Plenty on this weekend for you reprobates to enjoy. There’s live music a-plenty, theatre, film and a big ole Holi party!
Friday
What’s On Screen
19:30, Bird of Paradise: The First European Film Shot in Cambodia, META House, St. 228
Marcel Camus’ film dives into spirituality, buddhism and old school life during the great golden 60s in Cambodia. Free entry with lots of lovely and reasonable drink and food options. Go do something cultural and feel better about yourself.
What’s On Stage
18:30, Los Del Sur Trio, CRAFT Beer, St. 244
Enjoy some smooth jazz, rock and blues beats with the three part band of Kora singing and on guitar, Patrick on the sax and Yannick on the Cajon.
18:30, Miss Sarawan and Scott Relive the Golden Era, Farm To Table. St. 360
Phnom Penh music royalty of Miss Sarawan and Scoddy open up the weekend with some golden era classics from the likes of Pen Ron and Ros Sereysothea.
19:00, Holi 2024, Noisy Chilli Tap House, St. 350
Okay, let’s get some dancing, paint and cultural appropriation all over ourselves. Noisy Chilli brings us a huge celebration of the Indian Holi festival. Bring some white or light coloured clothes that you don’t mind looking like a Kampot hippy tie dyed your whole outfit in. Also, bring your own colours, or gulal, that you can pick up from your nearest Indian shop and let Noisy know you’re coming so that they can plan logistics.
What’s On Show
19:00, Slow Noodles Book Launch, META House, St. 228
Chantha Nguon will discuss her fascinating life, discuss family, her endless support for Cambodian women’s projects and Chantha’s fascination and adoration for cooking. Go check it out and buy the book that’s already making some waves in the US.
What’s On Late
20:00, Geography of The Moon and DJ Manlikebrooks, Backstreet Bar, St. 308
It’s time for a big seshy night of tunes at Backstreet to kick the weekend off well. Phnom Penh favourites Geography of the Moon take stage to bring you some bangers from 20:00. Then DJ Manlikebrooks, once he is finished kicking people in the face, will appear for a DJ set taking us into the wee hours.
What Else
20:00, Make Friends In Phnom Penh, The Birdcage Boutique, St. 262
If you’re looking for some new pals or fresh into Cambodia and want to meet your best friends for life then get down here for a fun, no judgment and easy going night to make some buddies. There’s no entry fee but just make sure that you order one drink, at least, so the venue gets something out of it and maybe then the waiters and waitresses may become your friends too!
Saturday
What’s On Stage
17:00, Stu Cottom: Saturdaze, The Deck, St. 135
A night of live music for anyone who is fond of potential jungle juice, massive ukuleles and smooth tunes.
18:30, DJ Haruna, Samai Distillery, St. 830
Fun, easy to dance to old school jams and the funnest disco beats take us late into the evening.
21:30, The Electric MuXu Orchestra. Duplex Belgian Tavern, St 278
These guys, pronounced Moo Hoo, bring a fun, funny and jazzy atmosphere with tunes that you can dance all night long to.
What’s On Show
19:00. Nerd Night in Khmer, The French Institute, St. 218
The first ever Nerd Night fully in Khmer is finally here- as it should be! Talks will include the difference between African and Khmer cow culture, living a full life, learning a foreign language successfully, the science of soil and kayaking down the Mekong!
What’s On Late
19:00, Boat Party Plus Rumba Latina. The Deck and St 312 Later
Get down for a full night of sexy Latin, dancing, boats and late night seshing. Revelers are meeting at 18:30 at The Deck and heading to the boat from there with tickets at $10. Then the crew moves on to Rumba Latina to keep those arses a shaking.
What Else
09:00-14:00. Family Day Farmer’s Market, iCAN British International School
It’s a chance to spend the day with some actual greenery and support some local producers of food, drink and crafts. There’s also a bunch of creative and interactive activities for the little ones to take part in. Yes, it may all be a ploy to get you to send your children to this school. But it is also green and nice to let your kids run around somewhere other than Mao Tse Tong boulevard. Then they can stay alive long enough to send then to this school with lots of greenery. Win win.
Sunday
What’s On Screen
19:00, Nine Circles of Hell. META House, St. 228
Cambodia’s first ever feature film made after the fall of Pol Pot shows the often hellish reality of life in Phnom Penh in 1979 through the eyes of a Chechoslavakian doctor. Expect to see your everyday favourites like Central Market, but like more war debris and less Tin Tin t-shirts.
What’s On Stage
14:00, Geography of The Moon, The Deck, St. 135
Fill up your Sunday afternoon with some of the finest gypsy beats in town.
What’s On Show
20:00, Lo-Stakes Showcase – “Undone”, Speakeasy Theatre, St. 244
Get your local theatre love on this weekend with four shows in one night.
What Else
09:00, Bokator, Villa Martial Arts, Cafe, Hostel and Bar, St. 476
A chance for 10-16 year olds to learn the ancient martial art of Bokator with members of Cambodia’s national team.
That’s all for now, Penh Pals