Events

Easel work

Easel work, learn the basics of painting landscapes in water colour, and drawing and painting portraits. 18 January for portraiture, 25 January for landscapes, seats limited, Park Gallery, Pulchowk

Climate+Change, an awe-inspiring educational science exhibition about climate change and Nepal's Himalaya. December to April, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal

Maghe Sankranti, a month of reading Swasthani, a pilgrims' tales of the Kathmandu Valley of yore. 15 January to 14 February

Vice versa, an exhibition of paintings by Saroj Bajracharya. 4 to 18 January, 11am to 5pm, Sarwanam Art Gallery, Kalikasthan

Of the young, listen to Anil Chitrakar expand on entrepreneurship opportunities for engaging the youth. 9 February, 4pm, free entry, Nepal Bharat Library, New Road

Football mania, gather your team and beat the upstarts to become champions of astro-turf and win up to Rs 70,000 in prize money. Rs 6,000 per team, 11 January, 8am onwards, Shantinagar Futsal, 9813365655, 9813981802, 9808051058

The spoken word, another month, another round of poetry jamming with the best slam poets around. 11 January, 3pm onwards, The Yellow House, Sanepa

Made in Nepal, join over 150 makers and sellers of quality Nepali products and services. 13 to 16 February, 10am onwards, Bhrikuti Mandap, 9841578957, [email protected]

Open market, sales galore every first and third week of the month, with great food and music. 11 January, Embassy Restaurant, 9818790223

Salut, be one of over 550,000 students all over the world to learn French. Session starting on 27 January, Alliance Francais Centre, Teku

Sonam Losar, the Tamang community celebrates new year. 31 January


Dining

Lal Durbar Restaurant

Lal Durbar Restaurant, authentic Nepali dinner with cultural shows. Hotel Yak & Yeti, Darbar Marg, (01)4248999, [email protected]

Dragon Chinese Restaurant, try the Kung Pao Pork if alone and the Mai Cao if with company. Lakeside, Pokhara

Saigon Pho, spacious interior with authentic Vietnamese dishes. Lajimpat

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

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

Mulchowk, the blend of culinary expertise and charms of a bygone era. Babarmahal

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

Wunjala Moskva, treat your palette to Newari and Russian dishes in the lush garden with ancient trees and trickling streams.Naxal, (01)4415236

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

Salt & Pepper Restro Lounge, espresso, mocha, latte, frappuccino, cocktails, liquor, beers and flavoured shishas, with an outdoor lake-view terrace. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)463484, 9846210568, www.saltandpeppernepal.com

Club Amsterdam and Café Bar, great food, exotic cocktails, live band, BBQ, and more. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)463427

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


Cinemas


Getaways

Himalayan wellness centre

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

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

Barahi Jungle Lodge, the first eco-jungle lodge of Chitwan directly overlooks the Chitwan National Park, spa, boutique guest room, individual and two-in –one private villas, including a suite with a private swimming pool. Andrauli, West Chitwan, www.barahijunglelodge.com

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]


Music

New stuff

New stuff, the rock outfit Underside release their first EP as they perform live. 11 January, 6pm onwards, Purple Haze, Thamel

Andromakers, let the all girl duo charm you with their jingles, especially for fans of Björk, Coco Rosie, Portishead or Massive Attack Rs 200, 13 January, 6pm, Café des Arts

Starry nights, munch on the tenderloin with Ciney Gurung performing live. Rs 1,499, 3 January, 7pm onwards, Shambala Garden Café, Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999, Ext. 7520/7515

Shastriya Sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon night. 30 January, 3.30pm, Ram Mandir, Battisputali

Kripa Unplugged, young Nepali musicians and seasoned veterans give an acoustic rendition of their favourite songs. http://www.youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged

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