Remembering the lost sculptures
Remembering the lost sculptures, A series of photo-realistic paintings by artist Joy Lynn Davis documenting community response to the theft of stone sculptures from Kathmandu Valley and research about the sites where the sculptures originated. Inauguration on 10 April, 5pm, exhibition till 22 May, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, (01)4220735,
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Cycle against VAW, Join a group of activists as they cycle through the city, seeking commitment from major political parties and media houses to fight violence against women. 11 April, 7am, (01)4247758, (01)6207758,
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No plastic, A 2km march organised by the Himalayan Climate organisation in support of the government’s decision to ban plastic bags in Kathmandu. 14 April, 7.30am, Bhrikuti Mandap, www.himalayanclimate.org
Etched art, An exhibition of etchings by recipients of the Australian Himalayan Foundation Art Award Program 2014, Saurganga Darshandhari and Surendra Maharjan. Inauguration on 15 April, 5.30pm, exhibition till 5 May, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048, www.siddharthaartgallery.com
Heritage ride, A 60km bicycle ride to explore the seven world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley on the occasion of International Day for Monuments and Sites. Rs 500, 18 April, 9841729965,
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In retrospective, An exhibition of the works of Nepali draftsman, Birendra Pratap Singh, from 1971 to 2015.
Till 26 April, Nepal Art Council Gallery, Babar Mahal, (01)4218048, www.siddharthaartgallery.com
Women power, Nine Nepali artists get together for a group exhibition, Kedar Bhakta Mathema. Till 30 April, Newa Chen Art Gallery, Kulimha, Kobahal, Patan, (01)5533532, www.kalavoice.com
Creative rendezvous, A workshop on 3D artwork using papier mache, clay, cloth and more. Rs 3600, 25 to 29 May, 10am to 2pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, (01)5523486,
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Welcoming 2072
Kathmandu Fest 2072, Usher in the Nepali New Year with music, games and food. 14 April, 10.30am to 8pm,
Bhrikuti Mandap, 9841373229,
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Seto Jatra Submerge into the kingdom of white. 13 April, 6pm to 2.30am, Malla Hotel, Thamel, 9851211900, 9801132327
Electronic Eve, Welcome the year 2072 BS with DJ BPM. 13 April, 6pm, Trisara, Lajimpat, (01)4410200,
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Treasure hunt, Each participating team has to complete in a series of 10 unique tasks related to culture and environment to win the big prize. Rs 500 per team, 1pm, Patan Darbar Square,
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