EVENTS

Comedy night with Russell, an evening of laughter with screening of stand-up comedian Russell Peters. May 20, 6pm to 9pm, Sattya Collective Space, Jawalakhel

Giving and Getting in Newar Buddhism, a talk show hosted by the Fulbright Forum on Understanding Dipanker Buddha in Nepal. May 20, 5pm, Fulbright Commission Auditorium, Gyaneshwar

Workshop on Microphone techniques and technology, by Mr Coleton Paskert, a renowned audio engineer and producer from Chicago. May 23, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, 5pm onwards, info@katjazz.com, 5013554

6th Solo Arupan Painting Exhibition, by senior artist Ramesh Khanal. Till 27 May, 5pm on the inaugural day, weekdays 10.30am to 6pm, Park Gallery, Pulchok, 5522307

African Film Festival, organised by College of Journalism and Mass Communication. 23 to 25 May, 12pm to 3.30pm, Russian Cultural Centre, Kamalpokhari

Discussion on Karnali Blues, with author Buddhi Sagar organised by Himalayan readers' book club. May 28, 3pm to 8pm, Conference Hall, British Council, Entry: Rs 50, 9851076996/ 9849100300

The Revival, re-exhibition of paintings by K.G.Ranjit.Till 26 May, weekdays: 11am to 7pm, Saturdays: 12pm to 4pm, Fusion Studio, Mandala Street, Thamel, 4700562

Book Sale, sale of used books organised by Alliance Francaise. 28 May, 10am to 5pm, Gardens of Alliance Francaise, Tripureshwor

The Government Inspector, a play by Nikolai Gogol performed by Shailee Theatre Group. Every Thursdays till 1st week of June, 4.30pm, Russian Cultural Centre, Kamalpokhari

Culturally Enlightened, a cultural festival organized by Om Mahakal Film Production. 2 to 5 June, 11am to 6pm, Tundikhel Ground

Documentary Filmmaking, an intensive six day course on documentary film making organised by Sattya Media Arts Collective. 5 to 10 June, 10am to 5pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Application can be downloaded from the website www.sattya.org and sent to collective@sattya.org by 28 May, Cost Rs.3000

MUSIC

International Music Week Concerts, an unique outdoor concert organised by Alliance Francaise in Kathmandu along with Service Civil International featuring students of AFK, Kathmandu University School of Music and Manandhar Cultural Group. June 21, 3pm, Dattatrya Square, Bhaktapur

Bagalima Kala Saanjh (Art in my pocket), an evening filled with theatre, music and art organised by Saathi in collaboration with L'Art en Poche asbl. May 23, 5.30pm to 9pm, Gurukul, Old Baneshwor, Entry fee Rs 500

AFK Music Contest, an open music contest to young musicians below 25. Interested ones can download the forms at www.alliancefrancaise.org.np and submit it at Alliance Francaise, Tripureshwor, Last date for submission: June 10

Betty Argo in Kathmandu, Popular French band Betty Argo live in concert. June 26, 6pm, Nepal Academy Hall, invitation only

Rap:Rock:Reggae, a house of music festival. May 21, 6pm onwards, Patan Musuem, Entry: Rs 300, 98419041005

Music on the move, performance by Gandharva Musicians. 22 May, 5pm onwards, Dattatrya Square, Bhaktapur, 9803673551