The Yangon Boat Party on Saturday, January 25.

One of the best ways to mark a weekend in Yangon involves booze, music and a big boat. Here’s a photo gallery of said occasion. 

Opened in May, the latest incarnation of Port Autonomy attracted praise for its exciting menu and creative cocktails. (Port Autonomy / Facebook)

Here’s its creator Ivan Pun to explain more.

The good times are not over just yet at Union Bar & Grill. (Facebook / Union Bar & Grill)

A nightlife reshuffle has downtown Yangon dewy eyed, reminiscing of knocking back cocktails at the Union Bar & Grill.

Customers outside Win Star on Sanchaung Street. (Win Star / Facebook)

A new Yangon nightlife hub has emerged, winning over everyone from lager-guzzling football fans to twirly-stached hipsters: welcome to Sanchaung Street.

Fledgling comedians are developing the local stand-up scene. (Nyan Zay Htet)

We fired questions at three fledgling comedians in Yangon.

The Yangon Boat Party on Saturday, January 25.

One of the best ways to mark a weekend in Yangon involves booze, music and a big boat. Here’s a photo gallery of said occasion. 

Shoppers at Makers’ Market in Karaweik Garden on Sunday (November 3).

Crowds flocked to an arts and craft fair in Yangon over the weekend.

The fundraiser at Port Autonomy raised more than $1,500. (Photos by Leo Jackson)

Just before Yangon adventurers set off on their 28-day bike ride to Singapore, they held an event at Port Autonomy to raise funds for a street children centre.

A performer entertains the crowd at Club Pyrite on Saturday, May 18. (Leo Jackson)

The typically glorious FAB event at Yangon’s Club Pyrite marked International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.