Fitness -
Health - Dance
Center of the Universe.
Off the Canal Road. New luxury swimming pool. ‘Celeste Angels’ swimming club
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 12.30 special entrance fee 100
baht. For further info Tel 0814730746
Swimming Lessons at Chiang Mai Land
Pool. Instruction in English & Thai. 1000 baht for 20 lessons (Instructor
only). For further info Tel Manop 0899981759
Salsa and other dances. Latin,
ballroom, Argentine Tango in the Chiang Mai University area. Contact:
llgalloway@gmail.com for information and details
Aerobics Class at Hillside 4 Fitness Center
Huay Kaew Road, everyday from 6 to 7pm costs 50 baht. For further info Tel:
053-225-984.
Tao Garden 274 Moo 7 Luang Nua Doi
Saket. Aunti Ni for Chi Nei Tsang (Abdominal Massage) Karsai Nei Tsang (Lower
abdominal massage) for further info Tel. 053-495-596
Exhibitions/ Fairs
*Galerie Panisa Mahidol Road (Opposite
Toyota showroom) Opens 6.30pm 8 September until 8 October Art Exhibition
entitled ‘Half & Seriously’ dreams and imaginations by artist
Prakornpatara Janthakhaisorn Daily 9am until 6pm except Sundays. For further
info Tel 053-202-779
*Art Museum of Chiang Mai University
Nimmanheiman Rd. Open daily Tuesday until Sunday. "The World in
Painting" The Australian Embassy co-sponsoring an exhibition of
contemporary Australian Art at the CMU Art Centre 5th
until 30th October. Artists include
Gordon Bennett, Amanda Davies, Diena Georgetti among others. "Abstract Art
Exhibition" 6th until 28th
October 9am until 5pm; paintings drawings and installation art from 10 artists
from around Thailand. 18 October 1.30pm Prof. Somporn Rodboon will give a talk
about understanding abstract art followed by artist discussion ‘continue to
abstract art’. for details www.finearts.cmu.ac.th/cmu
Imperial Mae Ping Hotel The ‘Chiang
Mai Bike Week 2007’ will be held on 13 December. ‘Biker’s Street Fair’
The pre-event warm up to CMBW2007 will be held at JJ Markets on 13 October
supported by various motorcycle clubs and associations of the Northern Region
for further details www.northcomets.com
Ji-Qoo Time and Space Soi 5
Nimmanheiman Rd. Open; 11am until 8pm Closed; Mondays Re-figurative Painting 1st
September until 28th October. Six artists; Jan De Vleeschauwer, Rungsak Dokbua,
Chatchawan Nilsakul, Sutee Eursiriphornrit, Apirak Jianpinitnun, Suppharat
Ratcharin. For further info Tel 053-894-250 or email: artjiqoo @gmail.com
*Holiday Inn Chiangmai-Lamphun Rd
Wedding Fair 6th-7th October in the Tharathong ballroom from 10am until 8pm for
further info Tel 053-273-300
Sports
Mountain Bike Riding.
Regular trips out in the countryside around and above Chiang Mai. Next
orientation ride (for local expats) on Saturday, bikes included or/bring your
own. For further info and discounts for local expats & friends contact Aiden
at info@mountainbikingchiangmai.com
Horse Riding at Laddaland Stables Canal
Road. Lessons available. English and Thai speaking. For further info contact Tom
0818820271 or email laddaland@gmail.com
Cricket at the Gymkhana Club. Coaching
sessions; at the practice nets for youngsters every Sunday morning from 9am
until noon. For more info contact Peter on Peterdaw@cm.ksc.co.th
Rugby Chiang Mai Rugby club welcomes
new players for practice. For more info email Huw at huwbutler@
athenasiamlrd.com
Rugby World Cup quarter finals 6th
/ 7th October, Formula 1 7th
October from Shanghai both on TV at the UN Irish Pub Rajwiti Rd Tel 053-214-554
Horse Racing Located between the Tribal
Museum and the Lanna Golf Course. Every Saturday from 12:30pm until 5pm
Ultimate Frisbee behind Saitantham
Gymnasium Payap main campus every Saturday starts around 4pm. For further info
contact Mark at magershey@yahoo.com
Courses - Lessons
– Classes
YMCA offers
essential Thai every weekday afternoon. Monday: Shopping, Tuesday: Restaurants,
Wednesday: Travel, Thursday: Directions, Friday: Asking for help. For further
info Tel: 053-221-819 or cmymcaschool @ymcachiangmai.org
Photography in plain English. Learn the
basics, improve your current skills, or learn to convert from film to digital.
All classes are private and can be scheduled for any day of the week. For
further info contact Steve Kramer 0819527378 or steve@ photoenvisions.com
Hillside 4 Thai conversation classes twice a week
Tuesday and Friday afternoons (next to the restaurant) for further info contact
Elena at orientalphoenix@gmail.com
Computer Club at Tuskers Bar Chaiyaphum Soi 1 Free
advice and information between 1–3pm on Tuesdays. For further info contact
Chas Tel: 0871804665. www. tuskersbar@gmail.com
Music
*Sudsanan Bar and Restaurant Huay Kaew Rd. 3rd
October La Rosa Flamenco presents "Palma y Alma" (clap your
hands, feed your soul) a live Flamenco concert and Dance performance. Featuring
a Spanish guitarist. 9pm until 10pm. Tickets are 50 baht, available at the door.
Proceeds go to charity. For info call 089755832 or 0894330989
*AUA Auditorium Rajadamnern Rd (walking
street) Flute and Guitar Recital Monday 8th October 7pm from Xavier Flute
Studio. Bantoon Tangpaiboon; Flutist and Sakol Siripipattanakul; Guitarist.
Program includes ‘Sonata No 4’ by JS Bach and ‘Carnival of Venice’ by PA
Genin. Adults 200 baht Sutdents 100 baht. For reservations or further info Tel
053-820-464
Art Museum Chiang Mai University
Nimmanheiman Rd. Duo Recital 7 October 7.30pm Featuring Merry Christian Manalac;
Piano and Somchai Wattanaprasobsub; Violin. Works include ‘Sonata in D’ by
Beethoven, Kreisler, Gluck, Liszt. For further info or reservations Tel:
053-240-850 0815305653
Santas Grotto Thapae Soi 2 (below City view
Condo) "Do it Night" or "Open mike night" every
Tuesday from 8pm until whenever. Music/Comedy/Dance/Tell a story up to you.
Thai German Cultural Foundation
Auditorium on South Sathorn Road Soi 1. D & M music Studio in cooperation
with Robinson Piano presents a Piano Recital by Boris Berman on Friday 15th
October. Tickets 500 baht (250 baht for students) for further information and
advance booking call Mongkol 081682800
UN Irish Pub Every Wednesday Jazz night
from 9pm ‘New City Gurus’ at 24 Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
Holiday Inn Bachelors of Jazz. Every
night except Mondays. From 7pm until 1145pm for further info contact 053-275-300
JJ Markets Talent Competition live on
TITs Radio 12 October starts 7.30pm Cheap drinks / food. Plenty of Parking.
Quiz nights
MONDAY Tuskers Bar
Chaiyaphum Soi 1 NEW Quiz night every Monday evenings starting at 8pm – for
info Tel Chas 0871804665 or www.tuskersbar@gmail.com
TUESDAY The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd
Quiz nights every Tuesday 8.30pm first question – so arrive earlier. For
further info pedrfawkes @hotmail.co.uk
THURSDAY UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd.
Quiz Nights Every Thursday – for further details Tel: 053-214-554
FRIDAY The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. New
Quiz night Every Friday – General knowledge quiz starts 8pm teams of 4 or
less. Prizes including DVD’s from sponsor Club 99 and many other prizes. For
further info telephone Grahame Tel: 053-211-550
MONTHLY The Garden Bar Monthly Quiz at
the Lotus Hotel, Wednesday 17 October Starts 8pm. Teams of Four. For further
info lotus@ loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
The Gatehouse 47 Moon Muang Rd (inside
the Moat by Taphae Gate) Now serving Beef, Chicken or Prawn Fondue pots. Plus
house special ‘Death by Chocolate’ call Anthony 0832967802
Imperial Mae Ping specials Southern
Thai dishes includes ‘Phuket style spicy shrimp dips with vegetables’ ‘Hot
and sour mackerel with bamboo yellow curry soup’ at our Lanna Pavilions; open
daily from 5.30pm until midnight. Mushroom delights at the Imperial Shabu
Shabu-Sauteed, grilled, pan-friend and steamed. Open daily from 5.30pm until
10.30pm.
No Meat Restaurant JJ Markets (near
Tesco Lotus Superhighway) New Vegetarian restaurant open 10am until 7pm. Also
Buffet 69 baht from 10am until 2pm, for further details Tel 0898515105
Yala Restaurant 34 Kutao Soi 2 Chang Puak. Krit
previously from Krits Pasta has opened a new restaurant called Yala. It is
Northern Thai cuisine. Open from 5pm until late. Tel. reservations, directions
053-218-508.
The Dukes 49/4-5 Chiangmai-Lamphun Road, Tuesday night
special Mexican Fiesta Night. Mexican food and Margaritas for more info Tel:
053-818-603
Indian Curry Lunch at The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Every
Tuesday at 11:30am Indian curry is served. Must make reservations by Monday; for
more info contact Grahame Tel: 053-211-550
Riverside Restaurant Dinner Boat Cruise. Leaves the
restaurant at 8pm. After boarding at 7:15pm you can order food and drinks from
the restaurant menu. Very popular cruise, reserve your table Tel: 053-243-239
Holiday Inn. Chaingmai-Lamphun Rd 13 October. Buffet
dinner on the terrace over looking the river. 7.30pm until 10pm. cost 450 baht
per person. From 6.30pm until 7.30pm cocktail hour in the Jazz Bar 20% discount
with dinner ticket. Limited 50 tickets only. Reservations required
charityrooftopparty @gmail.com
Films - Theatre
AUA Auditorium
(The Language School) 24 Rajadamnern Rd. 19/20/27 October starts 7.30pm The Gate
Theatre Group of Chiang Mai presents ‘The Dodo Bird’ by Emanuel Fried, and
directed by Stephan Turner. Donation 250 baht. For reservations or further info
Tel 0871772195
*Film night at the CMU Every Saturday
at 7pm, 2nd Floor of the Media Arts and Design building Chiang Mai University’s
Arts Museum Saturday 6 October ‘Dogville’ (2003) By Lars Von Trier. Saturday
13 October ’12 Angry Men’ (1957) By Sidney Lumet
*Alliance Francaise De Chiang Mai 138
Charoen Prathet Friday 5th October
8pm ‘Lola’ (1960) by Jacques Demy with Anouck Aime. Friday 12 October 8pm
‘La Baie Des Anges’ (1963) by Jacques Demy with Jeanne Moreau.
