Events

KJC Kids



KJC Kids, Music, games, songs and more for kids at KJC music classes taught by Spanish kids class specialist Albertina Barcelo and music teacher Bhintuna Rajbhandari. May to August, Age: 3-5 year olds Saturdays (11.30 am to 12.30 pm), Age 6-8 year olds Tuesday (4 to 5 pm), 4-6 year olds Sunday (11 am to 12 pm), Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamiskhel, (01) 5013554, Fee: Rs 24,000 per month, Rs 700 per class

Cycle for refugees, Mark World Refugee Day by participating in a cycle rally organised by UNHCR Nepal and Cycle City Network Nepal. 19 June, 8 am onwards, Kathmandu Darbar Square, (01) 4414724/441 4989, nepka@unhcr.org, nepjh@unhcr.org

Lyrical healing, A poetry workshop led by Samyak Shertok encouraging participants to share experiences of the April 2015 earthquake through poetry. 25 June, 2 to 4 pm, NexUS Culture Nepal, Bakhundol, (01) 5522393, 9851026155/9849568115, nexusculturenepal@gmail.com

Art exhibition, Mark your calendars for Umesh Shah’s exhibition of artworks titled Invention in Tradition III. Till 30 June, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, (01) 4218048/4433930

Basketball in wheelchairs, Cheer six male and three female teams on as they participate in a wheelchair basketball league championship organised by ENGAGE, with the support of the Swiss Embassy and Turkish Airlines. 11 June, 8 am to 2.30 pm, Army Physical and Training Center, Lagankhel, 9813053115, info.engagenepal@gmail.com or engagenepal@gmail.com

Yoga sessions, Rejuvenate and unwind in a week-long Isha Yoga program with trained instructors and varied discussions, meditations and yoga practices. 28 June to 4 July, 6 to 9 am or 2 to 5 pm, Lakshmi Narayan Sewa Samiti Ashram, Tangal, 9803867394/9841586573

Israeli films, Don’t miss out on the screening of award-winning Israeli films at the tenth edition of the Israeli film festival, jointly organised by Nepal Film Society and the Embassy of Israel. 23 & 24 June, Russian Cultural Centre, Kamalpokhari, For more information: (01) 4413419, 9841413727

Female protest, A solo art exhibition titled Female Protest by L. Bajra Lama showcasing satirical paintings and art installations. 17 & 18 June, Het Pannenkoekenhuis - The Dutch Pancake House of Nepal, Sanepa, 9843411753, saa.gun@gmail.com


Dining

Manny’s Eatery and Bar



Manny’s Eatery and Bar, Special lunch packages for a quick snack or filling lunch. Jawlakhel, Shaligram Complex, (01) 5536919

Fire and Ice, Home to some of the most delicious pizzas in town. Thamel, (01) 4250210

Barista Lavazza, The Valley’s best European-inspired coffee culture café serves excellent mochas and lattes. Don’t forget to try their grilled chicken sandwich. Jawalakhel, (01) 5548597, barista. nepal@gmail.com

Moondance Restaurant, One of the few places in Pokhara that you just can’t miss; wash down its superb pizza and Lemon Chicken with a glass of mojito. Lakeside Road, Pokhara, (061) 461835

The Café, Relish South Indian culinary delights prepared by Chef Arun Prasad and enjoy cuisines from across Kerala, Chettinadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. 20 to 30 June, 6.30 to 10.30 pm, The Café, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, Rs 2,000 per person plus taxes (including one Coca-Cola product)


Cinemas


Getaways

Water Front Resort



Water Front Resort, This eco-friendly resort has it all, whether it be birdwatching, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking or boating. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061) 466370, www.waterfronthotelnepal.com

Himalayan Wellness Centre, A one-stop centre inside Park Village Hotel for a relaxed mind and healthy body.  Budhanilkantha, open all week,  9801066661, www.himalayanwellness.com.np

Shangri-La Village Resort, Escape the heat this summer with a two-night, three-day package at Shangri-La Village Resort in Pokhara.  Gharipatan, Pokhara, (01) 4420252, 9808187015, Rs 5,999 per person


Music

Music day



Music day, A music-filled day with performances by Spirit X, Mukut, Kings Among Men, Manda, SPACE and other bands to celebrate Fête de la Musique (International Music Day). 21 June, 4 to 8 pm, Alliance Française, Tripureshwor, (01) 4242832

The Edge Band live, Enjoy Saturday evening with popular Nepali rock band The Edge Band as they belt out some of their hits. 25 June, 7 pm to 4 am, The Victory Lounge, Darbar Marg, Kathmandu, Ticket: Rs 1,000

The Mix Tapes live, Enjoy a musical evening with beer and the The Mix Tapes band as it performs its members’ bucket-list songs. 17 June, 8 pm onwards, Sports Hive Bar & Lounge, Jhamsikhel, 9841320007

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