Events
Save the date
Save the date, The Pix, photography quarterly, is in Kathmandu to launch ‘Scope: The Nepal Issue’ and hold an exhibition. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for an exciting weekend. 30 September -7 November 10 am to 5 pm, Taragaon Museum (01) 449 1234Piano lessons, Register for jazz piano lessons and get to know about jazz theory, harmony, improvisation, and composition, with Indian musician and jazz pianist Shanoi. Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5013554
Farmer’s market, For organic local food, chef brunches and wide green spaces visit farmer’s market at Le Sherpa and The Yellow House. Every Saturday, 8 am to 12 pm, LeSherpa, Lajimpat. Every Sunday, 9 am to 12 pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, (01) 5522078
Breast Cancer awareness, Participate in a Walkathon organised by Rose Foundation Nepal to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote breast self-examination. 22 October, 8.30 am to 3 pm, Starts at Patan Darbar Square and ends at Jawalakhel football ground, 9813688226/ 9803557302/9849035012, rosefoundationnepal.org
Mountain bike race, Get yourself ready for a three-day marathon-distance mountain bike race. The event features kids formula race, sprint race, downhill race etc. 16 December to19 December, 7 am to 9pm, Shuvatara International School, 9813011678/9841806310
Morning Coffee Queries, For interesting business ideas and experiences, entrepreneurs, students and start-ups can participate in Monday morning coffee queries. 3 October, 9 am to 11 am, Bodhi Books and Bakes, Maharajgunj
Yin yoga, Calm your mind with an hour of yin-inspired yoga followed by a singing bowl session. 1 October, 6.30 to 8 am, Sooriya Wellness Yoga Studio, sooriyawellness@gmail.com, Fee: Rs 1,500
Dining
Mul Chowk
Mul Chowk, Relish in a sumptuous Samay Baji meal while watching the lakhe nach, kumari nach and and vairab nach at Mul Chowk as part of its post Indra Jatra celebrations. 24 September, 4 pm onwards, Mul Chowk, Baber Mahal Revisited, (01) 4259801, 9860662252, machowkres@gmail.comRed Carpet, Look down at the busy and happening Darbar Marg while dining at a lavish, cozy place that serves mouthwatering cuisines. Sherpa Mall, Darbar Marg, (01)4257705
Hyatt Regency, Celebrate Oktoberfest with Hyatt and enjoy delectable dishes like bratwurst, frankfurter, sauerkraut with a side of warm salads and pretzels. 24 & 25 September, 12.30 to 4 pm, The Café, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, (01) 5178334, Rs 2300 per person plus taxes (including swimming)
Downtown, Go Indian at this restaurant, although it serves Chinese and Continental food too. Don’t miss out on the Biryani. Pulchok Road, (01)5010751
Grill Me, A restaurant with a warm ambience that serves delicious grilled delights. Jhamsikhel, (01)5535294
Cinemas
Getaways
Pataleban Vineyard Resort
Pataleban Vineyard Resort, 16 km west of Kathmandu city, the resort is a perfect place to spend your weekends with food and wine. The resort offers astounding views of sunset and the Himalayan range of Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu and Annapurna. Chisapani, Kathmandu, 9841679364, pataleban@mail.com.npDhulikhel 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
Hotel Shambala, Take the weekend off and lounge by the gorgeous infinity pool located on the hotel’s rooftop. Bansbari, Kathmandu, (01) 4650251
Hotel Landmark Pokhara, For the best views of Phewa Lake. Enrich your stay with the cultural performances every evening. Lakeside Pokhara,(61) 462908, 9851059096
Gokarna Forest Resort, A numinous paradise that relaxes you and encourages meditation, just a 20-minute drive away from Kathmandu. Gokarna, (01)4451212, info@gokarna.net
Music
Midnight Riders
Midnight Riders, The Midnight Riders trio will be performing their best songs during the Fuel for Motion event.
1 October, 11 am to 11 pm, Genesis Café, Panipokhari, 9841466304D Mollify, Spend Friday evening with D Mollify and good food and drinks. 30 September, 6pm to 10 pm, The Hut, Maitighar, 986-0030658
Open mic night, Grab the mic and sing your heart out at the House of Music every Tuesday. House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172
Music mania, Gear up for the third edition of Blackout Pride Phase featuring bands like Ugrakarma, Taamishra, Absorb, Undifined Human and more. 12 November, 12 to 6 pm, Thamel Reggae Bar, Thamel
Unwind with Ciney, Enjoy listening to one of Nepal’s most popular singers sing live. Every Friday, 7 pm onwards, Shambala Garden Café, Hotel Shangri-La, Lajimpat, Rs 2000 per person, (01) 4412999 Extn. 7520,7508.