Kathmandu trail series
Kathmandu trail series, Gear up for a picturesque run that passes through the Shivapuri hills. Escape the chaos of the city with fellow runners. 8 April, 7 am to 1 pm, Starting point: Himalaya Children’s Foundation, Nayapati, For registration: http://bit.ly/2o5xcdt
Fool’s night out, Laugh your lungs out at this all women standup comedy event featuring Shailee Basnet and Seema Golchha. The headliner of the show will be Indian comedian Vasu Primlani. 1 April, 5.30 to 8 pm, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Soalteemod, 9801200180, Tickets Rs. 2,000 Tickets available at: Neo, Jawlakhel & New Road; Dell, Maitighar; Ncell, Labim Mall, Pulchok
Art of Bangladesh, Mark your calendars for ‘UPHEAVALS’, an art exhibition by eight Bangladeshi artists portraying present-day Bangladesh. Until 9 April, 11 am to 7 pm, Park Gallery, Pulchok
Bird watching, Venture to Ranibari Community Forest with fellow bird watchers and spot a variety of these beautiful avians. 1 April, 7 am, Meeting place: Ranibari Gate, 9846076194
Chandragiri hike, Gear up for a hike to Chandragiri hill starting from Macchegaun, going through forests and smaller villages, and finally reaching the top to get an impressive view of the city. 14 April, Meeting point: Boudhanath Gate, Rs 1000 per person, Registration till: 5 pm, 12 April, For more information: 9841704019/9861111466,
hikinhnepal@gmail.com
KJC for kids, A 10-day camp where kids get to learn about music, musical instruments, vocal workshops, song writing, studio recording and more fun activities. For children 5 to 12 years. 3 to 7 April and 9 to 13 April, 10 am to 4pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, Package fee: Rs 9500, For more information: (01) 5013554
Run for Parkinson’s, Mark your calendars for this run organised by Parkinson’s Support Nepal and help raise awareness about Parkinson’s. 1 April, 7 to 9 am, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road, Rs 500 per person,
(01) 4256909
Kathmandu Triennale, Familiarise yourself with the city through artwork of local and international artists and learn about Nepal’s art history in this year’s edition of the Kathmandu International Art Festival. More on page 6-7.
24 March to 9 April, Multiple venues, For more information: kt.artmandu.org
CSGN lecture series, Attend a talk by former US-based investment broker James C. Hopkins, who has worked for a Tibetan monastery in Kathmandu for the last 10 years. Open only to members of Cultural Studies Group Nepal.
31 March, 9.30 am onwards, Hotel Shanker, Lajimpat, csgninkathmandu@gmail.com