Monday
On-location sketching group
meeting
Monday mornings from 8:00-10:30am. Each week we will rendezvous at a
different location in and around Chiang Mai and spend two and ½ hours
drawing in an atmosphere of support and encouragement. Led by artist Amy
D’Apice, the sketching group will follow the model of Urban Sketchers.org.
Bring sketching supplies, water, and personal supplies such as sun screen,
hat, etc. Open to artists of all levels, especially beginners. Guidance and
instruction by Amy D’Apice are available upon request. (093 212-7843) or
[email protected]
www.artcon
spiracy.net.
www.flickr.com/photos/artconspiracy
Upstairs
at Sangdee.
Every Monday “Performing Artists”. For those interested in new and local
authors - and want writers to contact us if they are interested in
participating. 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. UPSTAIRS! No charge! Bar and food
downstairs as always atSangdee (Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5).
[email protected]
Chiang
Mai Travel Club;
6.30pm at Sangdee Gallery Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5. The 2nd Monday of every
month. [email protected] January 13.
CM
Highlanders plays ball hockey
every Monday on the footsal field next to SibSawnPunna restaurant soi
opposite to the Sirinarth Garden hotel Canal Road. Every Monday 8-9.30 pm.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CM-Highlanders/383050268420730
Jam
night at Boy Blues Bar
every Monday from 9 p.m. Kalare Night Bazaar
Hash
House Harriers: CH3 (Male Only).
Male runs alternate weekly Mon/Tue. Pick up point is The Next Place, 65
Moonmuang Raad (opposite Thapae Gate) at 16:00, Run at 17:00 (from Oct to
March) and Pick up 16:30, Run 17:30 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please
go to:
http://www.chiangmaihhh.com/
Chiang
Mai Back to Basics Group of AA
meets
Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. All meetings are open. Suan Buak Haad
(Park) Pavillion on the pond.
The
Gentleman’s Club:
The Pub,
first Monday of the month. Beer and a roast lunch. Info: 053-211-550, email
[email protected]
The
Chiang Mai International Women’s Book Club:
English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday of month. chiangmaibookclub
@gmail.com.
Tai Chi
– Chi-Kung
every
Monday and Wednesday 8 am at Suan Buak Hat Public Park by Master Patrick
Stahl. 085 276 4700. [email protected] .com or
www.zensabai.com.
Karate
Practice:
Monday/Wednesday 5.30 p.m, Free. CMU’s Student Services building.
Karatedo Fed. Wado-kaj karate. [email protected] japankarate-cnx.net.
Tuesday
Informal
Northern Thai Group:
INTG: Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 Pm. “Following Buddha’s Footprints
(Buddhapda)”. A Talk By Jacques De Guerny. Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen
Prathet Road
Viola &
Piano Recital
featuring Lillian Green (Viola) & James Miltenberger (Piano) at CRK Recital
Hall Payap University. 7.30pm Apirat 080-499-9003. February 18
Chiang
Mai International Rotary Club:
The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m at
The River Market Restaurant. Meeting attendance is limited to club members,
invited guests of club members and visiting Rotarians. If you desire further
details about the meetings or about Rotary please contact Roger Lindley at
[email protected] or call 089-430-8067.
Weekly
Laughter Yoga
every
Tuesday 6-7pm at Kalyanamit Chiangmai starting Tuesday December 10th.
Salsa
and Dance lovers:
Salsa
every Tuesday at Gossip Bar near De Lanna Hotel and Pra Singh Temple. Open
dance start from 9.00 pm onward For more information please follow salsa
group at facebook - salsa Club Chiang Mai.
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room.
084-485-0100, [email protected]
Hash
House Harriers: CH3 (Male Only).
Male runs alternate weekly Mon/Tue. Pick up point is The Next Place, 65
Moonmuang Raad (opposite Thapae Gate) at 16:00, Run at 17:00 (from Oct to
March) and Pick up 16:30, Run 17:30 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please
go to:
http://www.chiangmaihhh.com/
Alcoholics Anonymous Chiang Mai West International Group
meets
Tuesdays and Thursdays each week – closed meetings at 6.00pm until 7.00pm in
the Nawarat Room of the YMCA Hotel near to Huay Keow Road and Central Kad
Suan Kaew Mall. Visit the national website:
www.aathailand/meetings.html
Chiang
Mai Geeks - The Chiang Mai Computer Club
Meets
every Tuesday at the Airport Greenery Serviced Apartments and Hotel, 185/28
Tippanate Rd., which is kitty-corner from Airport Plaza where Hang Dong Rd
turns into Tippanate Rd. Meetings run from 1:00 - 2:00. It is open to
computer users of all skill levels. Visit us at
http://chiangmai-geeks.forumotion.net
or contact us at [email protected]
Judo:
Meet
at the MMA club near the Railways station on Tuesday evenings and Saturday
Morning. Contact Nigel on 0819264210
Badminton:
Every Tuesday from 2-4 PM at the Municipal Stadium Badminton Hall. Open to
all. 20 baht/session.
Wednesday
UK
Boarding Schools:
Wednesday, 19 February 2014 at Le Meridien Hotel. 5.30pm - 8.00pm. Topics
will include annual fees, summer courses, scholarships, uniforms,
curriculums, health care, exams, accommodation, special diets,
transportation, holidays, insurance, recreation and sports, etc. Attendance
is free, but advance registration required.
https://sites.google.com/site/boardintheuk/ or email:
[email protected]
Royal
British Legion meeting:
Basic Line Hotel Soi 1 Loi Kroh Road. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each
month. 7PM Gill 0871 728 785 or Richard Prouse [email protected]
Swiss
Lanna Society weekly informal gatherings:
Why Not Restaurant Nimmanhaemin Soi 11, 6:30 p.m.
[email protected] every Wednesday.
Quiz
Night at the Garden Bar Lotus Hotel Chang Puak.
Teams of 4 - if you cannot put a team together - come along and we will try
to find you a team. Mid-month on Wednesday. Email for details:
[email protected] . February 19
Friends
of Bill meeting
(General 12 Step meeting, all addictions welcomed)
Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. 3 Little Pigs. 242 Manee Napparat, Soi 2 | Near the
North Gate, outer side of moat.
Co-dependants Anonymous:
Support group for those having problems with healthy relationships with
others. Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd.
085-863-9898
Open
Mike Night at the UN Irish Pub
every Wednesday, from 8.30 p.m. Instruments provided or bring your own,
Lindsay on 089 523 1363.
Chiang
Mai Photographic Group:
meets every other Wednesday at 7pm at the Airport Greenery Hotel.
www.cmphotogroup.com
. Meetings are conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.
Chiang
Mai Chess Club:
every wed evening at 7pm, at “The Pub”. 053277948,
http://thepubchiangmai.com/,
The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome.
Nicotine
Anonymous:
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. 7 Fountains 97 Huay Kaew Road. 086-194-6300
or 081-027-6836
Thursday
An Arts
Thesis from the Fine Arts Major Faculty of Fine Art and Architecture RMTL.
CMU Art Center February 13 – 27. Opening reception February 13th at 6.00
pm.
30th anniversary
of the Riverside Restaurant Charoenrat Road; T Bone Free Concert.
www.theriversidechiangmai.com
[email protected] chiangmai.com. February 13
El
Patio: Wine Savouring.7pm -10pm. Thursday, 27th February. Bodega Fontana
Spanish Seleccion. 1 White, 2 Red, Plus Pairing Pinxtos. 500.-20 Tickets
Available.
1 White,
4 Red, Plus Pairing Pinxtos 990.-20 Tickets Available
Skal
Chiang Mai and the North; Third Thursday of every month. Thursday February
20, Le Meridien Chiang Mai. Register online only
http://www.skalchiangmai.com.
“Informal” Expats Ladies Lunch: The lunch buffet at the Grandview Hotel, on
the Superhighway. Arrive at 11:45.180 baht. Cost includes SC, VAT, water,
coffee and tea. For reservations contact Nancy Lindley [email protected]
Every 3rd Thursday.
February 20.
Central
Asia First Impressions by Marisa Marchitelli: Sangdee Gallery
Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5. Featuring images from Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan,
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia – senior
advisor Jeff Erlich will speak about his experiences in working in Central
Asia and will answer quesitons. From 6pm until 9pm. Exhibition will be on
dispay until March 31. For further info [email protected]
February 27 at PM.
Salsa
and Dance lovers: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM at Café de la
Wine. Chareon Prathet Road. Free ut please support the venue by buying
drinks.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsaclubchiangmai/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Chiang
Mai Money Club: We meet last Thursday of every month. Info: Don Freeman 089
970 5795 or Martin Spring 053 237 238. January 30. Free and open to all
interested parties
Live
acoustic music at the Drunken Flower every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
night, Nimmanhaemin Soi 17
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s
Nawarat Room. Info: 084-485-0100, [email protected]
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. green [email protected] greenpapaya [email protected]
.
Open
night at Sangdee Gallery: all are welcome to perform. Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5
from 8 PM.
Writers
Without Borders: Writers of all genres read and discuss works in progress.
Every Thursday at Why Not Restaurant Nimmanhaemin Soi 11.2nd floor
private room. [email protected] or www. wordpowr.com. It’s free!
Friday
In Da
Mood of Love mini concert at Amphitheatre Promenada Shopping Mall
between 7pm and 8pm //February 14 – 15 Love Song Singing Contest in the Mood
for Love at Promenada Resort Mall – Event Hall B // In the Garden of Love
Feb 14-16
V Day
for Women – Asia Pacific Forum on Women Law and Development.
[email protected] Phone number is 082-183-5243. Feb 14
Bettie
Royale II Tainted Love at The Pub
Huay
Kaew Road – the night of Mods, Northern Soul, Freakbeat, Garage rock and all
great the 60s themes Starts 9pm Free Entry. February 14.
Chiang
Mai Pool League:
Every
Friday at 9pm at participating bars in a home and away schedule. Contact
living room bar, denisdixon008 @gmail.com, facebook; chiangmaipoolleague, or
phone 087 579 3301
Live
acoustic music at the Drunken Flower
every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, Nimmanhaemin Soi 17
Chiang
Mai Expats Club Coffee Morning:
2nd
Friday of each month, 10 am - noon. The River Market on the River Ping,
Chiang Mai - just next to the iron [email protected] chiangmaiexpatsclub.com or
www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com. December 20 300 baht, special
Christmas event, reservations required.
Alliance
Francaise Films:
Every Friday at 8 PM. At the Alliance Friday: Friday, February 21, Pauline
Détective (2012) de Marc Fitoussi avec Sandrine Kiberlain. Friday, February
28, J’Enrage De Son Absence (2012) de Sandrine Bonnaire avec William Hurt.
Saturday
Run for
Relief – at Huay Tung Tao -
February
15 raising awareness and money for food, medicine and survival
supplies for oppressed and displaced people in Burma. Registration at 7am.
Race starts at 8am followed by a kids dash at 9am Entry fee 200THB T Shirts
also for sale at 200THB For reservation or further info Michael Dewey
092-471-0043 mdincr @gmail.com
Benefit
Concert at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai with ML Usni Pramoj.
Charity event to support the Provincial Red Cross Chapter of Chiang Mai.
Saturday, February 15 2014. Cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by hour
long concert in the Resort’s Rachawadee Residence. Tickets for a minimum
donation of THB 950 including entry to the concert as well as the cocktail
reception. Charity concert as well as a barbecue dinner at the Cocktail
Lawn. THB 2,500 net per person. 053 298 181. [email protected]
fourseasons.com.
Raintree
Tour of Warorot:
Saturday, February 15th, 9:00 am at the Raintree Library & Resource Center,
First Level – CMCC Center, 3 Charoen Muang Road. Parking is available behind
the building.
http://cmcchurch.org/wordpress/?page_id=535. Janet Greenleaf 087
180 8040 or CMCC office 053 244 820 [email protected]
Lessons
Learned from the End of Life in Chiang Mai by Lanna Care Net & Cancer
Connect
Chiang
Mai, Saturday, 15 February, 9:00 - 11:30 am River Market Restaurant. 100
baht donation, light refreshments served. Reservations or information: 085
709 8801. LannaCareNet @gmail.com
Fuen
Baan Yan Wiang library : a talk by Pharadon “Por” Phonamnui and Keet
“Nui”Laoratananuruk about their upcoming documentary series and their recent
overland trip from Thailand to Italy via Laos, China, Mongolia, Russia,
Latvia, Germany and Austria. 2pm - 4pm, in the back of the 3 Kings Monument
complex. Feb 15.
Ram Bar
2nd Anniversary Party:
15
February 2014. 8 PM. Entertainment starts at 10 PM.
Understanding Thai Culture:
Saturday, February 22, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon. Raintree Library & Resource
Center, First Level – CMCC Center, 3 Charoen Muang Rd.
http://cmcchurch.org/wordpress/?page_id=535. Parking available
behind the building.200 baht. [email protected]
Chiang
Mai Expat Club meeting at Le Meridien Hotel
Arrive
10am, meeting starts at 10.30. Third Saturday of every month.
A
Traditional 2nd hand market
- Every Saturday morning from 5 AM near Prince Royals College
Live
acoustic music at the Drunken Flower
every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, Nimmanhaemin Soi 17
Film
Space every Saturday night:
The Media Art and design building, CMU Art Center screening at 07.00 pm
(Free Admission!)
Chiang
Mai Expats Club:
Le Meridien Hotel 4th Saturday of every month.
OA
(Overeaters Anonymous;
Saturday from 4-5 p.m. McCormick Hospital Bldg 11. 133 Kaeonawarat Road Wat
Ket. Please ask the guards or nurses to show you to House Number 11
Al-anon:
Support group open to those affected by alcoholism in a relative or friend.
Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 am.Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm,
Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. Info: 087-300-4668, .alanonthailand.org,
@alanonthailand.org..
Hash
House Harriers: CSH3 (Saturday mixed Hash).
Mixed family hash runs every Saturday. Pick up point is The Hash Pub on
Kampaengdin Road at 15.30, Run at 16:30 (from Oct to March) and Pick up
16:00, Run 17:00 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please go to:
http://www.chiangmai
hhh.com/
MahJong
group;
Saturday mornings at The Pub on Huay kaew Road. 10 am. Ruth at 085-615-1413
First
Northern Thailand Toastmasters Club
The Confidence Builders. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 6pm.
www.fnttc.
toastmastersclubs.org 053-214-309, 08-1861-2284 or 08-9138-4757
Fairs and Festivals
Chiang
Mai Bicycle Festival 2014
under the theme Love Bike @ Chiengmai Gymkhana. Bike trading, Bike movies,
Bike forums, Bike Rally, Bike Racing, Bike Exhibition and many more.
February 14 – 16
Japanese
Film Festival
at Major Cineplex Central Plaza Airport Chiang Mai. February 27 to March 2.
Opening ceremony 6:30 pm. 50 baht per film. 053283939 for box office info.
www.jfbkk.or.th.
Facebook; jfbangkok. 02-260-8560
Chiang
Mai Fest 2014
‘International Heritage’ at the Promenada Resort Mall. Annual International
Music & Cultural Fair. Guest artists from South Africa(Matthew Mole), USA
(Iyeoka), Malaysia (Akasha), Singapore (Take Two), Indonesia (Kolintang
Peformance) & Thailand…Full details to be announced
http://www.chiangmaifest.com/cmf2014/.
March 1 – March 2nd
Exhibitions and seminars
Roots by
Jennie McGuire:
The
Meeting Room Art Café Charoenrat Road. Roots. Exhibition until 27 February.
A Legacy
of Excellence: Tai Textiles of Southeast Asia;
to April 4. This exhibition shows some of the finest examples of Tai
textiles. Patricia Cheesman Collection Gallery, Studio Naenna, 138/8 Soi
Changkhian, Huay Keaw Road.
www.studio-naenna.com.
Open Wednesdays 9am – 4pm, or by appointment call +66 53 226042
Cooperation Exhibition at TCDC Chiang Mai by Material ConneXion Bangkok:
a pilot project to develop inter-professional relationships and
collaborative working between Thai material manufacturers and new.
Exhibition lasts until 30th March.
Documentary Arts Asia film:
Film Night every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm Wualai soi 3.
Groups
Dining
Out Group:
Once a fortnight, alternating between Western and Asian food. 100 baht - 500
baht per head. [email protected]
Chiang
Mai Readers & Book Discussion Group:
Monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book.
[email protected]
Chiang
Mai Gay and Lesbian Club:
http://gaychiangmai.wackwall.com/. Regular meetings.
Baha’i
Faith -Why
?: Nasser 0817 652 003/053 252382
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
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
Valentine’s Day
Imperial
Mae Ping: Special Valentine’s dinner in the garden: 950 baht per person, 7
pm to 9 pm.
Anchan
Vegetarian Restaurant:
Amuse Bouche and Mocktail - Tomato Carrot Soup “Amore Mio”- Stuffed
Pineapple Curried Fried Rice - Vegan Cake Duo with tea or coffee. All this
for 450THB per person - Reservations only Call Aye 083-581-1689. Feb 14
Holiday
Inn: Romantic Candlelit dinner by the River Ping;
999 baht per couple, 1,199 with wine. From 6 pm to 10:30 pm 053275300.
Dhara
Dhevi:
Farang Ses: Chef Carlos’s six-course set menu. THB 5,500 per couple
including two glasses of sparkling Rosé wine. Romantic Thai Feast at Le
Grand Lanna; classic Thai and northern Lanna-style cuisine, in exotic
air-conditioned salons or on the outdoor terrace overlooking tropical
gardens. THB 4,600 per couple. +66 (53) 888 888. [email protected]
Feb 14
Centara
Duangtawan:“ Falling in Love Dinner
” 7 delicious courses that includes a glass of wine and a beautiful red
rose for the lady. 499++ per person from 18.00 to 22.30 hrs. At Marco Polo
Restaurant, Ground Floor, Centara Duangtawan Hotel.053 905000 Ext. 3227. Feb
14
Valentine’s Day at Le Crystal:
February 13 (celebrating a day early to avoid conflict with Buddhist Day)
Enjoy a romantic 5 course dinner beside the Ping River for 4200THB per
couple including live jazz band, champagne and souvenirs. More information
or reservations 053-872-890 053 872 891, 084 177
[email protected]
Valentine’s Day at 137 Pillars House:
Thai Dinner prepared by our master chefs, two glasses of Prosecco, 6:30pm
onwards. 2800THB ++ per couple. 053-247-788 or [email protected] .com.
February 14
Shangri
La Hotel
– Kad Kafe Romantic Buffet Dinner 1088THB per person inclusive free flow
soft drinks, red rose for all the ladies and special selection of house made
truffles for every couple 6pm – 10pm / Shang Garden – Chinese set dinner
888THB per person for special designed menu, complimentary cocktail on
arrival, red rose for all the ladies 6pm – 10pm / Lobby Lounge valentine day
cocktail 9pm – 1am. 053-253-888 Ext 6807 restaurants [email protected]
Feb 14.
Special
Dim Sum menu at the Gold Leaf Chinese Restaurant,
Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. 2nd Floor Open daily: - Lunch 11.30 - 14.00 hrs. -
Dinner 18.00 - 22.00 hrs.
