• ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Now – 10th February
‘BEAUTIFUL LIFE’
@ 9 Art Gallery/Architect studio, Chiang Rai
053 719 110, 083 152 6021
Painting entitled ‘Beautiful Life’ by Sudrak Utayophas. Opening hours are Thursdays-Sundays 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. The exhibition will be on view until February 10th.
Now – 11th February
‘PAINTING & PRINTMAKING’
@ Tita Gallery Chiang Mai
053 298 373 or tita@cm.ksc.co.th
A stunning series of mono-print water colours and unique paintings using combo oil-acrylic on canvas.
Now – 25th February
‘ORDINARINESS OF ARTIST’S HOUSE:
A POETIC OF DWELLING’
@ Meo Jai Dee Gallery
085 675 9981
Images of pseudo personal freedoms in a virtual private space, as well as interconnections and links among humans.
6th-27th February
‘CHIANG MAI NOW & THEN’
@ Former Sriprakaat Hotel
(near Nawarat Bridge)
www.chaocnx.com/photo
This is a photograph exhibition about Chiang Mai’s good old days by Boonserm Satrabhaya. Photos are about Lanna culture, lifestyle, traditions and streets.
• FAIRS & FESTIVITIES
11th – 13th February
‘STRAWBERRY @ SAMUENG’
@ Samueng Office
053 487 115
Taste strawberries, see an exhibition and a workshop.
Now – 6th February
‘FLORA FEST’
@ Royal Park Rajapruek
053 114 110
Flowers and music in the garden, while Lanna shows are performed by locals.
20th February
‘MINI LIGHT AND SOUND
NOPBURI SRI NAKORN PING’
@ Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Centre
053 248 604
Hosted by the Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts, this is a great way to learn more about the city and the surrounding area. Tickets cost only 299 baht, or get a free ticket at TAT Chiang Mai. The show will be held in two languages: a Thai version at 7 p.m. and an English version at 8 p.m.
4th – 6th February
‘BAAN TAWAI WOOD CARVING FESTIVAL’
@ Baan Tawai, Hang Dong
081 882 4882 or 053 441 258
Wooden carving demonstration, exhibition, product fairs, Lanna performances and parades will be displayed here.
4th – 6th February
‘MAE CHAEM HANDMADE TEEN JOK FESTIVAL’
@ Mae Chaem district
053 485 266
There will be a handmade Teen Jok exhibition, fair, OTOP products, Teen Jok demonstration and parades.
4th – 6th February
‘CHIANG MAI’S 35th FLOWER PARADE & FESTIVAL’
@ Suan Buak Hard Gardens
Chiang Mai will host the annual Flower Parade and Festival which will be the 35th year of the event. See flower parades, Miss Flower competition, flower stalls and many activities.
Now – 14th February
‘THE FLORA MIRACLE OF CHIANG MAI’
@ 80th Anniversary Commemoration Garden (Opposite 700 Year Stadium)
053 248 604
Enjoy sightseeing in the floral gardens of Chiang Mai. There will be many different flowers including tulips, lilies, and other flowers from numerous countries.
4th – 5th February
‘CHINESE NEW YEAR TOWN’
@ Trok Loa Jo (Near Warorot market)
Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Oganisation, Chiang Mai municipality office and Tourism Authority of Thailand present Chinese New Year Celebration. Admission Free.
16th February
‘ALASKA MOTORCYCLE NIGHT IN CHIANG MAI’
@ Rider’s Corner Bar
www.riderscorner.net and 087 048 1787
This is the meeting point for those who are serious riders. See presentations by famed Golden Triangle motorcycle riders on the BBQ night. The BBQ will cost 200 baht. Space is limited, please make a reservation.
13th February
‘WE LOVE DOGS CHARITY CONCERT’
@ the Doi Noi outdoor stage CCI, Payap University, Kaew Nawarat
Savior Flute Studio and friends presenting a concert of 20 musicians: We Love Dogs Charity Concert. Love songs in all styles: classic, country, pop and jazz. All proceeds go to ‘We Love Dogs’ group to pay for food and medicine for street dogs in Chiang Mai. Take the hand of the one you love and haev a picnic while listening to music. Food, drinks, t-shirts of cute dogs are available as well as vets to give information. Sunday 13th February between 2-6 p.m. At the Doi Noi outdoor stage CCI, Payap University, Kaew Nawarat. Tickets: 200 baht adults, 100 students (can be purchased at event)
• COMPITITIONS
5th and 6th February
‘MINI MARATHON’
@ Chiang Mai city
For those who want to compete in a marathon, check the following schedule. On 5th February, the Non-Formal and Informal Education Chiang Mai Mini Marathon, call 053 213 110. On 6th February, Doi Suthep Mini Marathon at Chiang Mai Zoo, call 080 883 7111 or 053 248 604
12th – 13th February
‘2011 FIM ASIA ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP’
@ Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai
053 271 088 or 081 764 3376
See an Enduro contest in Chiang Dao’s jungle with many professional riders.
26th February
‘7th ANNUAL RUN 4 RELIEF’
@ Huay Tung Tao Lake
089 557 8996 or run4relief@gmail.com
There will be 100 metre dash for small children and a 5 k.m. run and walk, including the popular FlipFlop division. Registration will start at 7 a.m. and the race will start at 8 a.m. The race will cost 200 baht for entry and 200 baht for T-Shirt. All funds raised will aim to help the Internally Displaced People (IDP’s) of Burma.
• CONCERTS
4th February
‘A JOINT PIANO RECITAL’
@CRK Recital Hall, Payap Univerisity, Kaewnawarat Campas
http://music.payap.ac.th
See piano works of Mozart, Bach, Haydn, Chopin and others performed by Konthai Pullarp and Napakan Nateenant at 7.30 p.m. Donations are appreciated.
5th February
‘CHIANG MAI JAZZ FESTIVAL#1’
@ CMU Art Centre
081 681 8329 or 053 204 114
First jazz festival in Chiang Mai featuring many famous bands of Thailand, such as ETC., Pomelo Town, The Village Vanguard Trio and more. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. and finish at midnight.
Ticket costs 800 baht.
8th February
‘SEASON LOVE’
@ Henry R. Luce Chapel, Payap University
080 493 2469 or 083 517 2668
Duriyasilp College of Music presents the Season Love concert featuring T-Six, Bestseller and Um Vikritada. The concert will begin at 7.30 p.m. Ticket costs 100 baht.
Now – 27th February
‘GREEN MUSIC FESTIVAL’
@ Doi Suthep Nature Study Centre (next to Chiang Mai Zoo)
Enjoy various styles of music in the garden during the winter. The concerts are every Sunday at 3 – 5 p.m. Free admission.
9th February
‘KHAMIN GRAND RE-OPENING’
@ Khamin, Nimmanheamin Soi 5
089 433 0123
‘Por’, famous for his performances at the Northgate Jazz club, will be playing between 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Restaurant-bar stays open until 12 p.m. Beer, wine and snacks for sale during the show, and main meals available all other times. After this show, there will be Jazz every Wednesday between 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.
• SALES & PROMOTIONS
14th February
‘VALENTINE’S DAY PROMOTION’
@ Le Crystal Restaurant
053 872 890 – 1
Take your special one out to a set menu. It is only 4,400 baht including red roses, chocolates and a bottle of champagne.
14th February
‘MEMORABLE VALENTINE’S DINNER’
@ Riverside Lawn, RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort
053 999 333 ext. 5410
Start the dinner with a welcome cocktail and a western fusion set dinner including seared nori wrap, pink yellow fine tuna, and pan seared US scallops with a selected bottle of wine. Live music will be playing during the dinner.
3rd February
‘CHINESE NEW YEAR’
@ Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
053 888 548
Celebrate the Chinese tradition lion dance between 12 a.m. – 1 p.m. and have a special lunch at Fujian. Lunch will be served from 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and dinner will be served from 6.30 – 10.30 p.m.
• FILM PROGRAMMES •
3rd – 6th February
‘LIFEACAPES SOUTHEAST ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL’
@ Library, Payap University
http://filmfestival.payap.ac.th
This is a public and free film showing with many contemporary films in Thai and English. Some films: Agrarian Utopia, Burma in Pieces, Love Man Love Woman, The Prison Where I Live. Please check the schedule on the website given.
7th – 11th February
‘CHIANG MAI FREANCH CINEMA WEEK’
@ Alliance Francaise de Chiang Mai
http://www.lafete-bangkok.com/2011/en/chiang_mai.php
There will be five French films showing. Welcome directed by Philippe Lioret, Trouble at Timpeltill directed by Nicolas Bary, The Princess of the Sun directed by Philippe Leclerc, Baby Love directed by Vincent Garenq, The Secret of the grain directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. The show will start at 6 p.m.
Alliance Francaise de Chiang Mai
@ Charoenprathet Road
053 275 277
4th February
ASCENSEUR POUR LECHAUFAUD (1958) by Louis Malle with Jeanne Moreau Maurice Ronet – Lino Ventura – Georges Poujouly – B&W – 92mn – Music by Miles Davis o Eng. s.t.
25th February
13 m (2007) by Barth Grossmann with Barthmy Grossmann – Youssef Hajdi -Thierry Lhermitte Lucien Jean-Baptiste – 84 mn – Eng. s.t.