ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS
SHARAKU INTERPRETED BY JAPAN’S CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
6th – 25th August
@ CMU Art Centre
This travelling exhibition displays 28 bust portraits, 28 posters, 23 paintings, sculptures, ceramics and woodblock prints by contremporary artists reinterpreting Sharaku’s work. The opening will be on 6th August at 6 p.m.
ON THE WAY OF DEVELOPMENT
9th – 25th August
@ CMU Art Centre
Photo exhibition about the half century change of highland people in Thailand, presented by the Centre for Ethnic Studies and Development and the Institute of Research and Development of France.
FAIRS AND FESTIVITIES
INTRODUCTION TO THAI CLASSICAL MUSIC
Now – 3rd August
@ Spirit House, Soi Wiang Bua
082 894 0236
An introductory lesson on how to play the Thai Dulcimer, hosted by the Sangob Foundation.
NORTHERN FOOD VALLEY
Now – 4th August
@ Chiang Mai Hall, Central Airport Plaza
053 304 346
A big food fair displaying northern food along with cooking competition, food products and much more.
CURCUMA: SIAM TULIP FESTIVAL
Now – 18th August
@ Royal Park Rajapruek
053 114 110
Admire thousands of beautiful tulips, tulip exhibitions and activities.
SUPER MOM’56
12th August
@ 3rd Floor, Kad Suan Kaew
Moms and kids come to enjoy activities on Mother’s Day including Vegetable Playground, kids shows, Super Mom Cooking Contest, and crawling contest.
CHIANG MAI BEST SHOPPING FAIR
15th – 19th August
@ Central Airport Plaza
Shop a variety of products such as IT, home décor, clothes, make-up and more with special promotions galore.
CHIANG MAI ADVENTURE FESTIVAL
Throughout August and September
@ Mae Rim District
053 891 500
Join activities such as motocross, ATV racing, a motorcycle rally, a bicycle rally, Hmong racing, concerts, and a photo contest.
SHOWS AND CONCERTS
BEFORE MOM’S DAY CONCERT
11th August
@ JJ Market
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a concert performance by many bands from Chiang Mai.
GETSUNOVA CONCERT
21st August
@ Warm Up Café
Don’t miss this concert by a Brit-pop band ‘Getsunova.’
LANNA GUITARIST 2 GUITARIST JAM NIGHT PARTY
22nd August
@ Pentatonic Rock Bar
Jam with guitarists onstage or just join the spectators and rock on.
CLASSICAL GUITAR RECITAL
30th August
@ AUA Auditorium
www.facebook.com/musicroadcm
Chiang Mai Guitar Society & Music Road Music School present a guitar recital by Paul Cesarczyk, head of the Guitar Department at Mahidol University. Tickets cost 200 baht and 100 baht for students. Starts 7.30 p.m.
COMPETITIONS
THE 3RD CHIANG MAI SHOPPING & DINNING RALLY AT NIMMAN
4th August
@ Nimmanhaemin Road
053 859 778 www.facebook.com/flybangkokair
Three members on each team will have a shopping rally from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. along Nimmanhaemin Road. The winners stand chances to win prizes.
SEXY LEO GIRL CONTEST
9th August
@ Central Airport Plaza
Beauty contest by sexy candidates to win the Sexiest Leo Girl prizes, hosted by Leo beer.
AIS REGIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION II
4th, 18th and 31st August
@ 700 Year Stadium
www.chiangmaifc.com
Chiang Mai FC will play home games against Phayao FC on 4th August, Phichit FC on 18th August and Nakornsawan FC on 31st August. Tickets cost 40, 60 and 80 baht. Kick-off 6 p.m.