Nepali Times

Newa film festival

Newa film festival, support local filmmakers, skip the mall, and come enjoy an open-air film screening every evening for a week. 6 to 12 September, Janabahal, Kathmandu

BFF, Adopt a dog from Animal Nepal’s shelter – the local mixed breeds are healthier and better adjusted to local conditions than pedigrees. Rs 150, animalnepal.org, (01)5538068, 9841334537

Gai Jatra, commemorating those who passed away in the last year, and also Nepal's annual LGBT pride march. 11 August

Charya Nritya, Experience Kathmandu’s version of dance meditation under the tutelage of Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya and immerse yourself in nature, consciousness and compassion. Rs 1,600, 1 to 14 September, 12.15pm, inneradventuretravel.com

Headspin, Take part in the ultimate B-boying competition in Nepal and compete with dancers from New Delhi and Mumbai to win Rs 25,000 in cash prizes. Rs 250, 10 August, St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel

Untied Women, Come hear from fair trade producer Manushi on their work empowering women’s lives through tie dye production. Runs till 14 August, Café & Shop Mitini, Lajimpat

Flagbearers, Be one of 30,000 participants to form the largest human national flag and make it to the Guinness Book of World Records. 9 August, 6 to 9am, Tundikhel, Kathmandu

Fleeting world, an exhibition of installation art, film, and drawing by Tiffany Singh. 4 to 12 August, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited

Peace puja, The priests of Patan are organising a nine-day ceremony for peace and well-being. Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Lalitpur

Navel-gazing, Learn the art of belly dancing at this free workshop. 9 August, 3 to 5pm, Core Fitness Studio, Lalitpur

Community Shield, FA Cup winners Arsenal hope to make a statement against champions Manchester City. 7.30pm, Reggae Café n Bar, Thamel

Oho! The Nepali-English literary magazine La.Lit launches its third edition and they've got a festival lined up for you:

8 August

5.30pm, poetry session featuring slam poets Yukta Bajracharya, Sanket Shrestha and performance artist Tsherin. 8 to 10pm, performance by bands Jugaa, Squirt AGuns, Social Nerve. Rs 200

9 August

5pm, readings from and launch of La.Lit vol III 6pm, screening of Louder than a Bomb, a documentary about four teenage poets of Chicago

10 August

5 to 6pm, young and published poets and artists engage in interactive activities about the creative process 6.15pm, screening of Gonzo, a film about the life and work of Hunter S Thompson

City Museum, Darbar Marg

The Heritage

The Heritage, escape the hodgepodge of the tourist hub as you relish delights like paella and panna cotta. Thamel

Natssul, reminiscent of the establishments in Seoul’s Hongdae district, this eatery strives to be the best Korean restaurant in town. Pokhara

Barista lavazza, the newest addition to the Valley’s European inspired coffee-culture cafes serves excellent mochas and lattes, don’t forget to try their grilled chicken sandwich. Jawalakhel

Noyoz, this tiny little joint serves food that tastes like your mother’s home-cooking. Bhatbhateni

Lanhua, for the best of Chinese at great prices. Lakeside

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

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

North meets south, Enjoy the best of north and south Indian cuisine, expertly crafted for you by chef Satish Chandran. Kakori Restaurant, Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Darbar Restaurant and Bar, new outlet specialising in delicious Japanese food and drinks, and also Continental and Nepali staples; spacious parking and a lush green garden. 7am to 9pm, Hotel Kaze Darbar, Kamalpokhari, (01)4420737

Tass and Tawa, savour a wide variety of Nepali meat dishes and reserve your palate for the heavenly Chusta. Pulchowk, Kathmandu

Vootoo, the new home of Newari cuisine, as well as a continental menu for those who want to play it safe. Lajimpat, (01)4005222