Lot’s to enjoy this weekend from drag shows and opera to art fairs and lots of live music. It’s also a chance to see how many of our beloved institutions are trying to show some love to the great women involved and a chance to ignore those pubs desperately trying to throw on some kind of women’s day label to their usual misogynist nonsense.
Friday
What’s On Screen
19:00, Bonne Nuit Papa: My Father, The Silent Cambodian, META House, St.240
This free entry film explores the life of Dr. Ottara Kim, who never spoke of his Cambodian background until on his deathbed he expressed his wish to be buried in his homeland. His film-making daughter, Marina Kem, used this as the beginning of an epic and poetic journey into her father, their heritage and connection.
What’s On Stage
18:30, Danny’s Originals, St. 244
A debut evening of original jazz tunes from Danny Healy orchestrated during a 4 month residency in Australia. Danny Healy on multi-woodwind instrumentals, George Healy on jazz, guitar and composing with Gaby Courroux on jazz guitar. You can also enjoy food until 11:30pm!
18:30, Adventures in Harmony: Two Are Better Than One. Farm To Table, St. 360
Greg Bashers and Mariana Hensley make up an acoustic duo bringing to you a collection of songs heavy on the harmony and nostalgia. It’s a nice and chilled way for any music lover to kick off their weekend.
20:00, International Women’s Day in Harmony, Le Moon Rooftop, St. 154
Five female artists take over the stage at Le Moon with a musical performance that promises to narrate emotion, while somehow advocating power and tenacity. Lot of promises on that tin so good for them! Go check it out with a beautiful riverside backdrop of the city.
20:00, Carmen- opera at Belini, St. 306
An unexpected, and most delightful sounding treat is in store for the dignified residents of the Penh this weekend. Ai Iwasaki, the mezzosoprano who you may have previously been wowed during the 2023 Madame Butterfly performance last year is performing the classic opera alongside Misato Nakaishi and Issei Sakano. Enjoy some great fancy people music and the best Italian style tapas in town. Reserve your table here: https://forms.blue.cc/f/clt5n73870ftmg5d02u7bn4am
What’s On Show
18:00, The Art of Period Positivity, Sra’Art, St. Sothearos
A great opportunity for men’s rights activists to leave their A/C condo adorned with posters of their favourite podcast bros and go open their wee horizons. This International Women’s day is being celebrated by Sra’Art by displaying the process of menstruation through art. There will be nibbles, drinks, deep dive discussions about the art and womanhood and various artists on hand.
What’s On Late
20:00, Berlin DJs In The Mix, META House, St. 228
DJs Tommy Schultz & Nick the Stick do what the Germans do best: a big crazy rave that is still efficiently put together with some great video accompaniments and food too! So rave well and pretend that you are cool enough to not get knocked back from Berghain.
Saturday
What’s On Screen
21:15, Six Nations:Round 4, Welsh Consulate, St. 460
One of the best options in town to enjoy the big evening of large men smashing up against each other in wee shorts. Tonight we have: Italy Vs. Scotland and England Vs. Ireland. Enjoy $1 draft from kick off until final whistle.
What’s On Stage
17:00, Aldvvin and Nico Thoma: Saturdaze Double Header, The Deck, St. 135
Aldvinn, the New York based singer/songwriter is apparently best described as rock n’ roll with a romantic heart. He does sound absolutely delightful and you can all expect off-beat pop covers and re-imagined hip hop classics. Should be a great night for anyone wanting to kick back and enjoy some talented musicians taking over the stage at The Deck.
18:30, DJ Rowan, Samai Distillery, St. 830.
Jumping off from a raging party last week, the team at Samai are once again looking to hit it hard again this weekend. DJ Rowan brings an immense energy to the dancefloor through his house, funk and disco tunes. Rowan hits the decks from 20:30.
20:30, Drag Show, Bat Mak Yu, St. 308
Why not piss off some TERFs this International Women’s day by enjoying a fabulous drag show? If you’re lucky, you might even spot a Spectator journalist desperately trying to incite a culture war.
What’s On Late
21:00, DJ Moto, Backstreet Bar,. St. 308
Enjoy one of the absolute funnest DJs this weekend at Backstreet from 9pm. The absolute legend that is DJ Moto will bring the absolute best RnB and old school hip hop classics and will ensure that his dance floor is never empty.
Sunday
What Else
14:00, Art Weekend in Botanico, Botanico, St. 294
Once again Botanico is giving an outlet to those curious creatives in the city. This weekend it’s an opportunity to develop your acrylic painting skills!
That’s all for now, Penh Pals