What’s Happening?

 |  October 30, 2010

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Now – 30th November
YOUR TOWN AND OUR TOWN
@ Kum Joa Burirat, Sunday Walking Street
www.muang-muang.org or 083 154 3113

There will be a photo exhibition by Supachai Ketkarunkul supported by the Alliance Francaise.

Now – 9 November
IMPRESSION OF MY TRAVELS
@ Sangdee Gallery
053 894 955

An ink drawing art exhibition by Tanachai Ekuruchaitep, with miniature artworks by Gilbert Medam.

6th – 7th November
CLASSIC BIKE EXHIBITION
@ JJ Market
053 231 520

A caravan of bikes will start at the railway station on the 6th at 8 a.m. and ride to the Three Kings Monument. A show will follow. On the 7th November at JJ Market there will be a bike contest, photos, and many booths selling things.

Old New – Young Art
THROUGH 6TH NOVEMBER
@ Mumu Arthouse, Nimmanheamin soi 7
086 731 0225

This exhibition is about the showing of old newspapers from King Rama V’s days as well as featuring works from a young artist, who has been inspired by them.

5th – 6th November
THE BEER EXPERIENCE
@ JJ Hobby Market
086 672 2135

Chiang Mai’s First Imported Beer Tasting Event. There will be plenty of European beers and performances, a barbecue and souvenirs. From 6 – 12 p.m. Seats are limited.

6th November
INTERNATIONAL PICNIC IN THE PARK
@ PTIS International School

Select your favourite foods from various stalls. Enjoy performances from around the world.

11th – 14th November
DIGITAL ITC CHIANG MAI
@ CMU Convention Centre
www.siamexhibition.com

Computers, appliances, cameras, and many other IT-related products will be on sale here. Come and take advantage of special promotions from many shops.

19th – 22th November
LOY KRATHONG FESTIVAL
@ All over Chiang Mai

There will be a mini Miss Kratong pageant, a kratong skills competition, kratong parades, a firework display and much more under the heading ‘Loy Krathong Chiang Mai, fun, safe and no alcohol.’

26th – 28th November
MONEY EXPO 2010
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
www.moneyexpo.net

You will be offered special promotions from 33 banks, governmental and private organisations. Enjoy activities from AF, and The Stars and actors from channel 3 and 7.

12th – 21st November
20TH CHIANG MAI MOTOR SHOW
@ Big C Arena
053 800800 ext. 21

Automobiles, parts, tools, pretty girls and much more can be found here. Enjoy activities and stand a chance to win loads of prizes.

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Now -13 November
DRIVING WITH DAISY
@ Studio theatre on 7th floor, Kad Saun Kaew

Welcome to the live theatre with a modern comedy classic show named ‘Driving with Daisy.’ The performances will run on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. until the 13th of November (6 performances). Suggested donation is 250 baht.

7th November
200 CLUB AUCTION
@ The Chedi Hotel

This is a unique opportunity to buy a designer outfit painted by elephants. All money will go to the Elephant Clinic in Mataeng. Tickets cost 350 baht including welcome drink and canapes and are sold by John Morgan, Sally Ward and at the Chedi Hotel. The show starts at 6.30 p.m

19th – 20th November
THE 3RD FLY BEYOND THE BARBWIRE FENCE FESTIVAL ON UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY
@ CMU Art Centre Chiang Mai

Enjoy shows performed by students from many countries, films, a painting exhibition, fairytales and international food.

13th November
MAGIC FOREST
@ Chiang Mai Forest Glen Inn & Restaurant
www.magicforestparty.com or 081 594 4868

get yourself to a wild party featuring Asia’s #1 top female DJ, Nakadia! Plus Bangkok’s hottest DJ, Roxy-June! Dress up like creatures from fairy tales and get into the forest theme. It will run from 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. Advanced ticket costs 250 baht and at the door 400 baht. Tickets are available at Fish Actually, all branches.

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27th – 28th November
CHIANG MAI RUGBY TENS TOURNAMENT
@ Rugby Field, The Prince Royals College

Citylife Chiang Mai and The Suas Rugby Club are pleased to welcome you to The 1st Chiang Mai Rugby Tens Tournament. There will be teams from all over Thailand and Asia together for a celebration of rugby.

6th – 7th November
FMSCT THAILAND SUPERCROSS
@ Nim See Seng Motocross on the Superhighway Road
053 219 550 ext. 444

Watch as professional motocross riders contend for victory in Thailand’s ‘Supercross’. Money from the competition will be donated to HIV patients.

7th and 14th November
AIS REGIONAL LEAGUE – CHIANG MAI FC
@ 700 year stadium
www.chiangmaifc.net or www.mhahao.com

The Sport Association of Chiang Mai will arrange the ‘AIS Regional League D2’ football match. Tiger Chiang Mai FC will play against Burirum FC on 7th November and Trang FC on 14th November from 5 p.m. onwards. 30 baht admission.

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21st November
CLASSIC FRENCH CUISINE
@ Auberge Restaurant
053 308 388

Celebrate loy kratong festival with a loy kratong set 4 course menu. The dinner will cost only 1,500 baht net and includes a special drink and a kratong.

Now Onwards
SPARAFFIN TREATMENT
@ Greenhouse Nail
053 217 059

Come get the latest treatment called SpaRaffin to refresh and protect your skin, as well as clean your nails. The price is 900 baht.

21st November
FABULOUS LOY KRATONG
@ dusitD2 hotel
053 999 999

Celebrate loy kratong festival with a barbeque dinner buffet with special Lanna herbs. After the dinner, you will be able to float a lantern and bless the river. 7 – 10 p.m. The buffet costs 699 baht (food only), 899 baht including beer and 399 baht for children.

Now Onwards
NOK MINI NEW ROUTE
053 280 444

Save your time from the long journey to Pai and Nan with Nok mini. The plane leaves everyday. Check the timetable at www.nokmini.com

19th November
WINE DINNER
@ Rachamankha hotel
053 904 119

Enjoy the European menu with free flow wine and live music on loy krathong festival. Ticket costs 1,700 baht without wine and 1,950 including wine. Seats are limited.

FILM PROGRAMMES

4th – 14th November
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL
@140 Lanna Ancient House
02 305 2646 or 081 917 5602

Welcome to the European Union Film Festival featuring 19 films from 16 European Union members. List of films:

Kickoff (2010, Austria), Loft (2008, Belgium), Little Girl Blue (2007, Czech Republic), Letter to Father Jacob (2009, Finland), The Girl on the Rain (2008, France), The Killer of Montmartre (2007, France), Lisbon Story (1994, Germany), Prank (2009, Hungary), The Heretic (2005, Italy), Draft Dodgers (2009, Luxembourg), Storm Bound (2007, The Netherlands), Venice (2010, Poland), Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl (2009, Portugal), HO HO HO (2009,Romania), Poker (2010, Romania), The Sis (1996, Spain), Under the Stars (2007, Spain), Heaven’s Heart (2008, Sweden) and Camaraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010, U.K.)

** All films have subtitles in English.

Every Friday, 8 p.m.
November 2010: Film Programme
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE CHIANG MAI
@ Charoenprathet Road
053 275 277

5th November
COUP DE TORCHON (1981)
by Bertrand Tavernier with Philippe Noiret o Isabelle Huppert o Guy Marchand o Jean-Pierre Marielle o Stéphane Audran o 128 mn o Eng. s.t.

12th November
LES MAUVAIS JOUEURS (2005)
by Frédéric Balekdjian with Pascal Elbé o Simon Abkarian o Isaac Sharry o 85 mn o Eng. s.t.

19th November
TRAVAUX, ON SAIT QUAND ÇA COMMENCE… (2005)
by Brigitte Roüan with Carole Bouquet o Jean-Pierre Castaldi o Aldo Maccione o Didier Flamand o 95 mn o Eng. s.t.

26th November
CAUSE TOUJOURS (2004)
by Jeanne Labrune with Victoria Abril o Jean-Pierre Darroussin o Sylvie Testud o 87 mn o Eng. s.t.