Friday
What’s On Stage
20:00, Gypsy Rhapsody Party, My Way, Langka Lane
Get your Bombaleo on! It’s a fully night of Gypsy King tunes with a fire show, fortune teller, henna station, artisan market and a barbeque.
21:00, Geography of The Moon, META House, St. 240
The Good Friday Special kicks off the chill vibes this weekend with phnom Penh favourites Geography of the moon.
What’s On Show
19:00. Interclub Fight Weigh-In, Villa Martial Arts, Hostel, Café and Bar, St. 476
For those gearing up for the big evening of fighting the following night who just can’t wait then get down to Villa to watch some emaciated bad asses try to not fall over before getting on the scales.
Saturday
What’s On Stage
20:00, Wind up Mice, Hometown Hangout, St. 454
Phnom Penh’s newest act will be launching its funky origins at Hometown Hangout this evening. The 6 piece band’s style is described by bassist, and all round sweaty Canadian running around the stage, Chris Rompre as an ‘art-rock paradise’ that sits somewhere between David Bowie and Radiohead.
And how could we almost forget that, in fact, two new bands will be debuting this evening at Hometown Hangout. You can also enjoy the 5 piece band of L’amant dans le Placard with two guitars, one bass, one drug and one delighful singer.
What’s On Show
16:30-21:30, Marg1n- Issue 1 Launch Day, The Factory
Come check out the launch of Cambodia’s newest magazine and hear all about the making of a magazine and Cambodian film culture. This is then followed by the showing of two un-releashed films by David Chou and Kavich Neang and then a short documentary on ‘bek sloy’ culture in the Philippines created by Jay Rosas ansd Mark Limbaga. Plus, the first 50 people to arrive get free drinks!
18:00-21:00. Interclub Fight Night, Cambodian Top Team, St. 468
It’s a big night of pleasant violence and camaraderie down at Cambodian Top Team. For no financial benefit and very little glory, a bunch of folk decide to beat the living shit out of each other. So, let’s all accept that this is pretty awesome and that many of us want to watch it. You can even make a fun drinking game out of listening to the chatter in the audience after the second round of drinks and take a shot every time you hear someone say ‘yeah, I do actually. I really do reckon I could give it a go.’
You can get $10 tickets through the ‘Live’ app or pay on the door. For the card we have:
At 76kg in kun khmer we have Kheang Leng, representing himself up against Liam Hood with Rafikis. At 70kg in boxing, Theo Franiatte takes on Haram Chea from Kingdom. After half time Nathan Joyce with Monster Factory, at 60kg goes up against Sithyvong Say from Cambodian Top Team in kun Khmer. In our only ladies, and only pro fight of the night we see Phanith Vann Lida at 45kg, representing Soavanhkoma Kun Khmer against Luy Pissey from 8k Kun Khmer. Finally, the independent Andy Cox, at 86kg boxes Yasser Kalombo from Villa Martial Arts. The only unknown at this stage who boxes the 71kg Randy Yudhistra from Spartan Boxing who has been left currently without a confirmed opponent after a series of unfortunate injuries.
What’s On Late
20:30, Interclub After Party, Villa Martial Arts, Hostel, Café and Bar, St. 476
Now we have had our full hit of testosterone lets ice those broken ribs and bruised egos down at Villa with some cold ones for the big after party.
20:30, Electronic Underground: Live Concert by Mute Speaker and Summer Lee Carlson, META House, St. 240
This fun loving Kampot based group bring you a late night of R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, Swing, Blues, Disco and Funk.
22:00—01:00, The Fender Benders, Oscars On The Corner, St. 104
Get down to the ‘Best damn bar’ for some night tunes from Kenny Smith, Phil Javelle and Greg Beshers.
What Else
08:00-18:00, Phokeethra Tennis Tournament 2024, Sofitel, Sothearos Blvd
Want to watch rich people sweat? Well, we can start muttering about an overdue revolution or get down to the Sofitel tennis tournament on Saturday morning. $25 for members and $30 for non members with the chance to win $500. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/48X8a2N
Sunday
What’ On Screen
19:00-22:00, Italian Night, META House, St. 240
Come get your Italian on this evening with a showing of 2023’s There’s Still Tomorrow (with English subtitles) and the amazing Genova Trattoria providing the finest of Italian cuisine in the Penh.
What’s On Stage
18:00, Comedy Open Mic: Sunday Comedown, Noisy Chilli Tap House, St. 350
Take a chance and get up on the stage or just sit back and enjoy some amateurs and seasoned comedians alike easing you out of the weekend with laughter inside of cries. Noisy Chilli also has great beers…
19:00, The Originals-Living Room Sessions, Backstreet Bar, St. 308
The Living Room Session evenings at Back Street offer a chance for original music to find a home in Phnom Penh. This Sunday the stage will be taken by Maozi, Chris Jacob and Mathew Fischer. So enjoy some live and original music to finish off the weekend nicely.
What’s On Show
18:30, Opera Concert-Camerata, Green Pepper- Italian Lounge and Restaurant, St. 370
Enjoy a fantastic evening of opera from a group of Korean Sopranos inside an Italian restaurtant and bar inside Phnom Penh.