Thursday
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m.
in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info: 084-485-0100,
chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.
JJ Market: Jing Jai Market Walking Street, every Thursday
and Friday from 5 to 11 PM
Quiz Night at the UN Irish Pub. 053-214-554
Meditate with the Green Papaya Sangha in the tradition of
Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the
Yoga Studio 65/1 Arak Road. Beginners welcome.
greenpapayasangha@gmail.com
greenpapayasangha@gmail.com.
Open night at Sangdee Gallery: all are welcome to perform.
Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5 from 8 PM.
The Chiang Mai Youth Philharmonic Band and Symphony Orchestra
Foundation. Chaipruck Mekara: Music Director presents “A Christmas Concert”
Selected Beautiful Compositions by Atsuko Seta and Friends Works by: J.S. Bach,
Franz Schubert, W.A. Mozart, Franz Liszt, Claude Debussy, and James Horner.
December 9 at 7.30pm. 4th Floor, Pang Suan Kaew’s Lobby. 300 Baht at information
desk, G floor Kad Suan Kaew Tel. 053-224444
Friday
Critical Mass Chiang Mai Bicycle Ride - Everyone on a
bike, unicycle, skateboard, or roller-blades is invited to join the ride,
beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Thapae Gate on the last Friday of every month to
celebrate cycling and assert cyclists’ right to the road. Short ride around
Chiang Mai with drinks to follow.
forrestbrand@yahoo.com.
The Textile Art Group: first Friday of the month, noon, at
The Dome Residence on Huey Kaew. Weaving, batik, embroidery, etc.
cmtextilesgroup@gmail.com.
JJ Market: Jing Jai Market Walking Street, every Thursday
and Friday from 5 to 11 PM. 084-043-9821.
Talent competition: Every Friday, JJ market will hold a
talent competition: live bands, dancing, singing, and fashion designs. Until
December 31. 083-208-7592.
Alliance Francaise Films: 8 PM Friday, December 3rd, La
Grande Vadrouille (1966) by G้rard Oury. Friday, December 17th, Les Vacances De
Mr. Hulot (1953) by Jacques Tati
Film Fridays at Sangdee Gallery. Come and join us at
7:30pm every Friday for a film, hand-picked by a member of our Sangdee
community.
Friends of the Chiang Mai Music Festival: Friday December
3rd at 7.30pm: return of pre-eminent Thai violinist Tasana Nagavajara
accompanied on the piano by Professor Doctor Pornphan Banternghansa of Silpakorn
University. The program will include Cesar Frank’s Violin Sonata. ! Members
free; guests 300 baht. You MUST have reservations. Please notify JP for seats
kirklandjpthai@yahoo.com or 084 868 1017. Murase Music Salon
Chiang Mai Bike Week. Friday December 3 at Imperial Mae
Ping. www.chiangmaibikeweek.com
Saturday
Al-anon: Support group open to those affected by
alcoholism in a relative or friend. Every Saturday, 4:00-5:00 p.m, Seven
Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. Info: 087-300-4668, .alanonthailand.org, @alanonthailand.org..
Chiang Mai Expats Club: 4th Saturday of every month, 10
a.m. until 12:30, 100 baht per member, 150 baht non member.
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Foundation holds Experience in
Meditation every Saturday 3 p.m-4:30 p.m. at 218/6 Chotana Rd. 053-214-904.
Hash House Harriers: Saturday - hash which runs every
Saturday at 5pm until October. Time is move forward due to lack of daylight
after October. Catch a free bus at 4pm from The Hash Pub in Kampaengdin Road
phone 053-449695 or Hash House in Moon Muang Road.
Film Space: Every Saturday at 7 PM behind CMU Art Center.
Tea Concert By Tasana Nagavajara Violinist & Pornpan
Banternghansa Pianist: 4 December at Vichit Studio,Sankampeang.
053-392733,081-8825091. 500 Baht. Student 150 baht. 3-5 PM
AIS Regional League: 4 December at 700 years stadium.
www.chiangmaifc.net and www.mhahao.com.Tiger Chiang Mai FC will play against
Phichit FC from 5 p.m. onwards. 30 baht admission.
Chiang Mai Bike Week. Saturday December 4 at Imperial Mae
Ping. www.chiangmaibikeweek.com
Read Thai in a weekend workshop: December 4 - 5 at
Tweechol botanical gardens 08 5909 9174
The Duriyasilp College of Music of Payap University presents A
Christmas Concert: The Payap Symphony Orchestra, The Chiang Mai Symphony
Orchestra, Duriyasilp, Featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and familiar Christmas
tunes. December 11th, 2010. 7.30pm. Henry Luce Chapel. Mae Khao Campus. Payap
University. Donations appreciated.
The Dulabhatorn Foundation Charity fundraiser:
partnering with the Tessabarn Sansai Luang Office to present an amazing outdoor
Khantoke dinner evening. One table Baht 800 (admission for 4 persons. Saturday,
December 11, 6 PM. 081 472 8113
Sunday
Chiang Mai Bicycle Club: Every Sunday, 7 a.m, Thapae Gate.
www.chinarice.org.
Hash House Harriers: CH4 Mixed family hash runs every
Sunday. Pick up point is Mokador opposite Wat Phra Singh at 15.30. You can even
bring the kids. Great running and fun with a few drinks after discover unseen
Chiang Mai with residents and expats. Dyke_Converter@hotmail.com or CH42004@hotmail.com
or phone 0817241313.
Care for Dogs urgently needs both Thai and Western
volunteers for their new stall at the Sunday Walking Street Market, which will
help to raise funds for the shelter’s ever-increasing needs. Volunteers will be
selling Care for Dogs merchandise, collecting donations and spreading public
awareness of Care for Dogs.
teresa@carefordogs.org.
The Baptist Group meeting for old-time worship and
fellowship every Sunday morning at 11 am in the Grand View Hotel
Chiangmai-Lampang road on superhighway.084 378 1440
jgreencmthailand2008@hotmail.com.
Chiangmai Garden Fair: Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Starting at 10.00am - 4.30pm. The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. 053-211550 to book a
stall for 150 baht for the day.
Classical Music Night every Sunday at Sangdee Gallery. 7
PM. Sirimangkalajarn soi 5.
Dance Jam! A weekly Chiang Mai dance event open to all
styles. Sundays from 5-7pm. Cat House Restaurant and Bar # 10 Soi 3
Sirimungkalajarn. Free. ‘Dance Chiang Mai Group’ on Facebook for more
information.
Car boot sale: Open to all, gates open to sellers at 6.30
am until 2.30pm and entry to the public is from 8am to 3pm. Booth space
available for community organizations. Every Sunday starting December 12.
0808469916 (english) 0808469917 (thai or english).
breathemarketing@hotmail.com
Khun Nadda Viyakarn “THIS IS MY LIFE” Live in concert at
the Playhouse: Sunday-December 19 @ 7:30 pm. Tickets available at 500 and 700
baht. 053410671.
Monday
The Gentleman’s Club: The Pub, first Monday of the month.
Beer and a roast lunch. Info: 053-211-550, email
thepub@home.in.th
The Chiang Mai International Women’s Book Club: English
speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday of month. ChiangMaiBookClub@gmail.com
Hash House Harriers Monday Hash (Bi-weekly): Male only
hash, presently, runs start @ 5.30 PM. Directions can be found on a notice board
near the male toilet @ Number 1 Bar. Free bus to the run departs Mokador Caffe
Bar Lounge, opposite Wat Phra Singh @ 4.15 PM. Free bus to the run departs
Number 1 bar @ 4.30 PM., Dyke Converter on 0817241313.
Carols by Candlelight: Monday-December 20 @ 7:30 pm.
Advance tickets available at Citylife Garden Party and Nimmanheiman NAP Fair.
Tickets are 800 in advance and 1000 at the door. A night of Christmas featuring
traditional carols sung by the Chiang Mai Choral Society, Exerpts from “The
Nutcracker” by the On Point Ballet School, the vocal stylings of Mister Ramon
Vizmanos and a special Christmas performance by the Playhouse Dancers. Egg nog
included. Call 053410671.
Tuesday
Chiang Mai Computer Club: meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at
D’Lite Food and Bakery, directly across from Immigration.
http://chiangmai-geeks.phpbb3now.com.
Quiz Night at The Olde Bell, 8.30 p.m. 087-811-9468,
oldebell@gmail.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the
YMCA’s Nawarat Room. 084-485-0100,
chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.
Open Mike night at North Gate Jazz Co-Op: every Tuesday.
10 p.m. Chang Puak Gate.
Dutch community in Chiang Mai: Evening get-together every 1st
Tuesday of the month, Nederlandse Vereniging Thailand. 7 p.m, everybody
welcome. Hollanda Montri Guesthouse, 365 Charoenrat Rd.
ans.werkgroep@nvtcm.org.
Hash House Harriers (Bi-weekly): Male only hash every
other Tuesday. Pick up point is Mokador opposite Wat Phra Singh at 16.00 Great
running great fun and raise a beer with resident.
Ongoing:
The U.S. Consulate encourages all American citizens to
register with the US Consulate General. Please visit https://travelregistration
.state.gov to register and/or update your current information. American Citizens
are reminded that all services are provided by appointment only. To make an
appointment or view additional information on our services,
http://chiangmai.usconsulate.gov/service.html
“De Mortuis: the story the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery” :
Stories of the 150 persons buried in the foreigners’ cemetery since 1898 a
pocket history of some aspects of Chiang Mai life and of some of the foreigners
who lived and died there. 200 baht, available at the Cemetery, The Pub, Tuskers,
The Writers Club, Darling Wine Bar, Gymkhana Club. Or, by post A. C. Tucker, PO
Box 228 CMU, Chiang Mai 50202. Cheques to “A. C. Tucker” Baht 230 (mailed to
Thailand), 5.50 £, and US$ 9.00 (worldwide).These donations used for maintenance
and upkeep of cemetery.
Nicotine Anonymous: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m.,
Building 11, behind McCormick Hospital. 086-194-6300 or 081-027-6836
Baha’i Faith -Why ?: Mike or Rose 08 7305 4006 or Nasser
0817 652 003/053252382
Sri Sathya Sai Baba, spiritual master. Study and discussion group
for Chiang Mai devotees. Info: 053 261 582 or 08 1473 0430, 8 AM to 10 PM
BOOKZ: A wellness series of book presentations: through
February, 2011. Sponsored by the Ayurveda and Holistic Healing Foundation, BOOKZ
will be held the first and third Thursday of each month at 10:30 am. BOOKZ will
be hosted by Shari Brown, writer, reader, and certified wellness coach. Herbal
tea and biscuits will be served. Everyone is invited, free of charge. At the
Ayurveda and Holistic Healing Foundation offices, 98/6 Highway1317, Chiangmai
Mae-on highway (San Kampaeng Road), next to Wasabe Japanese Restaurant and
across from Jing Jing Thai Restaurant. Nirat at 053 128102.
Current Exhibitions & Shows:
Botanic Garden Fair: From 4 - 12 December 2010 at Queen
Sirikit Botanic Garden. 05384 1234
Agria 2010 (Agriculture Asia): 04 - 12 December 2010 at
Event Hall, Royal Park Rajapruek. 053-114110-5. The First’s International
Exhibition, Conference and Special Event on Agriculture Industry
Flora Fest at Royal Park Rachapruek: December 1-February
6: 7.00 am - 8.00 pm, Open Daily. Music in the garden, Winter Flowers and
Gardens festival, Traditional Lanna Show.053-114110-5.
www.royalparkrajapruek.com
Nimman Art & Street Promenade Dec 5-11 Nimmanhaemin Soi 1
Luang Prabang Film Festival: December 4 to 11 in the
historic former royal capital of Laos.
Marking the 35th anniversary of the Lao PDR and Luang Prabang’s
15th year on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, the free nighttime screenings
will take place in outdoor venues.
Ancient Textiles, Living Art: Treasures from the Looms of
Indonesia, Laos, and Thailand: December 11- January 28, 2011. The Patricia
Cheesman Collection Gallery Studio Naenna 138/8 Soi Changkhian, Huay Keow Rd.
081-595-8758
Playhouse Entertainment Complex Promotion: special
promotion for newly opened Playhouse show. Aopi 08 40 20 45 63. aopi@manathai.com.
www.playhousechiangmai.com.
Dreams of the North: Nuance and Nostalgia in Contemporary
Thai Jewelry: Until 30 November at the Tamarind Village. The exhibition features
an exciting range of collections from some of Thailand’s most talented young
designers and contrasts and compares them with traditional northern Thai themes.
Undercover by Waroot Phanyarachun: Starts 25 October at
the Minimal Gallery. The works are all about inspiration, public images and
ingredients of making things.
Impressions of My Travels Art Exhibition at Sangdee
Gallery, Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5.
Watercolour Exhibition by Worawuth Srakaeo Until December
5, 2010 at West Restaurant, Fah Tani Square, Huay Kaew Road (opposite Hillside 4
Condotel) Worawuth on 0892618518.
Khun Yuth Suripong Exhibition Landscape and Flower at Tita
Gallery: 1st December 2010 through 6th January 2011. 68 Mu 6 Rimtai Maerim.
6653298373
Groups
Chiang Mai Bridge Club: The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Sunday,
1:15 pm, duplicate bridge. Monday, 12:45 pm, bridge coaching session. Wednesday,
12:45 pm, duplicate bridge. Friday, 12:45 pm, relaxed duplicate bridge.
bridgethailand@live.com
Dining Out Group: Once a fortnight, alternating between
Western and Asian food. 100 baht - 500 baht per head.
diningoutcnx@hotmail.com.
Chiang Mai Readers & Book Discussion Group: Monthly over
lunch to discuss a previously agreed book.
cmreadersgroup@gmail.com
Travel Club: Monthly at Tuskers.:dorothy.engmann@googlemail.com
Chiang Mai Gay and Lesbian Club:
http://gaychiangmai.wackwall.com/.
Regular meetings.
Courses, classes, educational opportunities
FISU courses now in Chiang Mai:
www.fisu.org
Art classes at ArtSpace on 7: Beginning and Intermediate
level oil painting classes ongoing at ArtSpace. Classes are limited to 5
students Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Laura artspacechiangmai@gmail.com
or visit www.artspacechiangmai.com
Reiki training courses: all levels. info@asianhealingartscenter.com
or www.asianhealingartscenter.com
D & M Music Studio in cooperation With Embassy Of Austria
and Siam Music Yamaha presents Mozart Piano Concerto and Sonata Competition.
Deadline for application and DVD 23 April, 2011. To be held at Siam Music Yamaha
Auditorium near BTS National Stadium Bangkok. June 6-9, 2011. dmmusic_studio@yahoo.com.
www.dmmusic.org.
Sport
Badminton: Every Tuesday from 2-4 PM at the Municipal
Stadium Badminton Hall. Open to all. 20 baht/session.
Tai Chi Classes: Yang &Chen style Tai Chi guide you to
find internal soft Chi flow and intensive energy in your own body! 085-5211-528,
greatsam88@hotmail.com
Chiangmai International Taekwondo: All ages taught in your
own home, private lessons by World Master Tom Zuza, 8th Dan. 0834761752,
mastertomzuza@yahoo.com
Tai Chi Classes: Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons.
084-600-5268,
liangxiaochenmen@gmail.com
Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures: offering 20 percent
discounts on outdoor equipment.Rock climbing technique and equipment
demonstrations, a pull up contest, rocking climbing contest, and cave
demonstrations. 053-207-102: info@thailandclimbing.com. 55/3 Ratchapakinai Rd,
www.thailandclimbing.com.
Tai Chi – Chi-Kung every Monday and Wednesday 8 am at Suan
Buak Hat Public Park by Master Patrick Stahl. 085 276 4700. patrick@zensabai.com
or www.zensabai.com.
Karate Practice: Monday/Wednesday 5.30 p.m, Free. CMU’s
Student Services building. Karatedo Fed. Wado-kaj karate.
admin@japankarate-cnx.net.
Tai Chi Classes: Chen style Tai Chi classes for beginners,
Mondays Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Hillside 4 Condos, 4th floor, exercise room.
089-955-5350, or www. taichichiangmai.com. Private classes also available.
Chiang Mai University Judo Club: Training Times at the Gym:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 830 AM to 10:30 AM. Contact Khun Nigel
0819264210. nigel@tttmaxnet.com
Chiang Mai Fencing Club Venue to be announced soon. Hours
will be from 17:30 to 22:00, Monday thru Friday and 12:00 to 22:00 on Saturdays.
Monthly tournaments are planned. Instruction in foil and epee and possibly
saber. American instructor/coach with 17years experience. Please call
082-382-8124 (English) and 087-325-5476 (Thai) for more information or e-mail at:
wescannon1@gmail.com
