Easel work
Easel work, learn the basics of painting landscapes in water colour, and drawing and painting portraits. 18 January for portraiture, 25 January for landscapes, seats limited, Park Gallery, Pulchowk
Vice versa, an exhibition of paintings by Saroj Bajracharya. Runs till 18 January, 11am to 5pm, Sarwanam Art Gallery, Kalikasthan
Climate+Change, an awe-inspiring educational science exhibition about climate change and Nepal's Himalaya. December to April, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal
Of the young, listen to Anil Chitrakar expand on entrepreneurship opportunities for engaging the youth. 9 February, 4pm, free entry, Nepal Bharat Library, New Road
Every story has a story, five startup founders share their business journeys. Rs 200, 15 January, 4 to 6pm, Russian Cultural Centre
Salut, be one of over 550,000 students all over the world to learn French. Session starting on 27 January, Alliance Francais Centre, Teku
World forum on ethics in business, take part in the dialogue to strengthen human values and ethics in the private and the public sectors at the conference that will look at the government’s role in enabling legislation and ensuring effective regulatory oversight, the judiciary’s role in enforcing laws impartially and businesses’ role in ensuring ethical behavior. 17 January, 9am, (registrations start at 8.15am), wfebnepal@gmail.com
Sonam Losar, the Tamang community celebrates new year. 31 January
Jai Ho, watch Bollywood's favourite muscle-man Salman Khan send villains packing to hospital beds; with proceeds going to Bhaktapur Animal Welfare Society and Poor and Helpless Girls Home. 24 January, 6.30pm onwards,
Kumari Cinema, Hall 1
Swasthani fast, a month of reading the pilgrims' tale of the Kathmandu Valley of yore. 15 January to 14 February
Martyrs' Day, Nepal pays respect to the martyrs of the first pro-democracy uprising. 30 January
Made in Nepal, join over 150 makers and sellers of quality Nepali products and services. 13 to 16 February, 10am onwards, Bhrikuti Mandap, 9841578957, nyef@fncci.org