Events

Valentine's Day Special, celebrate love with dance, face painting, photo booths and special sweet dishes this valentine's day. Rs 200, 14 February, 3pm onwards, Bagaicha, Jawalakhel, 9841721736, 9841593121

Valentine's Eve, Ambition is organising a special pre-Valentine masquerade with fun filled activities for you to enjoy with your lbetter half. 13 February, 6pm onwards, Poolside, Woodland Complex, Durbar marg, 9841515761

Contemporary Forms, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre presents 'The Prakriti Project Eternal Visions - Contemporary Forms' by Rabindra Shakya and Maureen Drdak. 9 to 26 February, 5.30 pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited

Noh Drama, the Japanese Embassy will be hosting a special Noh performance to promote Japanese culture followed with an exhibition until 17 February. Tickets are available at the embassy, 12 February, 4.30 pm onwards, Japanese Embassy, Panipokhari

Saturday Birdwatching at Gokarna Forest Resort, organised by Bird Conservation Nepal. 11 February, 7am, call Vimal Thapa (9841330576)

Expression of Repression, an art exhibition expressing the many emotions, rights and issues related to HIV AIDS. Dress code: black and red, 10 February, 5pm onwards, Cafe Brown Sugar, Jhamsikhel

Ultimate Photography Workshop, Artudio presents the 12th session of digital photography workshop. Rs 3000, Starting from mid-February, 7am to 9am, Artudio, Lazimpat, 9841498425, 9841379780

Doc at Sattya, watch special documentary screenings centered around African American history. Free Entrance, 6pm to 9pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel

Music

Pink Floyd Tribute Concert, a tribute to the one of the most influential rock bands in history. 11 February, 2pm to 7pm, Bagaicha, Jawalakhel

Let There Be Lights, get out of your seats and unite against loadshedding with 1974 AD, Albatross and Abhaya and the Steam Injuns. Free Entrance, 18 February, 4pm to 7pm, Lainchaur Ground

Hip Hop at House, enjoy Lyrics Indy and his hip hop moves as part of the Black History Month celebrations.
Rs 200, 7.30 pm onwards, House of Music, Thamel

Ides of March, be a part of the epic concert with bands like Antim Grahan, Jindabaad, Severe Dementia and Laakhey performing for a good cause: the Nepal Hemophilia Society. 31 March, 1pm to 8pm

Dining

Latin Nights, dance the night away with Latin tunes while enjoying special discounts on great food and drinks. Manny's Eatery and Tapas Bar, Shaligram Hotel Complex, 5536919

Kilroy's Restaurant, wine with two free glasses of wine and a red rose on the Valentines Day. Thamel

Chongqing Fast Food, gear up for some mouth watering Chinese dishes like Sour and Spicy Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. Thamel

Casa de Cass, offers continental delicacies, baked goodies, brewed coffee and everything in between. Jawalakhel

Pumpernickel Bakery, get an early breakfast or brunch with interesting choices of bread and sandwiches. Experiment with its goat cheese or yak cheese sandwiches, or have a sip of coffee in the classy indoor dining area. Thamel, 7.30am to 7pm, 4259185

Just Baked, a cozy café with amazing pastries and friendly ambience. Old Baneshwor

Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Café, enjoy wood-fired pizza, homemade pastas and the one and only tibetan gyakok. Boudha, 012130681, 9841484408.

Buddha Bar, offers a warm and cozy space for intimate conversations over a large selection of drinks. Thamel, 9851053235

Cinnamon Grill and Lounge, mouth watering delicacies with live music. Try the grilled tenderloin steak and quiche lorraine with fresh fruit salad. Jhamsikhel, 5521339

The Factory, a trendy restobar for a refreshing stopover in the chaos that is Thamel. Great food and drinks, with zesty music. Don't miss out on the cheesecake, it's a must. Mandala Street, Thamel

Chopstix, savory Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Begin your feast with the Dragon Chicken; it is one-of-a-kind. Kumaripati, 5551118

Chez Caroline, for business lunches and relaxed dinners. Babar Mahal Revisited

Lhasa Bar, enjoy a beer or a splash of cocktail at this springboard for excellent young musicians starting out on the Thamel circuit. Thamel, 985101043

Everest Steak House, an old-school joint for everything steak. A sanctuary for meat. Thamel, near Chhetrapati Chok, 4260471

Summit Hotel, posh Western-style dining area with candlelight and a romantic night view of the city. Get busy with the succulent ribs basket, and add the finishing touch with a hot Dutch apple pie. Jhamsikhel, 5521810

Dhokaima Cafe, exquisite ambience, friendly service, cozy bar, place to see and be seen at. Patan Dhoka, Yala Maya Kendra, 5522113

Singma Food Court, for the best Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in town. Pulchok, 5009092 and Bhatbhateni, 4411078, foodcourt@wlink.com

Lazy Gringo, fail-safe Mexican restaurant. The lemonade with refills is what won us over, but the food is mighty fine. Jawalakhel

Getaways

Fulbari Resort, enjoy the scenic view as you pamper yourself with tennis, golf, drinks and dinners. Rs 6500 per person for 2 nights and 3 days, Pokhara, 4461918, 4462248, resv@fulbari.com, sales@fulbari.com

Ace Travels Winter Package, enjoy a luxurious yet affordable holiday package with Ace Travels to countries like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Offers start from Rs 48,800 per person in a 4 nights and 5 days tour package to Thailand, call its toll free number 16600100600

Day 27

Apa Sherpa and his team who are on a 120-day long trek on the Great Himalayan Trail have resumed their journey after reaching Khandbari on 31 January. The team was felicitated by local officials, FNCCI, and media among others. Apa Sherpa and his team are traversing the country along the 1600 km trail which covers 20 of Nepal's Himalayan districts to raise awareness about the effects of climate change in the Himalayas.

The events leading to the trek will be telecast in a show 'Third Eye' on Sagarmatha Television on Friday at 9.30 pm which will feature the team and the Great Himalayan Trail. Among pictures of majestic mountains and starry skies, team member twice-Everest summitteer, Dawa Sherpa has posted a photo of himself on Facebook with a beard (pictured). He adds: "We are planning not to shave or get a haircut until the end. Great Himalayan Beards!" The team is expected to reach Lukla by Wednesday next week and is accompanied by the German ambassador to Nepal, Verena Gräfin von Roedern on this stretch of the trail.

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