Events

Born Into Brothels

Born Into Brothels, watch an award winning documentary about children of prostitutes in Sonagachi, Kolkata's red light district. 12 July, 5.30pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalkhel, (01) 5523486

Bhanu Jayanti, Poemandu pays tribute to Bhanu Bhakta Acharya to celebrate the 190th Bhanu Jayanti. 12 July, 3pm, Nepal Bharat Library, Nepal Airlines Building, New Road

La Fete Nationale, celebrate Bastille day with Petanque contest,screening of The Illusionist, a French party, and French brass band Somewhere Over the Tempo. 12 July, 3pm, Alliance Francaise of Kathmandu, Banshi Ghat Marg, Teku road, (01) 4241163/4242832

Photography Workshop, beginners and enthusiasts take your photography skills to the next level in a workshop designed to nurture your creativity to the fullest. Rs 6,000, 12 to 14 july, 7.30 to 9.30am, The School of Creative Communications, Kupondol, (01)5546705/9841242307

Mcube Chakati Guff, an evening with Min Bahadur Bham where he talks and presents on ‘Journey Through Screen’. 12 July, 4 to 6 pm, Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur

Paintball Battle, show off your skills in the ultimate paintball battle. Rs 500, 13 July, The Target Arena, Sanepa

Explorations in photographic medium, photo.cirlce along with seven BFA students of Kathmandu University bring to you an exhibition that plays around ideas of memory, home, and family. Runs till 14 July, 11 am to 6pm, Bikalpa Art Centre, Arun Thapa Chok, Jhamsikhel

Monsoon Yoga @ Monastery, engage in classic Ashtanga yoga, walk to a famous meditation cave nearby and learn about Buddhism from the abbot of Neydo Monastery. Rs 9750, 20 to 21 July, 8am to 7pm, Neydo Monastery, Pharping, Pranayama Yoga

Book collection, help Phan Nepal collect educational materials for the youths of five districts. July 14, 7 to 8.30 am, Santwona Multiple Campus, Shantinagar, Public Health Action Nepal

AI and Storytelling, meet people from various walks of life, explore and discuss the role of the Nepali media in facilitating the changing political scenario of Nepal. 14 to 18 July, 11am to 2 pm, Sindhuli, Nepal

Parda, watch the Nepali adaptation of Tennessee Williams classic A Street Car Named Desire by the Freelancers Nepal. 19 July, Mandala Theatre, Anamnagar

Critical Mass, be a part of a cycling movement that is taking place in 300 cities around the world and pedal around town on the last Friday of every month. 26 July, 5.30 to 7.30pm, Tudhikhel

Goalmari, Bangladesh’s Own Island, a photo exhibition by Bangladeshi photographer Munem Wasif that revolves around water problems faced by his country. 25 July to 15 August, 10am to 6pm, Alliance Francaise of Kathmandu, Teku road, (01)4241163/4242832

Bottoms up, let your taste buds and olfactory nerves go on a joy ride at the 10th Annual wine tasting festival at Kilroys. Rs 200 per glass or Rs 800 per ½ ltrs.July to August, Kilroy’s, Thamel, (01)4250440/41 Goal, team up with friends and take on other teams in the KTM Nights Cup, futsal tournament. Rs 8000 per team, 27 to 28 July, 8 am to 8pm, Grassroots Recreational Centre, Mandikatar, 9841342635


Come together for Baitadi

Every year on the third Saturday of July, riders from different countries come together for a social cause. In the first year they rode in support of a school and orphanage in Kathmandu. This year the bikers will raise money to build an eco-friendly birthing facility in Sharmali village of Baitadi district. Be a part of their effort to provide a safe and secure building and a warm and welcoming environment for the children and women in rural Nepal.

Date: 20 July

Kathmandu Kora Cycling Challenge 2013

Register for free at:

www.socialtours.blogspot


A People War

'A People War', a permanent exhibition of photographs housed at the Peace Museum in Patan Dhoka, portrays the reality of a war stricken nation. The pictures on display are not only a testament of the loss and grief suffered by ordinary Nepalis through 10 years of insurgency and the price paid by the nation, but also a caution to never repeat our past mistakes.

Everyday except Tuesday

Time: 11 am to 4 pm

Nepali/Southasian: Rs 20

Others: Rs 100

Student discount: 50 per cent

(01)5549948, www.madanpuraskar.org


Cut!

Do you go to the cinema a lot and usually come back disappointed? Well, here's what you can do to make things right: write a script, win $2,700 worth prize money, and then make your own film. Nepali Cinema Script Writing Competition 2 is back this year looking for new talents. And judging from last year's winner, Ritu, which is currently under production, what could possibly stop your story from seeing the light of day?

Last day for submission: 15 August

www.newnepalicinema.com/script2013


Dining

Yak Restaurant

Yak Restaurant, serves authentic Chinese food, try the mala tofu, chicken with fungus and spicy pork spare ribs. Boudha, Kathmandu

Weekend Brunch @New Orleans, enjoy buckwheat waffle and pancakes with fresh low fat yogurt, fresh juices and much more with live music on Sunday. Patan

Momotarau, step in for mouthwatering Japanese delicacies, try its diverse variety of fresh noodles and authentic sauces. Sanepa Main road, (01)5521988

The Village Cafe, authentic Newari food that comes straight from the heart. Pulchok

Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat, and banana cake. Chakupat, Lalitpur Mulchowk, a blend of culinary expertise and charms of a bygone era. Babarmahal

Boudha Stupa Restaurant and Cafe, bide your time in the cafe's free wi-fi zone as you enjoy wood-fired pizzas, home-made pastas, and the Tibetan gyakok. Boudha, (01)4485585

Tian Rui, if you’re looking for genuine good Chinese food this restaurant is the best place to go. Thapathali

Trisara, with dishes like flambeed prawns, crispy chicken, and khau soi, it would be a folly to ignore its aromas. Lajimpat

Hadock, big compound with ample parking space, its western and Thakali dishes are done to perfection. Jhamsikhel, (01)5546431

Chongqing Fast Food, gear up for some mouth watering Chinese dishes like Sour and Spicy Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. Thamel

8 degrees, from lemon lassis to spicy pork stews, this is a great place to try continental dishes. Jhamsikhel


Cinemas

Cinemas 12th - 18th July

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

QFX Civil Mall 1

04:00PM 08:30PM

QFX Civil Mall 3

07:00PM

QFX Kumari 1

05:00PM 08:45PM

QFX Jai Nepal

04:00PM 07:45PM

Monster University- 3D

QFX Civil Mall 3

09:15AM 11:30AM 02:00PM

QFX Kumari 1

02:15PM

Lootera

QFX Civil Mall 1

09:30AM 12:45PM

QFX Civil Mall 2

05:15PM

QFX Jai Nepal

09:15AM 12:30PM


Getaways


Music

Cobweb Live

Cobweb Live, live performance by the legendary Nepali rock band. Rs 1200/dinner, 13 July, 8 degrees, Damkal Sadak, Pulchok, (01)5543740

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

Music Jams, enjoy great live music every Tuesday. 7pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel

Drummer's day out, the skin bashers take centre stage. Rs 100, 13 July, 2.30 pm onwards, Moksh Bar, Patan

Live acoustic Music, listen to live music while feasting on delicious pizza, risotto and more. 15 July, 8 to 10pm, Fire and Ice Pizza, Tridevi Sadak, Thamel

Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, announces its summer bonanza offer. Make the resort your home at a price you can't beat. Dhulikhel, (011)490114/494

Himalaya Wellness Centre, enjoy relaxing yoga, detox and Ayurveda treatments and retreats every day under one roof and get 10 per cent off on all Ayurvedic treatments. Park Village Hotel, Budhanilkantha, 98010 66 661

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

Pokhara Grande, a swimming pool to escape from the sweltering heat, a massage parlour and spa to loosen up, and a gym to release stress, all in all a great place to unwind. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)460210

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