Monday
Hash House Harriers Monday Hash
(Bi-weekly): Male only hash, presently, runs start @ 5.00 PM. Directions
can be found on a notice board near the male toilet @ Number 1 Bar. Free bus
to the run departs Number 1 Bar, Loi Kroh Soi [email protected] 4.00 PM. Dyke Converter on
0817241313.
http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm
Theatre Playshop at Healing Light:
Drop in sessions 250B, Mondays 6-7.30pm at Healing
Light, Suk Kasame Rd (off Nimmanheiman Rd ).
Tuesday
Tuesday Merengue Dance night: 2nd
Floor Gallery: from 8:30 to 11:30 PM. Ratwithi & Ratchapakinai Intersection
(above Kodak Store).
Quiz Night at The Olde Bell,
8.30 p.m. 087-811-9468, [email protected]
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and
Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. 084-485-0100,
[email protected]
Hash House Harriers (Bi-weekly):
Male only hash every other Tuesday at 5.00pm. Pick up point is Number 1 Bar,
Loi Kroh Soi 1 at 4.00pm. Great running great fun and raise a beer with
resident. Dyke Converter on 0817241313.
http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm
The Grand Opera Society Of
Chiangmai . If you wish to be a member and attend these evenings which
include a delicious pot-luck buffet, email Dr. Howard:
[email protected]
Wednesday
Chiang Mai Friends Meeting at
Whole Earth Siridonchai Road. Nov 30. For further info
[email protected]
6th Anniversary of Mo'C Mo'L Budsaba
Party, flowering party. Nov 30.Also, enjoy the concert featuring by Aof
Pongsak.
Classical Music night with Friends
of Music Making in Chiang Mai; Dec 7th: Number 10 (unfinished), Adagio
only. Grand Finale, Summative talk and Film: Mahler by Ken Russell. 7.30pm
to 10.30pm
[email protected].
Wednesday Night Drum Circle at CMU
All are welcome, any language, any country, young and old, to a relaxed and
very casual gathering of drummers and noise makers. Just bring a chair, a
drum (or a plastic bucket and some sticks, or anything similar that makes a
nice sound). CMU Art Museum
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142709965823892
The Mahler Symphony Cycle:
Reservations:
[email protected].
Include the name(s) of the people and your telephone number.
Beginning Painting for Adults:
Beginning Painting.
www.sangdee.org/Beginning_Painting.html. Wednesdays 2:00-5:00
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. categories this month include
General knowledge, literature, the oscars, current affairs, geography,
disco music and 5 difficult questions. [email protected]
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
The Royal British Legion, Chiang
Mai. Social meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. at The Olde
Bell British Pub on Loi Khroh Road. Not just for UK ex-servicemen and women,
but for anyone who supports the Legion’s aims and objectives. New members
welcome.
Chiang Mai Chess Club: 7pm,
Wednesdays, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.
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 Friends: The last
Wednesday of every month. 300 THB for member and 350 THB for non-members.
for further info or reservations:
[email protected]. 350bht dinner or 80bht meeting. for
further details
[email protected]
Chiang Mai Photographic Group:
Wednesdays at 7.00pm every fortnight in The Red Mango Bar and all those with
an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited. For
details of meeting dates please visit www.cmpg.igroops.com. Meetings are
conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.
Thursday
December's "Formal" Expats Ladies
Lunch: Thursday, December 1 at Dash! Restaurant & Bar, located on Moon
Muang Soi 2 in the southeast corner of the old city.
www.dashchiangmai.com/index.php. The sign on the front of the restaurant
says "Teak House", not Dash Restaurant. 12:00 pm noon, 250 baht (all
inclusive) for eight-item buffet of popular Thai dishes. [email protected]
reservations by noon, Wednesday, November 30
A Classical Guitar Recital by Manoon
Ploypradab on Thursday 1st December, 2011; 7pm at 103 auditorium :1st
floor of the McGilvary College of Divinity , Payap University( KaewNawarat
Campus opposite McCormick Hospital) Free Admission
Job2Do at Baan Rim Naam
Restaurant, 6 PM December 8. 1200 Baht for a table of 4; Saeree (freedom
bar) 081 6026810 or Chai 053 204962 (Baan Rim Nam Restaurant )
Insurance networking event:
Thursday the 8th of December starting at 18.30 to 21.00,free flow wine,beer
and soft drinks and free finger food. Cover charge 300THB.At Mokador Coffee
Shop opposite Wat Phra Singh.
December's "Informal" Expats Ladies
Lunch: Thursday, December 15 at lunch buffet at the Grandview Hotel, on
the Superhighway, about 500 meters north of Huey Kaew Rd. Plan to arrive at
11:45 to miss the noon rush at the buffet line. Later arrival is fine, but
we'll start without you! 170 baht. Cost includes water, coffee and tea and
a modest tip. For reservations [email protected] by noon, Wednesday,
December 14
Sizzling Salsa Night: every
Thursday, 2nd Floor Gallery, Ratwithi & Ratchapakinai Intersection. From 8
PM. Free with a 100 baht minimum purchase per person to support the venue.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every
Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info:
084-485-0100, [email protected]
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. [email protected]@gmail.com .
Open night at Sangdee Gallery:
all are welcome to perform. Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5 from 8 PM.
Friday
International Day at Payap
University - Friday December 2. 5:00-8:00pm behind the Sirindhorn Learning
Resource Center. ALL WELCOME for a fun evening contact Adam Dedman
[email protected] or Jessica Loh
[email protected]
11th Annual Fundraiser for the
Foundation for the Education of Rural Children (FERC): a fabulous,
festive Filipino Dinner Experience, Entertainment and Silent Auction.
Donation/Cost of ticket: 850 Baht. Smart casual. Dress: Smart Casual
Friday, December 2. No Host Bar: 6:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM at Mabuhay
Restaurant. 24/1 Ratchaphakinai Road Soi 1. Tickets at Hillside 4 Reception
Desk or Celeste: 053-892044 ext 3744, Carolina 089-5575388. The Foundation
for the Education of Rural Children (FERC)
http://www.thai-rural-education.org
Chiang Mai Expats Club Coffee
Morning, 2nd Friday of each month, November 11: 10 am - noon. Mokador
Coffee Lounge, across from Wat Prah Singh, Samlan Road 3/11.
[email protected] or
www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com
JJ Market: Jing Jai Market
Walking Street, every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 11 PM. 084-043-9821.
Alliance Francaise Films: Every
Friday at 8 PM.. Friday, December 2 8 PM: French Cancan (1955) by Jean
Renoir with Jean Gabin. 9 Dec. 8 PM: Les Caprices D’un Fleuve (1995) by
Bernard Giraudeau with Bernard Giraudeau. 16 Dec. 8 PM: Pièce Montée (2010)
by Denys Granier-Deferre with Jérémie Rénier by Alain Resnais with Jean-Paul
Belmondo
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. Sangdee gallery Sirimangkalajan Soi 5
Saturday
Jazzamatazz Party Saturday,
November 26 at the 'Jazzamatazz FM 93.25 Bar & Lounge' at the Playhouse
Entertainment Complex on Chang Puak Road just past TOPS Supermarket.
Two-Happy-Hours 7:00-9:00pm and Live Jazz Bands 9:00-11:00pm. Stay on for
the 'after-party'! Bring a friend and you just might win a
'Jazzzamatazz-Getaway' for two!
[email protected].
Chiang Mai FC vs Bangkok United.
Tickets cost 40, 50, 80 and 100 baht. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. Saturday,
November 26.
Rocking The Cell: Win Maw, a DVB
journalist and a prominent singer and songwriter, is serving 13 years in
jail. To mark the four-year anniversary of his arrest, we are organising a
concert to raise awareness of his situation. More than eight bands comprised
of international musicians will perform a mixture of rock, jazz, Latino,
funk, punk, and more. North Gate Jazz Co-op on Saturday 26 November at 7pm.
Free drinks and food will be provided from 7pm to 8:30 pm. Music will go
until 12pm.
Celestial dance in glittering
breeze: Lanna Contemporary Performing Arts: Nov 26 & 27 from 7-8:30 PM.
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center
Xavier Flute Studio presents As Time
Goes By: a Flute Recital by Nai Glinhom. Saturday, 26 November at
7:30pm. AUA Auditorium, Ratchadamnoen Road, Tickets: B200. Reservations: 081
9923360 or
[email protected]
Chiang Mai Expats Club: Meeting
at Lanna Bowl this month, Nov 26th. 180 Baht to play, please
email for reservations:
[email protected] 7 PM
Garage Sale: Lanna International
School, Hang Dong Rd. 26th November, 08.00 - 11.00 THB 20 entrance fee
for buyers at the gate; THB 200 for vendors to rent space/table. Vendors
please book early to avoid disappointment. Ms Ree: 053-805528. Two vendors
admitted free per table/space booked; vendors admitted from 07.30 am. Food,
drink stalls also welcome.
International We Love the King Day:
Saturday 3rd December at J.J. Market. The Assembly of People of Different
Nations Who Love the King 2010 (Chiangmai), together with Meta Training
School of Jediluang Temple and The Alumni Association of Meta Training
School have organized this celebration and blessing event in honor of HM the
King's 84th birthday. 2 pm to 3 pm - Invitation to a lecture on “Correct
work methods following the Law for foreigners living in Thailand”, at the
Meeting Room of J.J. Market.4.09 pm - A procession well start from Thaphae
Gate to J.J. Market. 5.09 pm - Participants will sign their names to bless
His Majesty in the Book of Well-wishes to His Majesty the King. 6.00 pm -
Sing the National Anthem. 6.09 pm. Participants will honor the King by
giving ceremonial objects “Phan Phum” silver and “Phan Phum” gold.
Chiang Mai Community Chorus &
Members of Chiang Mai Flute Club: "A Bit of Holiday Cheer". A Charity
Concert at 7:30 PM at AUA Auditorium, Ratchadamnoen Rd. December 10,
Admission Free
The College of Music, Payap
University: The Christmas Oratorio By Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed
by Papay University Chorus and Payap Symphony Orchestra Plus Bell Choir, Big
Band Jazz, Harp Ensemble and More…Saturday December 10 at 7.30pm. Henry Luce
Chapel, Payap University, Makao Campus. Donations Appreciated!
Live music at 2nd Floor
Gallery: Every Saturday night from 9 PM. Ratwithi and Ratchapakinai Rd.
Intersection (Above Kodak Store).
Flea Market: First Saturday of
every month at JJ Good Place, JJ Market (Behind Tesco Lotus). For Stall
bookings, contact Akejirach Khadli (First) Tel: 053-231520-3. 089-4343443,
082-1960919.
[email protected]. Saturday, October 1
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..
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: hash runs
every Saturday at 4.30 pm Catch a free bus to the run site at 3.30 pm from
The Hash Pub in Kampaengdin Road phone 053-449695 or from the Hash House in
Moon Muang Road.
http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm/)
Chiang Mai Chess Club: Saturdays
2-4 PM, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.
Art Film Space: At Media Art&
Design Building, Chiang Mai University Art Museum 6:30 PM. Tel. 053 944 846.
Fairs, Festivals
and Exhibitions
Panyaden School Open House & Reading
Week: Monday, November 28- Friday December 2 , 9:00am until 3:00pm at
Panyaden School, 218 Moo 2, T. Namprae, Hang Dong
Malaysia Week at Central Airport
Plaza. 23 - 27 November. Malaysian traditional shows and performances,
exhibitions, games and stand chances to win prizes.
www.facebook.com/TourismMalaysiaThailand
5th Thailand International Balloon
Festival 2011’ Nov 25-27 at Prince Royal College. On 25th November, hot
air balloons launch at 6 a.m. and the opening of the ceremony is at 4 p.m.
On 26th and 27th November, hot air balloons launch at 6 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.,
Marching Bands at 5.30 p.m., Balloon Tethering at 6 p.m., Night Glow, Burner
Glow and Fireworks at 7 p.m. and Special Light Show with musical rhythm
entitled ‘Animated Light Show’ at 8 p.m. [email protected]
Two Master Artists: an art
exhibition of two legendary National Artists Inson Wongsam and Pichai
Nirand: Opening Friday December 2, 2011 (will be on view until January
31, 2012) at: Galerie Panisa 189 Mahidol Road (opp. Toyota showroom near
Chiang Mai Int’l Airport), Tel. 053-202 779. Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed
on Sundays)
NAP Nimmanhaemindha Arts Promenade:
December 7 - 12
The Nutcracker Suite: For the
first time in Chiang Mai, featuring performances by The Russian Ballet and
The Playhouse Dance Ensemble with accompaniment by The BlackMoss Orchestra.
Showing from the 18th to the 20th of December at 8 pm. Tickets for the 18th
showing have already sold out but we welcome you on the remaining dates.
Ticket office 053-410-617
10 Days Workshop: Adobe construction
& Farm living: Friday 18th – Sunday 27th November. 100Baht/day (food is
not included). For more info: sangobcm.blogspot.com or
facebook.com/sangobcm. For booking, K Bank: 08 1142 8575 (Eng/Thai)
Light Space Project 2011:. Until
the 28th of November 2011. Gallery Seescape, Nimmanhaemin Soi 17. Gallery
Hours 11.00- 20.00
The 4th Thai Contemporary art
exhibition called “Planupap Hang Julasilpa” (Small But Strong Paintings)
: works of 14 Lanna artists who got their Master’s Degrees from Silapakorn
University. 60 paintings – all 27 x 39 cm. each is full of visual elements
of the artist’s unique style –strong in its own beauty. until Nov. 30 at
Galerie Panisa 189 Mahidol Road (opp. Toyota showroom near Chiang Mai Int’l
Airport),053-202-779. (Closed on Sundays)
Chiang Mai Bike Week from
December 2 - December 10. Welcome Party cancelled
ComPeung Revisited 2007 - 2012,
curated by Helen Michaelsen & Pisithpong Siraphisut, is on show @ the Chiang
Mai Arts and Cultural Center from Dec 3 - 29, 2011. Opening reception Dec 3,
2011, 6 - 9pm.
6th PTT Art Exhibition : Faculty
of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University collaboration with PTT Public Company
Limited invite you all to 26th PTT Art Exhibition from the contest and 12th
PTT Northern Youth Art Contest. On 9-28 December. At the Art Museum, Chiang
Mai University.
The Thai Mushroom Society will
hold ‘The National Conference on Mushroom Science’ at Chiang Mai Orchid
Hotel on December 14-17, 2011.
Chiang Mai Interbrews Festival:
month long event highlighting more than 300 world class beer; showcasing
Asian and European style in the arts of brewing. Lanna culture in clothing
and performances concept will be promoted as well as the "Chiang Mai Has
Talent" competition & entertainment. This 32 days-long event will be
complimented with both Thai and international cuisine catering to locals,
and national and international tourists, during the winter season and Royal
Flora festival. Dec 15- Jan 15
Chiang Mai Has Talent: BlackMoss
Productions is promoting ALL available talent in and around Chiang Mai.
CHIANG MAI HAS TALENT is an OPEN TO ALL competition from 2 to 202 years of
age, Read all about this exciting and unique event and also how-to-enter the
competition here:
http://www.blackmoss.org/htm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=139
Playhouse Entertainment Complex
Promotion: special promotion for newly opened Playhouse show. Aopi 08 40
2045 63. [email protected]
www.playhousechiangmai.com.
Groups
Rotary Club Chiang Mai West:
Meets every Tuesday evening at the Kantary Hills at 7 PM. Meetings are dual
language - English and Thai. For information email:
[email protected].
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.
The Baptist Group meeting for
old-time worship and fellowship every Sunday morning at 11.00am at the CH
Hotel (soi opposite Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel, off Sidornchai Road).084 378
1440
[email protected].
Chiang Mai Chess Club: Saturdays
2-4 PM, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every
Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info:
084-485-0100, [email protected]
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. [email protected]
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]
Travel Club: Monthly at
Tuskers.:[email protected]
Chiang Mai Gay and Lesbian Club:
http://gaychiangmai.wackwall.com/. Regular meetings.
Nicotine Anonymous: Wednesdays
and Saturdays, 1 p.m., Building 11, behind McCormick Hospital. 086-194-6300
or 081-027-6836
Baha'i Faith -Why ?: 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
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.
[email protected]
Courses, classes,
educational opportunities
Welcome to the Art of Japanese
Calligraphy: by the Consulate General of Japan in Chiang Mai. In
conjunction with the University Club and the Art of Japanese Calligraphy
Association for Japanese Foundation in Northern Thailand (AJENT). Nov 22-27
at the Center of the Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University,
2nd floor.
Art Classes: Sangdee is now
offering art classes for both children and adults. Sirimangkalajarn soi 5.
http://www.sangdee.org/Art_Classes.html. [email protected]
FISU courses now in Chiang Mai:
www.fisu.org
Reiki training courses: all
levels. [email protected] or
www.asianhealingartscenter.com
Advanced Aromatherapy and Energetic
Aromatherapy classes: contact Cory for full details including tuition,
classes are limited to 4 and start in August.
[email protected]
Sport
Join Bike for Elephants event to
support Thai elephants, in collaboration with the Elephant Nature Park. The
dates for 2012 are: January 14 and 15.
http://www.bring-the-elephant-home.org/bike-tour-en/en
Japan Karate Institute Wado Kai,
Chiang Mai, is having workshops December 16 at 6 PM, 17 & 18 at 10 AM
and 4 PM at Chiang Mai University. The workshops are free and they will be
led by Takamasa Arakawa, a well known workshop leader and karate
practitioner in Japan.
[email protected]
Family Fun Golf Day presented by
Three Generations Golf Academy: Nov 27. Golf Avenue San Sai, Tee time:
10 AM, Entry fee 300 Baht includes green fee, range balls and pull cart.
Parents are welcome to caddy for their children! Ken: 0832087962.
[email protected].
Register by 23 November
Zumba at Payap: Latin inspired
fitness program. Every Monday from 5-6pm (from 7 March 2011 to 16 May 2011,
unless otherwise specified). Open space between Sirindhorn Learning Resource
Center (main library) and library annex building (i.e., next to library) on
the main Mae Khao Campus (behind Carrefour), Payap University. Free & Open
to the public.
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, [email protected]
Chiangmai International Taekwondo:
All ages taught in your own home, private lessons by World Master Tom Zuza,
8th Dan. 0834761752, [email protected]
Tai Chi Classes: Experienced Tai
Chi Sifu gives lessons. 084-600-5268, [email protected]
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] 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]
Yang style Tai Chi class for
beginners/intermediate students. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 AM to
10:45 AM at Hillside 4 Condo, 4th floor, exercise room. Call 0899-5553-350
or
www.taichichiangmai.com. Private classes also available
Chiang Mai University Judo Club:
Training Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 830 AM to 10:30 AM. Contact
Khun Nigel 0819264210. [email protected]
Chiang Mai Fencing Club: Classes
for all ages. "Chiang Mai ChinaTown" complex, just off the Superhighway,
left at the beginning of the Mae Rim/ Chang Pueak exit road at the Chiang
Mai ChinaTown sign.08 -1382-8124 (English) 08-7325-5476(Thai).
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, The Writers Club, 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.
