Nepali Times

Jumping Frog

Jumping Frog,A mask, puppet and musical play about the love story of a frog. Until 21 September, 5.15 pm, Mandala Theatre, Anamnagar, (01)4249761

Newa film festival, Support local filmmakers, skip the mall, and come enjoy an open-air film screening every evening for a week. 6 to 12 September, Janabahal, Kathmandu

20-year retrospective, Asha Dangol’s works on urbanisation, consumerism and ecological concerns on display. 3 to 15 September, City Museum Kathmandu, Darbar Marg, events@thecitymuseum.org

Creole Passion, In the Red and Brown Water, an exuberant black drama filled with gospel and pop music, African drumming and dance that reveals a powerful spirituality. Rs 500, 5 to 14 September, 5.30 pm, 6 & 13 September, 1.30 pm, The Village Theatre, Lajimpat, (01)4001089, theatrevillage.npl@gmail.com

Fashion showcase, An exhibition of ethnic, contemporary and fusion wear for women and men by fashion designer Daljit Sudan. 6 to 7 September, 11am to 5.30pm, City Museum Kathmandu, Darbar Marg, events@thecitymuseum.org

Auto show, The tenth edition of NADA Autoshow. 3 to 7 September, Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall

Artists unite, A fundraising exhibition to support relief efforts for landslide and flood survivors in Western Nepal. 3 to 11 September, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal

Revisited Now and Then, Inauguration of the permanent exhibition Changu Narayan Now and Then. 6 September, Living Traditions Museum, Changu Narayan

Media workshop, Join Anup Ghimire in an extensive retouching and image enhancement workshop. Rs 3500, 1 to 10 September, 11am to 1pm, Sattya, Jawalakhel

Face to Face, A workshop with Rajesh Kumar Yadav on working with paper mache and mask making. Rs 2000, 15 to 17 September, 4 to 7pm, Sattya, Jawalakhel, (01)5523486

Charya Nritya, Experience Kathmandu’s version of dance meditation under the tutelage of Prajwal Ratna Vanjracharya and immerse yourself in nature, consciousness and compassion.  Rs 1,600, 1 to 14 September, 12.15pm, inneradventuretravel.com

Vo’ye,Celebrate Indra Jatra with a grand Newari Feast Rs 1250, 9 September, 5.30pm, Jyatha, Thamel

Japanese goodness

Japanese goodness, Enjoy a wide selection of Japanese cuisines- delights like sushi, tempura, udon soba, donburi and more on offer. Garden Terrace Restaurant, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, (01)4273999

Trisara, With dishes like flambeed prawns, crispy chicken, and khao soi, it would be a folly to ignore its aromas. Lajimpat

Indra Jatra, Revel in an exhilarating evening of traditional dances, music and Newari cuisine on the occassion of Indra Jatra. Rs 2800 (exclusive of 10% service charge and 13% VAT), 8 September, 6.30 pm, The Dwarika’s Hotel, Battisputali, (01)4479488, sales@dwarikas.com

Ezer book cafe, Cozy up with a good book over some Korean food. Sanepa, Lalitpur, (01)5546578)

Embassy, positioned on Lajimpat’s embassy-laden lane, this restaurant has a menu with Nepali, Indian, Thai and Japanese dishes. Lajimpat

Downtown, Go Indian at this restaurant, although it serves Chinese and Continental food too. Don’t miss out on the biryani. Pulchowk Road, Patan, (01)5010751

Spanish offer, 50% off on all Spanish wines to enjoy with cheese platter, tapas and Sangrias. Until 30 September, 12pm onwards, New Orleans, Thamel