Hit the trails

Hit the trails, Ride along the ridges of Shivapuri with fellow bikers. 13 August, 7 am onwards, Starting point: Point Cycle Café, Jamal, (01) 4020025, 9851222031 / 9860898592, Tickets: Rs 2,000 (Nepalis without bike), Rs 3,000 (foreigners without bike), Rs 500 (Nepalis or foreigners with bike)

Poetry live, Attend a live spoken word poetry show featuring known slam poets Emily Weitzman, Illya Sumanto, Brendan Dennis, Samip Dhungel, Sanket Shrestha, Pramod KC and Ujjwala Maharjan. 5 August, 5.30 to 6.30 pm, Club 25 Hours, Gahana Pokhari Marg, Tickets: Rs 300 (regular) and Rs 250 (students with valid student IDs)

Innovation in Education, A fair jointly organised by Quixote’s Cove, Srijanalaya and Karkhana that aims to encourage and support innovative educational techniques. 5 to 7 August, 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to 5 pm, Tangalwood, Naxal, (01) 5536974, 9843781325 / 9807227110, [email protected]

Street art, Don’t miss out on the International Street Art Festival organised by ArtLab Life, featuring a host of art events: mural making, art talk shows, documentaries, exhibitions, street art jams and more. 1 August to 23 September, Multiple venues, 9813462106 / 9841807005, [email protected], artlablife.com

Write a play, Participate in the National Play Writing Competition and get a chance to stage your play in a theatre. The top ten applicants can also attend a workshop facilitated by Mahesh Dattani. 28 July to 28 August, [email protected], 9849024252 / 9823691301

Sound of Music, Re-enactment of the musical Sound of Music, by Shuvatara School students. 5 August, Nepal Academy, Kamaladi, Price: Rs 200 for 12 pm (students show), Rs 500 and 1,000 for 5 pm (general admission)

photoNepal, Mark your calendars for Nepal Tourism Board’s photo exhibition on the monsoon as part of its # photoNepal series. 5 to 7 August, 10 am to 5 pm, Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikuti Mandap, (01) 4256909

All about literature, Organised by the Drama and Debating Club of Budhanilkantha School, the Nepal Youth Literature Festival features talk programs, interviews of Nepali writers, workshops and literature-related competitions. 18 to 22 August, Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu, Registration: Rs 400 (short competition), Rs 300 (long competition), Rs 100 (talk program), [email protected], 9861381571

Alfresco

Alfresco, For homemade pastas and other lip-smacking Italian delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, (01) 4273999

Piano B, If Italian is what you crave. Offers limited but authentic fare. Bhanimandal, Ekantakuna, (01) 5000641

Embers, A large and cosy place that serves a blend of continental and Nepali favourites.Krishna Gali, Pulchowk, (01) 5555306

Alice Restaurant, Step in for scrumptious Thakali, Chinese, Continental and Japanese cuisine. Gairidhara, (01) 4429207

Korea Pyongyang Arirang, The only restaurant in Kathmandu offering North Korean delicacies.
Darbar Marg, (01) 4233243

Rupakot Resort

Rupakot Resort, The perfect getaway spot, pampering guests in the lap of luxury amid stunning views of the Annapurnas. www.rupakotresort.com, (61) 622660 / (01) 4004687 / 9856038043

Neydo Monastery, A monastery and guest house, Neydo is home to many significant religious sites of the great siddhas. Leave your troubles behind and book a room. Pharping, Kathmandu, (01) 6924606, www.neydohotel.com

Grand Norling Hotel, Countryside weekend package offers suite room, swimming, gym, massage, and discounts on other facilities. Gokarna, (01) 4910193

Shivapuri Village, Eco-tourism close to the Shivapuri National Park replete with a charm from bygone days. Patiswara, Shivapuri National Park, (01) 4017725, 9851034141, [email protected]

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

Album launch

Album launch, Gear up for the fourth album launch by the celebrated band Abhaya and the Steam Injuns. 6 August, 7.30 pm, Karma Bar & Lounge, UWTC, Tripureshwor

Open mic night, Grab the mic and sing your heart out at House of Music every Tuesday. House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

Fun pop, Spend a musical evening with Raju Lama- Mongolian Heart as they perform some of their hits. 6 August, 6 pm onwards, Faces Lounge, Thamel, 9843144638

Bold is beautiful, A one-day event filled with performances by some of Nepal’s well-known female artistes. 5 August, 5 to 10 pm, RS Moto, Naxal, [email protected], Tickets: Rs 250 (advance sales), Rs 350 (door sales)

Kramasha turns 3, Celebrate the third anniversary of Nepali rock band Kramasha-Nepal as they belt out songs from their upcoming album and cover songs of legendary bands. 9 August, 7.30 to 11 pm, Wicked Spoon, Jhamsikhel, 9802043649