Sunday
National Elephant Day: March 13. Events at Mae Sa Elephant Camp and Lampang Elephant Conservation Center.
The Deep Wisdom of Body Sensing: An Introductory workshop in Somatic Experiencing with Beth Nielsen and Azriel Cohen. Sunday March 13, 1:00 – 4:30 PM at Eco Resort, 109 Bumrungraj Rd. rsvp & info: azrielcohen@gmail.com. 500 baht.
Care for Dogs is having two, big Adoption fairs coming up at the Airport Plaza, on Sundays March 27th & April 3rd, from 11am-6pm! We will have a wonderful group of young and adult doggies and kitties available for adoption. All of the animals are vaccinated and, if old enough, spayed. There are no adoption fees. Besides all the adorable furry faces to kiss and play with, there will be stuffed animals, Care for Dogs’ t-shirts, magnets, and other beautiful items available for sale to directly support our rescue efforts. Come out and celebrate the friendship between man and his favorite companion! www.carefordogs.org
Broadway Magical Musical at CMIS: Sunday March 27 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at CMIS. The cost for tickets is 100 baht for students and 200 baht for adults. Tickets can also be purchased from any cast member. 053-242027
Green March at Citylife Offices: 11 AM to 4 PM, Sunday March 27. 053 357 428, 053 225 201 or darin@chiangmaicitylife.com Chiang Mai Bicycle Club: Every Sunday, 7 a.m, Thapae Gate. http://cmcycling.org/
Chiang Mai Ballet Academy is presenting the 9th Charity Musical Dance play entitled Alice in Wonderland and Manohra Fantasy 2011 at the Kad Suan Kaew Theatre. March 27. 1:30 PM, 7 PM. Tickets from 200bht up to 1000bht. and are available at Ground floor information desk Kad Suan Kaew, Rimping Supermarket and the Chiang Mai Ballet Academy 0814008356. 0897885307 053306358. Audiences are requested to wear pink in honour of HM The King, prizes will be given to the best dressed.
Hash House Harriers : CH4 Mixed family hash runs every Sunday. Pick up point is The Hash Pub in Kampaengdin Road 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. Hash Pub phone 053-449695 or Dyke_Converter@hotmail.com or CH42004@hotmail.com or phone 0817241313. http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm
Care for Dogs urgently needs both Thai and Western volunteers for their stall at the Sunday Walking Street Market, to help 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. hanna@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. 0808469916 (english) 0808469917 (thai or english). breathemarketing@hotmail.com
Free Meditation Instruction and Vegetarian Cooking Classes: The Master Ruma Foundation and Meditation Center in Baan Pong 9AM Group Meditation in the Light and Sound Method, Q&A for beginners, 11AM cooking class, followed by free vegetarian 5-course meal. Sundays at Praipanwana Resort on the Samoeng rd. 0878012117. masterrumameditation@gmail.com.
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 @ 5.00 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 1@ 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
Mentor International will be holding a UK/Australian University Counselling Day at the Kantary Hills Hotel on 15 March from 2 -7pm. for further details contact bushell.ian@gmail.com
Junk Yard Party featuring Buddha Bless: Monkey Club, Nimmanhaemin soi 9, March 15
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,
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
Rotary Club Chiang Mai West: Meets every Tuesday evening at the Amari Rincome Hotel at 7:30PM. Meetings are dual language - English and Thai. For information email: rogerklindley@gmail.com .
Wednesday
Scott Henderson Live in Chiang Mai: Enjoy a concert performed by The Fusion Mania Group and Scott Henderson. Tickets cost 550 baht, and receive one glass of draught beer. March 16, 7 p.m. at Xanadu Pub, 17th Fl Furama Hotel
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. lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Stone Metal Fire at Good View Restaurant: Metal band playing March 30. 053 241 866
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.. Delanna Hotel starts at 5.30pm, March 30. www.delannahotel.com. retireinchiangmai@gmail.com, Chiangmaifriends@gmail.com or 053-206121
Indie Fusion Music at Sangdee Gallery. Every Wednesday from 7 -9 PM. Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5. Info@sangdee.org. 053-894-955.
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.
Sizzling Salsa Night: every first and third Wednesday, 2nd Floor Gallery, Ratwithi & Ratchapakinai Intersection. From 8 PM. Free with a 100 baht minimum purchase per person to support the venue.
Thursday
March’s “Informal” Expats Ladies Lunch: Thursday, March 17 at The lunch buffet at the Grandview Hotel, on the superhighway, about 500 meters north of Huey Kaew Rd. The Superhighway is the road that becomes Nimmanheiman once it crosses Huey Kaew. 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! Cost: 160 baht. Cost includes water, coffee and tea and a modest tip. For reservations contact Nancy Lindley NLLindley@msn.com
Networking Evening: In conjunction with Networking One and AA Insurance Brokers, The Embassy Club and its magazine Embassy LifeStyle will be officially launched at the elegant coffee shop Mokador, in central Chiang Mai, on Thursday, 31st March, 2011.
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.comgreenpapayasangha@gmail.com .
Open night at Sangdee Gallery: all are welcome to perform. Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5 from 8 PM.
Friday
Looking at the Stars: See the stars through powerful telescopes directed by professional astronomers. From 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sirindhorn Observatory, CMU. March 11. 053-225-560 ext 302.
The best place for birding in Thailand: Doi Inthanon mountain 50 km from Dokmai Garden with Tony Ball. Friday March 18. Dokmai Garden Parking at 05.30 a.m. and then we go together in one car (two cars if more participants). The price depends on number of participants as we share the costs: Tony charges 2500 Baht, one car including gasoline is 2500 Baht (220 km), and then each person pays the entrance fee to the national park (200 Baht/farang, 40 Baht/Thai driving license) and food. Free entrance to Dokmai Garden upon our return. You need to sign up no later than the 15th of March: info@dokmaigarden.co.th
Lanna Walking Street Charity: Friday March 18th. The Spa Resort Chiang Mai choose this day to allow our staff and villagers to join the activities for charity. Second hand products for sale, part of the income will go to an orphanage in Nan. With Northern dance, fun games, music from the band of the staff and northern and local food. Anyone can join the sale activities. Time: 1:00-5:30pm. fbm@thespachiangmai.com. Khun Na: 089-953-6973
Annual APIS IDol Competition Finals at APIS auditorium: March 25. starts 6 pm student 50bht adult 100bht. Finals on march 11th. for further detilas contact Syd_lee@hotmail.com
Broadway Magical Musical at CMIS: Friday, March 25, Saturday March 26 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00. Sunday March 27 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at CMIS. The cost for tickets is 100 baht for students and 200 baht for adults. Tickets can also be purchased from any cast member. 053-242027
Chiang Mai Expats Club Coffee Morning: on the 2nd Friday of each month, 10am-12pm, Mokador Coffee:Samlan Road 3/11, T. Prasingh, 053-814 806.
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.
JJ Market: Jing Jai Market Walking Street, every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 11 PM. 084-043-9821.
Alliance Francaise Films: March 11 Les Vacances Des Mr. Hulot by Jacques Tati 8 PM. March 18: Pierre le Fou by Jean Luc Godard 8 PM. March 25 A Tout de Suite by Benoit Jacquot
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.
Saturday
Asahi Fireworks Show near Nawarat Bridge from 6:30 PM March 12.
Japan Welcome Summer Festival at JJ Market: Saturday, March 19. Featuring Japanese design, art, music, food and culture. 6 PM.
Bunny Girls Exclusive Wine (Wild) Party!: From 7 – 9 p.m., experience 6 international wines, 5 buffet canapés, and live jazz music. You can get a De Lanna discount coupon and stand a chance to win prize over 10,000 baht. Seats are limited to 120 attendants, please make a reservation. March 19 at De Lanna Hotel. 053-326-266
Tribal Cave Party at Playhouse Entertainment Complex: 26 March. From 7 PM. Dress code: tribal/hill tribe. www.teamclubmartini.com or 081 594 4868
Broadway Magical Musical at CMIS: Saturday March 26 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00. Sunday March 27 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at CMIS. The cost for tickets is 100 baht for students and 200 baht for adults. Tickets can also be purchased from any cast member. 053-242027
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: 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/)
Film Space: Every Saturday at 7 PM behind CMU Art Center.
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Current Exhibitions & Shows:
Exhibtion by Jakraphan Chaijit From March 8 at the Northern Village, Central Airport Plaza
Tai Yuan Sin: This exhibition will show how to weave Teen Jok Long Skirts and Mae Jam tube skirts. 11 March 2011 - 31 March at Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre. 053 217 793
Abstract for Access exhibition at the Art Gallery at the Faculty of Fine Arts, CMU, Suthep road, Opposite the Faculty of Agriculture. February 17- April 30.
Art Exhibition “The Dynamic Vagueness of Sex” by Amorn Pimpimai, Siriwit Sukkun and Chaded Khotcharit: February 12- March 9 at Galerie Panisa 189 Mahidol Road, opp. Toyota showroom near Chiang Mai Int’l Airport, 053 -202 779
Chiang Mai Now & Then (Photo Exhibition of Mr.Boonserm) through March 7 at the former Sirprkaat Hotel near Nawarat Bridge. www.chaocnx.com/photo. Discover Chiangmai’s old good days through Mr.Boonserm Satrabhaya’s photography.
CMU Arts Center Winter Festival 1st CMU Arts Center Winter Festival until March at Chiang Mai University Art Center.
Playhouse Entertainment Complex Promotion: special promotion for newly opened Playhouse show. Aopi 08 40 20 45 63. aopi@manathai.com. www.playhousechiangmai.com.
Impressions of My Travels Art Exhibition at Sangdee Gallery, Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5.
Ongoing:
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“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.
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
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.
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Courses, classes, educational opportunities
Learn Fashion Design: March 14 - April 4 - one month fashion design course with Jane Rankine at Sangdee Gallery: Monday afternoons 5-8.30pm, 4000 baht / per person. Teaches the basics of fashion design so that students can design their own clothes to be made by a seamstress. Advanced registration and payment essential. Jared (monday to wednesday only): jared@sangdee.org. 053.894.955
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
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, 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
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.
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 at the Gym: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 830 AM to 10:30 AM. Contact Khun Nigel 0819264210. nigel@tttmaxnet.com
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, between the buildings. We are at the back on the lower left side. 08 -1382-8124 (English) 08-7325-5476(Thai).
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