Events

World Environment Day celebrations, a three day event organised by Children for Green New Nepal to mark World Environment Day, programs include a recycled paper fashion show, street drama, mass rally, and documentary screening. 3 to 5 June, Patan Durbar Square, 985112770/9803173798

Kathmandu Eco Ride 3, Step for Miles has organised a cycle ride from Patan Durbar Square to Basantapur to mark World Environment Day and promote bicycle rides in the valley. 2 June, 6am to 9am, Patan Durbar Square
Wordmill Special: Poetry under the Shade, spend a quiet afternoon listening to poems from both Nepali and international poets with Nepal's first slam poetry group, the Word Warriors followed by poetry reading sessions by poet Tom Healy. 3 June, 4pm to 5pm, Ramalaya, Pani Pokhari

Haiku Hangout, explore unconventional ways of writing haikus while you sip tea and hangout. 9 June, 9am to 3pm, Sarvanam Theatre, Kalikasthan

Saturday Birdwatching, Bird Conservation Nepal is organising birdwatching trips to mark World Environment Day. Stroll through the forests of Nagarjun as you observe rare birds. 2 June, 6.30 am, Nagarjun Gate, 9841330576

Spalsh Fest '12, Beat the heat this summer with water football, live music and a lot of food and beverages to keep you cool. Rs 1499, 2 June, 10am onwards, Godavari Village Resort, www.water-football.com
Nepal Appreciation, an art exhibition by Miriam E Krantz. 24 May to 5 June, 10.30 am to 6pm, closed on Saturdays, Park Gallery, Pulchowk, 5522307, www.parkgallery.com

Peace, 17 artists have come together to set up an art exhibition celebrating Buddha Jayanti. 3 May to 3 June, 11am to 5.30 pm, The Art Shop, Durbarmarg, 4267063, 9841444848

Music

SIGN, Live music by SIGN band every week except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 7:30 pm onwards, Corner Bar, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat. Call 4411818

Albatross Unplugged, Don't miss a live performance by Albatross. 2 June, 7.30 pm, Attic, Lazimpat

Live Music Night, Shabnam and Cannabiz band playing every Wednesday, Absolute Bar, Hotel Narayani Complex.

Live music at Jazzabella Café, Every Wednesday and Friday 6pm onwards, Jazzabella café, Jhamsikhel, Patan. Call 2114075

Dining

Olive Garden, one of the finest restaurants in town serving fusion cuisine from the mediterranean. Every Friday, 12 pm to 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm, Olive Garden, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat, 4411818,outlets@radkat.com

G Café, spic and span with a palatable menu, this restaurant is definitely worth ta visit. Bouddha

Dragon Café, enjoy momos, sizzlers and vegetable coins at the most reasonable prices. Kumaripati

Japanese Crepe Station, try the unique Nepali khuwa crepe for a quick fix. Khichapokhari and Basantapur, Call 4256655

Cafe Hessed, for those with a sweet tooth, offers a delicious range of cupcakes and doughnuts. Jhamsikhel

New Tushita Restaurant, relaxing ambience and good food. Don't miss out on their penne with creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. Lazimpat, 44432957

Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Café, enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of Boudha stupa. Boudha, 2130681

Moondance Restaurant, one of the few places in Pokhara that you just can't miss; wash down its superb pizza and Lemon Chicken with a glass of mojito. Pokhara

Boomerang Restaurant and German Bakery, offers a large selection of cuisine for those who want to enjoy a full meal, if not one you always sample their equally appetising bakery items. Lakeside, Pokhara, 065-461412, 462978, 463474

Chili Bar and Restaurant, from Nepali to European cuisine, this restaurant serves delectable dishes along with a dance floor and happy hour serving some amazing cocktails. Lakeside, Pokhara

Comfort Zone, expansive restobar with a decent range of cocktails and barbeque meats. Thamel

Café Du Temple, famous for its delicious food, warm ambience and beautiful roof top view. Patan Durbar Square, 5527127. Boudha, 2143256

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

Sal's Pizza, almost round, almost cheap, always delicious, the cheesiest pizzas in town. Lazimpat, behind Jazz Upstairs

Milk Coffee and Cocktail Café, coffee house during the day and a cozy lounge serving cocktails at night, try its yarchagumba and molecular cocktails along with the famous Starbucks. Woodland Complex, Durbar Marg
Dhaba, for an excellent range of North Indian delicacies, try their unbeatable Kashmiri Gosht. Thapathali

Kaiser Cafe Restaurant & Bar, have a BBQ lunch and a glass of wine or beer inside the peaceful Garden of Dreams. Thamel, 4425341

Café Soma, enjoy scrumptious brunch and indulge in crepes with sugar and lemon. Jhamsikhel
Irish Pub, for the simple reason that the place actually feels like a bar. Don't miss out on their Irish coffee. Laimpat, Ananda Bhawan, 4416027

Summit Hotel, savour the succulent ribs basket, and add the finishing touch with a hot Dutch apple pie. Jhamsikhel, 5521810

Picnic, enjoy this Korean restaurant which offers heaping portions at affordable prices. Thamel

Singma Food Court, for the best Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in town. Pulchowk, 5009092 and Bhatbhateni, 4411078

Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat and banana cake. Chakupat

Getaways

Water Front Resort, this eco-friendly resort has it all whether it be birdwatching, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking or boating.

Sedi Height, Lakeside, 977-61-466370, www.waterfronthotelnepal.com

Monsoon Madness, escape the heat this summer with a two days and three nights package at Shangri La Village Resort in Pokhara. Rs 4999, Shangri La Village Resort, Pokhara, for more details call 4412999 ext. 7566/7503/7524

Holiday at Grand Norling Hotel, enjoy a quiet weekend at Gokarna.One night and two days at Rs 4500 and two nights and three days at Rs 7000, call 447948, Gokarna

ARANTXA CEDILLO

Across borders

Starting 2 June photo.circle is offering photography classes for amateurs and enthusiasts. The classes will take place on the first Saturday of every English month. Valencia based Nepali photographer Rohan Thapa, and Spanish photographer Arantxa Cedillo will facilitate the first session. They will be sharing their experiences of working in two different continents and cultures.

2 June, 9.45 am, The Bakery Café, Sundhara