Events

Farmers Market



Farmers Market, shop for the freshest organic products. Every Saturday, 9am to 12pm, 1905 Restaurant and Bar, Thamel

Mcube Chakati Guff, discussion and presentation on street theatre through gestures and symbols by theatre artist/director Ashesh Malla. 14 June, 4 to 6pm, Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur, (01)5260110

Man of Steel, watch the premiere of Man of Steel and contribute to the Music Museum of Nepal. 14 June, 6pm, QFX Cinemas- Civil Mall, book your tickets at 9803039750

Dance Marathon, dance away for 8 hours 8 minutes and 8 seconds to show your support for gender equality and equity.Rs 500 for participants, Rs 100/200 for audience, 15 June, 10am to 7pm, T.T. Hall, Lainchour. Facebook page. To register click here Nepal in Pictures, showcase your photography skills in this nation-wide photo competition organised by Photo Journalist Club Nepal and get a chance to win cash prizes. Deadline 15 June, 9851056865, www.pjclub.com.np

Into the Flashlight, a 14 day workshop on how to use flash technique for ultimate output with the limited flash equipment. Rs 8000, 15 June, 7 to 9.30am, School of Creative Communications, Kupondol, 984124307

Business Square, meet entrepreneurs, share innovative business ideas, and market your business in a casual setting. 20 June, 6 to 9pm, The Embers Restaurant, Krishna Galli, Lalitpur, (01) 4785454, info@candidservice.com

Ropain, a day out for playing in mud and planting some rice. Rs 1750(for adults) Rs 1000( for children under 10 yrs), 29 June, 9.15am to 4.45pm, Bajrabarahi, Lalitpur, Register at ropain-efbevent.eventbrite.com

Utsav, an exhibition of paintings by Sagar Manandhar. 5 to 30 June, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048/4438979

Uni, She, celebrate the beauty of womanhood, a photo exhibition by Uma Bista. 2 June to 2 July, 10am to 5pm, Image Ark Gallery. Kulimha Tole, Patan, (01)5006665, www.image-ark.com

Nepal-Africa Film Festival, watch amazing movies from 15 different African nations as well as selected Nepali movies. 18 June, Russian Culture Center, Kathmandu

Shopping Carnival, purchase stuff worth Rs 1000 and above at Civil Mall and get a chance to win Samsung mobiles, home appliances and Bajaj Pulsar. Runs till 6 July, Civil Mall, Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Bolchaa, a video journalism workshop. Learn to tell stories through videos with minimal equipments. Rs 3000, 16 to 20 June, 9am to 1pm, VENT! Office, Sanepa Chowk, apply at bit.ly/ZHuLws

CinemaNdu, watch the screening, meet the crew and share your views on the movie Uma. Free entrance, 14 June, 3.30pm, Nepal Bharat Library, Nepal Airlines Building, Sundhara.


Fete de la Music

Start off your weekend to the sounds of music at Alliance Francaise. Then head down to Mandala Street, Thamel to groove to the beats of popular artists and bands. Tired of the sun but have not had enough of music? Sit back and relax at one of the various pubs for some great music with good food and better company. Not in Kathmandu? No worries. Head down to Pokhara or Dharan. Celebrate International Music Day on 21 June across Nepal A series of concerts to mark the International Music Day brought to you by Alliance Francaise, Nepal.

1 to 3 PM Alliance Francaise of Kathmandu, Tripureshwor

4 PM to 8PM – Mandala Street, Thamel

8 PM Onwards - Musical Night in various pubs Kathmandu

Purple Haze Rock Bar, Namaste Café, Paddy Foley's Irish Pub, Lhasa Bar, House Of Music, Fluid Bar, Reggae Bar, Everest Irish Pub, KC's Bambooz Bar, Brezel Bakery Restaurant & Bar, Jingle Restaurant & Bar, Teku, Woodstock Restro & Bar

Patan Back Yard Food Joint, F4 Garage

8 PM Onwards - Musical Night in Pubs Pokhara Oxygen Lounge & Bar, Club Amsterdam , Freedom Café & Bar, Silk Road Restaurant & Bar, V-gins Restaurant & Bar, Center Point Restaurant & Bar

Dharan Roadies Bar, Hungry Eye Restaurant

21 June, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dharan, (01) 4241163


A Federal Life

On December 2007, Nepal was declared a federal republic after the parliament passed a bill. Almost six years later, after a failed attempt at writing a constitution, federalism has become a controversial subject.

But what do the common people think about federalism, if it's good, bad, suitable, disastrous, and how would they implement it if it was up to them?

Twelve artists from the Kathmandu University School of Arts will show you through their art.

15 to 20 June, 11am to 5.30pm, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka


Dining

Kasi



Kasi, spread out over a large terrace overlooking Phora Darbar, Kasi offers a delectable plate of Newari delicacies. Darbar Marg

Falcha, give yourself away to the twin pleasures of lemon jeera chicken and mutton handi kabab. Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Himalayan Pizza, this Italian restaurant has enough options to keep both adults and children coming back for more. Thamel

Bhumi Restaurant & Bar, savor delicious Newari, Nepali, and Indian cuisine in a welcoming environment. Lajimpat, (01)4412193

Nanglo Restaurant, fail safe place for family dinners, the chicken sizzler is a cut above the rest. Darbar Marg Bench Burger, juicy burgers and much more. Krishna Gali, Patan

Sarangkot Forays Restaurant, have a Sarangkot special breakfast while enjoying spectacular views of the mountain ranges. Sarangkot, Pokhara, (061)696920, 9817136896

Alfresco, for homemade pastas and other lip-smacking delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, 4273999

Shangrila Kitchen, try the majestic Gyakok and a wide variety of cocktails. 9 am to 10.30 pm, Hotel Tibet International, Boudha

Lhasa Bar, enjoy a beer or a splash of cocktail at this springboard for excellent young musicians starting out on the Thamel circuit. Thamel, 985101043


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