Human rights film series
Human rights film series, screening powerful documentary throughout the month to create awareness on human rights and gender issues. 7 to 31 March, 7pm, Attic Bar, Uttar Dhoka, www.hrffn.org
Himalayan rush, run, swim, or cycle around Begnas Tal and promote healthy, community-based tourism around the lake. 30 March, Pokhara, 9851021852/9851102046
Backyard screenings, watch great cinema while enjoying delicious food. Rs 100, 2 to 28 March, every Thursday, 6.30pm, Backyard Café, Jhamsikhel
Thai film festival 2013, watch award-winning films that observe and explore Thai culture and society.
21 to 22 March, Nepal Tourism Board, 10am to 5pm, free tickets available at the Royal Thai Embassy
Chintan chautari, calling people from all walks of life to gather and follow the argument wherever it leads. 15 March, 5pm, Sattya Collective, Jhamsikhel, 9843241490/9851053064
Garage sale, funky clothes, good food, lucky draw, and a kids’ corner. 16 March, 2 to 5pm, Home Guesthouse, Jhamsikhel, (01)5000044, animalnepal@gmail.com
Pranamaya yoga, escape the cacophony of Kathmandu and head for a three-day Yoga retreat with Sati in the hills of Pharping. 18 to 20 March, Neydo Monastery Resort, 9802045484, info@pranamaya-yoga.com
Dance dance dance
The eighth annual Sundance Music festival is upon us and will once again bring together music lovers and musicians to the lush green setting of the Last Resort near the Tibetan border.
Established eight years ago, the Sundance Festival is still the only overnight open-air live music event in Nepal. The festival has been extremely popular with both tourists and locals alike, and gives Nepali bands a chance to jive with international groups.
This year's edition will feature Joint Family international, What The Funk- We are Soul’D out, Drummer’s Circle, Subani Moktan, Albatross, Confusion, Triplicity, EnVivo, The Boys Next Door, Dj Rabbit, and Dj BPM, all of who will make sure you won't get a minute's sleep.
It will be an early morning departure on 16 March and guests are requested to bring their own sleeping bags.
Rs 4,000, 16 to17 March,
The Last Resort
Tickets at the Last Resort Office, Thamel, and Moksh, Pulchok
(01)4701247/4700525, info@thelastresort.com.np
Swagatam
The Circus Kathmandu group welcomes you to yet another performance of high-flying acrobatics. Following the popularity and critical acclaim of 'contemporary circus' throughout the world, Nepal's talented acrobats, aerialists, and physical performers will work together on a contemporary circus of their own to regale you.
Some of the performers were victims of child-trafficking and as they will astound you with their originality, energy, and skills and tell the stories of their past and present.
Some artwork and jewellery will be available for purchase at the shows and part of the proceeds will go to the anti child-trafficking charity Freedom Matters.
Rs 500/1,000/1,500, 15 to 16 March,
1pm and 6pm
DAV School, Jawalakhel, 9841549811
Tickets at Cafe Soma, Top of the World Cafe, Backyard Pub, and Summit Hotel in Lalitpur, and Nepal Music in Thamel