Events

Mother's Day, Celebrate



Mother's Day, Celebrate the strong women who raised you. 6 May

Nonviolent communication, A workshop on effective communication during stressful situations, conducted by Jeannine Suurmond, Civil Peace Service advisor. 6 May, 11am to 3pm, COCAP Hall, Anamnagar RSVP at (01)4265143/ 4260498

Dancemandu, The second edition of Dancemandu Music Festival celebrating the best of electronic music. 6 to 7 May, 2 to 10pm (Friday), 12 to 10pm (Saturday), Tickets: Rs 2,000 (presale), Rs 3,000 (door) Norling Resort, Sankhu

Earthbag building, Owen Geiger discusses earthbag building technology and projects undertaken in Nepal. 10 May, 5 to 7pm, Alliance Francaise, Teku

Amar Panchhi, Join Bollywood stars Sonakshi Sinha and Malaika Arora in a concert organised by the Nepal Army Wives Association to raise funds for earthquake victims. Tickets: Rs 500 onwards, www.ap.esewa.com.np 14 May, 6.30pm onwards, Tundikhel, Kathmandu

Design Workshop, Pick up tips and tricks to curating an exhibition, as well as display techniques. Registration necessary. 15 to 18 May, 9am to 1pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, 9849519933/ 9818239744

Green film,  Screening of Greening the Island of the Gods, a short documentary about Bali’s garbage crisis and its grassroots solutions. 7 May, 11am to 12pm, Clean up Nepal, Tangal, (01)4428633

Solidarity, An art exhibition featuring veteran artist Kiran Manandhar celebrating his collaborations with budding artists as well as seasoned experts. 19 May, 5.30pm, Alliance Francaise, Kathmandu

Art market, Buy, sell art pieces at this monthly event. 7 May, 12 to 4pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa


Dining

Tasneem’s Kings Kitchen



Tasneem’s Kings Kitchen, A charming restaurant serving the unique flavours of distinctive Bohra Muslim Food. Jhamsikhel, 9801282727, (01)2239532

Hotel Yak & Yeti, Celebrate Mother’s Day by pampering your mother with a decadent dinner at the Sunrise Restaurant. May 6, 6.30pm onwards, Sunrise Restaurant, Hotel Yak & Yeti For reservations: (01)4248999 Rs 2,500 plus taxes (20% discount for privilege card holders)

Hyatt Regency, Put on your dancing shoes and groove to the beat of 80’s tunes. Tasty finger foods like calzones, sushi rolls, deviled eggs and beer-battered fish and chips available. May 6, 6.30pm onwards, Rox Bar, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu.

The Terrace Garden, A BBQ-filled Friday and Saturday overlooking the cityscape, only at Radisson Hotel. Enjoy the meal with a selection of desserts. 6 to 10pm during weekends, Radisson Hotel, Lajimpat, (01)4411818

Shambala Garden Café, Unwind with Hotel Shangri-La and enjoy a live performance by Ciney Gurung every Friday. 7pm onwards, Hotel Shangri-La, Lajimpat, (01)4412999


Cinemas


Getaways

Famous Farm



Famous Farm, Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds and a fresh morning breeze wafting in through the aankhijhyal. Nuwakot, (01)4700426, [email protected]

Temple Tree Resort and Spa, A peaceful place to stay, complete with a swimming pool, massage parlour and sauna, it’ll be hard to leave once you arrive. Gaurighat, Lakeside, (61)465819

Pataleban Vineyard Resort, Japanese-influenced eco-resort with great views, jungle walks, and picnics. Chisapani, Kathmandu, 9841679364

Atithi Resort, A perfect place to stay, nearby pool, massage, sauna, and delicious food of your choice. Shantipatan, Lakeside, Pokhara. (061)466760/ 400207, [email protected]

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


Music

Ankit Tiwari Live in Nepal



Ankit Tiwari Live in Nepal, Catch Bollywood sensation Ankit Tiwari, who was behind hits like Galliyan and Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu, at this event. 21 May, 4pm onwards, Jawalakhel Football Ground, Lalitpur

Top of the World Festival, Join the Top of the World Festival at Jiri with music and art, held in celebration of Buddha Jayanti. Tickets available at www.rocknrollnepal.com. 20 to 21 May, 11am onwards, Jiri, Dolakha

Nepathya Live, Nepal’s famed folk rock band performs live in the country after a long break. 14 May, 5pm onwards, Jawalakhel Football Ground, Lalitpur

Metal Monsters Tour, Rock out with metal bands Crown of Thrones, Kamero, Human Dementia, and X-Mantra at Purple Haze. 14 May, 11am onwards, Purple Haze, Thamel, Kathmandu

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