Groups and
Meetings
Ladies’ Lunch Bunch
Meeting February 13 at Sojo’s Café, World Club, Hang Dong at 12 noon. 325
baht per person. Reservations due by February 6. For further info or
reservations contact [email protected]
Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG)
meets at the Alliance Francais, Charoen Prathet Road. February 12 "Murder,
Mayhem, and Malarkey". An Evening of Japanese detective fiction, including
a talk by Ivan Hall. Tuesday April 8 Dr Duentenduang na Chiengmai talks about
the future of Chiang Mai. For further info, visit the website at www.
intgcm.thehostserver.com
Many Lamps-One Light. Inter/Multi faith
unity program, (no speakers), 2nd
and 4th Sat. every month at 2.30 pm,
Hillside 4 Condo, 2nd Floor
reception. February 9; ‘Honouring Ones Parents or their Memory’ February 23;
‘Life After Death’ The programs, consisting of music and readings from the
various sacred scriptures, are all in English. For further info call Mike
0873054006
Alcoholics Anonymous. The Chiang Mai
West International Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm in the
Narawat Room at the YMCA, located near Central Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Mall. For
further info call 0844850100 or chiangmaiwestaa @yahoo.com
"The Practice of Life", a
Buddhist mindfulness approach to living. Every Wednesday night at 7 pm. Contact
Numnim for directions to Suan Thip Retreat. Call 053-811-464 Chanting group
being formed every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm. Toning, Drumming, Crystal bowl,
Tibetan, Sufi, Gregorian Chants.
Chiang Mai Expats Club meets on
the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at the Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel on Huay
Kaew Road. Arrive 10 am, start 10:30 am. 80 baht for members, 100 baht for
guests includes coffee and cake.
Chiang Mai Jewish Expats Club New Club.
A warm inclusive community of English speaking Jewish Expats. For further info
contact Fran Decoster at [email protected] gmail.com or tel 0876614657
The Gentleman’s Club meets at The Pub
on Huay Kaew Road every first Monday of the month. It is for males who enjoy
beer and a roast lunch. For further info call Grahame 053-211-550 or email [email protected]
The Chess Club meets at The Pub on Huay
Kaew Road every Wednesday at 7 pm. All levels welcome. For further info call
053-211-550 or email [email protected]
Sports
Zonta Charity Bike Rally.
Saturday, February 23. All proceeds go to HIV/AIDS orphans. Start Thapae Gate
7:30 am (register 6 am) Chiang Mai to San Khampaeng. Entrance fee 500 baht. For
further info contact; Mr David Curtz 0894334141
Karate Practice at the Student Services
building at Chiang Mai University. Karatedo Federation Wado-kaj karate. 5.30 pm
every Monday and Wednesday. This practice is free. For further info 099533142 or
[email protected]
*Cricket. Fixtures. February 10:
Warriors V Citylife (Prem). February 17: Irish Pub V Warriors (Gym). February
22-24: Inter Regional Tournament. For up to date information visit www.
chiangmaicc.com
Shows
Lanna Fantasy at
Khum Khanm Theatre (behind Carrefour on the Superhighway). Set show from 7 pm
until 9.15 pm. 1,200 baht includes dinner, one drink and the show. For
reservations or further information call 053-304-121 (English spoken)
Exhibitions, Fairs
Tribute Exhibition for HRH Princess Galyani
Vadhana. Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture
Centre, Mae Fah Laung University ,Chiang Rai. Now until February 28. The
exhibition has pictures, stories and activities/events throughout her life. For
further info tel 053-916-000, 053-917-034
‘To Tell’ Book Shop Nimmanhaemindha
Road (next to SCB Bank) Until February 29 from 11 am until 8 pm. Art exhibition
‘Wooden Crazy’ by Apichart Jumpathong. For further info Tel 087 175 8585 or
looking8byapichart @hotmail.com
Meojaldee Gallery, Soi 1 Nimmanhaeminda
Road. "Cat’s Party" 1st
Arts Exhibition. February 7 until March 5. Works by artists Kade Javanalikikorn,
Thaweesak Srithongdee, Pattree Chimnok and many more. For further details tel
053-895-138.
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanheiminda
Rd. February 1-10: ‘In my Mother’s Footsteps’ by Yishay Garbasz,
photographic exhibition during World War II and the Holocaust. For more info [email protected]
Chiang Mai International Heritage
Festival 2008 invites all foreign residents to take part in this event from
February 14-17 at Ratchapruek. Free Booths available. For further information or
[email protected] chiangmaiheritage.com
*ArtSpace on Seven. ‘Square x Square’
Exhibition opens on Thursday, February 7; theme ‘Time Vision and Invention’.
For further information or reservations contact Chadwick on 0810417982 or [email protected]
Courses, Lessons,
Classes
ArtSpace on Seven
offers Mister Bradley’s preschool music classes (www.misterbradley .com) and
combo art/music classes for kids aged 5-8. These classes promote English skills
in an American style sing-along environment. Contact Bradley at 0840417982 or
bradblanco @gmail.com
Yang 24 Tai Chi classes from Friday,
February 1 until Friday, February 29. Classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Beginners 9:30 - 10:30 am and Intermediates 8:30 - 9:30 am. Classes held
at Hillside 4 Condo. Cost 2,500 baht. For reservations or further info call
Julie 0899555350 or see www. taichichiangmai.com
Thai conversation classes twice a week
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Hillside 4 Condo, 5 pm. 60 baht. Meet on the
4th Floor next to the swimming pool.
For further details please email Elena on [email protected]
Latin and Ballroom / Salsa Dancing, Soi
7, Suthep Road (near Chiang Mai University). Intermediate level latin/ballroom
6:30 pm Tuesday, 5:30 pm Friday. 5:30 pm Saturday. Beginners 6:30 pm Thursday.
For further information email [email protected] gmail.com or telephone Linda
0861871263. To stay abreast of all our dance activities join the webgroup; email
[email protected]
The Chiang Mai Photographic Group
meets Wednesday’s 7 pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off
Chaiyaphum Rd. contact Chas for further details 0871804665
Hatha/Pranayama Yoga, February 7-15.
Yoga workshop; 5 hours with Chariya Smith, in English for further info contact
[email protected] feelgoodtravel.de
Music
*The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai.
Next meeting / performance will be on February 5, and will follow every other
Tuesday with a DVD performance and interval supper. To become a member please
send your name, email address and telephone number to [email protected]
Glass Onion, off Nimmanhaeminda Road
(next to the Room), offers Jonas at the Piano, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
at 10 pm, playing a mixture of classical and jazz. The Sunday performance is
purely classical.
Santi’s Grotto, Thapae Soi 2 (below
City View Condo) "Do it Night" or "Open mike night"
every Tuesday from 8 pm until whenever. Music/Comedy/Dance/Tell a story, up
to you.
UN Irish Pub Jazz Night every Wednesday
from 9 pm featuring ‘New City Gurus’ at 24 Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
Horn Bar at the Mandarin Oriental. Cool
club sounds, stylish seating, excellent mixology every night. For further info
call 053-888-888 ext. 8623
Holiday Inn Bachelors of Jazz. Every
night except Mondays. From 7 pm until 11:45 pm. For info contact 053-275-300
Quiz nights
MONDAY Tuskers Bar
Chaiyaphum Soi 1. Quiz night every Monday evening starting at 8 pm - for info
call Chas 0871804665 or www. [email protected]
TUESDAY The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd.
Quiz night every Tuesday. 8.30 pm first question - so arrive earlier. For
further info pedrfawkes @hotmail.co.uk
THURSDAY UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd.
Quiz Night every Thursday - for further details call 053-214-554
FRIDAY The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Quiz night every Friday
- general knowledge quiz starts 8 pm with teams of four or less. Many prizes,
including DVDs from sponsor Club 99. For further info call Grahame, 053-211-550
MONTHLY The Garden Bar next to the Lotus Hotel.
February 20 starts at 8 pm, teams of four. For further info [email protected]
Dining Out
*Holiday Inn. Chiangmai-Lamphun
Road. Chinese New Year. Special al la carte menu in the China Palace Restaurant
from February 1-15. For further info or reservations tel 053-275-300
Imperial Mae Ping Sridonchai Road.
Chinese New Year. February 4-9; the Gold Leaf Restaurant serves ‘Chinese Table
Menus from 5-10 pers from various parts of China. February 6/7 at 12 noon; ‘Lion
Dance Spectacle’. For reservations or further info 053-283-900
Chez Marco Loy Kroh Road. Closed from
February 7-12. Will reopen on the February 13.
German, Austrian, Dutch, Swiss Stammtisch
meets every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 pm, The Green Oasis Guest House,
Prapokklao Soi 8. Everybody who is interested in German culture, food/drinks is
welcome. For further info call 053-209-112 or 0869115976
Indian Curry Lunch at The Pub on Huay
Kaew Road. Every Tuesday at 11:30 am 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 8 pm. After boarding at 7:15 pm you can order
food and drinks from the restaurant menu. Very popular cruise, reserve your
table Tel: 053-243-239
Films and Theatre
Taiwan Film Festival
at the CMU. 2nd Floor of the Media
Arta and Design Building. February 4-8. February 4: ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden
Dragon’ ‘Jump! Boys’. February 5: ‘The Shoe Fairy’ ‘Taipei’s
Bohemians; The Life of the Theatre’. February 6: ‘Grandma and her Ghost’
‘The Last Rice Farmer; Let it be’. February 7: ‘Fishing Luck’ ‘The
Rhythm on Wulu Village’. February 8: ‘Three Times’ ‘The Chocolate Rap’.
For more information contact Wasu La-ongsri at the CMU Library
Alliance Francais 138 Charoen Prathet
Road. Films start at 8 pm. February 8 ‘La Prophetie Des Grenouilles (2003) by
Jacques-Remy Girerd. February 15 ‘Paris Qui Dort’ (1922) by Rene Clair.
February 22 ‘Les Visiteurs Du Soir’ (1942) by Marcel Carne. February 29 ‘Les
Portes De la Nuit’ (1946) by Marcel Carne. For further info [email protected]