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.
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 084
600 5268 liang.xiaochenmen@ gmail.com.
FA Cup Final at The Pub Huay Kaew Rd
Saturday May 17 at 9 pm. Also BBQ all you can eat for 150 baht. Plus the Cardiff
Supporters Club member sponsored a keg of Tiger beer. For reservations or
further info call Grahame on 053 211 550.
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.
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. 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
JJ Markets
Freedom House Benefit Night May 30 from 6 pm until 10 pm. Theme ‘Metta’
original artwork for auction, music and Thai puppetry. For further information
contact kissmetta@gmail.com.
JKS Art Gallery 108/2 Charoen Prathet
Rd (next to Just Khao Soy Restaurant) Contributing artists include Wattapong
Yothaitiang, Narong Mawong, Sarawut Pankam, Autopoln Chaisana and Wichean
Pankam. Opening times from 11 am until 11 pm. For further info call 053 818 641.
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanhaemindha
Road.. For more info; cmuartcenter @hotmail.com.
Courses,
Lessons, Classes
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 randalls
@premcenter.org or visit www.premcenter.org.
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.
Reiki training course. Levels 1 and 2.
For further info, please contact cory@asian healingartscenter.com or visit the
website on www.asian healingarts.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 call 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
ArtSpace on 7
19/6 Sirimongkalajahn Soi 7. ‘The Speed of Sound; a Night of Music and Story
Telling’ Thursday May 29, 8 pm until 9:45 pm. A Benefit Evening in aid of
Burma. Tickets 500 baht including one free drink. Limited seating. For further
info or reservations: artspace@gmail.com.
The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai.
Next meeting/performance will be on May 20 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. Call 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
(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 phone 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, 053 211 550.
MONTHLY The Garden Bar next to the
Lotus Hotel. May 21. Starts at 8 pm. For further info lotus@loxinfo.co.th.
Dining Out
D2 Hotel Changklan
Road. Japanese Buffet Dinner May 29-31. Guest Master Chef Toshiyuki Aoyama will
deliver a Subarashii. 6:30 until 10 pm. Adults 799 baht, children 4 - 12 years
old half price. Reservations or further info 053 999 999.
The Shangri La Hotel Changklan Road.
Monday - Friday ‘Business Lunch’ at the Kad Kafe for 169 baht ++; including
choices from two live food stations, including coffee or tea or one soft drink.
For reservations or further info 053 253 888.
Mi Casa 60/2 Soi Wat Padaeng. Suthep
Rd. May Specials Monday - Saturday. For singles; Tapas + one glass of Sangria
288 baht, couples; Mi Casa Tapas Sampler + 2 glasses of Sangria 488 baht, also
for celebrates Mi Casa Special Tapas Mixtas + 1 bottle of Spanish Cava 1,688
baht. For reservations or further info 089 536 4540.
Manderin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. For the
month of May at the Fujian restaurant. Japanese Jumbo Scallop Promotion. 1,200
baht ++ per portion. Lunch 11:30 until 2:30 pm or Dinner 6:30 - 10:30 daily. 499
baht ++ per 100 grams. For reservations or further info call 053 888 888 ext
8548 or email mocnx-enquiry@mohg.com.
The Sofitel Changklan Rd. Rio
Restaurant. From May until July; 999 baht per person BBQ special including live
band and salsa dancing. For further info or reservations call 053 999 313.
The Pub Huay Kaew Road May 28
Wednesday, the 5th Annual Yorkshire
Pudding Eating Contest. Rules are simple - how many Yorkshire puddings can you
eat in one hour. For reservations or further info call Grahame on 053 211 550.
Amari Rincome Nimmanhaemindha Rd. La
Cuicina Lombarda Promotion, daily throughout May 6:30 pm until 10 pm at La
Gritta Restaurant. Italian cuisine from the region of Lombardia, Northern Italy.
For reservations or further info 053 221 130 rincome@amari.com.
The Imperial Mae Ping Sridonchai Rd.
Szechaunese promotion at the Gold Lead Restaurant including stir fried Julienne
of NZ lamb on a sizzling platter. Also Noodles promotion at the Shadu Shabu;
every kind of noodle plus the sauce of your choice, cooked infront of you
between 5:30 and 10 pm. For reservations or further info call 053 283 900.
The Pub Huay Kaew Rd 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.
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. To reserve your
table call 053 243 239.
Films and Theatre
The Gate Theatre Group
performing ‘The Gin Game’ at 7th
Floor Studio Theatre Kad Suan Kaew. An Intense Spirited Drama by American
Playwright D.L. Colburn. Opening night Friday June 15, with additional
performances scheduled every Friday and Saturday until July 15. Door opens 7 pm,
curtain rises 7:30 pm Suggest door donation 300 baht. For reservations or
further info thegatetheater@asia.com or 087 177 2195.
Ealing Studios Movie Festival at the
Gymkhana Club. 2nd and 4th
Fridays, 7:30 start. May 23 The Man in the White Suit.
Alliance Francais 138 Charoen Prathet
Road. Films start at 8 pm. May 16 ‘Le Grande Bleu (1988) by Luc Besson. May 23
‘Les Bronzes III - Amis Pour La Vie’ (1988) by Patrice Leconte. May 30 ‘Les
Choristes’ (2003) by Christophe Barratier. 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.
