Himalistan
Himalistan, the Himal Southasian magazine relaunches itself in a new avatar: as the first quarterly ‘bookazine’ of Southasia. 8 February, 4pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka
Podcasting and audio storytelling workshop, learn how to develop, produce, and edit a compelling and dynamic audio story and reach a wider audience through the internet. Rs 1,000, 13 to 27 February, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel
Everyday epiphanies, an exhibition of photographs on Nepal by Frederic Lecloux. 31 January to 13 February, 10am to 6pm, Sundays to Fridays, Alliance Francaise, Tripureswor
Earth, body, mind, find all the Nepali artists’ work from the recently held Kathmandu International Art Festival in one place. Runs till 13 February, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal
Theatre training, gain a comprehensive grounding in the performing arts. 1 February to 29 April, Sushila Arts Academy, (01)4015643, www.sushilaartsacademy.com
Pondering moments, an exhibition of paintings by artist Seema Acharya. 3 to 8 February, Imago Dei, Naxal, 9841038675
Ultimate photography workshop, attend this intense workshop to get a extensive knowledge on creative post production and flash use from maestros Shahnawaz Mohammad and Rajeeb Maharjan; only four seats available. Rs 3,000, 14 to 16 February, 7 to 9.30am, The Image Park, New Road, Kathmandu, register by 10 February, 9841240341/9841497639
Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival, the seventh edition of the annual NIIFF will explore issues related to Nepal’s minorities. 25 to 28 April, City Hall, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road, (01)4102577, ifa_festivals@yahoo.com, www.ifanepal.org.np
Comic relief, get ready for some great stand-up comedy with JLT, an up and coming group of talented comedians. 16 February, Manny's Eatery and Tapas Bar, (01)5536919
Pranamaya Yoga, join Sati for a day of Ashtanga Yoga and guided nature walk in the pristine forest of Shivapuri; then join Marion Werger in Patan the next day for a session of partner yoga. Rs 3,500, 8.30am to 6pm, 9 February, Shivapuri Retreat; Rs 800, 1.30 to 3.30pm, 10 February, Moksh complex, Patan; 9851002920
Startup weekend, pitch your ideas for new startups and stand to win prizes and sponsorships from established companies and entrepreneurs. 8 t 10 February, SAP Falcha, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, 6pm to midnight on Friday, 8.30am to midnight on Saturday, 8.30am to 9pm on Sunday,
kathmandu.startupweekend.org,
kathmandu@startupweekend.org,
9851084889