Sport
Tai Chi Classes.
Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons, free group introductory lecture and
demonstrations of benefits and different forms of Tai Chi. For further details
contact Liang at 084 600 5268 or liang.xiaochenmen @gmail.com.
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 email admin@
japankarate-cnx.net.
Chiang Mai Bicycle Club Meets every
Sunday at 7 am at Thapae Gate. For further info visit www.chinarice.org.
Lawn Bowls. Gymkhana Club. Anyone
interested in playing lawn bowls or joining a club, forming a league should
contact Chris Simmonds at 081 288 6784.
Saturday Ball Hockey at Buan Hat Park.
For children under 11 years old. Adult supervision. For further info email mikeshan@earthlink.net.
Shows
Amari Rincome Nimmanhaemindha
Road, August 30. The Pink Panther stars in ‘Baht for a Better Life’
benefit concert with Daeng Fantastic. 950 baht per ticket including
international buffet. For reservations or further info 053 221 130.
Shangri La Chang Klan Road August 27.
Fashion Show, in aid of the Charity Rooftop Party, at Kad kafe from 11 am. 350
baht includes buffet lunch. Lots of gift bags to be given away. Special offer on
Hardy’s wine. For further info charityrooftopparty @gmail.com.
Exhibitions,
Fairs, Markets
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U.
Nimmanhaemindha Road.. For more email cmuartcenter @hotmail.com.
Art Museum Exhibition by Lanna Photo
Club. Until August 31. 9 am until 5 pm. Theme ‘Northern Thailand’.
Natural Museum Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
Maerim. From August 1; Art exhibition showcasing more than 80 paintings and
photographs entitled ‘Golden Floral Plants’ to celebrate the 80th
Birthday Anniversary of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Botanic Garden’s 15th
Anniversary.
Rachapuak Gardens Mae Hie Village.
Until August 25 Tourism of Authority of Thailand exhibition showcasing Northern
Thai style cultural shows and market Opening times are from 12 noon until 9 pm.
Galerie Panisa 189 Mahidol Road (near
Rimping Supermarket). Art Exhibition of watercolours and acrylics from the
students. Until September 8.
Courses,
Lessons, Classes
Line Dancing at
the Centre of the Universe. Every Wednesday 5.30pm 200 baht per person. For
Directions or further info 081 473 0746 or info @therealcentreoftheuniverse.com.
British Council at the Amari Rincome
Hotel. ‘A Festival of Bright Ideas’ for students planning on education in
the UK. Saturday August 30 and September 20. For further info www.
britishcouncil.or.th.
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan group classes,
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at Hillside 4. For beginners or
experienced exercisers. Call Julie at 089 955 5350 for details or visit
www.taichichiangmai.com. Chen style lessons also available.
Amari Rincome Hotel Nimmanhaemindha
Road. Italian Cooking Class. Every Saturday in August from 3 pm onwards,
followed by the dinner ‘you’ cooked. 1,200 baht per person including wine
tasting during the dinner. For further info or reservations call 053 221 130.
The PREM Tennis Academy. After school
tennis programs, Saturday tennis programs, camps and tournaments offered
throughout the year. International experienced coaching staff. All ages and
abilities accepted. For more info contact Director Randall Scott at randalls
@premcenter.org or visit www.premcenter.org.
Chiangmai International Taekwondo
(CIT), Training now for all ages at 3rd
Floor EQ Square, Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road (next to the SCB Bank). World Master
Tom Zuza 7th Dan. All aspects of
this exciting martial art are taught. For further info call 083 476 2013 or
email masterzuza@itf-thailand.com.
Reiki training course. (all levels).
For further info please contact info@asianhealing artscenter.com or visit the
website on www.asianhealing artscenter.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. Also Latin Dance and Swing Dance. For further
information email llgalloway@gmail.com or telephone Linda at 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 at 087 180 4665.
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 at 087 180 4665.
Music
Payap University Saisuree
Concert Hall Mae Khao Campus. August 30 ‘Hansori Voices from Heaven’ womens
choir from Korea. Music ranges from Verdi, Gershwin, Sound of Music to Godspell.
For reservations or info call 087 001 0452.
The Santi Studio Jazz History 101
Class. 150 baht per class. Tenor Antoine Garth takes an in-depth look at the
development of Jazz including jazz artists Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington etc.
For further info contact Antoine at garthastro@gmail.com or 085 225 2169.
Glass Onion off Nimmanhaemindha Road.
70s Disco Nights every Saturday. Thursday night is ‘Boys Night Out’, Friday’s
is ‘Girls Night Out’, special discounts applicable, but all are welcome
every night.
The Garden 139 Rachadamoen Road (2
doors from the Writers club). Tuesday evenings 8 pm until late. Ballads and folk
music, bring your own instruments, accordion, guitar, flute and your singing
voice, or just go to listen. Also Sunday Nights listen to the Blues. For further
info telephone Tim at 084 8098 768.
Santi’s Grotto, Thapae Soi 2 (below
City View Condo) "Do it Night" or "Open mike night"
every Tuesday from 8 pm until whenever.
Horn Bar at the Mandarin Oriental. Cool
club sounds, stylish seating, excellent mixology every night. For further info
call 053 888 888 ext. 8843.
Holiday Inn Bachelors of Jazz. Every
night except Mondays. From 7 pm until 11:45 pm. For info call 053 275 300.
Quiz nights
MONDAY Tuskers Bar
Chaiyaphum Soi 1. Quiz night every Monday evening starting at 8 pm - for info
call Chas at 087 180 4665 or visit www.tuskersbar.com.
TUESDAY The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd
(next to Raming Lodge Hotel). Quiz night every Tuesday. 8:30 pm first question.
Free entry. Prize vouchers for winners. Teams of 1-6 are invited. For further
details please email oldebell@gmail.com or call 087 811 9468.
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 at 053 211 550.
MONTHLY The Garden Bar next to the
Lotus Hotel. Starts at 8 pm.. For further info email lotus@loxinfo.co.th.
August Promotions
Le Crystal Steakhouse,
Atsadathorn Road at JJ Markets. Now Open daily from 11 am until 1 am. French
Bakery open from 11 am until 9 pm. For reservations or further info call 053 224
123.
Imperial Mae Ping Sridonchai Road Eel
promotion at the Imperial Shabu Shabu including Unagi Nigiri, Unagi Misoshiru
and much more. Open from 5:30 pm until 10 pm. For reservations or further info
call 053 283 900.
Sugar Shack Bar and Restaurant 48
Charoenprathet Road Soi 6 (Opposite Diamond Hotel). August Promotion San Miguel
and San Miguel Light 3 for 120 baht.
Rachamankha Hotel T. Phra Singh August
Special ‘Healthy Living’ a selection of dishes with freshwater fish and
organically grown herbs and vegetables, inspired by regional cuisines, 290 baht
per dish. For further info or reservations call 053 904 114.
Tuskers Bar and Grill Chaiyaphum soi 1
BBQ Chewsday - All U Can Eat BBQ including weekly specials just 200 Baht from 7
pm every Tuesday. Friday Madness - 50% off all drinks 7-9 pm plus free shots
9-11 pm every Friday. For further info call Chaz at 087 180 4665.
Amari Rincome Nimmanhaemindha Road.
August Promotion order one Pasta dish get one glass of white wine free at La
Gritta Restaurant from 6:30 until 10 pm. For Reservations or further info call
053 221 130.
Mi Casa Soi Wat Pradaeng Suthep Road.
Every Friday and Saturday Nights Sangria 388 baht per jar. Sunday brunch and
dinner Mixed Tapas and 1 jar of Sangria 688 baht. For reservations or further
info call 053 810 088.
The House Restaurant Moonmuang Road
happy hour between 6 pm and 8 pm, 2 cocktails for 1. Three course set dinners
including coffee from 888 baht to 999 baht ++. For reservations or further info
call 053 419 011.
Films and
Theatre
Alliance Francais
138 Charoen Prathet Road. Films start at 8 pm. August 22 ‘Sarraqunia’ (1986)
by Med Hondo. August 29 ‘Serko’ (2006) by Joel Farges. For further info
email tbaude @laposte.net.
Religion
House of Praise.
Behind the Chiang Mai Grandview Hotel. International Service Sunday 9am. From
Sunday August 3 Second International service at 11 am. For further info or
directions call 053 212 904, email mike@ cocthailand.com or visit
www.cocthailand.com.
