Sports
Gymkhana Club
Chiangmai - Lamphun Rd. Tennis doubles, players 4.0. Monday - Wednesday and
Saturdays from 4 pm and 6:30 pm. For further details contact Michael 087 188
7414.
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@japan
karate-cnx.net.
Chiang Mai Bicycle Club Meets every
Sunday at 7 am at Thapae Gate. For further info www.chinarice.org.
Lawn Bowls. Gymkhana Club. Anyone
interested in playing lawn bowls or joining a club, forming a league should
contact Chris Simmonds 081 288 6784.
Saturday Ball Hockey at Buan Hat Park.
For children under 11 years old. Adult supervision. For further info mikeshan@earthlink.net.
Sport on TV at UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi
Rd. UEFA Champions League semi finals April 23/24. For further info call 053 214
554.
Shows
Soroptimist International (Chiang Mai). Fashion
Show May 17 at Empress Hotel Convention Centre. ‘A Global Voice for
Women’ featuring Tananan Willson and Wit from Hair Pro. 900 baht includes
dinner, show and entertainment. For further info call Maureen 081 025 6222
Ballet at Kad Suan Kaew. Sunday June 1.
‘La Bayadere’ by Marius Petipa and ‘Peter Pan 2008’. Two performances at
1:30 pm and 7 pm. Chiang Mai Ballet performing group and the Chiang Mai Ballet
Academy. Artists from Australia and Russia. Also singing Narat Kitavadhana
(Book). Ticket prices 1,000, 500, 200 and 100 baht. For reservations or further
info 053 260 373 or www. chiangmai-ballet.com. 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
Galerie Panisa
189 Mahidol Road (opp Toyota showroom). ‘Dialogue of Beauty’ exhibition with
works from Pongsiri Kiddee and Parichart Supapan. From April 16 until May 12.
Open Monday to Saturdays 9 am until 6 pm. For further info Tel 053 202 779.
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanhaemindha
Road. Lanna Flag Demonstration, until April 30. from 8:30am until 5pm daily,
except Mondays. For more info; cmuartcenter@hotmail.com.
Earth Day. April 22, Global Warming
Concert at Kad Suan Kaew, exhibitions, concerts and paintings. Held at the
Promotion field from 9 am.
Courses,
Lessons, Classes
Chiangmai International Taekwondo
(CIT), Training now for all ages at 3rd
Floor EQ Square, Chiangmai-Hang Dong Road (next to the SCB Bank). World Master
Tom Zuza 7th Dan. All aspects of
this exciting martial art are taught. Further info 083 476 2013 or masterzuza@itf-thailand.com.
Prem Center. The following is available
to students ages 9-17; Holiday English Camp April 20-27. Extreme Siam June
22-30. For further information contact Jay, Head of Camps jaytanat
@premcenter.org or www. premcenter.org.
Reiki training course. Levels 1 and 2.
For further info, please contact cory@ asianhealingartscenter.com, or visit the
website on www. asianhealingarts.com.
ArtSpace on Seven offers Mister Bradley’s
preschool music classes (www.mister bradley.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 084 041 7982 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 4 pm and Saturdays. 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 087 180 4665.
Prem Organic Cooking Academy The Prem
Center Mae Rim. ‘Lite and refreshing’ Soups, salads and appertizers. May 22
evening.500 baht per class, for further information tel Joy 053 301 500 x 5012
or joyh@ premcenter.org
The Chiang Mai Computer Club meets
Tuesday’s 1 pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off Chaiyaphum
Td. Contact Chas for further details 087 180 4665.
Music
The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai.
Next meeting/performance will be on April 22 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 087 180 4665 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. For further info lotus@loxinfo.co.th.
Dining Out
Manderin Oriental Dhara Dhevi.
April Special; ‘Khao Shae’ at lunchtimes in the Le Grand Lanna Restaurant,
only 299 baht ++. For reservations or further info call 053 888 888.
The Chedi Charoen Prathet Rd. Sunday -
Thursday evenings 7 pm until 10 pm. ‘Blair and Aidan’ 3 course dinner 1,200
baht ++, 3 glasses of wine 800 baht ++ while listening to Aidan Miller’s
music. Also 2 - 4 - 1 drinks in the Lobby Lounge Monday - Thursday 6 pm until 9
pm. or reservations or further details 053 253 385.
The Imperial Mae Ping Sridonchai Rd
Szechuanese promotion at the Gold Lead Restaurant including stir fried Julienne
of NZ lamb on a sizzling platter. Also Noodles promotion at the Shabu Shabu
Every kind of noodle plus sauce of your choice, cooked in front of you between
5.30pm and 10pm. For reservations or further info 053 283 900.
SKÅL Dinner at The House Restaurant
Moon Muang Rd April 24. For further information or reservations please contact
mohamad@loxinfo .co.th.
The Pub Huay Kaew Rd. Celebrating St.
George’s Day April 23 with a sing-a-long and Durham Hotpot. Also every
Saturday night is Bar-B-Q in the Garden, sausages, burgers, chicken, potato
salad and much more. 150 baht per person from 6 pm. For further info call
Grahame 053 211 550.
Amari Rincome May 5 Japanese Children’s
Day. Feast by the swimming pool, includes swimming, games and entertainment from
Bozo the Clown. 450 baht per persons 225 baht per child at La Gritta Restaurant.
11:30 am until 2 pm Reservations or further info 053 221 130 rincome@amari.com.
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 086 911 5976.
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 call 053 243 239.
Wine & Tapas Event at The House
Restaurant Moon Muang Road. April 27. 6 pm until 7:30 pm. 400 baht per person.
Mont Clair wine provided by Horeca, bottles for sale at huge discount. For
reservations or further info seward@csloxinfo.com or get your ticket from
Hillside 4 reception.
Films and Theatre
Ealing Studios Movie Festival
at the Gymkhana Club. 2nd and 4th
Fridays, 7.30 start. April 25 Whiskey Galore. May 9 The Titfield Thunderbolt.
May 23 The Man in the White Suit
Alliance Francais 138 Charoen Prathet
Road. Films start at 8 pm April 25 ‘Le Couperet’ (2005) by Costa Gavras. 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 call 053 212 904 email mike@
cocthailand.com or visit www.cocthailand.com.
