EVENTS

Expressions in Clay, ceramic art exhibition by Ceramic Hands, display of works created by local and foreign artists under the tutelage of Kalapremi Shrestha and 'P1' by Man Bahadur Harijan . 23 June to 23 July, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babermahal Revisited

9th Higher Education and Career Fair. 23 to 26 June, 11am to 6pm, Exhibition Hall, Bhrikuti Mandap

7 Days script writing workshop, organised by Indigenous Film Archive (IFA) for innovative Nepali writers and filmmakers. 4 to 10 July, 9am to 5pm, fee Rs 1000, Application deadline: 29 June, 9851063480

Blissful Entanglement, exhibition of paintings by Sandhya Silwal. 19 to 3 July, Opening day 5.30pm, Weekdays 11am to 5.30pm, The Art Shop, Darbar Marg, 4267063, 9841444848

Celebrating Fulbright in Nepal, an exhibition of artworks and photographs by US and Nepali Fulbright grantees. 7 to 21 June, Opening day 5.30pm, Weekdays 11am to 6pm, Saturday 12 to 4pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4218048

Talking Color, an interactive talk program with Ashok Man Singh, author of Color on use of colors. 24 June, 11.30am to 1pm, School of Creaitve Communications, Kupondole, fee Rs 1001

Learn to Photoshop, a two day workshop on Adobe Photoshop organised by Sattya Media Arts Collective. 25 to 26 June, 11am to 3pm, Jawlakhel

Know your DSLR: Digital SLR Photography, a photography workshop organised by Sattya Media Arts Collective. 28-29 June, 11am to 3pm, Fee Rs 1000, Forms are available at sattya.org

Call for entries for Film Southasia, a festival of South Asian documentaries. 29 September to 2 October, early submission deadline: 31May 2011, final submission deadline (for films made after April 2010): 31June 2011, Film Southasia Secretariat, Patan Dhoka, 5552141, www.filmsouthasia.org, fsa@filmsouthasia.org

Destination India 2011, an expo on education in India for Nepali students. 1 July, 11am, Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg

Fellowship for Research, the Bihari Krishna Fellowship for Ethnographic Research invites applications from researchers interested in themes: Gender relations, construction of good society, narratives of violence, co-operation and conflict over the past 50 years. Deadline 4 July, budget for this research Rs 5,00,000, www.sosbahan.org

Career Fair Nepal, a platform to obtain information regarding career opportunities. 8 to 9 July, 12pm onwards, Bhrikuti Mandap

Organic Market, a weekly organic market where along with picking the fresh organic produce for home you can enjoy brunch. 2 July, 10am to 12pm, 1905, Kantipath

MUSIC

2nd Paleti series, the much awaited series will begin with performance by Sunita Subba. 24 June, 6pm, 'r' sala,
Nepa-laya, Kalikastan, 4412469, paleti@nepalaya.com

Jazz in Concert, jazzy fest for music lovers followed by special 'Blues' session with 'Rusty nails'. 25 June, 6pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, 5013554

Golden Moments-Tribute to Rock, the final performance of the series will see the band Soaked rock it out. June 24, 1905, Kantipath

Monkey Temple Unplugged, live performance by the band with the premiere of the video of their new single 'Anumati'. 25 June, 7pm, Lakhey Restro and Bar, Durbarmarg, Free entry

Fashion and Music Fest, launch of the New Episode followed by a Fashion show and musical performances by Bijay Gurung (Kalind band) and The Shadows. 1 July, 6pm to 11.30pm, 1905, Kantipath , entry Rs 600, 9849565905

Betty Argo in Kathmandu, pop French band live in concert brought by Alliance Française. June 26, 6pm, Nepal Academy Hall, invitations only

DINING

Sunday Jazz Brunch, Enjoy a relaxing Sunday at Hyatt with barbecue and live Jazz music by "Inner Groove" from 12pm to 3.30pm. Hyatt Regency, Boudha, for bookings call 4491234

Saturday @ Hyatt, Make your weekend more exciting with family and friends. Enjoy the afternoon with a splash in the pool, relax and sample the sumptuous barbecue brunch. Hyatt Regency, Boudha, for bookings call 4491234

Degaa Restro Lounge, for mouth watering Newari cuisines. Kumaripati( Old Campion Building), 9849136479

Hankook Sarang, from Bibimbab to Samgyeopsal, Hankook offers a wide range of Korean delicacies at affordable prices. Thamel (opposite Road house café)

Jazz Upstairs, the perfect place to chill down with your friends, listen to good music and have a plate of the best momos ever. Lazimpat

Tapas Night with Sangria, for the true flavours of Spain indulge in Tapas buffet snacks with a glass of Sangria @ Rs499. 17 June onwards, every Friday 6pm onwards, Splash Bar and Grill, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat

Arabian Nights, taste the culinary delights from the Middle-East everyFriday at The Cafe from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. For bookings call Hyatt Regency, Boudha at 4491234.

Cinnamon Grill Lounge, offers delicious food and good music, added bonus- live performance by Ciney Gurung every Saturday. Jhamsikhel

GETAWAYS

Adventure De' Monsoon Mania, a two day fun trip that includes beach games, typical Nepali games Guchha, Chungi, Kabbaddi, drinking competition and live performance by the Saayas band organised by Country Road 4 Hamro Soach in association with Himalayan Enchanter Treks & Expedition. 8 to 9 July, Departure time 6.30am, 9am (rafters), 2pm (non-rafters), Royal Beach Camp