Events

Inspire with pictures



Inspire with pictures, In celebration of the World Literacy Day The Non Formal Education Centre and UNESCO organised an open photography contest on the theme ‘Women’s Literacy’. Deadline 25 August, pe.wong@unesco.org.

Lato Pahad, Set in eastern Nepal, Lato Pahad 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, shilpeeeheatre@gmail.com www.shilpee.org

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

Run Nagarkot, A fun 18km 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

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

Earthbag Rebuild Nepal, Workshops and discussion groups about the benefits of earthbag building and earthquake resistant design. 4 September, 10am – 5pm, The Summit Hotel, Sanepa.

Reading, Writing, Pedagogy, An intensive course for college students and graduates interested in facilitating literacy and arts with students, youth groups, teachers and adults inside and outside classroom settings. Rs5,000, 5 August to 2 July, every Saturday 11.30am to 1.30pm and Wednesday 7am to 9am, Quixote’s Cove, Jawalakhel, (01)5536974, info@qcbookshop.com, www.qcbookshop.com

Get inspired, United States Education Fund Nepal has guest speakers Aashwin Basnet and Sanju Koirala sharing their experiences regarding the US college application process. 3 August, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, USEF, Gyaneswor, Kathmandu, (01)4444779, (01)4444780, fulbcomm@fulbrightnepal.org.np

Monsoon story camp, Journalists and community leaders are trained in communicating about climate change so people improve their agriculture production and be better prepared for adverse weather. 21 to 23 August, Patale Gaun, Kavre, storycycle@gmail.com

Wholeness, A painting exhibition by Puran Khadka whose work is a meditative abstraction full of spiritual awakening. Inauguration on 2 August at 5pm, till 30 October, Park Gallery, Pulchok, (01)5522307, contact@parkgallery.com.np

Rising from the rubble, A solo photo exhibition by Laxmi Prasad Ngakhusi. Proceeds from the sale will go to an earthquake affected community. Till 1 August, Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal, (01) 1 4220735, registry.np@undp.org

Photo Kathmandu, Photographers, curators, photo-based artists, historians, anthropologists and other practitioners invited to submit work and ideas for digital projection, discussions, performances on the theme ‘TIME’. Deadline 15 September, www.photoktm.com


Dining

Coffee Escape



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

Capital Grill, American style diner offers a large assortment of appetisers and entrees to suit everyone’s taste. Bhatbhateni, (01)4428426, grillcapital@gmail.com

Tasneem’s Kings Kitchen, A charming restaurant proposing the unique flavours of distinctive Bohra Muslim food. Jhamsikhel, 9801282727, (01) 2239532, tasneemskingskitchen@gmail.com

Fire and Ice, For the best pizzas in town. Thamel, (0) 4250210

Grill Me, Warm ambience and delicious grilled delights. Jhamsikhel, (01)5535294


Cinemas


Getaways

Atithi Resort



Atithi Resort, A perfect place to stay, nearby pool, massage, sauna, and delicious food of your choice. Shantipatan, Lakeside, Pokhara. (061)466760 /400207, info@atithiresort.com

Raniban Retreat, Situated at the other end of the Phewa Lake and nested inside Raniban forest and the World Peace Stupa, best views of the Annapurna range. Phewa Lake, Pokhara, (01)4411855

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, dhulikhellodgeresort.com

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

The Yellow House, Bed and breakfast for the light traveller Sanepa, (01)5553869/5522078, www.theyellowhouse.com.np

Monsoon Madness, A two nights- three days package at Shangri-la Village Resort. Rs 5555 per person, Pokhara, (061)462222

Mango Tree Lodge, Culture walks, rafting in the Karnali, wildlife exploration, and jungle safari at the Bardia National Park. Bhetani, Bardia,(084)402008, info@mangotreelodge.com.


Music

Six years of musi

Six years of music, House of Music celebrates its 6th anniversary by introducing a new band, WHAT’S UP. 15% discount. 31 July, 7pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

Metal for Nepal, A fund-raiser concert with metal bands for the beneficiary of the earthquake victims. Rs 300, 15 August, 2pm, Club 25 Hours, Tangal, (01)4437486

Nepathya Live Free passes at Bajaj showrooms in Kathmandu Valley DAV School Ground Jawalakhel 1 August Saturday 5:30 pm

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