Film Southasia
Film Southasia, Save the date to watch your favourite films from the list of 63. SAARC country entries include 12 documentaries of dissent and six student entries. 2-5 November, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan, http://www.filmsouthasia.org, (01) 5552141, 9841908528
The True Stories Mural, An art exhibition that seeks to highlight the storieas of women and child victims whose lives have been uprooted. Includes an exhibition of murals on the themes of objectification, mythology, exploitation and the empowerment of women. 23-29 October, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, Entry free, 9818239744, sgamatya@gmail.com
Rock climbing, Gauge your own strength by trying your hand (and feet) at rock climbing on the Astrek Climbing Wall. The package includes lunch, bottled water and climbing and safety gear. No previous experience required. Every Saturday, 8am-5pm, Rs5,500 per person (01) 4419265, 9841313561 www.facebook.com/astrek.climbing
Korean Film Fest, Watch your favourite Korean movie at the 13th Korean Film Festival. Collect tickets from Labim Mall before seats are gone. 26-28 October, QFX Cinema, Labim Mall Free entry, (01) 5529924, http://www.qfxcinemas.com/
Bodhi Chhaya, Experience this artistic and cultural extravaganza combining theatre, dance and music, written and directed by Kavita Srinivasan. Daily, 6pm onwards, Rastriya Nach Ghar
Saxaphone workshop, Learn to play the saxophone with talented teacher Mathias Hagen from Norway.
27 October, 5:30-6:30pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (01) 5013554, 9813556945, info@katjazz.com.np
Tradition subverted, An exhibition that explores self-identity and gender identification while engaging viewers in a dialogue about urbanisation and ecology, by artists Erina Tamrakar and Asha Dangol. 13 October-3 December, 11am- 10:30pm, Yala Mandala, Kwalkhu Road, Lalitpur, (01) 5536690
Cinemagraphs, Learn to create cinemagraphs with Bangladeshi fine art photographer Ashraful Arefin. The workshop is an opportunity to learn to build concepts, shoot and record footage, and other commercial uses of living photographs.
28-29 October, 10am-1pm, KITHUB, Kupondole, Rs800, 9860041091