Nepali Times

Holi

Holi, An eagerly awaited festival of colors. Join hundreds in Kathmandu and celebrate the advent of spring with unmatched enthusiasm and fanfare. 12 March 

Musical holi, Spend a musical day with 1974 AD, Kutumba, Kanta dAb dAb this Holi. Attend for circus performances, games, art installations, food, gift hampers and more. 12 March, 9 am to 6 pm, Gokarna Forest Resort, 9843137691, 9813798690, 9840090286, 9841181282, Tickets: http://bit.ly/2ncxpHC

Holi pub crawl, A pre-Holi event in four different bars, exciting games and a chance to socialise with new people. 10 March, 6 to 10 pm, Meeting point: The Factory, Thamel, For booking: 9823764489

Canvas and cocktails, Spend the evening painting on gender issues at this event organised by Ujyalo Foundation and WOW. 18 March, 5 to 7 pm, Shambala, Rs 1500

Portfolio reviews, A 20-minute one-on-one portfolio review session with artists participating in this year’s Kathmandu Triennale, an international arts festival. 15 to 19 March, For more information: (01) 4433930, info@artmandu.org

Maha Jodi, Don’t miss out on the performance of comedy duo Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya. All proceeds go to Asha Deep Nepal. 19 March, 6 pm onwards, Radisson Hotel, Lajimpat, 9841355956, Rs 3000 (including dinner)

Outdoor fun, A three-day outdoor festival filled with adventure sports and music. Choose from a host of activities: ride, run or rock climb. 17 to 19 March, Kakani International Training Centre, Kakani, For more information: himalayanoutdoorfestival.com

Redefining success, A speaker series featuring women speakers like sports personality Nima Gharti Magar, designer Nuzhat Qazi, model and actress Paramita Rana, entrepreneur Amuda Mishra and more. 11 March, 12 to 5 pm, RS Moto, Naxal, 9851000214

Assorted exhibition, An exhibition of Indigo Gallery and Rupert Smith Textiles’s collection of Himalayan textiles and carpets, jewelry, Tharu furniture, antique beads, paintings and photographs by James Giambrone. Till 12 March, 10 am to 6 pm, Taragaon Museum, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Boudha, (01) 4413580

Watch Lion, Don’t miss out on the screening of award-winning movie, Lion. Stay back for a discussion on GIS Mapping. 12 March, 5 to 7.30 pm, Nepal Communitere, Pulchok, (01) 5555856

Solid Rock

Solid Rock, Enjoy a relaxing stay in this traditional Nepali farmhouse away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city. Solid Rock Lodge & Restaurant, Dollu, near Pharphing, 9823233093

Famous Farm, Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds and a fresh morning breeze wafting in through the aankhijhyal. Nuwakot, (01)4700426, info@rural-heritage.com

Barahi Jungle Lodge, The first eco-jungle lodge of Chitwan directly overlooks the Chitwan National Park, spa, boutique guest room, individual and two-in-one private villas, including a suite with a private swimming pool. Andrauli, West Chitwan, (01)4411113, bjl@barahi.com, www.barahijunglelodge.com

Tiger Mountain Lodge, Situated 1000 ft above Pokhara valley, this resort offers spectacular views of Machhapuchchre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu. www.tigermountainpokhara.com, (01)4426427, 9849194874

The Yellow House, Bed and breakfast for the light traveller. Sanepa, (01)5553869/5522078, www.theyellowhouse.com.np

Ciney live

Ciney live, A live performance by famed Nepali artist Ciney Gurung every Friday evening. Every Fridays, 7 pm onwards, Shambala Garden, Hotel Shangri-La, Rs 2000 per person, (01) 4412999 Extension: 7520/7508

Holi music, Celebrate the festival colors with a live performance by The Kathmandu Killers. 12 March, 7.30 pm onwards, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

90s grunge, Listen to various artists as they pay homage to the grunge era of the 90s. 8 April, 1 to 6 pm, Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel

Music festival, Be a part of this month-long festival and experience music in its entirety. Enjoy jazz, sarangi, reggae and many more genres. 1 to 31 March, Base Camp, Jhamsikhel, For more information: 9841226397,  pareshkshrestha@gmail.com

Jazz and salsa, A unique event combining gypsy jazz and salsa dance. Groove to the beats of both art forms with gypsy jazz maestro Hari Maharjan and salsa maestro Binayak Das Shrestha. 17 March, 7 to 10 pm, 25 Hours, Tangalwood, Naxal, 9801057609, Rs 500 (Advanced sales), Rs 1000 (Door sales)