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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Until 7th : INTHAKIN (CITY PILLAR) CEREMONY

Until 7th : INTHAKIN (CITY PILLAR) CEREMONY One of the most popular of the Chaing Mai celebrations, held to invoke the blessings of peace, happiness and prosperity for the city and its people. Procession and blessing of the Phra Buddha Sihing image of Wat Chedi Luang, and respects paid to the City Pillar in the compound of the same temple. Ceremonies start about 6.30 pm. More info at 053-342252.

Until 10th : LANDSCAPES

Until 10th : LANDSCAPES painting exhibition by various Thai artists, presenting panoramic views of nature. At Gallerie Panisa, Mahidol Rd. (opposite Toyota Showroom). 9 am - 6 pm. Closed Sunday. More info at 053-202779.

Until 15th July : CHICABIDDY

Until 15th July : 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.

1st : 7TH BALLET PERFORMANCE

1st : 7TH BALLET PERFORMANCE  by the Chiang Mai Ballet Academy, featuring Peter Pan and the classical La Bayadere. Proceeds go to Chiang Mai Red Cross Society and the Foundation for the Welfare of the Mentally Retarded of Thailand. At Kad Theatre, 5th Floor, Central Kad Suan Kaew. 1:30 pm and 7 pm. Ticket: 1,000, 500, 300 and 200 baht / person. For more info and reservations, call 053-260373 and 053-306358.

3rd- 30th : PAINTING EXHIBITION

3rd- 30th : PAINTING EXHIBITION by professors, students and alumni of Fine Arts Faculty, Chiang Mai University. Held at CMU Art Museum, Nimmanhaeminda Rd. Opens Friday 6th June at 6 pm. More info at 053-944805 and www.finearts.cmu.ac.th.

7th : MONTHLY TRIBAL MARKET

7th : 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.

10th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

10th : 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). 302nd 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 Brian Hubbard, 053- 409418. brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.

12th : SUEB CHADA MUANG CEREMONY

12th : SUEB CHADA MUANG CEREMONY to make merit and lengthen the life of the city. Held at the Three Kings Monument, 5 city gates and corners. 10 am - noon. More info at 053-259166 and 053-259094-8.

13th : 2ND JJ TALENT COMPETITION

13th : 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.

13th June - 7th July : PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS

13th June - 7th July : PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS Exhibition by Belgian artist Jan Theo De Vleeschauwer. Held 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.

14th : OVERDRIVE CONCERT WORKSHOP ON TOUR 2008

14th : OVERDRIVE CONCERT WORKSHOP ON TOUR 2008 Rock-metal concert featuring Thailand’s leading guitarists. Performed at Sky Hall, 5th Floor, Central Kad Suan Kaew, starting at 1 pm. Ticket: 100 baht / person. For more info and reservations, call 053-413148-9, 053-819379, 053-224444 Ext.19008, 02-2030423-5 and www.prartmusic.com.

21st : BATTLE OF THE YEAR THAILAND 2008 (BOTY)

21st : BATTLE OF THE YEAR THAILAND 2008 (BOTY) Competition in categories MC, DJ, Graffiti, B-girl and B-boy. Lotsa fun, noise, dance etc. 3rd Floor, Central Kad Suan Kaew. More info at 02-6182919.

28th : THE TOUR CONCERT FOR WORLD CHOIR GAMES

28th : THE TOUR CONCERT FOR WORLD CHOIR GAMESby CM Voice Studio Chorus. 7:30 pm at Kad Theatre, 5th Floor, Central Kad Suan Kaew. For more info and reservations, call 053-410123 and 085-1066324.

29th : PUPPET PERFORMANCE

29th : PUPPET PERFORMANCE  by Joe Louise Traditional Thai Puppets. Held at Kad Theatre, Kad Theatre, 5th Floor, Central Kad Suan Kaew. For more info and reservations, call 02-2529683-4, 02-2525227-9 and www.thaipuppet.com.

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.

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