Short story contest
Short story contest, Let the writer in you emerge. Apply for Writing Nepal 2017: A Short Story Contest, organised by La.Lit in partnership with writer Samrat Upadhyay and Indiana Review. Deadline: 15 August, For more information: facebook.com/lalitmag.com
Paper circuits, A creative mother-child workshop, organised by Karkhana, about paper circuits. Participants will be introduced to concepts of tinkering and other simple electronics. 29 April, 2 to 5 pm, Karkhana, Gyaneshwor, (01) 4412624
Film opportunity, A chance for independent young filmmakers with projects to apply for the Writing Program and Asia Threads organised by DocSkool. For more information: docskoolnepal@gmail.com, www.docskool.org/Home
Solo exhibition, Attend the first solo exhibition of Bangladesh-based artist Arfun Ahmed titled ‘Not to Name a Name’.
Till 1 May, 10 am to 7 pm, Artudio, Chhauni Hospital Road, 9851180088/9818344048, artudio@hotmail.com, For more information: http://bit.ly/2pykBkp
Bird counting, Make a day out of bird watching and be part of the Urban-Rural Bird Count Phase II, organised by Bird Conservation Nepal. Registration required. 1 to 10 May, For more information: (01) 4417805, 4420213
Stand Up night, Laugh out loud with stand-up comedians Shailee Basnet and Tyler McMahon. 28 April, 6 to 7.30 pm, Kar.Ma Coffee, Jhamsikhel, 9843767232, Tickets: Rs 1000
Art25, A live painting competition where artists will be challenged to complete their finest work within 25 minutes.
29 April, 3 to 7 pm, Nagbahal, Patan, Deadline: 24 April, Apply: http://bit.ly/2onTzsm
Monthly mela, BAC Mela, local products, foodstuffs and a second-hand garage sale, plus entertainment for the whole family at BAC’s monthly mela. 29 April, 1 to 7 pm, BAC Art Cafe, Pulchok, 9851147776
Click away, Hone your photography skills with a 10-day workshop for beginners. Learn from professional artists and photographers. 6 to 15 May, 7 to 10 am, Artudio, Chhauni Hospital Road, Rs 5,500, 9803779777/9813931488/ 9851180088