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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

4th US NATIONAL DAY

4th US NATIONAL DAY All US passport holders and their guests invited to another year’s incredible party. American Consulate General, 387 Wichayanond Road, Chiang Mai, 2 – 8 p.m. “This year, rain or shine, we promise no MUD. (We’ll have all the lawn covered and plenty of tents.) We’re sorry – no parking available at Consulate. You can park at the nearby Warorot Market lot or take public transportation. This year’s extravaganza will include burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, American soft drinks and beers, patriotic fun and crafts, prizes and entertainments on the hour – with everything from ‘Elvis’ to the Chiang Mai Choral Society, and local bands like Regina and Montfort. Admission B.50 for adults, B.20 for children. For more info., call 053-252629, or e-mail clochiangmai@state.gov

3rd – 4th KAD GONG KONG

3rd – 4th KAD GONG KONG at The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Chiang Mai University. Agricultural products, handicrafts and local food on sale. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information: www.agri.cmu.ac.th

4th – 24th PAINTING FOR JOY

4th – 24th PAINTING FOR JOY: New Style Japanese Painting in 1990s – Japan Exchange Year, organized by The Japan Foundation, Bangkok. At Chiang Mai University Art Museum. Every day 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed on Monday and National Holidays)

5th – 28th HUMAN BEINGS, ANIMALS, THINGS AND NATURE

5th – 28th HUMAN BEINGS, ANIMALS, THINGS AND NATURE, 100 drawings by Pongdej Chaiyakut, at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information call 053-218280.

5th – 30th August SOLO EXHIBITION

5th – 30th August SOLO EXHIBITION by Nim Kruasaeng, Painting Project of Umong Silapatham, 100/6 Soi Wat Umong, Suthep Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai. Open Mon – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information: www.umong.org

11th – 13th DEATH OF NATIONS

11th – 13th DEATH OF NATIONS, play of the month by the International WOW Company at Chiang Mai University Art Museum. For more information call 053-218280.

11st – 31st WORK OF ART

11st – 31st WORK OF ART Exhibition of Pravat Laojaren at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, corner of Nimmanhemin and Suthep Rds., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information call 053-218280.

13th ASARNHA BUCHA DAY

13th ASARNHA BUCHA DAY Cerebration of the Buddha’s first sermon after enlightenment. Enchanting candlelit processions round temples in the evening.

14th KHAO PANSA DAY

14th KHAO PANSA DAY (Monday - Public Holiday) Beginning of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period when monks will not leave immediate surroundings for three months. This is also the most auspicious time for the ordination of monks as it marks a period of renewed spiritual vigour.

4th FRENCH NATIONAL DAY

Till - 14th PAINTING BY PORWA

Till - 14th PAINTING BY PORWA Painting exhibition by a little girl ‘Por Wa’, who passed away recently. Come to join this exhibition in remembrance of her at Ran Lao Gallery, at Kad Cheng Doi, Cholaprathan Rd., Chiang Mai. Open noon – 11 p.m. daily. For more information call 053-401070.

8th – 18th August ORDINARY & EASILY

8th – 18th August ORDINARY & EASILY Black & white photo exhibition by Smitti Thananitichot, photographer of OPEN Magazine. At Ran Lao Gallery, Kad Cheng Doi on Chonlapathan Rd. Open noon – 11 p.m. daily.

Till – 31st August MUSIC OF LANNA

Till – 31st August MUSIC OF LANNA A performance of ‘Music of Lanna’, plus exhibition and demonstration of local Northern music instruments and performances at Ratsmee Tassana Building, Darapirom Palace Museum in Dararatsami Military Camp, Maerim, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information call 053-299175.

Till – 30th September SMALL BUDDHA IMAGE EXHIBITION

Till – 30th September SMALL BUDDHA IMAGE EXHIBITION The special exhibition ‘Lamphun Small Buddha Image’ is being held to cerebrate Buddhist Lent at Haripunchai National Museum (behind Phrathat Haripunchai Temple, Lamphun). For more information call 053-511186.

EVERY SUNDAY

EVERY SUNDAY International Art Film, 3 p.m. at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, Chiang Mai (corner of Suthep – Nimmanahemin Roads). For more information call 053-218280.