Nepali Times

Grand Finale

Grand Finale, cap off World Cup 2014 with good music and company. 13 July at 7pm to 14 July at 4am, Dibya Hospitality, Dibya Nagar, Kathmandu

DJ Zumba, dance and stay fit as 25 zumba instructors from Kathmandu collaborate with a DJ. 27 June, 5 to 11pm, Hotel Radisson, Lajimpat

Reload yourself, opening of the Entrance cafe, live music by Kramasha Nepal, the Fusion House and Saddle Billed Stork. 12 July, 2pm until midnight, The Entrance Cafe, Hariharbhawan, Lalitpur, (01)5555617, 9841595814

Sushi making, learn how to make sushi the right way from chefs at Tamura restaurant. 12 July, 2 to 4pm, Hotel Kido House and Tamura Japanese Restaurant, Thapathali, Rs. 1500, 9803226840

Retrospective, a look back at the oeuvre of senior artist and cubism enthusiast Surendra Pradhan. Runs till 18 July, Park Gallery, Pulchok, parkgallery.com.np

Learning about success, listen to one of Nepal's youngest scientists, Kshitij Raj Lohani, talk about how he went from being a dropout to a scholar. 11 July, 4.30 to 6pm, Trade Tower Business Centre, Thapathali, Rs 300, 9843324333

Muna Madan, Nepal’s favourite epic on stage again. Runs till 16 July, Rs 100/200/300/500, Rastriya Nachghar, Jamal

Kathmandu kora, join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts and ride for 50, 75, or 100 km to raise funds for a birthing centre in Pyutar, Lalitpur. 19 July, facebook.com/kathmandu.kora

I have an idea, get creative and jump into the melting pot of ideas to foster positive change in Nepal 13 July, 3 to 6pm, Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi, Kathmandu

Amalgam, A series of talks around the ongoing exhibition at Siddhartha Art Gallery

13 July, Performance art, looking at the performances of Sunil Sigdel, Jupiter Pradhan, Prithvi Shrestha, Saurganga Darshandhari, and Rithika Shrestha, 3pm

20 July, Socio-political perspective in art, questioning the role of the artist as an informed citizen, 3pm 27 July, Street art, spreading socio-political messages through art in the local community, 3pm.

Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited Delegate effectively, brush up on your delegation skills with this five-day (two hours a day) workshop. Reduce your work burden as a manager and increase your team's effectiveness. 14 July to 18 July, 7.30 to 9.30am, Rs 10,000 King's College , Bijuli bajar, Kathmandu

Beyond auto mode, learn how to use your camera beyond its auto function. Don't just be a button-pusher; take control of your pictures. Registration until 18 July. 20 to 31 July, 5.30 to 7pm, Rs 6000, Canon Imaging School, Maitry Bhawan, New Road

Arena sports lounge

Arena sports lounge, Rub shoulders with fellow sport fans and watch the World Cup finals together. Make new friends or enemies. Thamel

Phat Kath, nothing better after a long work day than to chill out with tasty finger food, reggae music, and 2 or 1 cocktails during happy hour. Thamel

Just baked, give yourself a treat and satisfy your cravings with a buffet of sweet desserts.The American brownie will not disappoint. Battisputali, Kathmandu, (01)6205126

Ezer book cafe, cozy up with a good book over some Korean food. Sanepa, Lalitpur, (01)5546578)

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

Buzz, the food is good and wholesome, it will leave your palate buzzing. Baluwatar

Green organic cafe, eat fresh, right from the source. This cafe has its own farms where vegetables, grains, dairy and fruit are produced. Detox and indulge in healthy treats. Thamel, across Roadhouse Cafe, (01)4215726

Helena's breakfast made better when served with sunshine, cool breeze, and a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu, (01)4266979

iDoYo Ushi No Hi, savour exquisite Japanese delicacies at Mako’s to celebrate the Japanese eel festival. 18 to 20 July, Mako's Japanese restaurant, The Dwarika's hotel, Battisputali

Downtown, go Indian at this restaurant, although it serves Chinese and Continental food too. Don't miss out on the briyani. Pulchowk Road, Patan, (01)5010751

The end of the universe

The end of the universe, stay in a family-run hotel that is located atop Mahankal hill. It is believed to be one of the oldest hotels in the area. Mahankal Mandir, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, 9741020969

Waterfront Resort, head to this eco-friendly resort right in front of Phewa Lake. Sedi Height, Pokhara. (61)466 303/304, 9801166311, [email protected]

Jhule mountain resort, resting 2050m above sea level, the eco-resort boasts a farmhouse that stretches across a hill covered in fresh pine. Enjoy an organic homestay experience. Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Lapsiphedi-3, Jhule, (01)6212399

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

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

Neydo Monastery, a monastery and guest house, Neydo is home to many significant religious sites of the great siddhas. Leave your troubles behind and book a room. Pharping, Kathmandu www.neydohotel.com/contact/html

Devika Bandana

Devika Bandana, catch the songstress with over 300 hit songs to her name in her live solo comeback performance. Hotel Radisson, Lajimpat, Kathmandu. 9801184474.

Shastriya sangeet, the best of Hindustani classical every new moon night. 27 July, 4pm onwards, Battisputali

House of music, for five days a week, this bar and restaurant is packed with musical events that include open mics, karaoke and jam sessions. Open Tuesdays to Sundays , 4 to 11pm, Amrit Marg, Thamel, 9851075172

Music at the museum, spend an evening at the City museum and revel in chamber music with the Krishnarpan duo. 12 July, 6.45pm, Rs 450, tickets available at the museum, Cafe Soma (Jhamsikhel) and Lakuri Cafe (Baluwatar)