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Tij, Paint the town red with crowds of women as they come out to celebrate the day with folk songs and dances.
4 September
Art exhibition, Attend the exhibition by German contemporary visual artist Lena Koester, organised by Artudio. All sale proceeds go to Subsashree orphanage. 9 to 13 September, Artudio, Swayambhu, Chhauni Hospital Road, 9851180088, artudio@hotmail.com
Film festival, , Experience the diversity of Africa with the fifth edition of Nepal Africa Film Festival. Attend also for the dance performances, music and an Afircan fashion show. 7 to 9 September, 10 am onwards, Russian Cultural Center, Kamalpokhari, (01) 4416650
Arjuna’s Dilemma, Mark your calendars for the staging of the opera Arjuna’s Dilemma, based on the Bhagvad Gita, by One World Theatre. 3 to 11 September, 7 pm onwards, Patan Museum, Patan Darbar Square, Tickets: Rs 750, 500 (adults), Rs 250 (students)
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
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
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, blossomexpeditions@gmail.com
Level-I photography, Master the tricks and trade of photography with Artudio’s ten-day long beginner workshop.
15 to 24 September, 7 to 10 am, Swayambhu, Chhauni Hospital Road, Registration: By 14 September, 9803779777, Fee: Rs 5,500
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, artlab.ktm@gmail.com, artlablife.com