Events

Kathmandu Kora



Kathmandu Kora, Join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts and ride 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

The rebound, Cheer on as teams participate in the final round of the wheelchair basketball league championship followed by performance by the Nepal Break Dance Foundation. 9 July, 8.30 to 12 pm, Army Training and Physical Center, Lagankhel, 9813053115, info.engagenepal@gmail.com or engagenepal@gmail.com

Otaku next, Dress up as your favourite anime characters in the third edition of the Otaku Next Nepal Comic and Cosplay Convention. 30 July, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Alliance Francaise, Teku, www.otakunext.com, Tickets: Rs 300 (Entrance free for cosplayers), Rs 350 (on the day of the event)

Trail run, Gear up for the trail run between Chautara and Thulosirubari in Sindhupalchowk and help raise funds for earthquake relief efforts in the area. 7 am onwards, Chautara, Sindupalchok, (011) 620477, Register: http://goo.gl/ozPi59

Youth issues, Engage in a constructive discussion with panelists Arna Raj Silwal, Vidhan Rana, Dr Usha Bhandari and Brabim Kumar on ‘Changing landscape on youth employment in Nepal’. 8 July, 2.30 to 4 pm, Namlo Gardens, Bakhundole, 9851103087, Register: https://goo.gl/PnH6BD

Mending poetry, The final installment of the poetry workshop series led by Samyak Shertok encouraging participants to share their April 2015 earthquake experience. 9 July, 11 am to 1 pm, NexUS Culture Nepal, Maitri Marg, (01) 5522393, 9851026155, nexusculturenepal@gmail.com

Serdhak, Attend the film screening of Rajan Kathet’s Serdhak The Golden Hill, receiver of the best ICIMOD Moutain Film at the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF), 2015. All proceeds will go to Heartbeat and Dhondup Charity. 9 July, 5 to 7 pm, The Taragaon Museum, Boudha, 9843882502/9851050299, Tickets: Rs 300

Tedx Thamel, Get a chance to hear from eminent personalities like Bandana Rana, Bhumika Shrestha, Ishaan, Joseph Silvanus at the independently organised Ted event - TedxThamel. 23 July, 11 am to 1 pm, Hotel Yak & Yeit, Darbar Marg, Tickets: Rs 750 (regular), Rs 500 (early bird)


Dining

Grill Me



Grill Me, A restaurant with a warm ambience and delicious grilled delights. Jhamsikhel, (01) 5535294

BBQ at Gokarna, Enjoy Lebanese shwarma, Hyderabadi biryani, Japanese tepanyaki, Tibetan momos, Italian pasta, Nepali thukpa and more at this BBQ joint. Every Saturday, 12 pm to 3 pm, Gokarna Forest Resort, Thali, Kathmandu, For reservation: (01) 4451212

Boudha Stupa Restaurant , Enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of the Boudha stupa and free wifi, candlelight dinner options are also available for the romantics every full moon night. Boudha, (01) 4478555

Coffee Pasal, A place to idly sip on a good cup of coffee while looking at the Narayanhiti Palace museum. Durbar Marg, 01-4246483

Cafe Cheeno, Comfortable and elegant, Cafe Cheeno is the perfect place to have a cup of coffee and chat with friends. Patan Dhoka

Tass and Tawa, Savour a wide variety of Nepali meat dishes and reserve your palate for the heavenly Chusta. Jhamsikhel, (01) 5548499


Cinemas


Getaways

Hotel Barahi



Hotel Barahi, Enjoy a great view of the Phewa taal, the cultural shows, or indulge in the scrumptious pastries from the German Bakery on the hotel premises. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061) 460617/463526

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

Last Resort, Canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping – test your limits at the Last Resort. Bhotekosi, (01) 4701247/4700525, info@thelastresort.com.np

Piano B&B, Enjoy a comfortable stay, sumptuous Italian food and great hospitality at Piano B&B in Ekantakuna. Ekantkuna, (01) 5000641


Music

Reggae sundown



Reggae sundown, Tap to the beats of reggae music with the 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

Music with Majipa, Enjoy a rock-n-roll Friday with the Nepali hard rock band Majipa at Moksh. 15 July, 7 pm onwards, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5528362

Artha live, Spend a musical evening with Artha Band as they belt out some of their popular tunes. 8 July, 6.30 to 9.30 pm, Ai-La Lounge, Kumaripati, 9801018681

Harmonix live, Tap to the beats of some acoustic music with upcoming Nepali band Harmonix. 8 July, 7 to 10 pm, Rato Mato Organics BBQ and Bistro, Lazimpat, (01) 4428576

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