Events
Unite for Changu Narayan
Sindhupalchok Trail Races, Three trail races of 29km, 15km and a shorter 1km in Thulo Sirubari, Sindhupalchok, about three hours drive from Kathmandu to the East to raise money for quake survivors. 27 June, 7.30am, Sindhupalchok, info@trailrunningnepal.org ultratrailkathmandu.com
Inferno: A Monologue An art exhibition by Deepmala Maharjan. Inauguration on 26 June, 3pm, exhibition till 30 June, Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, 9851170110, gallerymcube@gmail.com
Kathmandu Kora, Join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts and ride for 50, 75, or 100km to raise money for a birthing centre in Pyutar, Lalitpur. 18 July, 6.45am to 4.45pm, ride@ kathmandukora.net, www.kathmandukora.net
Prasad, An urban art show to inspire the youth by reminding them of the heroes Nepalis share in common, with music, beat boxing, live art and video mapping. 26 June, 5pm, Irish Pub, Lakeside, Pokhara, 9813462106, 9846613584, www.facebook.com/projectprasad
UWC Nepal United World College’s annual gathering for UWC alums and current students to meet up and catch up with drinks and snacks. Rs 1000, 27 June, 4 to 7pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01)5528362
Ropain An event to play with mud, and mingle with the locals while planting rice. Accompany this with a Newari feast of sorts, and this makes for an excellent day out. Rs 1,999 per adult, Rs 999 per child, 27 June, 9am to 3pm, Bajrabarahi, (01)4412508, 9801123401, ropain@socialtours.com, ropain.eventbrite.com
Dining
Black Pepper Café & Pub
Fire & Ice Pizzeria, For the best Italian pizzas in town. Thamel, (01)4250210
Dan Ran, The best Japanese food this side of Bagmati. Try one of the bento boxes with a fresh lemonade. Jhamsikhel, (01)5521027
Dhokaima Café, Enjoy the summer and chill with indigenous cocktails at the Rukhmuni Bar. Patan Dhoka, (01)5522113, dhokaimacafe@yahoo.com
The Vesper House, Stop by for the best in Italian and all local favourites, in their breezy outdoors seating. Also a great venue for wine connoisseurs. Jhamsikhel, (01) 5548179, www.vespercafe.com
Draught beer, Enjoy a draught’s flavour concentration from a glass, not a can or a bottle. Kathmandu Draught now available at House of Music, 9851075172, Irish Pub, 01-4416027, and Bunker’s Hill 015533571.
Dechenling, The place to head to for Bhutanese and Tibetan cuisine, pleasant and spacious garden is also ideal for big gatherings. Thamel, (01)4412158
Cinemas
Getaways
Park Village Resort
Gokarna Forest Resort, A forest sanctuary to help you relax and breathe, and also encourages meditation, just a 20-minute drive away from Kathmandu. Gokarna, (01)4451212, info@gokarna.net
Mum’s Garden Resort, Head out to Pokhara for a peaceful and comfortable stay in beautifully designed cottages at 50% off, surrounded by a lush green garden with great views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. Lake Side, Pokhara, (06)1463468, www.mumsgardenresort.com
The Yellow House, Bed and breakfast for the light traveller. Sanepa, (01)5553869/5522078, www.theyellowhouse.com.np
Music
Back to school
Blues night, Rustynails plays some of your favorite blues and soul music. 26 June, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com
Music for healing, A musical fundraiser by Hamro Sahayog in support of Jalpa Devi Mahabidyalaya, Bhotechaur, Sindhupalchok which was destroyed in the quake. 27 June, 1 to 8pm, Ai-La Restaurant, Kumaripati, Patan, 980840081324, 9808400813