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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Until 4th Aug : PAINTING EXHIBITION

Until 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.

Until 8th Aug : AS I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND

Until 8th Aug : AS I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND Visual media art exhibition by 5 artists at Pong Noi Art Space, inside the alley with Suthep Subdistrct 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.

Until 25th Aug : Step to Star Acting workshop

Until 25th Aug : Step to Star Acting workshop   by Mr. Marut Sarovas, and acting coaches from Kantana Production. Apply by Mon 25th. The workshop from 26th to 29th . For more info, call 053-291963.

Until 30th Aug : Suwanpruksa Art Exhibition

Until 30th Aug : Suwanpruksa Art Exhibition Photograph and painting exhibition at a natural museum in the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden. 9.30 am - 4.30 pm. For more info, call 053-841234, and www.qsbg.org

2nd Aug : MONTHLY TRIBAL MARKET

2nd Aug : 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 Aug : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

5th Aug : 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). 304th meeting. Topic - To Be Announced. 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 Lala, 053- 409418. brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.

8th Aug : 2nd JJ Talent Competition

8th Aug : 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 (Centrefold G1). 7 - 10 p.m. For more info, call (053) 231 520-5 Ext. 106, and www.jjchiangmai.com.

10th Aug : Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden Mini-Marathon

10th : Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden Mini-Marathon The Queen's trophy mini-marathon to celebrate the Queen's birthday at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden. For more info, call (053) 841 234, and www.qsbg.org.

12th Aug : H.M. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY & MOTHERS' DAY

12th Aug : H.M. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY & MOTHERS' DAY  Public Holiday

16th Aug : Chiang Mai Youth Philharmonic Band & Symphony Orchestra

16th Aug : Chiang Mai Youth Philharmonic Band & Symphony Orchestra proudly presents The Soundtrack Concert at Kad Theater. More info at 053-244444.

30th Aug : BAHT FOR A BETTER LIFE PROJECT

30th Aug : BAHT FOR A BETTER LIFE PROJECT Charity concert at Amari Rimcome Hotel. All revenue donated to school supplies fund. For more info, contact 053-221130.

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET  featuring various kinds of art pieces for sale exhibited 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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