Critical mass
Critical mass, Join hundreds of cyclists to reclaim the streets of Kathmandu and encourage a biking culture in the city. 29 July, 5.30 pm onwards, Basantapur Darbar Square
Women lead, Get a chance to learn, share and network with fellow women entrepreneurs at the Young Entrepreneurs’ Summit Women. 29 to 30 July, 9 am to 5 pm, Hotel Yak & Yeti, Darbar Marg, Register at bit.ly/yesw.2016, Fee: Rs 2,500 per person (Rs 2,000 for students)
Slam poetry, Watch Interstate’s poet and performer Deborah Emmanuel perform live, along with Nepali slam-poetry group Word Warriors. 30 July, 2 to 4 pm, Swarnam Theatre, Kalikasthan, www.sarwanam.org.np
Coffee, cake and wine, Good conversations coupled with food, wine and music at Kar.Ma Coffee, featuring a live performance by Simma Rai. 22 July, 4 to 7.30 pm, Kar.Ma Coffee, Jhamsikhel, 9843767232
Otaku next, Dress up as your favourite anime characters in the third edition of the Otaku Next Nepal Comic and Cosplay Convention. 30 July, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Alliance Française, Teku, www.otakunext.com, Tickets: Rs 300 (entrance free for cosplayers), Rs 350 (on the day of the event)
Immersive Bootcamp, Sing up for this short course organised by Quixote’s Cove and taught by Niranjan Kunwar, to learn about various pedagogical ideas, theories and methodologies to help facilitate literacy and arts workshops.
10 August onwards, 11.30 am to 1 pm (Saturdays) 7 to 9 am (Wednesdays), Quixote’s Cove, Jawalakhel, Fee: Rs 5,000 28 July (orientation session), 6 to 7 pm
Sound of Music, Mark your calendars for the re-enactment of the classic Broadway musical Sound of Music by the students of Shuvatara School. 5 August, Nepal Academy, Kamaladi, Price: Rs 200 for 12 pm (students show), Rs 500 and 1,000 for 5 pm (general admission)
KJC for kids, Choir group, movie time, wall climbing, music, games, dance and more for kids at the KJC Summer Camp for Kids. 25 July to 12 August, 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday, Ages: 5 to 11 years, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5013554
Tedx Thamel, Get a chance to hear from eminent personalities like Bandana Rana, Bhumika Shrestha, Ishaan and Joseph Silvanus at the independently organised Ted event, TedxThamel. 23 July, 11 am to 1 pm, Hotel Yak & Yeti, Darbar Marg, Tickets: Rs 500 (early bird), Rs 750 (regular)