This page contains just a mere selection of what’s going on in Chiang Mai, events, specials etc … It’s not complete, there are many daily, weekly and “one-off” specials I don’t hear about. If you know of any that I have missed, just contact me and I will happily list your event. There’s no charge for this service to the community. For our website on Chiang Mai click here – www.nickysgaychiangmai.com

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DAILY SHOWS

10.00pm Adam’s Apple Club erotic show

10.00pm Circle Pub – a mix of cabaret and exciting male dance performances

10.00pm New My Way – erotic, very fun show every night

10.30pm Free Guy Club (181/40-41 Changpuak Rd. Sriphoom Meang) erotic show

11.30pm Circle Pub – a mix of cabaret and exciting male dance performances

12.00pm Free Guy Club (181/40-41 Changpuak Rd. Sriphoom Meang) erotic show

ONGOING EVENTS

If you know of an event you’d like us to advertise, please contact us and we will happily list your event. There’s no charge for this service to the community. Many of the Chiang Mai dates are supplied courtesy of Steve Yarnold – Thanks!

 Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair: NOW – 14 Mar 2012 (Delayed)

The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions – HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen Sirikit’s 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 60 birthday anniversary in 2012. Activities are divided into three parts, which are exhibitions about agriculture and the royal agricultural projects, national and international agricultural conferences, and the plant contests.

For full information see http://www.thaifestivalblogs.com/festivals-of-thailand/royal-flora-ratchaphruek-fair.html

NOW – Sunday 11 March – off the Wall
ART EXHIBITION  “OFF THE WALL”  Paintings by BUCKLEE BELL Baan Tuek Art Center 12-14 Tapae Rd. Chiang Mai, Thailand Opening Reception: February 10, 2012, 6 PM Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sun. 3 PM-8 PM Facebook: baantuekartcenter

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 23 February – Skal International
Skal International Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand would like to invite its members and their guests to enjoy meeting together on Thursday 23rd of February 2012 at new brand hotel, 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai. Find more information of the hotel at www.137pillarshouse.com 6:30 – 7:30 pm join cocktail time with Skalleagues and friends followed by getting club information and announcement from Skal committee and enjoy special Western set menu from 7:45 pm onward.  As usual a dinner fee for member is Baht 600 and for guest is Baht 800, a surcharge or Baht 300 for those who would like to drink wine with their dinners.   for reservations contact “Naphat Nutsati” <gm@tamarindvillage.com>

Friday 24 February – Team Club Martini
UNDERGROUND HOUSE PARTY Fresh off her World Tour, get up close and in your face with DJ Nakadia. After more than a year since her last appearance in Chiang Mai, Asia’s top female DJ returns for a night where it’s all about the music.
**** If the dance floor gets too hot, you can cool off and jump in the pool at any time!
**IMPORTANT UPDATE**: The CNX Underground House Party w/ DJ Nakadia has moved location. It will now be held in the underground party room at Tara Bar along the river. The party is now from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM (same date) and you get a free shot if you come before 9:00 PM. Please help us spread the word that this party has moved and tell your friends. Thank you and see you on Friday, February 24!

Friday 24 February – Thailand To Japan

Japan To Thailand Concert. Music Selections from Nodame Canbabile. Raising Funds for Japan Tsunami and Thailand Flood. The Chiangmai Youth Philharmonic Band and Symphony Orchestra Foundation. The College of Music, Payap University present “Nodame Concert”. February 24, 2012 at 7:30PM Kad Theatre floor 5th Kad Suan Keaw. Tickets: 500, 400, 300, 100 (Students only). 053-224 444*19008 or 084-043 9821. duriyasilp2@gmail.com

Saturday 25 February – An Honor Recital

Duriyasilp The College of Music, Payap University
presents
An HONOR Recital
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM
CRK Recital Hall, Payap University
Kaew Nawarat Campus

“ Listen to some of best music students of the College of Music, PYU perform the Music of famous composers featured variety of ensemble and solo works”

Donations Appreciated

Saturday 25 February – Run For Relief
8th Annual Run For Relief. Saturday, February 25, 2012. For a million villagers in Burma, running is not a choice. The event will include a 100 meter dash for small children and a 5k run/walk including the popular Flip Flop division. Villagers often have to run wearing only flip flops. See if you can do the same. Free pair to those who try. Location: Huay Tung Tao Lake, Chiang Mai. When: Registration 7am, Run 8am, Dash 9am. Cost: 200 Baht for race, 200 Baht for T-shirt. Organized by Christians Concerned for Burma.run4relief@gmail.com or call Courtney 0853-464404

Saturday 25 February – Solo Show
A Woman’s Dream of the Night Sky at Sangdee Gallery Sirimongkalajarn soi 5, Chiang Mai by Lisa Moses’ Solo Show

Wednesday 14 March – Garden Bar Quiz Night

at Garden bar Lotus Hotel, Chiang Mai. starts 8pm teams of 4 (if you cannot make up a team – come along and we will do our best to put you in a team) 200bht per team – winners take the kitty – 2 categories this month are science andcomputers (chosen by the team that came last last month) for further details contact “Lotus Hotel” <lotus@loxinfo.co.th>,

Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 April – Songkran

“Songkran” is a word from the Sanskrit language which means to “move into” and refers to the orbit of the sun moving into Aries. It marks the end of a 12-month cycle and the beginning of a new solar year. Songkran is therefore the Thai New Year celebrations.

This traditional Thai custom of merry-making is the Kingdom’s most ‘sanuk’ (fun-filled) festival, celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm, nation-wide, once a year. In most parts of the country, Songkran extends over a period of 3 days.

Known the world-over for its characteristic tradition of water-throwing ranging from a courteous sprinkle or a polite splash, to harmless water pistols and showers from garden hoses to the well-aimed bucket or water-cannon delivered in a festive spirit. Without a doubt, on the practical side, Songkran is a refreshing solution to “beating the heat” in the hottest season of the year. There is a however a much deeper significance to “Songkran”.

Apart from marking a new beginning, Songkran is also a time for thanksgiving. It is an important time for individuals to reflect upon the many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness each has personally experienced and to remember how such acts of generosity and compassion bring peace, happiness and well-being. Songkran is also the time for reunions and family ties are renewed.

At the heart of each Thai custom and tradition, there is always a logical reason for its existence. The festive elements of the celebration, the cultural values, the social code of conduct and individual belief and practices are intertwined. Songkran embodies the traditional Thai cultural values.

The underlying significance of Songkran is the process of cleansing and purification — the purging of all ills, misfortune and evil and starting the New Year afresh with all that is good and pure. Water is symbolic of the cleaning process and signifies purity.

For more information see http://www.thaifestivalblogs.com/festivals/songkran-festival.html and http://www.tatnews.org/events/events/2012/april/5812.asp

Monday 4 June - Visakha Puja Procession

The Visakha Puja religious ceremony marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha and is the holiest of all the auspicious Buddhist events. All over the country, Thais visit the temples to listen to sermons by revered monks and make merit. Shortly after sunset, candlelit circumambulations take place around major temples.

While the ritual is observed at temples throughout the country, Visakha Puja which will be held at the Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep hill-top temple presents an opportunity to witness more elaborate aspects of this ancient Buddhist tradition.

Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep was built in 1383 A.D., and is the home of a large golden pagoda which contains the holy relics of the Lord Buddha. Considered to be a sacred spot, devout Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world congregate annually to pay homage to the holy relics.

A traditional Thai-style throne known as a “busbok”. This is a pavilion-like wooden structure with a multi-tiered roof used for kings and objects of veneration.

On Visakha Puja Day, lustral water blessed in a religious ceremony presided over by His Majesty the King and other sacred offerings are conveyed to the Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep Temple in a procession. The items of worship are transported in a specially-constructed traditional Thai-style throne known as a “busbok”. This is a pavilion-like wooden structure with a multi-tiered roof used only for kings and objects of veneration.

On the eve of Visakha Puja Day, the procession departs from the Larn Kruba Srivijaya courtyard at 21.00 and makes it way along Srivijaya Road leading uphill to Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep. The total journey takes approximately 9 hours in total.

Although the procession is of religious significance, the awesome spectacle of the Lanna lanterns glowing in the dark along the route leading up Doi Suthep to the temple is a remarkable aspect of Thai and Lanna cultural traditions to witness. There are six stops en route. For all the information see http://www.tatnews.org/events/events/may/2346.asp