Events

Critical mass

Critical mass, join hundreds of other cyclists to encourage a biking culture in Kathmandu. 27 September, Tundikhel

Go girls, celebrate International Day of the Girl Child by participating in a cycle rally. 11 October, 7am, Basantapur to Jawalakhel, [email protected]

Treasure of Himalaya, an exhibition of photographs that document the omnipresence of water in the mountains of Nepal and India. 10 September to 8 October, 10am to 6pm, Alliance Francaise, Tripureswor

Swim and lunch, enjoy your weekends with a dip in the pool and savour mouthwatering lunches with a glass of beer. Rs 999, Saturdays, 11am to 6pm, Waterfront Resort, Pokhara, (61)466 303/304, www.waterfronthotelnepal.com

Creators, creatures, created, an exhibition of mixed media works by Italian artist Tarshito. 29 September to 13 October, 5.30pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, [email protected], (01)4218048

Prost!, beer, barbeque, bands, games, and DJ. 5 October,12 to 11pm, Trisara, Lajimpat

You do me no harm, join Word Warriors and break barriers through the spoken word. 5 October, 3 to 5pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, www.theyellowhouse.com

Nepal Music Education Festival 2013, don’t miss the chance to learn from renowned maestros like Mariano Abello, Natalia Calderon, and Juan Ortiz. 28 September, 8am to 6pm, www.katjazz.com.np


Harmonise

Party with musicians Yaite Ramos Quartet (Brazil), Claudia Quintet (USA), Mike del Ferro (Netherlands), Nick Aggs (Australia), Eliane Amherd (Switzerland), Cadenza Collective (Nepal), and 4th Element (India) at the 11th Jazzmandu Festival.

Jazz for the next generation music competition, 24 October, 2.30pm to 4.30pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel

Valley jams, 25 October, 7.30 to 9.30pm, Lajimpat, Thamel, Patan

Jazz bazar, 26 October, 2.30pm to 10pm, Gokarna Forest Resort

Red hot latin jazz, 27 October, 7 to 9pm, Hotel Summit, Kupondole

Jazzmandu master class, 29 October, 1.30 to 3.30pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel

Jazz at Patan, 29 October, 6 to 8.30pm, Dhokaima Cafe, Patan

Jazzmandu Finale, 30 October, 6 to 10:00pm, Alliance Francaise, Tripureshor

www.jazzmandu.com


Turkish delight

Smile Nepal brings you ‘A Musical Voyage to Turkey’, the best of Turkish music and dance to raise funds for the education and rehabilitation of street children.

Singer Aylin Sengun Tasci, who will lead the band of musicians, is one of Turkey’s most accomplished classical singer and also the art director at the state’s classical music academy while Burcu Yuce is an acclaimed dancer, performing modern, belly-dancing, and sufi dancing with equal expertise.

Turkey has been at the crossroads of many remarkable civilisations down the centuries and the resulting amalgam is apparent in the diversity of its music. Friday’s concert, featuring the Ud, violin, percussions, and the Kanun (a kind of dulcimer reminiscent of the santoor) - with a dancer performing alongside - will present to you the sonic pinnacle of this Asian-European giant.

“This is the first time we’re having Turkish music in Nepal and I am sure it won’t be the last,” says Fatma Gunseli Malkoch, Nepal’s consulate general in Turkey. Turkish cuisine will be served after the performance and the national football team’s autographed jersey will be on auction to raise money for Smile Nepal.

A Musical Voyage to Turkey

Featuring Aylin Sengun Tasci, Burcu Yuce, M Hamdi Degirmencioglu, Mert Degirmencioglu, Oray Yay, Sukru Ozoguz, and Mete Aslan

Rs 3,000 (incl dinner), 27 September, 6pm onwards, Hotel Annapurna Garden, (01)4412102


Dining

Lhakpa's chulo

Lhakpa’s Chulo, Nepali dal-bhat, Newari khaja, Swiss Rösti, Italian Risotto, and Thai green curry - take your pick. Jhamsikhel

Cafe Beyond, delicious, simplistic take on Korean main courses and snacks are a refreshing change. Bhaktapur Darbar Square

Tushita Restaurant, offering a mix of Nepali, Indian, Chinese and continental dishes, with a selection of popular Nepali snacks. Lajimpat

Oktoberfest Nepal 2013, the true Oktoberfest Tradition at Hotel Radisson with live performance by German band Tonihof and Buam. Hotel Radisson, 4 to 5 October, call 9843633833 for tickets

Friend’s Cafe and Bar, the non-vegetarian twin of OR2K, the restaurant serves Middle Eastern and Israeli delicacies. Mandala Street, Thamel

Le Sherpa, past the dustbowl chaos on the road outside, culinary paradise. Panipokhari, Lajimpat

Oktoberfest@Nanglo, celebrate the Bavarian tradition of beer drinking with a Germany-inspired food menu. Runs till 6 October, Nanglo Café and Bar, Darbar Marg

Honacha, one of Kathmandu’s oldest existing eatery serves authentic Newari fare. Krishna Mandir, Patan

Pack my lunch, mother’s cooking delivered to your doorstep. 9803496546, www.facebook.com/packmylunchnepal

Ghar-e-kabab, serving the best of north Indian cuisine, with live Sarod recitals on some days. Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg


Cinemas


Getaways

Atithi Resort

Atithi Resort, a perfect place to stay, nearby pool, massage, sauna, and delicious food of your choice. Shantipatan, Lakeside, Pokhara. (061)466760 /400207, [email protected]

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

Himalayan wellness centre, a one-stop centre for a relaxed mind and a healthy body inside the Park Village Hotel. Budhanilkantha, open all week, 9801066661, www.himalayanwellness.com.np

Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, make the resort your home for a price you can’t beat. Dhulikhel, (011)490114/494


Music

This is jazz

This is jazz, celebrate Dasain with Natalia Calderon, Mariano Abello, Juan Ortiz, Bob Sands, Paul Pax and some of the finest Nepali artists. Rs. 999, Patan Museum, Lalitpur, Tickets available at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Moksh Live, Summit Hotel, Kar.ma Coffee, (01)5013554, 9841970148

Tuborg stage shows, your favourite Nepali rockstars at a town near you. 5 October, Kathmandu, Dasrath Stadium

Cancion del Mariachi, listen to latin and gypsy jazz with Monsif Mzibri and Hari Maharjan and drink jugs of sangria. Every Saturday, 7pm onwards, New Orleans Cafe, Jhamsikhel

Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon night. 5 October, 3pm onwards, Ram Mandir

Metal Dasain, head towards the festive season with the power chord ringing in your ears. 5 October, 11am, Purple Haze, Thamel

Reggae Sundown



Reggae Sundown, Drum and Base Reggae by DJ Mama Disquo (Briony). 29 November, Base Camp, Arun Thapa Chok, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Rs 100

Monkey Temple Live, Set list consists the band’s original songs as well as covers. 27 November, 6pm, Irish Pub, Lajimpat

Nepal Music Festival, Nepal’s biggest volunteer-run music and culture festival, includes performances by noted bands and fun activities. 28 November, 12 to 8pm Bhrikuti Mandap, Pradarshani Marg, www.nepalmusicfestival.org

Folk Music Festival, The fifth edition of the International Folk Music and Film Festival. 26 to 29 November, Rastriya Naach Ghar, Jamal

Back again, Celebrated singer Bipul Chhetri will perform for the third time in Kathmandu. 19 December, Sano Gaucharan Ground, Gyaneshwor

Music workshop, Free workshop and master classes with classical pianist Joana Rolo. 28 November, 11am, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, (01)5013554, katjazz.com.np

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