Nepali Times

Write a play

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

Last Tape, Save the date for Eklavya’s Last Tape directed by Shankar Rijal, with acting by Sudam KC, inspired by Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape. 5 to 16 August, 5.30 pm, Theatre Mall, Sundhara, Tickets: Rs 200, 300 and 500, 9851200052 / 9841595956

Cycle Rally, Join the Cycle Rally to show your solidarity for International Youth Day 2016. The rally is jointly organised by Collective Campaign for Peace and Cycle City Network Nepal. 20 August, Starting Point: Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, (01) 4265143 / 4260498, 9851196107

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

Coding for girls, Learn the ropes of Android app development using JSON/Javascript in a two-day coding workshop for girls. 13 and 14 August, 11 am to 3 pm (Day 1), 11 am to 4 pm (Day 2), Innovation Hub (Library), Teku, Up to 30 seats available (limited to girls only)

Innovation challenge, Youths throughout the Asia-Pacific can send innovative ideas to UNICEF, and vie to attend a 3-day boot camp in Malaysia to further develop their projects. Deadline: 5 September, For more details:  www.hlm3challenge.com

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

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 without bike)

The Café

The Café, Enjoy a wide spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes on Saturdays. Relish a traditional Chinese brunch with stir-fried wok dishes, dim sum, salads, noodles, fried rice and more on Sundays. Saturdays and Sundays, 12.30 to 4 pm, The Café, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Rs 2,300 plus taxes and service charge (including swimming), 50% discount for children between 6 and 12 years of age, free of charge for children below 6

Wunjala Moskva, Treat your palette to Newari and Russian dishes in the lush garden with ancient trees and trickling streams. Naxal, (01) 4415236

Falcha, Give in to the twin pleasures of lemon jeera chicken and mutton handi kabab. Jhamsikhel, 9851013475

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, [email protected]

Dan Ran, The best authentic Japanese food in this part of town. Jhamsikhel, (01) 5521027

Waterfront Resort

Waterfront Resort, Beat the heat in Pokhara with Waterfront’s summer package: bed and breakfast at Rs 4,900 plus taxes per room per night on a twin-sharing basis. Pokhara, (01) 466304, 9801133378 / 9841961268, Rates applicable to Nepalis only

Mango Tree Lodge, Culture walks, rafting in the Karnali, wildlife exploration, and jungle safari at the Bardia National Park. Bhetani, Bardia, [email protected]

Hotel Barahi, Enjoy a great view of the lake, cultural shows, a big swimming pool to beat the heat this summer, and scrumptious pastries from the German Bakery. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061) 460617 / 463526

Club Himalaya, For amazing mountain views and refreshing weekend escapades.Nagarkot, (01) 6680080

Shangri-La Village Resort, Escape the heat with a two-night, three-day package in Pokhara. Gharipatan, Pokhara, Rs 5,999 per person on twin-sharing basis, Package with adventure sports Rs 8,599, (01) 4420252, 9808187015 / 9860260894

Rock n Roll

Rock n Roll, Gear up for loud live music by the celebrated Mukti and Revival. 20 August, 7 pm onwards, Karma Bar and Lounge, UWTC, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu

Music for Choice, Rock band Robin and the New Revolution takes to the stage with some of their hits at the ‘Music For Choice’ concert organised by Marie Stopes Nepal. 13 August, 4 pm onwards, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

Yomari sessions, Spend a musical evening with guitarist Abhyu Ghimire and contemporary Nepali folk band Sakchyam. 13 August, 6 pm onwards, SKY–Bar & Grill, Dillibazar, 9818204874

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

Live Music Era, Watch this space for updates on FEM's next artist and the 7th season of Live Music Era. 27 August, 4 pm onwards, The Victory Lounge, Darbar Marg, Ticket: Rs 1,000, 9801031277 / 9802961570