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