Sales+fairs

Pick> Asia Books Mid-year Sale.  An inventory clearance sale offering up to 80% discounts, plus buy 3 books and get the lowest-priced for free. Through Jul 29. At Asia Books outlets, visit www.asiabooks.com for details.

Commart X Gen 2009. Get the latest gadgets andgizmos at this tech fair,starting today until Jul 5, 10am-8pm. At Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-642-3400. MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

7th Book Festival for Young People. Held by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT), this 5-day festival is packed with great deals on children and young adult books, seminar, workshops and fun activities. Jul 8-12, 10am-8pm. At Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, 60 New Rachadapisek Rd., 02- 229-3000. MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. www.thailandbookfair.com.

Sports

Pick> Liverpool Exhibition Match.  The Kops rejoice as they get to watch their beloved reds play against the Thai national team in this exhibition match. Jul 22. B600-2,500. Tickets on sale at Adidas outlets (try the one in Soi Convent, Silom Rd., 02-6311-666). At Rajamangala National Stadium, Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium.

1st Asian Martial Arts Games.  An opportunity to watch a collection of competitors from over 45 countries taking part in nine forms of martial art including Muay Thai, kickboxing, pencak silat, judo, taekwondo, jujitsu, karatedo, wushu/kung fu, and kurash. Aug 1-9. Visit www.bamag2009.com for a list of venues and schedule of events.

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BK PICK

Dead Poets Society 1989. To commemorate the film’s 20th anniversary,  Pridi Institute lets the fans act out their feelings towards this classic movie during a 3-minute open stage, followed by a screening of the film. Jul 18, 1:30pm. At Pridi Institute, 65/1 Soi Thong Lor, Sukhumvit 55, 02-381-3860/1. www.pridiinstitute.com.

Contest

UNESCO photography competition.   Put your photography skills to the test under the theme Reversing Realities: Seeking Gender Equality in Education. The 13 winners will receive official certificates of merit and their photos will be showcased in the UNESCO Bangkok and Gender in Education Calendar 2010. All entries must be received by Jul 31. More details, visit www.unescobkk.org/education/appeal/programme-themes/gender.

+OUT OF TOWN

cha am

Sode Samo. Escape the heat and rain and head to Cha Am for the Sode Samo chill-out retreat. There’s also live concert by Sode Samo Café’s bands. Jul 7-8. B500 (beverage only) or B3,000 (for a group of 3 people, food and accommodation included). At Casuarina Beach Resort, 08-3199-8045. http://sodesamo.hi5.com