Trans-Himalayan
Trans-Himalayan, Chinese artist Zhao Jianqiu’s ink wash paintings on Nepal and China celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Opens 11 October, 6pm, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, (01)4218048, 4433930, sthapa@mos.com.np
The Pump, Test your fitness level in a variety of competitions at Nepal’s first cross-training facility and win attractive prizes. 3 October, 2pm onwards, Gyanmandala building, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Home Sick Blues II, The second edition of the exhibit features more works from Danish artists Anders Brinch, Christian Finne, Jon Stahn and Melou Vanggard. Opens 9 October, 5pm, Tings Tea Lounge, Lajimpat, Free entry
Help rebuild, A special fund-raising print sale to contribute towards the rebuilding of heritage sites in Patan by Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT) www.photoktm.com/#support
Retelling history, Lecture by NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati, co-founder of Nepal Picture Library and founder of photo.circle. Organised by Cultural Studies Group of Nepal. 9 October, 9.30am, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, entry Rs 400 (non-members).
Pink rally, A walkathon to raise awareness on breast cancer and breast self-examination. 10 October, 7am, Walk starts from Patan Darbar Square and ends at Ideal Model School, facebook.com/rosefoundationnepal, 9841467697
Hemp exhibit, A wide range of hemp products on display. 9 and 10 October, 11am to 9pm, Patan Museum, Lalitpur, 9841430679
Wholeness, Artist Puran Khadka whose work is a meditative abstraction full of spiritual awakening exhibits his paintings. Till 30 October, Park Gallery, Pulchok, (01)5522307, contact@parkgallery.com.np
Quake photobook, Nepal425 launches a crowd-sourcing drive for printing a coffee table book featuring 700 pictures of the earthquake. All proceeds from the sales will go to quake-affected. www.nepal425.com
Art market, As a prelude to Photo Kathmandu, the first ever photography festival happening in November in Nepal, this month’s art market is dedicated to the art of photography. With live music by Kanta Dab Dab. 3 October, 12 to 4pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, Lalitpur, pranidhi@image-ark.com
Farmers’ market, The biggest gathering of local producers in the Valley selling organic produce, dairy products, artisanal bread and pastries and home-made goodies. 8am to 1pm, Le Sherpa, Lajimpat, every Saturday, (01)4006587, 9802028777
Nepal Cup 2015, A charity football tournament to raise funds to rebuild quake-affected schools in Nepal and promote the country as a tourist attraction. 2 to 4 October, Dasarath Stadium, Tripureshwor, info@nepalcup2015.com, www.nepalcup2015.com