Spanish Film Festival” features online screenings of 16 contemporary Spanish and Latin American movies and four short films from the Philippines, Thailand, Australia and Spain. All films come with English subtitles and are available for free online viewing for 48 hours. Like in previous editions, viewers are invited to vote for their favourite films in the Audience Choice Awards. The film with the highest votes will be screened again on Oct 10 at 5pm (Bangkok time).

Visit pelikula.es or facebook.com/ InstitutoCervantesManila.

GET-TOGETHERS Enjoy ancient buildings

Museum Siam: Discovery Museum Sanam Chai Road, Phra Nakhon Until Oct 31, 10am-8pm

Museum Siam invites art lovers to learn about valuable historical quarters and get close to beautiful architecture around Rattanakosin Island during “Cultural District 2021: The Rattanakosin Island Open House Art Festival”. Held under the theme “Storied Structure: Architectural Awe Of Old Town Bangkok”, the festival features all kinds of creative online and on-ground activities, as well as artwork by the new generation of artists. Visitors will enjoy creative art presented in various dimensions using modern technologies including glass plate photography, art and light installation, installation animation showcases; as well as online seminars featuring the atmosphere of historical quarters with beautiful architecture and workshops on flower arrangement and flower painting on textile.

Visit facebook.com/CulturalDistrictBangkok or call 02-225-2777.

Study in Canada Renaissance Bangkok Hotel Phloenchit Road Oct 31, 11am-4pm

Canadian Education Office in Thailand is holding the 25th edition of “Success Canada Forum” where students and parents can meet and discuss with Thai representatives and connect virtually with Canadian representatives directly in Canada. Held in an exhibition format, the forum will feature 15 Canadian institutions from leading public and private high schools from various provinces of Canada, the finest and well-established top colleges, and top universities such as the University of Alberta and Dalhousie University. Visitors will also have a chance to win prizes.

There is no admission fee. To register in advance, email successcanada77@gmail.com or add Line: SuccessCanada.

DONATIONS Food for needy communities

Launched by a group of volunteers to connect three groups of people, food.raotongrod.com is a Thai-language website that makes it easy for generous people to help infected people or those at high risk who don’t have access to food and water. The platform presents many food requests, each of which details how many boxes are needed by which community in the next few days and which restaurant is ready to prepare the meals. The total cost of the meals is shown and donors can choose to absorb the whole amount or only part of it via money transfer right to the respective restaurant.

Visit food.raotongrod.com.

Blood donation requested

The National Blood Centre at Thai Red Cross Society is facing a historic blood-shortage crisis and invites healthy persons aged 17 to 70 to donate blood at the centre and many other venues including the Blood and Plasma Donation Center at the Red Cross Station

11 at Wiset Niyom, Bang Khae; The Mall Ngam Wong Wan, Bang Khae and Bang Kapi branches; the Emporium; Ban Song Thai (Wong Sawang); Police General Hospital; Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital; Ramathibodi Hospital; Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital; Army Institute of Pathology at Phramongkutklao Hospital; Vajira Hospital; as well as the National Blood Service Sector in 12 provinces. All donors will also receive a limited edition t-shirt designed by Smileyhoud By Greyhound, as a souvenir until Dec 31. Those planning to donate blood at the centre on Henri Dunant Road can register at bdbooking.nbc.in.th.

Visit blooddonationthai.com or call 02-256-4300.

CLASS Create art with pen and ink Oct 10, 2pm-3pm

Paron School of Art is holding “Introduction To Pen And Ink”, a free online masterclass for teens and adults to be conducted by teacher Paron via Zoom. They will learn about the materials and a few different techniques for ink and pen sketching and enjoy their hand at a few short, guided drawing exercises from the comforts of their own home.

Visit facebook.com/ParonSchoolofArt or email hello@paronschool.art.