Events

Nakhipot Urban XC



Nakhipot Urban XC, A 4.35km trail race in Nakhipot, open to all. Registration deadline: 1 August, 8 August, 7am, Nakhipot basketball court, 98020915 95, 9803661496

Zumba Marathon, Jasmine Fitness Club & Spa celebrates its 7th anniversary organising the Monsoon Zumba Marathon. Members as well as non-members are welcome. 24 July, 5pm to 8pm, UWTC, 4th Floor, Tripureswor, (01)4117115, (01)4117120, info@jasminefitnessclub.com

Hugs as relief, Resuming the coffee, café & wine sessions, Kar.Ma Coffee invites Tania Alice, performance artist to spread positive energy with hugs that she personally collected in Rio as a form of relief. 24 July, 3.30pm to 7pm, Kar.Ma Coffee, Gyan Mandala, 9843767232, birgit@madeinnepal.com

Critical mass, A monthly meet up of cyclists who go on a ride. Their purpose: reclaim the streets. 31 July, 5.30PM, Basantapur Darbar Square

Lato Pahad, Set in eastern Nepal, Lato Mato is a tale of four porters and their struggle to make ends meet. Directed by Kiran Chamling Rai and adapted by Yuvraj Ghimire. Till 3 August, 5.15pm, Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali, (01)4469621, shilpeetheatre@gmail.com. www.shilpee.org

Think and talk, Suresh Poudel, a doctoral student in Comparative Genomics at the University of Tennessee will talk on Proteomics Data Analysis. 24 July, 3pm to 5pm, Kantipur Valley College, Kumaripati, info@talkbiotech.org, www.talkbiotech.org

Bring back the jazz, Experience the energy of the jazz ballroom of the 40s and 50s with live music, food and beverages. 24 July, 7pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01)5528362, mokshlive@hotmail.com

Run Nagarkot, A fun 18k charity run to raise funds for rebuilding of quake-damaged Baluwapati Secondary School in Kavre. Route will go from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel. Rs 600 for Nepalis and Rs 800 for foreigners, 1 August, 7am to 11am, Nagarkot, 9851192617, for registration www.ultratrailkathmandu.com


Dining

Chopstix



Chopstix, Savoury Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Kumaripati, (01)5551118, info@chopstix.com.np

Magic Beans, Coffee, cakes, and sandwiches with magical touch and taste. Sherpa Mall, Durbar Marg, (01)4230914

Aalishan, For mouth-watering kebabs, flavourful curries and delicious biryanis. Live music on Fridays. Jhamsikhel, (01)5542032

Valentine night, A free rose and a free glass of hot mulled wine followed by a free Irish coffee on Valentine’s Day in a balloon-filled dining room. 14 February, K-too Beer and Steakhouse, Thamel, (01)4700043.

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

Alice Restaurant, Step in for scrumptious Thakali, Chinese, Continental and Japanese cuisine. Gairidhara, (01)4429207


Cinemas


Getaways

Fulbari Resort



Fulbari Resort, Enjoy the scenic view of Pokhara as you pamper yourself with tennis, golf, drinks and dinners. Pokhara, (01)4461918

Monsoon Madness, A two nights- three days package at Shangri-la Village Resort. Rs 5555 per person, Pokhara, (61)462222

Himalayan Wellness Centre, A one-stop centre for a relaxed mind and healthy body inside the Park Village Hotel. Budhanilkantha, open all week, 980-1066661, www.himalayanwellness.com.np

Grand Norling Hotel, Countryside weekend package offering suite room, swimming, gym, massage, and discounts on other facilities. Gokarna, (01)4910193

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, (06)1463468, www.mumsgardenresort.com

Barahi Jungle House, The first eco-jungle of Chitwan directly overlooks the Chitwan National Park, with a spa, boutique, guest room, individual and two-in-one private villas, and including suites with a private swimming pool. Andrauli, West Chitwan, (01)4429820, bjl@barahi.com


Music

Acoustic duet



Acoustic duet, Axata Singh and Mahesh join for a special acoustic evening of music. 24 July, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

Plebeian live, Feel the groove with the Nep-Indie band Plebeian. 24 July, 7.30pm, Irish Pub, LaJimpat, (01)4416027

What The Funk, Kathmandu’s funk band is back for another groovy night. 25 July, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

Back to the future, Brace yourself for a futuristic night and dance to the top hits till the year 2000. Rs500, 25 July, 9pm, Club 25 Hours, Tangal, (01)4437486

Himalayan glory, Ready to bang some heads? UgraKarma, Plague Throat, Binaash, Kaal and Vomiting Snake live under one roof. 25 July, 12pm to 6pm, Purple Haze, Thamel

Metal for Nepal, A fund raiser concert with metals bands for the beneficiary of the earthquake victims. Rs300, 15 August, 2pm, Club 25 Hours, Tangal, (01)4437486

Jazz Day, KJC in association with the US Embassy and UNESCO Nepal celebrates International Jazz Day 2015 with a series of free concerts. 30 July, 6pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, sunita@katjazz.com.np, www.katjazz.com.np

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