Events

La.Lit 4.0

La.Lit 4.0, Launch of the literary magazine's fourth volume. 7 March, 12pm to 4pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, editor@lalitmag.com, www.lalitmag.com

Women’s Day, Women entrepreneurs exhibit merchandise produced by Nepali women. 7 March, 10am to 6pm, International Club, Sanepa, (01)4222340, 9841411384, fwean.info@gmail.com, www.fwean.org.np

Astitva, A slam poetry event by Word Warriors, in collaboration with Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD). 8 March, 4pm to 6pm, Patan Darbar Square, 9841444787

Farmer's market, Local organic farmers from Bihani Social Venture set up their weekend shops. 7 March, 1 to 5pm, Maan Nam, Naxal, (01)4415613, nepalgolfzone@hotmail.com

Video collective, Artists Anil Subba and Ritesh Maharjan put on a collective performance. 7 March, 4pm, Gallery Mcube, Mitra Marg, (01)5260110, gallerymcube@gmail.com, www.gallerymcube.blogspot.com

Questioning equality, Sheri Meyerhoffer looks at the status of women in Nepal through the lens of equality. Rs400, 6 March, 9.30am, Hotel Shanker, Lajimpat, sgninkathmandu@gmail.com

Masculism, An exhibition by Gopal Das Shrestha Kalapremi. Till 15 March, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048, sthapa@mos.com.np

Double anniversary, Sixtieth anniversary celebration of St Mary’s High School and 20 years of its alumni association, ASMAN. Rs 1000, 7 March, 2pm, St Mary’s High School, Jawalakhel, (01)5001192, info@asman.net.np, www.asman.net.np

Why volunteer, Shailendra Raj Giri of Mero Job talks about the benefits of volunteering. 7 March, 11am to 1pm, Café & Shop Mitini, Lajimpat, (01)4226471, info@cleanupnepal.org.np, www.cleanupnepal.org.np

Call for artists, Local visual artists, sound artists and writers are invited to an open call for residency at Gallery MCube. Deadline 7 March, Gallery Mcube, Mitra Marg, Patan (01)5260110, gallerymcube@gmail.com, www.gallerymcube.blogspot.com

The Laramie Project, The One World Theatre brings to stage a docudrama telling the story of American Matthew Shepard who was beaten to death in 1998 in Laramie because of his homosexuality. Rs 500 (adult), Rs 200 (student), till 15 March, 5pm, Rs200 (adult), Rs100 (student), 7 and 14 March, 1pm, Theatre Village, Lajimpat, 9808041124, oneworldtheatreinnepal@gmail.com

Golf Open, A stableford tournament with 3/4 handicap game format. 7 March, 8am, Gokarna Golf Club, Rajnikunj Gokarna, (01)4450444, golf1@gokarna.net


Dining

Yak Restaurant

Yak Restaurant, Provides authentic Tibetan cuisine at an affordable price. Boudha

Happy Hour, Enjoy a new menu and a live band with special ‘Buy one, get one free’ offer on regular spirits, house wines and domestic Liquors. Every day, 4pm to 7pm, The Corner Bar, Radisson Hotel, (01)4411818, outlets@radkat.com.np

Coffee Escape, In the heart of the city, the main highlights of this place are its Italian Illy coffee and pastas. Lajimpat, Anand Bhawan, (01)4445447, 7.30am to 9.30pm

North meets south, Enjoy the best of north and south Indian cuisine, expertly crafted for you by chef Satish Chandran. Kakori Restaurant, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal, (01)4273999, reservation@scp.com.np, www.crowneplaza.com/kathmandu

Social café, An afternoon of music for the opening of Sisters Café & Beauty, a social enterprise promoting equality and dignity to Nepali women through training and employment. 7 March, 3.30pm, Sanepa, Patan, sisterskathmandu@gmail.com


Cinemas


Getaways

Dhulikhel Lodge Resort

Dhulikhel Lodge Resort, Located on a hilltop, the resort offers a magnificent vista of valleys, foothills, and mountains to the north. Dhulikhel, (011) 490114/494, www.dhulikhellodgeresort.com

Famous Farm, Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds and a fresh morning breeze wafting in through the aankhijhyal. Nuwakot, (01)4700426, info@rural-heritage.com

Hotel Landmark, Made entirely from traditional Nepali bricks and woodcraft, this hotel is not only rich in heritage, but also in services and boasts an award-winning restaurant, the Hungry Eye. Pokhara, (061)462908/463096/464897, www.landmarkpokhara.com

Last Resort, Canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping – test your limits at the Last Resort. Bhotekosi, Sindhupalchok, (01)4700525/1247, info@thelastresort.com.np, www.thelastresort.com.np

Mum’s Garden Resort, Head out to Pokhara for a peaceful and comfortable stay in beautifully designed cottages surrounded by a lush green garden with great views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. Lake Side, Pokhara, (061)463468, www.mumsgardenresort.com


Music

Reggae Dub

Reggae Dub, The only reggae sound system act from Nepal will make you move and groove this Friday Night. Rs 200, 6 March, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com

Ciney Gurung Live, Enjoy listening to one of Nepal’s most popular singers sing live. 11 March, Maan Nam Restaurant Lounge & Bar, (01)4415613, nepalgolfzone@hotmail.com

Combos concert, KJC’s faculty trio, with Nepali guest musicians and students of the Nepal Jazz Workshop come together for a live jazz concert. Rs 3000, 20 March, 7pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, sunita@katjazz.com.np, www.katjazz.com.np

Classical Hindustani, A live concert with Indian classical musicians Rakesh Chaurasia, Vijay Ghate and maestro Navaraj Gurung. 10 March, 4.45pm, Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaldi, 9851112185, chautaricreation@gmail.com, www.chautaricreation.com

Nepal Jazz Workshop, An opportunity to attend jazz classes with international virtuosos, bassist Margie Pos, pianist Jeremy Siskind and saxophonist Mariano Abello. Rs 1000 (KJC members), Rs 1500 (non-members), 18 to 20 March, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, sunita@katjazz.com.np, www.katjazz.com.np

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