Monday

2nd Jelly Chiang Mai: Punspace in association with HUBBA and CMCC welcomes everyone to the 2nd Jelly Chiang MaI at Librarista on Monday, Jan 14. 1:30pm - 2:00pm. HUBBA Openhouse Keynote: What is Coworking? (English). 2:00pm - 2:30pm. Open Coffee Networking. Nimman­haemin Soi 5

Art Thesis exhibition Graduate students in Painting faculty of Fine Art, Chiangmai university. 21 January - 2 February. Opening Monday 21 January 6.00 pm. First floor back gallery, CMU Art Center

Free Tea Tasting and Seminar every Monday at 2 PM at the Bon Ca Va guesthouse on Prapokklao Road. Taste 5 different teas, and learn about how they are produced. All teas come from a single tea farm in Chiang Rai.

CM Highlanders plays ball hockey every Monday on the footsal field next to SibSawnPunna restaurant soi opposite to the Sirinarth Garden hotel Canal Road. Every Monday 8-9.30 pm. http://www.facebook.com/pages/CM-Highlanders/383050268420730

Jam night at Boy Blues Bar every Monday from 9 p.m. Kalare Night Bazaar

Hash House Harriers: CH3 (Male Only). Male runs alternate weekly Mon/Tue. Pick up point is The Next Place, 65 Moonmuang Raad (opposite Thapae Gate) at 16:00, Run at 17:00 (from Oct to March) and  Pick up 16:30, Run 17:30 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please go to:   http://www.chiangmaihhh.com/

Theatre Playshop at Healing Light: Drop in sessions 250B, Mondays 6-7.30pm at Healing Light, Suk Kasame Rd (off Nimmanheiman Rd).

Tuesday

Informal Northern Thai Group: 7:30 PM J. February 12, 2013: “Tai Supernaturalism : Recent Research”. A Talk by Susan Conway, Research Associate, Center of Southeast Asian Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Alliance Francaise. 138 Charoen Prathet Road

Salsa and Dance lovers: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM at Café de la Wine. Chareon Prathet Road. Free but please support the venue by buying drinks. https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsaclubchiangmai/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Quiz Night at The Olde Bell, 8.30 p.m. 087-811-9468, oldebell@gmail.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. 084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa@ yahoo.com.

Hash House Harriers: CH3 (Male Only). Male runs alternate weekly Mon/Tue. Pick up point is The Next Place, 65 Moonmuang Raad (opposite Thapae Gate) at 16:00, Run at 17:00 (from Oct to March) and  Pick up 16:30, Run 17:30 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please go to:   http://www.chiangmaihhh.com/

Wednesday

Swiss Lanna Society weekly informal gatherings: Why Not Restaurant Nimman­haemin Soi 13, 6:30 p.m. events@swiss-lanna-society .com every Wednesday.

Quiz Night at the Garden Bar Lotus Hotel Chang Puak. Teams of 4 - if you cannot put a team together - come along and we will try to find you a team. Mid-month on Wednesday. Email for details: lotus@loxinfo .co.th January 16

Co-dependants Anonymous: Support group for those having problems with healthy relationships with others. Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. 085-863-9898

Open Mike Night at the UN Irish Pub every Wednesday, from 8.30 p.m. Instruments provided or bring your own, Lindsay on 089 523 1363.

Chiang Mai Friends: The last Wednesday of every month. October 31 at the River Market 6 PM. for further info or reservations: retireinchiangmai@gmail.com.

Thursday

January’s “Informal” Expats Ladies Lunch. Thursday, January 17. The lunch buffet at the Grandview Hotel. Plan to arrive at 11:45 to miss the noon rush at the buffet line. 180 baht. Cost includes SC, VAT, water, coffee and tea. For reservations contact NLLindley@msn .com by noon, Wednesday, January 16

Skal Chiang Mai and North Thailand: Nasi Jumpru on Thursday 31 January. 6:30 – 7:30pm: Cocktail 7:30pm onward: Asian Fusion Buffet Dinner. Nasi Jumpru is located at 338 Moo 2, Chiang Mai-Maejo Road in Sansai District. Second u-turn after Mee Chok Plaza. 053-345362 081-8319325 To attend, register online: http://www.skalchiangmai.com/event/

Salsa and Dance lovers: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM at Café de la Wine. Chareon Prathet Road. Free ut please support the venue by buying drinks. https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsaclubchiang mai/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Quiz Night at The Olde Bell, 8.30 p.m. 087-811-9468, oldebell@gmail.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info: 084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.

Meditate with the Green Papaya Sangha in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Yoga Studio 65/1 Arak Road. Beginners welcome. greenpapayasangha @gmail.comgreenpapayasangha@gmail.com .

Open night at Sangdee Gallery: all are welcome to perform. Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5 from 8 PM.

Writers Without Borders: Writers of all genres read and discuss works in progress. If you write, this group may be right for you! Roundtable readings of works in progress, constructive feedback and informal discussion with English language writers of articles, stories, poetry, books, blogs, columns, theater and screenplays, fiction, nonfiction or anything in between. Meetings are every Thursday in a private, air-con room at Khun Mor’s Cuisine Nimmanhaemin on Soi 17. lee@wordpowr.com or www.wordpowr.com. It’s free! Residents and visitors are welcome. Come and join us whether you have something to read or not!

Friday

Pop Concert: with  Nap a Lean / pc 0832/676  / The Thing / Phepomones13 / Sounds from Wednesday evening / Super Ritard / The Opposite /Sixty Miles. January 25 at 5:30 p.m. CCI

Reflection of Nature: February 1-14. Opening Reception February 1, 6-8 pm. Second floor gallery ,CMU Art Center. Organized and presented by JeOn Art BoothBuilding Duriyasilp, Payap University. 200  Baht 100 Baht for Students. duriyasilp2@gmail.com

Chiang Mai Expats Club Coffee Morning:  2nd Friday of each month, 10 am - noon. The River Market on the River Ping, Chiang Mai - just next to the iron bridge. info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com or www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com .

Life Cycle Yoga with Preaw at The Yoga Tree (Soi M Apartment), 65/1 Arak Road. Asana, Pranayama and guided relaxation. Therapeutic yoga which works on all levels(physical, emotional and mental): Postures represent each period of life from birth through maturity and back to the source. All levels welcomed, no experience required. Every Friday evening at 5.30pm. 250THB

Alliance Francaise Films: Every Friday at 8 PM. At the Alliance Francaise. Friday, January 18th; L’Exercice de l’État (2011) de Pierre Schoeller avec Olivier Gourmet, Michel Blanc. Friday, January 25th; Les Neiges du Kilimandjaro (2011)

de Robert Guédiguian avec Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Saturday

Fundraising art auction at Miracle Light Foundation, Saturday, January 19 at 2 PM All funds raised will go toward the Stratton House.

“The Voices sing Movie Themes”:  Concert of movie theme songs sung by Thailand’s most accomplished singers includes Book Kitavadhana, Tianchai Sooktiang and Ong-ard Kanchaisak at Chiangmai Royal Flora garden. 500 baht each. For reservations 081 9937031 and 083 5657676.Saturday 19th January 2013 at 7.00 p.m.

Panyaden School Fair & Dhamma Talk: January 26 . School Fair (food, market place, learning activities activities + Q&A with the Panyaden team). There will also be a Dhamma Talk at 11am by Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro at 11.00 am. http://www.panyaden.ac.th/; tel: 080-078-5115

Raintree Resource Center Newcomers’ Orientation;  Tour of Wawarot Market. A guided tour of Wawarot Market When: Saturday, January 26th, 9 a.m. Where: Meet at Raintree Resource (First Level CMCC Center, 3 Charoen Muang Rd.)  Parking is available behind the building.  http://cmcchurch.org/wordpress/?page_id=535  Contact: Janet Greenleaf 087-180-8040 CMCC Office: 053-244-820, or adminassist @cmcchurch.org

Harvesting Melodies Traditional and Ethnic Music Festival - 152 M.3 T.Sanpayang, Mae Taeng 50330 - Join us celebrating and preserving traditional/ethnic music and dance! All profits will support Sangob’s” Permaculture Impact” school projects within remote ethnic minorities.  info @ www.sangobcm.blogspot.com . February 9

Chiang Mai Expat Group at Le Meridien January 26. Guest Speaker is Michael Hancock HMC from the British Embassy with a presentation on British Consular Services in Thailand – what are they, and who needs them? -every 4th Saturday of the month. meet at 10am. Starts 10.30am www. chiangmaiexpatsclub.com.

A Traditional 2nd hand market - Every Saturday morning from 5 AM near Prince Royals College

Al-anon: Support group open to those affected by alcoholism in a relative or friend. Every Saturday, 4:00-5:00 p.m, Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. Info: 087-300-4668, .alanonthailand .org, @alanonthailand.org..

Hash House Harriers: CSH3 (Saturday mixed Hash). Mixed family hash runs every Saturday. Pick up point is The Hash Pub on Kampaengdin Road at 15.30, Run at 16:30 (from Oct to March) and  Pick up 16:00, Run 17:00 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please go to:  http://www.chiangmaihhh.com/

MahJong group; Saturday mornings at The Pub on Huay kaew Road. 10 am. Happy to teach new players (it’s not as difficult as one might think) and welcome players at all levels We play at 10am, have lunch then play some more or sometimes switch to canasta. Just show up or call Ruth at 085-615-1413

Fairs and Festivals

National Disabled Games, or ‘Wiang Ping Games’ from 15th – 19th January. 700 Year Stadium and Municipal Stadium. Opening Day January 15 at 6 p.m. at 700 Years Stadium. Free.

Borsang Umbrella & Sangkhampaeng Crafts Festival. January 18 – 20

Chiang Mai Jazz festival - Nim City Daily - from 6pm until midnight – local and international performers, Free. January 19 & 20.

Bike for Elephants at Elephant Nature Park, January 18 and 19. 2500 Baht per person. info@bring-the-elephant-home.org

Panyaden School Open House: Jan. 21 - 25, 2013 - Weekday visits. http://www.panyaden.ac.th/; tel: 080-078-5115

Chiang Mai Flower Festival: Suan Buak Hat Park February 3-5

Chiang Mai Documentary Arts Festival: February 8th – 14th. at first floor gallery ,CMU Art Center. Baan Tuek Art Center and the Documentary Arts Asia gallery. http://cdaf.asia/

http://www.facebook.com/DocumentaryArtsAsia

Exhibitions and seminars

Gate Theater presents Noel Coward’s classic comedy “Blithe Spirit” on 24th, 25th & 26th January at 7.00 pm and 27th January at 2.00 pm Kad Theater, Kad Suan Kaew.

Reunion Vacation ARt Exhibition at CMU Art Museum. January 4-17. Opening ceremony Jan. 4 from 6-8 PM.

So many minds from so many people International art exhibition. 20 Artists from Australia, India, Vietnam, Japan, USA and Thailand. 4-18 January 2013. First floor back gallery, Chiang­mai University Art Center.

Clubnapralarn art Exhibition by clubnapralarn group. 4-27 January 2013. Second floor CMU Art Center

24th TOSHIBA “Brings good things to life”Art exhibition. 7-27 January 2013.. Chiangmai University Art Center

Documentary Arts Asia film: Film Night every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm Wualai soi 3.

Ye Win Aung: A Second Piece of Life: 2nd Solo Show at Suvannabhumi Gallery, 116-118 Charoenrat Road. www.suvannabhumiartgallery.com.

Exhibition by Mit Jai Inn entitled ‘Untitled’ 5pm until 9pm for further info 085 0215508 hgallerythailand@ gmail.com at H Gallery Mae Rim.

Affordable Art and Sala Group of artists exhibition. Gallery 116 on Charoen Muang Road

“Kew Nang Kaew” at Hill Tribe Theater in Old Chiangmai Cultural Center. 18-19 January 2013 at 7-8pm. The leading performers are Waewdao Sirisook  and Ronnarong Khampha. The ticket prices are 350 baht and 250 baht for students. Tickets at Old Chiangmai Cultural Center. 053-202993-5.

Groups

The 2012 summer season of the Chiangmai Grand Opera Society is open.  For membership information and confirmed invitation . howardgraves @gmail.com. Membership is free as is attendance at evening performances.

Chiang Mai International Group of AA meets every morning at 9:30 and every evening at 6:30. All meetings are open. McCormick Hospital Bldg 11. 133 Kaeonawarat Road Wat Ket. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want help to stop drinking, that’s our business. 2 AA meetings a day, 7 days a week, call us at 0821862518. We are here for you.

Chiang Mai Back to Basics Group of AA meets Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m.  All meetings are open.  Suan Buak Haad (Park) Pavillion on the pond.

Alcoholics Anonymous Chiang Mai West International Group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays each week – closed meetings at 6.00pm until 7.00pm in the Nawarat Room of the YMCA Hotel near to Huay Keow Road and Central Kad Suan Kaew Mall. Visit the national website: www.aathailand/meetings.html

Rotary Club Chiang Mai West: Meets every Tuesday evening at the Pornping Tower Hotel at 7 PM. Meetings are dual language - English and Thai. rogerklindley @gmail.com.

Chiang Mai New Beginninngs group of AA meets at 10:00 Sunday. The meeting is open and meets at the  Lemon Tree Restaurant, 2nd floor 26/1-2 Huai Kaew Rd Chang Phueak

First Northern Thailand Toastmasters Club The Confidence Builders., Toastmasters can help you speak clearly and confidently. The First Northern Thailand Toastmasters Club has been providing a safe and fun environment for more than 5 years to Thais and expats who wish to practice their speaking skills. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 6pm. www. fnttc. toastmastersclubs.org 053-214-309, 08-1861-2284 or 08-9138-4757

Rotary Club Chiang Mai West: Meets every Tuesday evening at the Pornping Hotel at 7 PM.  Meetings are dual language - English and Thai. rogerklindley@gmail.com.

Chiang Mai Geeks - The Chiang Mai Computer Club Meets every Tuesday at the Airport Greenery Serviced Apartments and Hotel, 185/28 Tippanate Rd., which is kitty-corner from Airport Plaza where Hang Dong Rd turns into Tippanate Rd. Meetings run from 1:00 - 2:00. It is open to computer users of all skill levels. http://chiangmai-geeksphpbb3now.com/index.php. or ChiangMaiComputerClub @gmail.com.

The Baptist Group meeting for old-time worship and fellowship every Sunday morning at 11.00am at the CH Hotel (soi opposite Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel, off Sidornchai Road).084 378 1440 jgreencmthailand2008 @hotmail.com.

Chiang Mai Chess Club: Saturdays 2-4 PM, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info: 084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.

Chiang Mai Bridge Club: The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Sunday, 1:15 pm, duplicate bridge. Monday, 12:45 pm, bridge coaching session. Wednesday, 12:45 pm, duplicate bridge. Friday, 12:45 pm, relaxed duplicate bridge. bridgethailand@live.com

Dining Out Group: Once a fortnight, alternating between Western and Asian food. 100 baht - 500 baht per head. diningoutcnx@hotmail.com.

Chiang Mai Readers & Book Discussion Group: Monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book. cmreadersgroup@gmail.com

Travel Club: Monthly at Tuskers.:dorothy.engmann@ googlemail.com

Chiang Mai Gay and Lesbian Club: http://gaychiangmai.wackwall.com /. Regular meetings.

Nicotine Anonymous: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. 7 Fountains 97 Huay Kaew Road. 086-194-6300 or 081-027-6836

Baha’i Faith -Why ?: Nasser 0817 652 003/053252382

Sri Sathya Sai Baba, spiritual master. Study and discussion group for Chiang Mai devotees. Info: 053 261 582 or 08 1473 0430, 8 AM to 10 PM

The Gentleman’s Club: The Pub, first Monday of the month. Beer and a roast lunch. Info: 053-211-550, email thepub@home.in.th

The Chiang Mai International Women’s Book Club: English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday of month. ChiangMaiBook Club@gmail.com

Online forum for Dutch people in Chiang Mai: http://nlclubchiangmai.proboards.com

Chiang Mai Photographic Group: meets every other Wednesday at 7pm at the Airport Greenery Hotel.  All those with an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited.  For details of meeting dates please visit www.cmphotogroup.com .  Meetings are conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.

Writers Without Borders: Writers of all genres read and discuss works in progress. If you write, this group may be right for you! Roundtable readings of works in progress, constructive feedback and informal discussion with English language writers of articles, stories, poetry, books, blogs, columns, theater and screenplays, fiction, nonfiction or anything in between. Every Thursday at Khun Mor’s Cuisine Nimmanhaemin on Soi 17. lee@wordpowr.com or www. wordpowr.com. It’s free! Residents and visitors are welcome. Come and join us whether you have something to read or not!

Courses, classes, educational opportunities

Reiki training courses: all levels. info@asianhealing artscenter.com or www. asianhealingartscenter.com

Traidhos Winter English Camp; 14-27 January 2013. Residential 33,000 ThB. Camp fee includes accommodation, food, activities, laundry service, water bottle, camp tee-shirt, airport pick-up and group insurance. Ages: 9-14, open to all English levels.http://camps. threegeneration.org or email Khun Jay at jaytanat@ threegeneration.org.

Advanced Aromatherapy and Energetic Aromatherapy classes: contact Cory for full details including tuition, classes are limited to 4 and start in August. asianhealing artscenter@yahoo.fr

Sport

CM Highlanders plays ball hockey every Monday on the footsal field next to SibSawnPunna restaurant soi opposite to the Sirinarth Garden hotel Canal Road. Every Monday 8-9.30 pm. More info http://www.facebook.com/pages/CM-Highlanders/383050268420730

Judo: Meet at the MMA club near the Railways station on Tuesday evenings and Saturday Morning. Contact Nigel on 0819264210

Chiang Mai Softball.: Every Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm We have bats and gloves… just need you! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/103202306396792/

Three-Generation Football Academy - 2012 Youth Football Camps. Where the Dream Begins - 5-day camps for advanced players ages 8-16 Traidhos Community Center; PTIS International School Mae Rim. 27-31 Dec - 13-16 years, Advanced. Daily, 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 2500 B - Academy players 5-day course. 3000 B - Other players 5-day course. +6000 B - Residential Camp players (Oct/Dec). Supervised Residential Camps include: Shared accommodation, 3 meals per day, supervised activities. alans@threegeneration.org, http://football.threegeneration.org

Badminton: Every Tuesday from 2-4 PM at the Municipal Stadium Badminton Hall. Open to all. 20 baht/session.

Tai Chi Classes: Yang &Chen style Tai Chi guide you to find internal soft Chi flow and intensive energy in your own body! 085-5211-528, greatsam88@hotmail .com

Chiangmai International Taekwondo: All ages taught in your own home, private lessons by World Master Tom Zuza, 8th Dan. 083 4761752, mastertomzuza @yahoo.com

Tai Chi Classes: Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons. 084-600-5268, liangxiaochenmen@gmail.com

Tai Chi – Chi-Kung every Monday and Wednesday 8 am at Suan Buak Hat Public Park by Master Patrick Stahl.  085 276 4700. patrick@zensabai .com or www.zensabai.com.

Karate Practice: Monday/Wednesday 5.30 p.m, Free. CMU’s Student Services building. Karatedo Fed. Wado-kaj karate. admin @japankarate-cnx.net.

Yang style Tai Chi class for beginners/intermediate students.  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 AM to 10:45 AM at Hillside 4 Condo, 4th floor, exercise room.  Call 0899-5553-350 or www.taichichiangmai.com.  Private classes also available

Chiang Mai University Judo Club: Training Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 830 AM to 10:30 AM. Contact Khun Nigel 081 9264210. nigel@tttmaxnet .com

Chiang Mai Fencing Club: Classes for all ages. “Chiang Mai ChinaTown” complex, just off the Superhighway, left at the beginning of the  Mae Rim/ Chang Pueak exit road at the Chiang Mai ChinaTown sign.08 -1382-8124 (English) 08-7325-5476(Thai).

Ongoing:

The U.S. Consulate encourages all American citizens to register with the US Consulate General.  Please visit https://travelregistration.state.gov to register and/or update your current information. American Citizens are reminded that all services are provided by appointment only. To make an appointment or view additional information on our services, http://chiangmai.uscon sulate.gov/service. html

“De Mortuis: the story the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery” : Stories of the 150 persons buried in the foreigners’ cemetery since 1898 a pocket history of some aspects of Chiang Mai life and of some of the foreigners who lived and died there. 200 baht, available at the Cemetery, The Pub, The Writers Club, Gymkhana Club. Or, by post A. C. Tucker, PO Box 228 CMU, Chiang Mai 50202. Cheques to “A. C. Tucker” Baht 230 (mailed to Thailand), 5.50 £, and US$ 9.00 (worldwide).These donations used for maintenance and upkeep of cemetery.

Dining

Sumptuous Buffets at Tawan Restaurant on the 2nd floor, Centara Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai: Japanese and BBQ Buffet; Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Dinner - 18.00 to 22.30  hrs. Baht 330++ per adult  / Baht 165++ per child under 12 years. Sunday Family Brunch  Every Sunday  11.00 to 15.00  hrs. Baht 350++ per adult / Baht 175++ per child under 12 years of age. Reservations, please call 053 905000  Ext. 3227. www. centarahotelsresorts.com

Le Meridien Wine Dinner: Decouvrir Les Sensations En France. starts 6.30pm 1999bht per person / Eat & Drink More Members 1799bht per person, 2 top Bordeaux wines from Chateau Meyre and Haut -Medoc AOC. Reservations: Favola Italian Restaurant 053 253 299 or winfried. sanders@lemeridien.com. January 26

Steak House specials: Royal Project Trout through January 31. 350 Baht.

World Buffet at Le Crystal; January 26 at 6:30 pm. 1200 Baht ++ per person. info @lecrystalrestaurant .com