A people war
A People War, an exhibition of photographs that portrays the reality of Nepal through 10 years of insurgency. Everyday except Tuesdays, 11 am to 4 pm, (01)5549948,
www.madanpuraskar.org
Bagmati festival, celebrate the river that nourishes Kathmandu, with parades, rafting, and cleanliness programmes. Runs till 24 August
Gunla, the Newari month of festivities has begun, be alert with your cameras to take great photographs. 7 August to 6 September
Swapnamahal, Beli Basnyat wants to build the castle of her dreams but can she escape her past? Starring Samuna KC and Sarita Giri in the charity rerun of Tennessee Williams’ classic A Streetcar Named Desire. Rs 500, 23 to 14 August, 6.15pm, Rato Bangala School, Patan
Kathmandu book swap, Love Books? Love Coffee? Join other bookworms to exchange books and drink your favourite brew. Second Saturday of every month, 2.30pm, Yellow House, Sanepa,
ktmbookswap.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/august-bookswap/
Swim and lunch, enjoy your weekends with a dip in the pool and savour a mouthwatering lunch with a glass of beer. Rs 999, Saturdays, 11am to 6pm, Waterfront Resort, Pokhara, (61)466 303/304,
www.waterfronthotelnepal.com
FEM Fashion, the supermodels of Nepal will sashay down the ramp just for you. Rs 1,500, 30 August, Aroma Restaurant and Bar, Jhamsikhel
Teej, celebrate the festival of women by hiking to Jamacho for a ‘Darr Khane’ picnic. August 31st,
http://sevensummitswomen.org/
Mahabharat, watch the epic performed by the students of Kathmandu University High School. Rs 100 & Rs 300, 4 to 5 August, The Village Theatre, Uttar Dhoka, Lajimpat, (01)4230729
Lekhak ko tutulko, the students of Ace College have come up with yet another comedy at their annual play show. Rs 300, 2pm and 5pm, 23 August, Rastriya Nach Ghar, Jamal
Bottoms up, take your taste buds and olfactory nerves on a joy ride at the 10th Annual wine tasting festival. Rs 900 per half litre, July to August, Kilroy’s, Thamel, (01)4250440/41
Paleti
Squat down, the doyens of Nepali music are back this year at the Paleti Festival. National Poet Madhab Prasad Ghimire, who says he has enjoyed the live versions more than the radio broadcasts of Nepali classics, will open the proceedings. Deji Baraili and Dawa Gyalmo will evoke the Darjeeling of the past, harmonising for yet another rendition of the evergreen ‘Mayalu le’. And back from his sell tour of Australian cities, Prem Dhoj Pradhan will close the festival in grand style.
Tickets: Rs 1,000 per show
Dates:
30 August, Madhab Prasad Ghimire
31 August, Deji Baraili and Dawa Gyalmo
1 September, Prem Dhoj Pradhan
Venue:
DAV School, Jawalakhel, (01)4412469, paleti@nepalaya.com.np
Youth power
As the parties bicker about agreements about election, the country has already stumbled into the 90-day period. Apathy towards the polls runs high among the urban and semi-urban youth even though the young are most populous voters. To lure the large youth demographic to vote, whenever the elections take place, an election awareness initiative Netaman proposes to hold a series of events and produce 100 videos to find the solutions and the solution-walas in order to foster a spirit of democracy ahead of the polls.
www.netaman.com
www.facebook.com/netamaan
9841612390
Offside!
The world's favourite game is back with another round of exciting ties:
- Manchester United host Chelsea on 26 August in what could be the acid test for both clubs’ title aspirations.
- In Spain, Barcelona edge Real Madrid on goal difference, but the season has only begun. Both play away from home this round.
- Juventus will hope to begin their defence of the Serie A by routing Sampdoria and AC Milan visit Verona.
- German champions Bayern Munich have won both fixtures so far, but are in third with 6 points.
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