Club Scene

Slam at the Lam
Studio Lam Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 51 is hosting its monthly dance party tonight, with Masa Niwayama, NK Chan and guest Qotaroo from Osaka. |Dance till you drop to the |refreshing, soulful sounds with| an electrifying dance undertone from 10pm till late. Entry is Bt100. Call (02) 261 6661.

 Dig some roots, mon
Enjoy the new reggae night at the Overstay on Charansanitwong Soi 40 tonight. Move your feet to da riddim with music by Raggamuffin MC Delhi Sultanate and vocalist Begum X, who are currently touring Asia. Supporting the night are local acts Sirajah Rockers, Gapi, Jago and U-key Hayashi. Entry is Bt150. Call (02) 883 4836.

 Republicans gather
Dudesweet is |taking over Siam Centre for its latest party tonight. Claiming the hip shopping mall as its homeland, the Parti Republique du Dudesweet treats patriots to hip-hop, indie, pop and dance anthems, as well as a free bar from 6 to 9pm. Don your professional costume and head to the mall’s third floor to join the fun. Entry is free. More at www.Facebook.com/BusyPartyBoy.

 Chuckling heard on 22
Kick off the weekend with a laugh at the Overground Bar & Cafe on Sukhumvit Soi 22 tomorrow. Bangkok Hilarious is hosting an open-mic session that’s sure to |tickle your funny bone, followed |by some chill-out tunes by smooth DJ Rory Breaker-Morant. More |about the act and ticketing at www.BangkokHilarious.biz. Call (081) 149 5110.

 Roy Ayers in town
Jazz great and “the godfather of neo-soul” Roy Ayers graces Maggie Choo on Silom Road next Thursday. Now in his fourth decade in the business, Ayers continues to bridge the gaps between generations. In the 1960s he was an award-winning jazz vibraphonist, switching to R&B later on. His music has been sampled by industry heavyweights including Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest and Ice Cube. Call (091) 772 2144.