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PICK> Siam Society’s Second Annual Book Sale.  Get great bargains on all Siam Society publications. You can also sell your old books by reserving a table (B500) at 02-661-6470/-7. Feb 6, 10am-5pm. At The Siam Society, 131 Asoke Rd., Sukhumvit 21, 02-661-6470/-7. MRT Sukhumvit.

Pan Pacific: Walk 4 Women 2010.  Walk or run to raise funds and awareness for cervical cancer, before enjoying a live gig by Nui Nantakarn, New & Jew and Oh Seksan. Feb 6, 8am-noon. Registration is B300 per person. At Lumpini Park, Rama 4 Rd. MRT Silom.

PICK> The Great Chinese New Year 2010.  Over 300 performers from China’s ten prefectures such as Inner Mongolia, Peking and Tibet put on spectacular cultural shows to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations. Feb 6-7, 6pm onwards. At CentralWorld Square, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-640-7000. BTS Chit Lom.

ThaiCraft Fair.  Held twice a month, Feb and Mar’s events bring you Ban Na Pho silk, Karen silver jewelry and top-quality handicrafts from 60 villages. Feb 18, 27, Mar 13, 17, 9am-3pm. At Jasmine City Building, Sukhumvit Soi 23. BTS Asok.

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The Puppini Sisters.  Swing punk trio The Puppini Sisters (UK) are joined by local acts like Season Five, Rose Sirinthip, Praew Kanitkul, Luk Wah and special collaboration with Super Swingers, to celebrate love. Feb 14, 6pm. B2,000-3,500. At Prime Nature Villa. 02-262-3456.  

Fringe Festival 2010. LPatravadi Theater hosts a fringe festival at its Hua Hin venue, promising acclaimed productions like Phra Lor and dance performances by Pichet Klunchun, plus workshops, short films, art exhibitions and market stalls. Every weekend starting from Through Feb 20, 4:30pm onwards. For further information, contact 02-412-7287/8 or visit www.patravaditheatre.com.

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Big Mountain Festival. Set to be Thailand’s biggest music festival, the two-day event features artists spanning a range of  musical genres, from Big Ass, Bodyslam and Moderndog to T-bone, Kaijo brothers, Crescendo and Abuse the Youth. Two stages, two “pub areas” and one dance arena with music provided by Mashroom and Dudesweet. Feb 5-6, 2pm onwards. B1,400 (two-day pass), pay B300 extra for tent space. At Bonanza Khaoyai, Pakchong District, 02-262-3456. www.bigmountainmusicfestival.com.