Nepali Times

Jumping Frog

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

Creole Passion, In the Red and Brown Water, an exuberant black drama filled with gospel and pop music, African drumming and dances that reveal a powerful spirituality. Rs 500, 12 & 14 September, 5.30 pm, 13 September, 1.30 pm, The Village Theatre, Lajimpat, (01)4001089, [email protected]

Thursdays of Cinema, An eclectic programme of eight French movies for children and adults. Every Thursday, 4 to 25 September, 8.30am & 7 pm, Alliance française, Tripureshwor, (01)4241163, [email protected]

Bollywood night, A fundraiser where everything from the setting to the music to the dress-code is Bollywood-style. Rs 2500, 13 September, 7pm, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, (01)5555689

Young entrepreneurs, A platform for young women entrepreneurs to learn, share and expand networks. 20 September, 9am to 5pm, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Darbar Marg

Shadkon, An art expression of six artists. 15 to 19 September, 10am to 5pm, Patan Museum, Patan Darbar Square

Inked, A tattoo and lifestyle convention complete with tattoo seminars, food stalls, automobile shows and metal music. 17 to 19 October, Bhrikuti Mandap, [email protected], www.nepalinked.com

Art conversation, Visual artist Sujan Chitrakar will be talking about Mural Arts. 12 September, 4.30pm, Taragaon Museum, Boudha, (01)4481786

20-year retrospective, Asha Dangol’s works on urbanisation, consumerism and ecological concerns on display. Until 15 September, City Museum Kathmandu, Darbar Marg, [email protected]

Falcha

Falcha, Give yourself away to the twin pleasures of lemon jeera chicken and mutton handi kabab. Jhamsikhel

Dragon Chinese Restaurant, Try the Kung Pao Pork if alone and the Mai Cao if with company. Lakeside, Pokhara

Salt & Pepper, Espresso, mocha, latte, frappuccino, cocktails, liquor, beers and flavoured shishas, with an outdoor lake-view terrace. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)463484, 9846210568

Sadya, A lavish Kerala lunch featuring various cultural programs to celebrate Kerala's national festival, Onam. 20 September, Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg, 9801045811

Yellow Chilli, Enjoy renowned Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s signature Indian delicacies and a variety of other mouthwatering dishes. Thapathali

Moksh, It may be well known for its cultural events but the food in Moksh is mighty fine. Jhamsikhel

Alfresco, for homemade pastas and other lip-smacking delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, (01)4273999

Reggae

Reggae, Joint Family Internationale will be playing their prominent reggae music. 13 September, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel

Roots night, Step up to the futuristic tunes and yet, go ol’ school Jamaican style. 19 September, 7pm onwards, Places Restaurant & Bar, Thamel

House of Music, Rejoice in live performances by Australian band, The Cairos, and local band, Voodoo Melon Groove. 12 September, 7.30pm, House of Music, Thamel

Live musical night, Enjoy live performances by Indian Idol 4 winner, Sourabhee Debbarma, and Samrat Thapa. 19 September, 7pm, The Societe Lounge Bar, Hattisar

Lights out, A musical event with live performances by Electro-Funk/ Nu Disco duo, Madboy/Mink, and international guest artists Heather Andrews and Jonathan J. Paul. Rs 1000, 13 September, 7pm, Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg, (01)4422214

Playtime

When Gurukul was disbanded three years ago, everyone thought Nepali theatre was done for. But now with so many acting collectives being set up across town, you can see at least one new play every month. The latest entry to the ever-growing list of theatres is Pathshala Theatre, who have organised a college-level theatre festival this month.

12 September Let me tell you a story

KUSOM

13 September The goodwill hunting

Rato Bangala

14 September The honest thief

NCM

15 September Patthar ko katha

TU

16 September The mysterious thief

RR Campus

17 September The witch of Portobello

LACM

18 September Asta Bestam

DAV

19 September Catherine the great

KCM

11am and 5pm

Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali

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