• ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Now – 5th June
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
@ Tita Gallery Chiang Mai
053 298 373 and tita@cm.ksc.co.th
Anupan Pluckpankhajee devotes himself to art with a new dimension of using it as a therapeutic treatment. ‘Butterflies Are Free’ is his first art exhibition in Chiang Mai.
Now – 9th May
THE LADY STORY
@ The House and Ginger
053 419 011
Exhibition called ‘The Lady Story,’ by Attasit Pokpong. From 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Now – 31st May
FLORESSENCE EXHIBITION AND BOOK LAUNCH BY SAKUL INTAKUL
@ Tamarind Village Chiang Mai
053 418 896 – 9
The art of modern floral design is the subject of a new exhibition showcasing the work of Thailand’s preeminent floral artist, Sakul Intakul, at Tamarind Village Chiang Mai.
During May
LANNA WORKSHOP
@ Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre
053 21 7793
See this workshop on how to make Lanna worship oblation.
Now – 19th June
CHIANG MAI NOW!
@ 9th Floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
02 214 6630 – 2
The changes of Chiang Mai city by Lanna artists.
• FAIRS AND FESTIVITIES
Now – 30th June
CHIANG MAI GOLF FESTIVAL
@ Golf clubs around Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Lamphun
1672 or www.chiangmaigolffestival.net
During the next two months, pay only 800 baht for green fees. Visit the website provided for the name of the golf club. Additionally, a golf competition will be arranged every week. 1st May at Alpine Golf Resort, 7th May at Inthanon Golf and Natural Resort Chiang Mai, 14th May at Gold Canyon Country Club Lamphun, 21st May at Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort, 28th May at Lanna Golf Chiang Mai and 29th May at Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai.
22nd May
CHIANG MAI NIGHT SAFARI PHOTO CONTEST
@ Chiang Mai Night Safari
www.chiangmainightsafari.com
Win 15,000 baht for first prize in a Night Safari photo contest. Applications can be sent from now – 15th May via cnsphoto@yahoo.com. Applicants will take their photos at Chiang Mai Night Safari on 22nd May from 1 – 6 p.m. The result will be announced on 30th May.
16th May
WALK UP TO DOI SUTHEP
@ Start at Kruba Srivichai Monument
053 252 557
Religious ceremonies and other events will be held on Visakha Bucha Day, a national Buddhist public holiday, in commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. The route will start from Kruba Srivichai monument in the evening, arriving early morning at Doi Suthep, then followed by merit making.
7th – 9th May
BATHING THE BUDDHA’S RELIC
@ Wat Prathat Doi Saket
This is an authentic local Buddhist ceremony.
12th – 17th May
BUDDHISM WEEK
@ Buddha Satan
An exhibition about Lord Buddha and the importance of Buddhism in Thailand.
Now – 31st May
PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL
@ Highway District Garden, near Kok River Bridge
053 601 758 and 053 717 400
Nanglae Pineapple, Lychee, food stalls made of pineapple and OTOP products can be found here.
Now – 31st May
HAPPY PENGUIN AND AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS
@ Chiang Mai Zoo
www.chiangmaizoo.com
Feed a parade of penguins and see Australian wildlife.
• SHOWS & CONCERTS
4th May
CAPTURE THE MAGIC
@ Kad Theater, Kad Suan Kaew
053 224 444 ext. 19008 or 053 944 506
From 7.30 p.m., performed by Brigham Young University students, USA. Tickets cost 200, 500, 800 and 1,000 baht which can be purchased at the information desk, G floor, Kad Suan Kaew. Profits will go to the CMU Library to support community reading.
14th May
AN ENCHANTED EVENING
@ Harris Institute Auditorium, The Prince Royal’s College
089 635 6355 or 081 021 9407
Vocal Experts Studio presents songs from musicals and shows performed by Book and Ong-Ard. Tickets cost 200, 300, 400 and 500 baht, available at Vocal Experts Studio, Sangdee Gallery, Impresso Espresso Bar and Saen Khum Terrace.
7th May
CONCERT WITH A GLASS HARP
@ CRK Recital Hall, Payap University, Kaew Nawarat Campus
053 248 037
Duriyasilp College of Music, Payap University presents Wine, Women, and Music featuring Ayu Namtep and family working with a glass harp and piano. The concert will start at 7.30 p.m. Admission is 200 baht. The funds will support the Payap University Brass Ensemble’s performance in the United States.
Now – 10th May
ICE CREAM SHOW
@ Central Airport Chiang Mai Airport
www.centralplaza.com
Come and taste a variety of ice creams from a large range of ice cream shops in Chiang Mai.
• COMPETITIONS
7th and 21st May
THAILAND PREMIER LEAGUE DIVISION 1
@ 700 years stadium
www.chiangmaifc.com
Chiang Mai FC will play against RBac FC on 7th May and Songkhla FC on 21st May. The games will kick off at 6 p.m. Tickets cost 30, 40, 60 and 80 baht.
• SALES & PROMOTION
6th May
EASY EVE FLAVOURS
@ Royal Princess Hotel
053 253 900
From 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., refresh from the heat with ice-cream, seasonal fruits or a jug of beer as well as taste hot grilled BBQ, dim-sum, Thai style dishes and more. Prices start at 40 baht.
• FILMS PROGRAMMING
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE CHIANG MAI
@ Charoenprathet Road
053 275 277
6th May
CHARLOTTE ET SON STEAK (1951)
by Eric Rohmer with Jean-Luc Godard o Andre Bertrand o Anne Coudret o 12 mn o Eng. Subtitles
NADHA A PARIS (1962)
by Eric Rohmer with Nadja Tesich o 13 mn o Eng. Subtitles
LA BOULANGERE DE MONCEAU (1962)
by Eric Rohmer with Barbet Shroeder o Fed Junk o Michele Girardon o Bertrand Tavernier o 26 mn o Eng. Subtitles
LA CARRIERE DE SUZANNE (1963)
by Eric Rohmer with Catherine See o Philippe Beuze o Jean-Claude Biette o Patrick Bauchau o Diane Wilkinson o 52 mn o Eng. Subtitles
20th May
Ma Nuit Chez Maud (1969)
by Eric Rohmer with Jean-Louis Trintignant o Francoise Fabian o Maris-Christine Barrault o Antoine Vitez o 110 mn o B&W o Eng. Subtitles
27th May
Le Genou de Claire (1970)
by Eric Rohmer with Jean-Claude Brialy o Aurora Cornu o Beatrice Romand o Laurence de Mongham o 110 mm o Eng. Subtitles
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND SECTION
Now – 31st May
DURIANS WORLD EXPO
@ Triangle Cheay Farm Public Park, capital district, Chantaburi
039 319 700 or www.chanthaburi.go.th
See the local girl’s beauty contest, fruit contest, local raft contest and a fruit eating competition.
4th – 31st May
HEET 12
@THE NATIONAL GALLERY, BANGKOK, NEAR KAO SARN RD.
This is Jessada Kongsommarts’s second Solo Art Exhibition in The National Gallery showing his latest artworks in Thailand, before his third big Art Exhibition in the USA. Opening Party on Wednesday, May 11th 2011, Start 6.30 p.m.
7th May
THE COLUMBIA TRAIL MASTERS 2011
@ Kao Mai Keo, Pattaya
www.ama-events.com or 1672
Enjoy the first Thailand trail running championship, Off Road Half Marathon 21.5km,10km, 3km fun run/walk for kids and adults.