Nepali Times

Dance for a cause

Dance for a cause, Sway with acclaimed dancers Meher Malik, Subima Shrestha and Maradee De Guzman as they perform to create awareness and raise funds for various programs of Animal Nepal. Dinner and a DJ session will follow. 2 July, 6 pm onwards, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal Marg, 9860130928/9818659805/9808093887

The rebound, Cheer on as teams participate in a wheelchair basketball league championship organised by ENGAGE, with the support of the Swiss Embassy and Turkish Airlines. 2 July, 8.30 to 11.30 am, Campion School, Lagankhel, 9813053115, [email protected] or [email protected]

Day hike, Hike from Batase Danda in Dhulikhel through scenic villages of Batase Gaun and Shankhu, and the picturesque Namo Buddha monastery. 2 July, 6 am to 3 pm, Pick-up point Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall Complex, Rs 800 per person (for first timers) and Rs 300 (for regular hikers), (01) 4266559/ 9851014616, [email protected]  

Kathmandu Kora, Join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts and ride for 50, 75, or 100 km to raise funds for a birthing centre in Pyutar, Lalitpur. 16 July, 7.30 am onwards, Mangalbazar, (01) 4412508, www.kathmandukora.net

Water show, A community theatre performance exploring themes of water and health. 3 pm (1 July), 12 pm (2 July), Banglamukhi Temple, www.jeewanjal.com

Eid al-Fitr Mark the end of Ramadan and rejoice with friends and family on the first day of Shawwal. 6 July

Education fair, Meet with over 100 Indian colleges and universities at the Indian Education Fair 2016. 8-9 July, Radisson Hotel, Lajimpat, To register: indianeducationfair.in/registration/, 9818439089/9803359772

Art masterclass, Learn more about curatorial frameworks and managing art production with specialists from Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, Belgium. 6-7 July, 12 to 4 pm, Baggikhana Hall, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 9818239744, [email protected], Register: goo.gl/forms/xVUjlKUVc1WkR62H2

Mending poetry, Second series of the workshop led by Samyak Shertok to encourage participants to share experiences of the April 2015 earthquake, through poetry. 2 July, 11 am to 1 pm, NexUS Culture Nepal, Bakhundol, (01) 5522393, 9851026155, [email protected]

Rice planting, Roll up your pants and gear up for a rice-planting festival followed by a sumptuous Newari feast. 2 July, 8 am to 3 pm, Khokana, 9801123408 (call to confirm), [email protected], For tickets: ropain16.eventbrite.com

Dechenling

Dechenling, The place to head to for Bhutanese and Tibetan cuisine. The pleasant and spacious garden is also ideal for big gatherings. Thamel, (01) 4412158

Irish Pub, For the simple reason that the place actually feels like a bar. Don’t miss out on their Irish coffee. Lazimpat, Ananda Bhawan, (01) 4416027

Little Italy, Go vegetarian at this Italian food chain and don’t forget to end your meal with the chef’s special chocolate bomb. Darbar Marg, (01) 4233577, [email protected]

Lal Durbar Restaurant, Authentic Nepali dinner with a cultural show. Hotel Yak & Yeti, Darbar Marg, (01) 4248999, [email protected]

Lhakpa’s Chulo, Nepali dal-bhat, Newari khaja, Italian risotto, and Thai green curry: take your pick. Jhamsikhel, (01) 5542986

Dwarika’s Resort

Dwarika’s Resort, A holistic lifestyle retreat, drawing on ancient Himalayan knowledge and philosophy of care for nature and for oneself, set in magnificent natural surroundings. Dhulikhel, (11) 490612, [email protected]

Park Village Resort, Far from the maddening crowds, yet so close to the city. Budhanilkantha, (01) 4375280, [email protected]

Shangri-La Village Resort, A two-night three-day package at Rs 5,999 in Pokhara to get away from the capital this monsoon and beat the heat. Pokhara, salessvr@hotelshangrila com, hotelshangrila.com, (01) 4420252/9808187015

Music with fun

Music with fun, Live performance by the Maya ko dori pop singer Deepak Bajracharya and his band, in addition to fun in the water at Kathmandu Fun Valley. 6 July, 10 am to 4.30 pm, Kathmandu Fun Valley, Bhaktapur, 9843919642, [email protected]

Amusing acoustic, Enjoy a soul-soothing acoustic evening with Rajat and Yankey. 1 July, 8 to 11 pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

Throwback Friday, Spend your Friday evening listening to hits from the 60s through the 90s with Shiana. 1 July, 6 pm to 2 am (free entry until 9 pm, and cover charge of Rs 300 after), Tamas Spa Lounge, Thamel, (01) 4257658

Reggae sundown, Tap to the beats of reggae music with Nepali bands Cultivation and The Himalion as they belt out tunes of Cultivation’s debut album Plains, Hills and Mountains. 23 July, 6.45 pm onwards, Basecamp, Jhamsikhel, 9841226397

Mini Bazaar, Visit the mini bazaar not only for the music but the stalls, food and various activities. 1 July, 2 to 7 pm, Namlo Gardens, Bakhundole, 9851103087, [email protected], Entry fee: Rs 699, Rs 499 for students (inclusive of food and one beverage)