What’s Happening?

 |  October 29, 2012

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ARTS & EXHIBITIONS

5th November

A PASSION FOR WATERCOLOURS

@ Sangdee Gallery

082 893 3379

Scenes from Southeast Asia showcased by Worawuth Srakaeo.

9th – 30th November

THE 58TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART

@ CMU Art Centre

See many artistic showcases hosted by Chiang Mai University and Silpakorn University.

9th – 28th November

THE 58TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART

@ CMU Art Centre

See many artistic showcases hosted by Chiang Mai University and Silpakorn University.

24th November

CHARITY FASHION SHOW

@ CMU Arty Centre

081 993 8227

A fashion show with many dresses from hill tribes people in Thailand as well as food and products to shop, held by BEAM Education Foundation. Start 1 p.m.

Now – 9th December

THE TRAVELLING SOUL: IN SEARCH OF NORTHERN THAI SPIRIT

@ Tamarind Village

info@tamarindvillage.com

Photo exhibition displaying 53 photographs in black & white and colour of portraits, architectures, landscapes and scene of Northern Thailand by Chamni Thipmanee.

FAIRS & FESTIVITIES

23rd – 25th November

THAILAND INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL

@ Chiengmai Gymkhana Club

www.thailandballonfestival.com

Discover huge and amazing balloons from many countries as well as concerts and shows. Tickets cost 100 baht, available at Rimping Supermarket.

27th – 29th November

CHIANG MAI YEEPENG FESTIVAL 

@ Around Chiang Mai City

053 259 148

Chiang Mai Municipality Office will host Loy Krathong Festival all over Chiang Mai City. The opening of the festival will be on 27th November at Tha Pae Gate. 24th NovemberYEEPENG SANSAI@ Tudongkhasathan Lanna, behind Maejo University     Do meditation and see thousands of lanterns floating into the sky at night.

30th November

YEEPENG LANNA INTERNATIONAL

@ Tudongkhasathan Lanna, behind Maejo University

www.yeepenglanna.net

Experience the culture and the uniqueness of Lanna tradition as well as performances and lantern floating at night. Tickets cost $80 per person.

 

Now – 4th November

COMP MOBILE EXPO CHIANG MAI

@ CMU Convention Centre

Computers, laptops, parts, tools, mobile phones, hot promotion and many more about IT are found here.

3rd November

JOB FIAR

@ Chiang Mai Phu Come Hotel

085 483 0050

Need a job? Prepare for your CV and be ready for the interview here.

24th November

JJ MARKET CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR

@ JJ Hobby Market

085 709 8801

Royal British Legion and Lanna Care Net will host charity activities with food stalls and products from shops, government offices and more.

17th November

GARAGE SALE

@ Lanna International School

Come to buy many things here with foods and shows. Starts 8 a.m.

2nd – 10th November

HEAMAN NAKORNPING & FOOD FESTIVAL

@ Prasert Land (Kad Cheng Doi)

Enjoy a variety of food from many restaurants in Chiang Mai, as well as performances and beauty contests.

11th November

CHARITY BAZAAR

@ CMU Art Centre

Hosted by Chiang Mai Japanese Association, this is a charity fair providing many kinds of products. The money aims to promote the Thai Red Cross Society and other related disabilities organisations.

16th – 25th November

CHIANG MAI MOTOR SHOW

@ Big C Arena

Cars, automobiles, parts, tools, promotions, pretty girls and many more are found here.

9th – 11th November

MONEY EXPO

@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport

Everything about money, finance, banking, SMEs and more can be found here guided by many financial institutions of Thailand.

10th – 11th November

KAD LANNA

@ Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son

053 612 176

For the great relationship between Thailand and Japan, TAT Mae Hong Son Office will host Kad Lanna including Thai – Japanese performances, local products, mini concerts and more.

5th – 10th December

NAP 2012

@ Nimmanhaemin Soi 1

www.nimmansoi1.com

Again with the famous art street in Chiang Mai. See many arts, designs, home decorations, activities and many more here.

17th November

PREM INTERNATIONAL DAY

@ Prem International School

Join the celebration of the international cultures with many activities and shows from students as well as international food, parades, lanterns and fireworks. Starts 3 p.m.

2nd November

GARAGE SALE

@ dusitD2 Chiang Mai

053 999 999

A fund raising garage sale and performances, singing and dancing.

7th – 9th November

THE 17TH OPERATIVE SPINE COURSE & THE 6TH ASIA PACIFIC CERVICAL SPINE SOCIETY MEETING

@ The Empress Hotel

An international conference regarding spines and cervical with speech given by many specialists from America, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

23rd – 25th November

5TH SOUTHEAST ASIAN VEGETARIAN CONGRESS

@ Uniserve Hostel and Information Technology Service Centre, Chiang Mai University

www.seavc2012.org

Hosted by Thai Vegetarian Association in collaboration of Southeast Asian Vegetarian Union, listen to many international vegetarian specialists.

14th  – 18th November

ADVANCES IN PLANT SCIENCES

@ The Empress Hotel

www.plants2012.com

An international conference showcasing about the advance in botanical research and conservation of plants across the globe.

29th November – 12th December

THE ULTIMATE WATCH FAIR

@ Robinson, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport

Over 100 international brands of watches are displayed and available here.

21st – 25th November

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS

@ Centara Daungtawan Hotel

www.thaivcml2012.com

An International academic conference regarding value chain management and logistics.

SHOW & CONCERTS

11th November

AUTUMN CONCERT

@ Kad Theatre, Kad Saun Kaew

089 891 5156

Enjoy the classical music performed by bands from Japan. Free admission.

4th November

JAZZ FOR BETTER DAYS

@ CMU Art Centre

084 173 7467

A live jazz concert performing by Chiang Mai Jazz Guru. Tickets cost 500 and 300 baht. Profits aim to support the Music Programme at Juvenile Observation and Protection Centre. Start 3 p.m.

24th – 25th November

CHIANG MAI JAZZ FESTIVAL

@ Chiang Mai Night Safari

www.chiangmaijazzfest.com

Don’t miss if you are a jazz lover. See many talented local and international artists as well as delicious food and drinks.

2nd – 3rd November

THE WINTER LOVE SONG

@ Mon Jam

080 084 2371

Feel the breeze and enjoy the music with local artists and national artists. The tickets cost 1,500 baht, 2,500 baht and 3,500 baht. For more information, please call the number given above.

1st – 2nd December, and 8th – 9th December

INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

@ CMU Art Centre

Don’t miss the international dancing performing by many local and international dancers.

COMPETITIONS

3rd and 10th November

AIS REGIONAL LEAGUE – CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND

@ 700 Years Stadium

www.chiangmaifc.com

Chiang Mai FC will play two home games in a row on 3rd November against Trat FC and on 10th November against Rayong FC. Tickets cost 40, 60 and 80 baht. Kick-off 6 p.m.

16th – 18th November

MMOA CHIANG MAI BADMINTON SAWASDEE CUP

@ 700 Year Stadium

www.fycbadmintonclub.com

An international amateur badminton competition.

24th November

CANNON PHOTOMARATHON

@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport

www.canonlife.com

Photo marathon held by Canon. Please make reservation in the website given.

FILM PROGRAMMES

FILM SPACE

Every Saturday Night at 6 p.m.

@ 2nd Floor, CMU Art Centre

053 944 846

This is the month of disaster. On 3rd November, Haeundae (2009), on 10th November, Aftershock (2012), on 17th November, The Andromeda Strain (1971) and on 24th November, The Road (2009).

3rd November

REEL ROCK FILM TOUR

@ CMRACA Bouldering Wall

www.cmrca.evenbrite.com 

Hosted by Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventure, see incredible adventure filmmaking as well as raffle prizes and some climbing advice.

21st – 23rd November

AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

@ CMU Art Centre

See many rare documentary films from America hosted by Embassy of The United States and Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University.

Every Friday at 8 p.m.

ALLIANCE FRANçAISE DE CHIANGMAI

@ Alliance Française de Chiang Mai on Charoenpratet Road

053 275 277

2nd March

LES APPRENTIS (1995) de Pierre Salvadori avec François Cluzet • Guillaume Dépardieu • Judith Henry • Claire Laroche •  Marie Trintigant • 95mn • Eng. subtitles

9th March

DERNIER ÉTAGE, GAUCHE, GAUCHE (2010) de Angelo Gianci avec Hippolyte Girardot • Mohamed Fellag • Judith Henry • Michel Vuillermoz • 110 mn • Eng. subtitles

16th March

MARIÉES MAIS PAS TROP (2002) de Catherine Corsini avec Jane Birkin • Émilie Dequenne • Pierre Richard • Clovis Cornillac • Amira Casar • 105 mn • Eng. subtitles

23th March

LOUISE-MICHEL (2008) de Gustave de Kervem et Benoît Delépine avec Yolande Moreau • Bouli Lanners • Benoît Poelvoorde • Albert Dupontel • 90 mn • Eng. subtitles

30th March

SIMON KONIANSKI (2009) de Micha Wald avec Jonathan Zaccaï • Popeck • Abraham Leber • Irène Hertz • Nassin Ben Abdeloumen • Marta Domingo • 100 mn • Eng. subtitles

PROMOTIONS

Now Onwards

7 DAYS BBQ BUFFET DELIGHT

@ RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort

053 999 333

Discover the daily Brazilian BBQ Churrascaria Buffet. Monday and Tuesday costs 700 baht per person and come 4 pay 3. Wednesday costs 700 baht per person and ladies get free flow drinks. Thursday cost 520 baht per person. Friday, Saturday and Sunday costs 700 baht per person.

Now Onwards

WORLD-WIDE WOW DISHES

@ dusitD2 Chiang Mai

053 999 999

Experience signatures of national cuisine such as baked black cod fish wrapped with parmar ham, mushroom, mango and carrot sauce, pan fried chicken breast stuffed with crab stick. The price is 300 net per dish.