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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

From now on

THE BRITISH EMBASSY BANGKOK encourages British Nationals travelling or living in Thailand to register their details with LOCATE, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office newly-improved online registration service. The new service also allows the Embassy to locate British nationals in the event of a crisis abroad. To register, please visit, http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/Locate/.

Until 7th : PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS

Until 7th : PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS Exhibition by Belgian artist Jan Theo De Vleeschauwer at Gallerie Panisa on Mahidol Rd., opposite Toyota Showroom, on the way to the airport. 9 am - 6 pm (closed Sunday). Opens Friday 13th at 6:30 pm.

Until 15th : CHICABIDDY

Until 15th : CHICABIDDY  painting exhibition by 3 young artists from Pai at All About Coffee in Pai, Mae Hong Sorn. 8:30 am - 5 pm daily. More info at 053-699429.

Until 8th August : AS I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND

Until 8th August : AS I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND Visual media art exhibition by five artists at Pong Noi Art Space, inside the alley with Suthep Subdistrict Administrative Office at the entrance, Irrigation Canal Rd. 1 - 8.30 on Tue - Fri. 11 am - 5 pm on Sat - Mon. More info at 081-2883908.

5th : MONTHLY TRIBAL MARKET

5th : MONTHLY TRIBAL MARKET in honour of HM the King at the Tribal Museum, featuring food and handicraft booths, cultural performances and discussion. 9 am - 4 pm. For more info, call 053-210872 and 053-492544.

5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th : ONEDOTZERO SELECT DVD 1 - 4

5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th : ONEDOTZERO SELECT DVD 1 - 4  Compilations of selected world's most innovative moving-image works. For detailed information go to www.onedotzero.com. Screening 7 pm (free admission) at Media Arts and Design Building, CMU Art Museum (Centerfold B3). For more info, call 053-944846 Ext 22, 084-1726800 or e-mail cmartfilm@yahoo.com.

5th, 6th, 11th, and 12th : THE GIN GAME

5th, 6th, 11th, and 12th : THE GIN GAME The 2-act, 4-scene Pulitzer Prize winning tragic-comedy play by D.L. Coburn, performed by the Gate Theater Group of Chiang Mai at Kad Theater, 7th Floor, Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Mall. Doors open at 7 pm and performance starts at 7.30 pm. Suggested donation 300 baht.

8th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

8th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP:  Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (ten minutes' walk from the Night Bazaar). 303rd meeting. Topic - "Global Warming Scenarios for Thailand" - A talk and presentation by Jere Locke. The INTG has been hosting talks, mainly about aspects of Southeast Asia culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Brian Hubbard, 053- 409418. brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.

8th - 31st : PRINTING & SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

8th - 31st : PRINTING & SCULPTURE EXHIBITION by Supaisarn Khaikhuntod. 9 am - 5 pm (closed Monday) at CMU Art Museum, Nimmanhaeminda Rd. Opens Friday 11th July at 6 pm. More info at 086-1900699 and www.finearts.cmu.ac.th.

11th : 2ND JJ TALENT COMPETITION

11th : 2ND JJ TALENT COMPETITION Every second Friday, for 16 - 25 year-old musicians to win the awards in the categories Rock, Jazz, Hip-hop, R&B, and Thai luk tung. At JJ Market. 7 - 10 pm. For more info, call 053-231520-5 Ext. 106, and www.jjchiangmai.com.

11th July - 4th Aug : PAINTING EXHIBITION

11th July - 4th Aug : PAINTING EXHIBITION by Art Education instructors and students, Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University. 9 am - 6 pm (closed Sunday) at Gallerie Panisa, opposite Toyota Showroom on Mahidol Rd. More info at 053-202779.

7th : ASALAHA BUCHA DAY

7th : ASALAHA BUCHA DAY Public Holiday Celebration of the Buddha's first sermon after enlightenment. Enchanting candlelit processions around temples in the evening.

18th : KHAO PHANSA DAY

18th : KHAO PHANSA DAY:  the start of Bhuddist Lent, the three-month rains retreat when the monks keep to their temples, and meditate. Coincides with the rice-planting / transplanting season.

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET featuring various kinds of art pieces exhibited and purchased by local artists and students with live Jazz music. 6:30 - 9 pm at NIM City Daily on Mahidol Road, close to Budget Car Rental. More info at 086-8005522.

The Other 11 Months

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