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SONGKRAN FESTIVAL

@ All Around Chiang Mai City

One of the biggest festivals in Thailand is coming soon. Let's celebrate Thailand's New Year in Chiang Mai.

Check http://www.city-now.com/songkran.php?lang=English for the whole schedule for the Songkran festival.

The 36th Laab Festival

9th April

@ Kad Suan Kaew

Chiang Mai Press Association and Kad Suan Kaew will hold the '36th Laab Muang Festival'. Enjoy watching the competitors cook, taste many different styles of larb from 12 p.m. onwards.

Chiang Mai Fest

8th – 30th April

@ Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Centre (behind Three Kings Monument)

053 292 224 or www.chiangmaifest.com

To promote Chiang Mai as the destination of international music, arts and culture, there will be top international and local performers as well as artist features at ‘Music and Dance in the Garden’ for three days from 8th – 10th of April. Additionally, art exhibitions will be displayed at the centre from 8th – 30th April. For more information and schedule, please see the website.

Piano Recital

7th – 8th April

@ AUA ChiangMai and Sangdee Gallery

082 890 5427

This is a 6 hands 1 Piano performing by Nicolas Collinet & Matthieu Normand joined by Jonas Dept. The show is divided into 2 days: on 7th April, at AUA Auditorium at 7.30 p.m. and On 8th April, at Sangdee Gallery at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost 200 baht. Seats are limited.

Cocktail Party (colorful concept)

7th April

@ 9w Boutique Studio Charoenprated Rd

053 232 199

This Thursday, there is Cocktail Party in colorful concept. Have fun with nice live music and free cocktail and mock0tail all night from 8 pm till midnight at 9w Boutique Studio.

Laos Secret War Movie Night

6th April

@ Rider’s Corner Bar & Restaurant

087 0481 787

See two unique documentary films about the secret war in Laos conducted by the USA from 1964 – 1973. The names of the movies; Bombies and The Most Secret Place on Earth.

24th Chiang Mai International Cricket Sixes

3rd – 9th April

@ Gymkhana Club

www.chiangmaisixes.com

Hundreds of cricketers from all over the world, great games, well-stocked bar, delicious food, and fun for all.

007 Night

1st April

@ Mandarin Oriental Dara Dhevi

053 888 888 ext 8997

Citylife & Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Exclusive Party Presents 007 Nightใณ nternational dinner Buffet Dinner 880++ baht or 1,700++ baht including free flow of wine, starts at 6.30 p.m. at Agaliko. The 007 Party Night at Horn Bar starts at 8 p.m. with special cocktails at only 200 baht net, DJ, lots of prizes to give away. The grand prize for “Best Dressed of The Night” receives complimentary one night stay at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai.

For reservation or more information please contact 053 888 888 ext 8997

TATTOO-ISM

1st April – 3rd April

@ MUMU Arthouse 106/6 Soi 7 Nimanhamian Chiang Mai 50200

086 731 0225 or www.mumuart.com/events.html

MUMU arthouse will offer to all Tattoo-lovers a unique chance to show their body art to a large public and to the media, either by photo or personal venue. This unique event of "Living tattoo" consists in an exhibition of photos combined with the living performance of tattooed people. Therefore every tattooist is invited to present his/her tattoo in public that day.

MUMU arthouse, Chiang Mai, offers its outside and inside space. Everyone is welcome there. The objective of "LIVING TATTOO" is that the public, the Medias and every tattooist can meet and share new ideas. There will be conferences on the magic and the tradition of tattooing, talk shows, movies, a prize winning competition for the best tattoo, and a party with tattooed bands.

The event of "LIVING TATTOO" will take place at MUMU arthouse in Chiang Mai, Nimanhamian Soi 7, on staturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd from 9 am until late.

National Elephant Day

13th March 2011

@ Maesa Elephant Camp and Lampang Elephant Conservation Centre

053 206 247

A grand celebration for elephants to mark the importance of these intelligent creatures. ‘Satoke’, similar to kantoke, the traditional northern Thai style of dining, will be the world’s largest elephant buffet. Start from 12 - 4 p.m.

Asahi Super Dry Firework

12th March

@ Around Nawarat Bridge

081 793 9340

See fireworks by Thai World’s champion firework displayers. There will be food and product stalls by local people and Japanese Yutaka traditional dress, as well as concerts featuring Sinjaroen Brothers and local bands. Start from 6.30 p.m. onwards.

Looking at the Stars

11th March

@ Sirindhorn Observatory, CMU

053 225 569 ext. 302

See the stars through powerful telescopes directed by professional astronomers. From 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Premier League Trophy

9th – 10th March

@ Central Airport Chiang Mai Airport

www.centralplaza.com

Come see and touch the Premier League trophy. Register at the event for prizes.

7th Annual Run 4 Relief7th Annual Run 4 Relief

26th February

@ Huay Tung Tao Lake

089 557 8996

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.

Quick silver concert

26th February

@ Amora Thapae Hotel Ballroom.

081 992 3360

A concert of music for flutes from baroque to big band swing .Our next concert is 7.30pm on Saturday, 26 February 2011 at the Amora Thapae Hotel Ballroom.

Ticket 200 Bath student 100 bath.

Fat Fest Show 4

26th February

@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport

02 641 5394

Enjoy indie bands and artists festival. There will be concerts, shows, products, food stalls and many more. Example of bands; Moderndog, Monotone, Polyclinic, etc. Ticket costs 100 baht available at Information desk, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport

Wine Evening

26th February

@ Rachamankha Hotel

053 904 114

Enjoy the wine evening and classical guitar music in Rachamankha restaurant featuring wines from Vinas Echeverria Winery, Chile. Free flow wines accompanied by canapes from 6.30 p.m. Ticket costs 1,100 baht per person.

Creative Guru Thailand

25th – 27th February

@ Chiang Mai University

www.creativeguru.com

Learning and develop your creativity with Creative Guru Project lectured by frontline Thailand creative designer for Free!!!!.

Social Buffet

25th February

@ Healing Light, Nimmanheamin soi Sukkasem

084 372 2592

See the social buffet. The demonstration will begin at 6.30 o.m. and dinner will be served at 7.00 p.m. Ticket costs 200 baht. Reservation is preferable.

Alaska Motorcycle Night in Chiang Mai

16th February

@ Rider’s Corner Bar

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

Leather & Lace Charity Fashion Show

11th February

@ Miguels Cafe & Bar Nong Hoi

Leather & Lace Charity Fashion Show ....Includes live music, professional salsa dancing couple, door prizes, drink specials and a delicious dinner. Proceeds go to the...The Chiang Mai Toy Ride.

Harmony of Love Concert

12th February

@ 700 years stadium

The concert for the celebration for His majesty the King's 84th Birthday. Enjoy the performances from Thai Royal Police of Thailand, College of Music from Payap University and many associations in Chinag Mai. The concert will beging at 4 p.m.

100 Rock Castle

11th – 12th February

@ Kad Cheng Doii

www.100community.com

First time in Thailand with 'The Rock Castle' for all rockers. Enjoy 2 days 2 nights with famous rock bands.

Day 1: Modern Dog, Klear, Scrubb, Jetseter, Playground, Musketeer

Day 2: The Richman Toy, Thaitanium, Slur, Juisjuis, Singular, Lomosonic

Admission is free. The gate will open at 6 p.m.

Chiang Mai French Cinema Week

Now – 11th February

@ Alliance Francaise de Chiang Mai

053 275 277

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.

BAAN TAWAI INNOVATION TO THE WORLD 2011

28 December 2010 - 02 January 2011

@ Baan Tawai, Two Canel Bank, Chiang Mai

Baan Tawai on 28 December 9, 2010 we are pleasant to show new products design and innovation to the world. Shop and see Baan Tawai innovation to the world 2011.