Events

Slam it

Slam it, Sarah Kay, an internationally acclaimed spoken word poet, will be performing live in Kathmandu. Rs 700, 27 December, 2 to 5pm, Alliance Française, Tripureshwor, (01)4241163

Occupy, A collection of art objects with global conscience. Till 7 January 2015, 10am to 6.30pm, The City Museum Kathmandu, Darbar Marg

Photography workshop, A unique photography workshop for all budding photographers - hobbyists, non-professionals and beginners. Till 29 December, 7 to 9am, SCC Kathmandu, Kupondole, www.facebook.com/scc.kathmandu

Tokyo to Kathmandu, Recollections in print of artist Kabi Raj Lama’s artistic and spiritual quest from Tokyo to Kathmandu. Till 30 December, 11am to 5pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited

Malini, A charity show of Rabindranath Tagore’s Malini in support of Nepal Critical Care Development Foundation. Rs 500, 15 January 2015, 4.30pm to 6pm, Theatre Village, Lajimpat

Pedal power, Hop on your cycle and rally to St Xavier’s School in Godavari to collect money for the underprivileged children of the area. Rs 400 (students) & Rs 600 (others), 27 December, 9am onwards, Patan Darbar Square, 9849200119

Newari folk, Dhon Cholecha, an adaptation of Satya Mohan Joshi’s Buddhimati Dhon Cholecha. Till 5 January 2015 (except Tuesdays), 4.45pm, Shilpee Natya Samuha, Battisputali

Ultra run, Participate in an ultra distance trail race in the northern hills of Kathmandu starting at the Shivapuri National Park. 3 January 2015, Shivapuri National Park, More information and registration: www.ultratrailkathmandu.com, [email protected]

Song of sorrow, Peeda Geet, a Nepali drama about an old man’s struggle after being displaced from his village. 28 December to 10 January 2015 (except Wednesdays), 5pm, Theatre Village, Lajimpat


Dining

New year at New Orleans

New year at New Orleans, Celebrate New Year's Eve with Peking duck and roast pork cooked Danish style with great wine deals and more. 6.30pm onwards, Thamel, (01)4700736

Mike’s Breakfast, Huge breakfasts and a never-ending supply of coffee amidst a lush garden setting characterise this café, popular among tourists and locals alike. Naxal, 4424303

The Old House, A beautifully renovated neo-colonial building, which houses an adventurous restaurant dedicated to the art of French cooking. Darbar Marg, (01)4250931

Fire and Ice, For the best pizzas in town, and much more. Thamel, 4250210

Mul Chowk, Executive chef Dil Bahadur Maharjan brings in his culinary expertise to match the charms of a bygone era at this special place. Enjoy a special New Year evening with a five course meal, mulled wine and classic desserts. Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4259801

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

Trisara, With dishes like flambéed prawns, crispy chicken, and khau soi, it would be foolish to ignore this restaurant’s charms. Lajimpat 

Lal Durbar Restaurant, Authentic Nepali dinner with cultural shows. Hotel Yak & Yeti, Darbar Marg, (01)4248999, [email protected]

Chez Caroline, Authentic ambience, exquisite French food, glorious sunshine and more. Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4263070


Cinemas


Getaways


Music

comments powered by Disqus