EVENTS

Balgo, an exhibition of contemporary Australian indigenous art. 21 November to 5 December, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4218048

Once in a lifetime, an exhibition of mixed media works by the Australian artist Donato Rosella. 21 November to 5 December, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal revisited, 4218048

Kathmandu International Theatre Festival 2010. 17 November to 7 December, Gurukul, Old Baneswor, for details see schedule on opposite page

Shila's Tale in the BBC's radio drama Katha Mitho Sarangiko, which deals with mobile phone harassment. Airing on 103 FM in the Valley at 8.15pm tonight, you can also listen to the drama online on bbcnepalidrama.com
QC Awards 2010: The Poetry Slam, Quixote Cove and the US Embassy call for applications for a slam poetry competition. Submission deadline 30 November, 5pm to 8pm, contest on 14 December, Jawalakhel

Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre, one-day program Practising Compassion by Geshe Thubten Sherab. 20 November, 10am to 4pm, 9808891048, www.fpmt-hbmc.org

Photos of Risk, a photo contest organised by UNDP on the themes of School and Hospital Safety, Emergency Response, Flood Management and Communities. Submission deadline 24 November, for details and submission log on to www.un.org.np/nrrc/photosofrisk, photosofrisk@gmail.com

Chagall in Nepal: The Magic of Colour, an exhibition of lithographs and original posters by Marc Chagall. Till 21 November, 5pm to 7pm, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 5552141

Dreaming of Player Flags: Mantra on the Wind, an exhibition of impressionistic photography by Sandy Shum. 16 November to 6 December, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Jhamsikhel, 5521120

Sanskriti Festival, jam session with eight young Nepali artists followed by documentary screenings, theatre show and live music by Nirakar Yakthumba and friends. 20 November, 10am onwards, Moksh, Pulchok and KCAC, Jhamsikhel
The Blue Tone, charcoal sketches on handmade paper and textile by artist Annika Heed. Till 19 November, 4pm, Park Gallery, Pulchok, 5522307, parkgallery@wlink.com

Golden Moments, the best bands in Nepal pay tribute to classic rock The Factory, Thamel, 19 November, 7pm onwards, performance by Abhaya and the Steam Injuns Bhumi Restaurant, Lazimpat,20 and 21 November, 7pm onwards, performance by Prism Band on the second day Moksh Restaurant, Jhamsikhel,26 November, 7pm onwards, performance by Jigme and the Strings Cafereena Restaurant, Darbar Marg, 27 November, 7pm onwards, performance by Rustic Nails 1905 Restaurant, Kantipath,3 December, 7pm onwards, all star performance

Himalayan Blues Festival 2010 19 November, Friday Madhuban Garden, Yak & Yeti, Darbar Marg (Rs 2000)
Workshop/clinic @ Nepal Music Center, Sinamangal & Kathmandu University Department of Music, Bhaktapur
20 November, Saturday Blues Big Bang @ 1905 Restaurant, Kantipath (Rs 500), Midnight Riders (Nepal), Robin & The New Revolution (Nepal), Aghor (Nepal), Jose Luis Pardo (Argentina/Spain), Owen Campbell (Australia), Magnus Rosen (Sweden), Oliver Mally & Martin Gasselsberger (Austria) Cafereena Restaurant, Darbar Marg, Tere Estrada (Mexico) Tamas, Thamel, Baba Richi & The Ragas (Sweden) 21 November, Sunday Open Jam Sessions at Comfort Zone, Thamel www.himalayanblues.com

DINING

Ramalaya Tea Room, experience Chef Mohit's creations from Cider brined Pork Chops to Guava Cheese, also 10% discount on evening dinners to all Nepali Times readers when they mention this ad. Pani Pokhari, near Japanese Embassy, for bookings call 4006589, 4006589, www.rde.com/index.phph/tea-room

Kakori at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kebabs, curries and more, enjoy Indian food at its best. Everyday 7pm to 10.45 pm for dinner, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal, call 4273999 for reservations

Saturday BBQ Brunch, enjoy mouth-watering Mongolian BBQ at Gokarna Forest Resort. Every Saturday, Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna, 4451212, info@gokarna.net, Rs 1500 plus taxes

Waffles promotion at The Lounge from 12.30pm to 4.00pm every day,Vegetarian Buffet at The Cafe every Tuesday from 6.30pm, and Arabian Nights at The Cafe every Friday from 6.30pm at Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234, 4489362

Aqua Java Zing, soar high on a low budget, buy one cocktail, get one free, buy two hookahs, get one free, only during happy hours from 2pm to 6pm. Ganesh Man Singh Road, Thamel

Bronco Billy, a new restaurant in town offering Tex-Mex and Indian dishes. They make their own corn tortillas, which get a big thumbs-up. Pulchok opposite Namaste Supermarket

Club Himalaya, for amazing mountain views and refreshing weekend escapades, special package available for Nepalis and expatriates. Nagarkot, 4410432

GETAWAYS

Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, Palanchok Bhagwati Darshan Package with one night's accommodation in the mountain rooms and transport to and from the temple. Dhulikhel, 4420774

Grand Norling Hotel, country-side weekend package offering suite room, swimming, gym, massage, and discounts on other facilities. Gokarna, 4910193