Father’s Day
Father’s Day, A day dedicated to all the men who raised us. 1 September
Creating engagement, Be a participant in a 16-hour workshop focusing on creating and managing art-engagements for children and young people, with Ruchira Das of ThinkArts in India. 5 to 8 September, 10 am to 2 pm,
Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 9818239744
Monochrome mandalas, Master mindfulness by learning the art of making monochrome mandalas with Sattya Media Arts Collective. 10 September, 11 am to 3 pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, Apply:
https://goo.gl/uzIawd, Fee: Rs 500
Ride to Khokana, Contribute to restoring Nepal’s cultural heritage by participating in a cycle ride program from Kasthamandap to Khokana, organised by Khokana Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Committee. 20 September, 7 am onwards, Price: Rs 600
Fragments exhibition, Save the date for Kabi Raj Lama’s ‘Fragments’ lithography prints exhibition.
29 August (inauguration at 5:30 pm) to 9 September, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, Kathmandu
Showcasing pictures, Attend an exhibition of photos taken by participants of the Nepal Photo Contest 073, organised by the PJ Club. 2 September, 10 am to 6 pm, Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal, 9841882697
Arjuna’s Dilemma, Mark your calendars for the staging of the opera Arjuna’s Dilemma, based on the Bhagvad Gita, by One World Theatre (see page 7). 3 to 11 September, 7 pm onwards, Patan Museum, Patan Darbar Square
Play for thought, Participate in the National Play-Writing Competition and get a chance to stage your play in a theatre. The top ten applicants can also attend a workshop facilitated by Mahesh Dattani. 28 July to 28 August,
[email protected], 9849024252 / 9823691301
Street art, Don’t miss out on the International Street Art Festival organised by ArtLab Life, featuring a host of art events: mural making, art talk shows, documentaries, exhibitions, street art jams and more. 1 August to 23 September, Multiple venues, 9813462106 / 9841807005,
[email protected], artlablife.com
Day hike, Don’t miss out on this one-day hike, offering exhilarating glimpses of Kathmandu Valley and pine forests, from Kapan to Nagi Gompa. 3 September, 7.30 am to 3 pm, Starting point: Akashe Dhara, Kapan, 9841454462 / 9808799589,
[email protected],