Groups and
Meetings
International Citizens of Chiang Mai.
Cleaning up Huay Kaew Waterfall in conjunction with Lanna International School
on Tuesday March 4 at 12:30 pm
Textile Art Group. Regular meetings are
held 12 noon on the first Friday of every month at the Raintree Centre, opposite
Narawat Bridge. Skills include weaving, surface decoration (batik, etc),
embroidery, etc. Experienced and inexperienced, all are welcome, bring
refreshments and your work, enjoy the creativity! For further info, please
contact Maya on 0871-932054/053-291692
Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG)
meets at the Alliance Francais, Charoen Prathet Road. Tuesday March 11 ‘Chiang
Rai and Rai Mae Fah Luang’ A talk and presentation by Rebecca Weldon, curator.
Tuesday April 8 Dr Duentemduang na Chiengmai talks about the future of Chiang
Mai. For further info, visit the website at www. intgcm.thehostserver.com
Many Lamps-One Light. Multi-faith
inspirational programmes. 2nd and 4th
Saturday every month at 2:30 sharp. Room 209 Hillside Condo 4. No fees. No
Speakers. Refreshments. Very friendly. March 8 ‘Turn the Other Cheek’. March
22 ‘Our Relationship with God’. 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 084 485 0100 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. March 8; guest speaker Dr Duentemduang na Chiengmai, Mayor of Chiang
Mai. 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 cmjewishcommunity@ 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 thepub@home.in.th
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 thepub@home.in.th
Sports
12th
Rincome - Angkhang Season Rally. March 15/16. Departs
Amari Rincome Hotel for fun and games in the natural beauty of Northern
Thailand. 3,950 baht per couple includes one night in the Angkhang Nature
Resort, with breakfast lunch and dinner. For reservations 053-211-1130
4th Annual
Run for Relief. Saturday March 15 at Huay Tung Thao.
Registration 7 am, Race 8 am, Kids dash 9 am. 200 baht entry fee, 200 baht T
shirt available. Sponsored by Christians Concerned for Burma. All proceeds go to
help the Internally Displaced People (IDP) of Burma. For further info
run4relief@gmail.com or Joshua Ryan Tel: 089 557 8996
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 admin@japankarate-cnx.net
Cricket. For up to date information
visit www. chiangmaicc.com
Saturday Ball Hockey at Buan Hat Park.
For children under 11 years old. Adult supervision. For further info mikeshan@earthlink.net
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, Markets
*Meojaldee Gallery, Soi 1
Nimmanhaeminda Road. "Cat’s Party" 1st
Arts Exhibition. Final week, until March 5. Works by artists Kade
Javanalikikorn, Thaweesak Srithongdee, Pattree Chimnok and many more. For
further details tel 053-895-138.
Minimal Gallery Nimmanhaemindha 13.
From March 26-29 ‘Wednesday Photo Project’. Looking for anonymous photos ‘taken
on a Wednesday’. For further details wednesdayproject@ gmail.com or 087 694
8483
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanhaemindha
Road. March 7 until March 30 ‘Art Thesis Exhibition’ 100 pictures, photos
and sculptures from Graduates of the Faculty of Fine Arts. March 31 until April
3 ‘International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition’ featuring works by students
from the Prem Tinsulanonda International School. For more info; cmuartcenter@hotmail.com
Flea Market Citylife Gardens Canal
Road. Wine Gallery, Tuskers, The House Restaurant, Ginger, and lots more. Second
hand stalls and brand new gifts. Plenty for the kids including an egg hunt.
Sunday March 16.To reserve a table, for more information email Sally on seward@csloxinfo.com
Chiang Mai International Heritage
Festival. March 7-9, from 4 pm until 10 pm at Lanna Polytechnical College,
next to the Lanna Hospital on the Superhighway. Admission 50 baht / children
under 12 and students 25 baht. Classic Cars Display, Marching Bands and
International and Lanna booths. Also featuring ‘Viva in the Air Hot Air
Balloon’ Weddings Record attempt on Saturday March 8. ‘Night Glows’ with
fireworks synchronized with music. For further information: www.
chiangmaiheritage.com or pr@chiangmaiheritage.com
Courses, Lessons,
Classes
Reiki training course.
Levels 1 and 2, will be held in Chiang Mai between March 5-8. For further info,
please contact cory@asianhealingarts center.com, or visit the website on
www.asianhealingarts .com.
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
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 orientalphoenix@gmail.com
Latin and Ballroom / Salsa Dancing, Soi
7, Suthep Road (near Chiang Mai University). Salsa beginner class; 6.30
Wednesday, intermediate level 4:15 Saturday. Ballroom/Latin classes beginner
class; 6:30 Thursday. Intermediate level; 6:30 pm Tuesday, 5:30 pm Friday and
Saturday. For further information email llgalloway@gmail.com or telephone Linda
086 187 1263.
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
The Chiang Mai Computer Club meets
Tuesday’s 1 pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off Chaiyaphum
Rd. Contact Chas for further details 087 180 4665
Music
The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai.
Next meeting/performance will be on March 11, 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 howardgraves @gmail.com
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. tuskersbar.com
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. starts
at 8 pm, March 19 teams of four. For further info lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
Le Crystal Restaurant
4/2 Paton Road. Sunday April 13. International Buffet including Foie Gras, Fresh
French Oysters, Sashimi and much more. Free Smoothie all night (only once a
year). 990 baht per person, children 6 - 12 years old 450 baht. Alternatively
Wine Buffet: 900 baht per person. For further info or reservations Tel
053-872-890
The Pub Huay Kaew Road. Saturday March
8 BBQ includes Roast Pork, Baked Potato, corn on the cob and lots more. 295 baht
per person, bookings recommended. March 17 St Patrick’s Night Irish stew and
cheap Guinness from 7 pm. for further info or reservations Tel Grahame
053-211-550 or email thepub@home.in.th
Imperial Mae Ping 153 Sridonchai Rd.
March 13-15 from 6:30 until 10:30 pm ‘The Beach comes to Chiang Mai’.
Succulent BBQ with Hawaiian dance show. Price per person; 415 baht ++ food only,
515 baht ++ food and one jug of beer. 615 baht ++ food and unlimited beer. For
reservations or further info 053-283-900
D2 Hotel Changklan Road BBQ in the Beer
Garden every Friday and Saturday from 5 pm until the end of March. 299 baht ++
per person. Also jug of beer 150 baht ++, glass of beer 50 baht ++. For further
info Tel 053-999-999
Elizabethan Room 252/1 Charoenprat Rd
(opposite Rimping Condo). Medieval Feasts every Friday Night. 350 baht includes
Roast Pork Joint, half chicken or tender ribs plus much more. Also serves cream
teas and Sunday Lunches. For reservations Tel 053-306-442 or 083 572 3820
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
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
Alliance Francais
138 Charoen Prathet Rd. INTG along with Association of Filipinos in Thailand
present ‘a Short Season of Contemporary Filipino Films. Monday March 3 until
Friday March 7, two performances 5 pm and 8 pm. All films have English
subtitles. 30 baht per person. Short film and Full Length Film per session. For
updated list please contact brihubb@loxinfo.co.th
Into The Woods. Chiang Mai
International School presents ‘Into The Woods’ at the Kad Theatre Kad Suan
Kaew. March 28/29, two performances each day at 10:30 am and 7 pm. Music and
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Adults 200 baht, students 100 baht. Ticket
Information 053-306-152
That Takes Ovaries. CHANGE OF VENUE
Play now performed at the A.U.A. Two performances March 8 and 15. Dramatic
Performance depicting the lives of women who have shown courage in their lives.
These real life stories include rape, sexual and police harassment, suicide,
political tyranny and social stigmas. March 8: 500 baht includes dinner and soft
drinks, March 15: 300 baht adults, 100 baht students. Proceeds go to Zonta
Chiang Mai for orphaned children. For reservations or further info Tel; Laura
084 042 4069 TICKETS ON SALE AT: Parker’s (opp. Kad Suan Kaew) 053 218 142,
Girasole (Kad Klang Wiang) 053 276 388, Boonsom Farm Home Made, Rimping Airport
081 924 5256.
Ealing Studios Movie Festival at the
Gymkhana Club. 2nd and 4th
Fridays, 7.30 start. March 14; Kind Hearts and Coronets. March 28; The Lavender
Hill Mob.
Alliance Francais 138 Charoen Prathet
Road. Films start at 8 pm. March 7 ‘Prenom Carmen’ (1983) by Jean-Luc
Godard. March 14 ‘Le Sauvage’ (1975) by Jean Paul Rappenau. March 21 ‘Le
Silence Est D’or’ (1947) by Rene Clair. March 28 ‘M Klein’ (1976) by
Joseph Losey. For further info tbaude@laposte.net
Religion
House of Praise.
International Service Sunday 9 am until 10:30 am. Thai Service 10:45 until 12
noon. For further info or directions Tel 053-212-904 email mike@cocthailand.com
or visit www.cocthailand.com
