Events

SAATH Flea Market



SAATH Flea Market, sell your junk jewelries, decoratives, toys, books, magazines anything and everything that is eating up space in your house and help children living with HIV. Every last Saturday of the month, 9am to 12 pm, 1905, Kantipath, 9851154488, [email protected]

Fly Away, a bird race organised by Bird Conservation Nepal to mark World Migratory Bird Day. Rs 150, 11 May, 6.15 to 11 am, Botanical Garden, Godavari, (01)4420213

Danse du Ventre, omi, shimmy, twist, and turn as you learn the ancient art of belly dancing. Rs 2,500, 10-14 May, Steps Dance Studio, Kupundole

Everest cycling marathon, cyclists Avi Cohen and Daniel Moores are riding across the Tibetan plateau from Lhasa to Kathmandu as they raise funds to help impoverished communities in Nepal. Contribute at www.indiegogo.com/projects/everest-cycling-marathon-for-a-just-world

Ukus mukus, an exhibition of drawings, prints, and multimedia by artists Kanchan Burathoki and Palistha Kakshapati depicting the drudgery of everyday life in Kathmandu. Runs till 12 May, 10.30am to 6pm, Park Gallery, Pulchok, (01)5522307

Kathmandu Bike Festival, bike stunts, live music, good food, and an inter-school cross-country championship for bike lovers. 19 May, Gyanodaya Residential School, Khokana

Think, eat, save, 200 million people could be fed with the amount of food wasted in Europe. Vote for bloggers who are actively urging the public to shift from conspicuous eating to conscious eating. www.unep.org/wed/blog-competition/bloggers/, #WED2013

Italian Food and Film Festival, watch famous Italian movies while feasting on authentic Italian food. Rs 950, 9 April to 28 May, 6 pm onwards, Black Pepper Cafe and Pub, Jhamsikhel, Patan

The Nepal Diaries, a collection of photographs by Gary Wornell taken and edited entirely with an iPhone. 10-12 May, Installed outdoors in Basantapur Durbar Square, next to the museum gate

Ncell Purple Saturday, good food, live music, cultural dance and gaming zones, a fun filled fest with family and friends. 11 May, Darbarmarg

Wheel-a-hoops, wheelchair basketball training to promote and improve physical, mental, emotional, and social strength of persons with disabilities. 10-12 May, 10am to 4pm, Covered Hall, Tripureswor, 9801082797

Free hit, watch the Indian Premier League every day. 3pm, Bagaicha Restaurant, Jawalakhel, (01)5548148

7th Anniversary of Yalamaya Classic, enjoy a quiet night of classical music on the second day of every Nepali month and then head over to Dhokaima Cafe for drinks and a warm meal. 16 May, 5.00pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, (01)5553767

Himalayan Film Festival, West Coasters, get ready for your fix of Nepali culture, society, politics, and food at the first annual Himalayan Film Festival. Featuring documentaries and films like The Sari Soldiers, Himalayan Gold Rush, The Desert Eats Us, Road to Peace, Soongava, and Highway, the festival will explore issues that Nepal is trying to grapple with at the moment. 15-19 May, Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco. www.himalayanfilmfest.com


Writing Nepal- A Short Story Competition

La. Lit, a literary magazine that celebrates the beauty of writing, is organising a short story competition titled 'Writing Nepal'. The competition aims to encourage new Nepali talents writing in English and will be judged solely by Samrat Upadhyay. All the finalists will be considered for publication in the forthcoming issue of La.Lit magazine with the top three winners getting cash prize worth Rs 10,000, Rs. 5000, and Rs 2,500 respectively.

The contest is part of a project titled 'The Writer in the World' supervised by Upadhyay at Indiana University. Entries can be sent to [email protected]

Deadline for submission:

25 May, 2013

www.lalitmag.com

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Dining

Fuji Bakery



Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat, and banana cake. Chakupat, Lalitpur

Golden Dragon, breathing fire, roasting duck. Jhamsikhel

Byanjan Grill, its open patio is a great place to sit, enjoy a book, take in the view, and gorge on delicious cuisine when the hunger kicks in. Barahi Chok, Lakeside-6, Pokhara, 061-466271

Bench Burger, juicy burgers and much more. Krishna Gali, Patan

Cafe Du Temple, famous for its delicious food, warm ambience, and a beautiful roof top view. Patan Darbar Square, (01)5527127 Chopstix, savoury Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Try the famous drums of heaven. Kumaripati, (01)5551118

New Dish, grab filling meals like pork momos, spring rolls, and chop sueys with excellent value for money. Khiccha Pokhari

Cafe Cheeno, comfortable and elegant, this is the perfect place to have a cup of coffee and chat with friends on a cold day. Patan

Sal’s Pizza, almost round, almost cheap, always delicious, the cheesiest pizzas in town. Lajimpat, behind Jazz Upstairs

Dechenling, the place to head for Bhutanese and Tibetan cuisine, its pleasant and spacious garden is ideal for big gatherings. Thamel

Noyoz, this tiny little joint serves food that tastes like your mother’s home-cooked dishes. Bhatbhateni

Kotetsu, authentic Japanese dishes that cater to your needs and taste buds. Lajimpat


Cinemas


Getaways

Temple Tree Resort and Spa

Temple Tree Resort and Spa, a peaceful place to stay, complete with a swimming pool, massage parlour, and sauna, it’ll be hard to leave the premises once you enter. Gaurighat, Lakeside, (61)465819

Balthali Village Resort, a small, cosy retreat with a bird’s eye view of green terrace fields dotted with ochre painted houses. Balthali, Kabhre, 9851075818

Mum’s Garden Resort, head out to Pokhara for a peaceful and comfortable stay in beautifully designed cottages surrounded by a lush green garden with great views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. Lake Side, Pokhara, (061)463468,? www.mumsgardenresort.com

Haatiban Resort, climb up to Chandragiri in the morning for a royal view of Kathmandu Valley and jog down to the hotel for a relaxed evening. Pharping, Kathmandu, (01)4371537/56

Last Resort, canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping – test your limits at the Last Resort. Bhotekosi, Sindhupalchok, (01)4700525/1247


Music

Cold Cave

Cold Cave, enjoy the melodic synthscapes with jackhammer beats, the guys from Philly and the big apple are here in town. Rs 200, 11 May, 7 pm, House of Music , Thamel

Live at Cafe 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 6pm onwards, Cafe 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231

Earthwatch, live music over dinner every Friday. Rs 1,299, Park Village Resort, Budhanilkantha, (01)4375280

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