ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
2nd – 4th December
ASIATOPIA INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE ART FESTIVAL
At Suan Buak Haad Park
084 173 7575
From 4 – 7 p.m. Enjoy the art performance from Asiatopia artists. Free admission
7th – 12th December
12TH NIMMAN ART & DESIGN PROMENADE
@ Nimmanhaemin Road
Don’t miss this massive exhibition of art, design and home decorations. You’ll find anything from funky dishes being served up by students, cocktails being sold, and tons of stalls to shop at.
11th December 2011 – 11th January 2012
VERNISSAGE – NORDIC LIGHT
@ Dokmai Garden, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai
info@dokmaigarden.co.th
Norwegian artist Erik Ask will display his paintings at Dokmai Garden. The opening is 11th December between 3 – 6 p.m. Thereafter the exhibition is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesdays to Sundays. Free entrance.
7th – 30th December
PIZZARIA BABYLON
@ CMU Art Centre
053 218 280
35 pieces of mixed media presented by Finnish artists.
FAIRS & FESTIVITIES
2nd – 4th December
THE 84TH HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
@ JJ Market
We Love the King Club (International) is to hold an event to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of HM’s 84th birthday this coming 5th December. The concept of the event is ‘All Nations Celebrate His Majesty.’ The purpose is for foreign and Thai residents throughout the Kingdom to show solidarity and harmony in loyalty and love towards His Majesty and together to create an event which would highlight our appreciation of all that His Majesty has done for the nation. The event will be held between 9 a.m – 9 p.m. Additionally, see the International and Ethnic Culture parade at Tapae Gate to JJ Market from 3.30 p.m. onwards.
3rd December 2011 – 3rd January 2012
CHIANG MAI FAMILY CARNIVAL
@ 700 Year Stadium
www.chiangmaifamilycarnival.com
9 entertainment zones for families with concerts, contests, play zones, games zones and more. The event will run from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Mondays – Fridays, and 12 p.m.- 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets cost 60 baht for adults, 40 baht for seniors older than 65, 40 baht for children and free admission for seniors older than 65 and children under 100 cm.
15th December 2011 – 24th December 2011
CHIANG MAI INTERBREWS FESTIVAL
@ Nimman Rd., Chiang Mai
http://www.juliofandb.com/lannainterbrews
joon@horecasupply.com
Chiang Mai Interbrews Festival will be a 10 days long event highlighting more than 300 labels of world class beer; showcasing Asian and European styles in the arts of brewing.
16th December 2011 – 14th March 2012
THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXPOSITION: ROYAL FLORA RATCHAPHRUEK
@ Royal Park Rajapruek
http://www.royalflora2011.com
Flora exhibition. Tickets are available now.
15th – 18th December
ACT FESTIVAL
@ Three Kings Monument
084 344 4124
ACT Festival – arts, culture and theatre. Join with a diversity of artists, International (Laos, Burma, Philippines) and local, independent artists working in or with CBO-NGO, to celebrate the use of ART as a tool of creative expression to promote human rights. Participate in workshops, enjoy performances, music, folk and contemporary, see exhibitions taste food, buy art products, there will be children’s activities, films and more!
9th – 11th December
5TH PAIMACULTURE FESTIVAL
@ TacomePai Organic Farm Amphur Pai, Mae Hong Son
086 112 3504
Celebrate the rice harvest festival 3 days 3 nights at TacomPai Organic Farm in Pai. Listen to music, songs, folk songs and tribal songs.
Now – 4th December
4TH CHANG FOOD FESTIVAL
@ Prasertland (Kad Cheong Doi)
Selections of food from restaurants in Chiang Mai, as well as concerts, traditional shows, and a Miss Elephant Contest.
4th – 12th December
2ND QUEEN SIRIKIT BOTANICAL GARDEN FAIR
@ Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden Fair
053 841 000
To honour His Majesty the King, buy trees, plants and flowers, see concerts in the park, singing contests, raffles, and much more.
Now – 11th December
FLOWER & AGRICULTURAL FAIR
@ Maejo University
053 873 971
Agricultural exhibitions, orchids and flower contests, speeches from scholars, Miss Maejo contest, pets contest, local market, performances and concerts.
Now – 3rd December
CMU BOOK FAIR
@ CMU Library
Shop for books, novels, academic writing, and more.
10th December
CHIANG MAI BIKE FOR KING
@ Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium
Balloons, big bikes, parades and concerts, to celebrate the King.
30th December 2011 – 8th January 2012
CHIANG MAI RED CROSS AND WINTER FAIR
@ Chiang Mai Provincial Office
Stalls, toys, and entertainment to celebrate the Red Cross’s annual get together.
SHOWS & CONCERTS
10th December
A BIT OF HOLIDAY CHEER
@ AUA Auditorium
verwersjan37@gmail.com
Chiang Mai Community Chorus in association with the Chiang Mai Flute Club presents a concert entitled ‘A Bit of Holiday Cheer.’ Starts at 7.30 p.m. Donations are appreciated.
18th December
TWILIGHT CONCERT
@ Villa Darakorn, Chiang Rai
084 868 1017, kirklandjpthai@yahoo.com
The Friend of Music Making in Chiang Mai will put on the Twilight Concert at Villa Darakorn, Chiang Rai. The bus will be leaving Chiang Mai at 11.30 a.m. in the city and arriving at Villla Darakorn at 2 p.m. The concert will start at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. All buses will be back in Chiang Mai at 10 p.m. The admission will cost is 600 baht per person including admission, transportation and refreshments. For more information, please contact the telephone number given. Reservations are needed.
4th December
CHIANG MAI SMILE PARTY #4
@ Huay Tueng Tao
Babylon Bar, Café Del Sol, Roots Rock Reggae and Zoe in Yellow present Chiang Mai Smile Party #4 – The Fantastic Smile. Featuring 4 reggae bands, roots and ska bands, as well as 4 DJs, fire performances, Thai Boxing, B-Boy show and much more. Tickets cost 200 baht. Gates open at 5 p.m.
10th December
THE CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
@ Henry Luce Chapel, Payap University
Duriyasilp College of Music, Payap University presents the annual Christmas free Concert featuring by Johann Sebastian Bach performing by Payap University Chorus and Payap Symphony Orchestra plus Bell Choir, Big Ban Jazz, Harp Ensemble and more. Donations are appreciated.
COMPETITIONS
25th December
CHIANG MAI MARATHON
@ Three Kings Monument
www.chiangmaimarathon.com
This marathon is classified into 5 categories; 42.195 km. marathon, 21.100 km. half marathon, 10 km. marathon, and a 3 km. kids run. The runs will start at 4 a.m., 5 a.m., 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. For further information, please visit the website given above.
4th December
ECONOMICS MINI MARATHON #12
@ Payap University
053 851 478 ext. 7128
This is a 10 kilometre run to win a trophy from the governor of Chiang Mai and win prizes. Application costs 100 baht per person.
18th December
THAILAND LEAGUE DIVISION I – FOOTBALL COMPETITION
@ 700 Year Stadium
www.chiangmaifc.com
Chiang Mai FC will play against Rangsit J.W. Kick-off 6 p.m. Tickets cost 40, 50, 80 and 100 baht.
FILM PROGRAMMES
Every Friday at 8 p.m.
ALLIANCE FRANÉAISE DE CHIANG MAI
@ Chareonoprathet Road
053 275 277
4th November: HIROSHIMA, MON AMOUR (1959)
11th November: L’ANNÉE DERNIÈRE Á MARIENBAD (1961)
18th November: MURIEL OU LE TEMPS D’UN RETOUR (1962)
25th November: STAVISKY (1974)
FILM SPACE
Every Friday at 8 p.m.
ALLIANCE FRAN?AISE DE CHIANGMAI
@ Chareonoprathet Road
053 275 277
2nd December
FRENCH CANCAN (1955)
de Jean Renoir avec Jean Gabin Michel Piccoli Maria Felix Gaston Modot Françoise Arnoul 97 mn Eng. sub-titles
9th December
LES CAPRICES D’UN FLEUVE (1995)
de Bernard Giraudeau avec Bernard Giraudeau Richard Borhinger Thierry Frémond Anna Gallena Aissatou Sow 111 mn Eng. sub-titles
16th December
PIÈCE MONTÉE (2010)
de Denys Granier-Deferre avec Jérémie Rénier Clémence Poésy Danielle Darrieux Jean-Pierre Marielle Julie Gayet 93 mn Eng. sub-titles
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND SECTION
3rd – 10th December
KING’S CUP REGATTA
@ Phuket
076 211 036
This is an international boating regatta to win the Royal Trophy from His Majesty the King.