1 MON
ART HEALS
Celebrated Mongolian Artist Jalkhaajav Munkhtsetseg debuts her first international showcase, The Silence of Healing at the Edge of the World, at the Teo + Namfah Gallery until 6 June. Call 08-1402-7474.
BORN OF WOOD
Until 13 June, Surapon Gallery holds a solo sculpture exhibition by Chumpon Uthayophat. Titled R E B I R T H, the wood sculpture display captures the beauty of all things natural. Contact the gallery at 0-2638-0033.
HUE AND FLEE
Running all month at the Amari Watergate, an art exhibition presented by the ESC or Escape Group, is titled Colourful. The exhibition showcases several Thai artists and works that have been inspired by their life experiences. Call 0-2653-9000.
WEDDED BLISS
It’s the last chance to catch Powder Marry The Performance, a comedy about married life, holding forth at the Askra Theatre. Running until 7 June, it features such noted Thai actors as Nino Metanee and Nui Sudjira. The show features humorous situations when two people decide to live happily ever after. Call Thai Ticket Major at 0-2262-3456.
2 TUE
INTERNATIONAL PRINTS
Running until 17 June, La Lanta Fine Arts showcases a fine print exhibition with works from Japan, England and Thailand. The event will also feature a very special Marilyn Monroe print by Sunday B Morning, a publisher of Andy Warhol’s works. Call 0-2204-0583.
6 SAT
FINE ART CLASS
La Lanta Fine Arts holds an art class every Saturday for the rest of the month. This class is for watercolour lovers and will be a step-by-step guide on how to paint watercolours of landscapes, still life, architecture and more. The course covers technique, theory and hands-on practice to evoke the best of brushstrokes, shadows and lighting. There is no need for expertise as all skill levels are welcome. For those who have always wanted to learn to paint, call 0-2204-0583 for more information.
9 TUE
VIOLIN MASTER
As part of their Great Artists of The World 2009 series, the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation features internationally acclaimed violinist Sarah Chang in concert. Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most consistently satisfying violinists”, Chang plays with the BSO under the direction of Giordano Bellincampi. Call Thai Ticket Major at 0-2262-3456.
12 FRI
GERMAN OPERA
For two days only the Thailand Cultural Centre presents Der Freishutz. Internationally renowned Maestro J David Jackson conducts Carl Maria von Weber’s romantic German opera that features an ensemble cast of international and local talent. Contact Thai Ticket Major at 0-2262-3456.
RUNNING FUN
The Laguna Phuket International Marathon starts with a two-day expo with exhibitors and activities followed by the race day itself on Sunday, 14 June. This year there will also be a photo contest. The event, which raises funds for charity, takes place at the Laguna complex in Phuket, tel 0-7636-2300.
23 TUE
OPERA PLEASURES
The Bangkok Opera hosts the first French-language opera ever performed in Thailand. Jules Massenet’s famous piece, Thais, based on the novel by Anatole France deals with conflicts between religious devotion and sensual pleasure and is most known for its famous piece of music, Meditation. Contact Thai Ticket Major at 0-2262-3456.