Bagmati River festival
Bagmati River festival, Get ready for rafting, a heritage cycle rally, raft decoration challenge, horse and rickshaw riding, arts competition and much more at the 17th Bagmati River festival. 19 August, 7am-7:30pm, Bagmati Bridge, Kupondole, (01) 4361995
Biointensive gardening, Everything Organic Nursery (EVON) will be offering its basic 3-day course in Nepali biointensive gardening. 5-7 September, 10am-5pm, For reservation: 9849325002, www.everythingorganic.org
Comic con in Nepal, Fans of Marvel, DC, Anime, games and the comic genre are in for a treat. The event will also host international cosplay artists from Japan, the Philippines and India. 9 September, 10am-8pm, Heritage Garden, Sanepa, (01) 5013096
Vocal workshop, Register to learn singing techniques from renowned jazz vocalist Diandra Danieli, hosted by Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory. 5 July-30 August, (01) 5013554 http://www.katjazz.com.np/vocal-teacher-diandra-danieli/
The connection, Participate in this charity event to support handicapped dogs. Collected money will be used to build a home for incapacitated and elderly dogs. 1 September, 7pm onwards, The Heritage Garden, Sanepa, Rs3,000, 9860130928
Obstacle race, Be adventurous and test your strength in Nepal’s first obstacle race. 9 September, 6am, Godavari Football Ground, Rs1,000, free for ultra run.
Become a photographer, Register for a 10-day photography workshop. August, 7-9am, Artudio, Chhauni Hospital Road, Fee Rs5,500, 9803779777, 9851180088, artudio@hotmail.com
Women circle, Participate to hear amazing stories of women from all folds. It is a common platform for women to share their dreams and talk about the situation of women in Nepal. 20 August, 2-4pm, Ambassador Garden Home, Thamel, (01) 4700724, info@aghhotel.com
Healing power, Register if you are keen to learn about the connection between mind and body. Venerable Lobsang Namgyel will be teaching the profound practice of the medicine Buddha to help heal destructive states of mind.
16-17 September, 10am-4pm, Himalayan Meditation Centre, Narayan Chaur, Naxal, 9808296590, bmcspc@gmail.com