The Weekend Happenings

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Friday

What’s On The Menu

18:00, Summer BBQ Party, Tin Hat, St. 123

What makes this endless deathly heat almost bearable? Well, a big drunken bbq of course. So get down to Tin Hat to kick off your Friday evening with $3 cocktails, $1 tequila shots and a big ole grill full of deliciousness.

 

What’s On Stage

16:00, 25 Years of No Problem Disco, Chew & Bash, Koh Pich

DJs Sound Advice, Dr Wah Wah and Jack Malipan and Just Fin celebrate this 25 anniversary with some banging Soul, Funk, Disco and House. You can enjoy 2 for 1 happy hour and even some free food to finger (same as finger food, right?) and Seekers will be providing a welcome drink for everyone with tickets on arrival-don’t worry tickets are available on the door for only $5.

 

20:00, Geography of The Moon, Hometown Hangout, St. 454

The beloved Phnom Penh group brings their new wave and post punk tunes to Hometown Hangout from 8pm tonight. 

 

What’s On Late

23:45, Garage Fest, Villa Grange, St. 5

The Tommys, Salt & Steel and The Screaming Riels bring an evening of live music in partnership with the Cambodian Space Project to bring back Srey’s School of Rock. DM to get a ticket for a worthwhile cause and support real music in Cambodia. 

 

20:00, Vinylmania: Phnom Penh’s Only Night of Records, META House, St. 240

Tommy Schulz, Andy Freak, Antonio Velazquez and Samsam mix some scratchy bangers with an old school mix to begin the Friday night sesh over at META House. 

 

22:00, Snowdaddy, Squelch and Andy Freak, Bird Cage, St. 308

Get ready for a big ole fashioned late night sesh with these lads bringing you a mix of house and techno until the wee hours.

 

Saturday

What’s On Stage

17:00, Saturdaze, The Deck, St. 135

Brooke Palmer brings some chilled ukulele loving beginnings to your Saturday night over at the Deck and there may even be a cat. 

 

20:00, Mistress Lola’s Birthday Bash, Lola Music Lounge, St.460

DJ Snowdaddy kicks of the Birthday celebrations in the air conditioned lounge for this 70s themed party. So bring out your best flairs and after paying the $5 entry fee get a free beer or shot and a fresh caipirinha (Brazil’s natural cocktail). 

 

21:00, Japan Guitar Shop, Duplex Belgian Tavern, St. 278

The rock, blues and hip hop Phnom Penh originals group celebrate the launch of their recent album, Done you Right. Make sure you get down to rock and support out before they head out to Vietnam for a wee tour. 

 

21:00-05:00, Cubik: Paul Reed, Club Love, St. 278

One of Asia’s biggest DJs, Paul Reed from Swerve Digital UK, brings Cubik’s legendary nights back for the first big sesh post Khmer New Year. Entry is $6 and worth it for a full night raving until the early hours. 

 

What Else

10:00-17:00, Phnom Penh Farmer’s Market, Friends Futures Factory, St. 154

Enjoy free entry for a wholesome day of local produce, nik-naks and and delightful Cambodian made products. Also, it’s pet friendly. So come buy a locally baked cake and pat a random dog. Day made. 

 

Sunday

What’s On Stage

17:00, Geography of The Moon, The Vine, St. 244

If you haven’t had enough of the lads from Friday night then get down to The Vine for the Sunday afternoon jam session. 

 

22:00, Electric Muxu Orchestra, Oscar’s On The Corner, St. 104

Enjoy some tunes that are promised to be all groovy, folksy and even rootsy down at the Best Damn Bar. 

What’s On The Menu

11:30, Do Forni Sunday Brunch, Sofitel, Sotheatros 

Feeling fancy? Well, fancy we can do. Executive Chef, Driss Helali, and Do Forni Head Chef, Luigi bring you one of the best brunches in the continent for an all you can eat buffet at $55 and if you want unlimited Taittinger champagne it goes to $110.

 

That’s all for now, folks!

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