Film Southasia
Film Southasia, Save the date to watch your favourite films from the list of 63. The films from SAARC countries include 12 documentaries of dissent and six student entries. 2-5 November, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan, For schedule: http://www.filmsouthasia.org, (01) 5552141, 9841908528
Rock climbing, Gauge your own strength by trying your hand (and feet) at rock climbing on the Astrek Climbing Wall. The package includes lunch, bottled water and climbing and safety gear. No previous experience required. Every Saturday, 8am-5pm, Rs5,500 per person, (01) 4419265, 9841313561, www.facebook.com/astrek.climbing
Girl Child Day, Take part in a discussion on Chaupadi to mark the 6th International Girl Child Day. 16 October, 8-11am, Yak Palace, Pulchowk, 9841760944, 9808370983
Bodhi Chhaya, Experience this artistic and cultural extravaganza that combines theatre, dance and music. Written and directed by Kavita Srinivasan.
The True Stories Mural, An art exhibition that seeks to highlight the stories of women and child victims whose lives have been uprooted. The event will exhibit murals on the themes of objectification, mythology, exploitation and the empowerment of women. 23-29 October, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, Entry: Free, 9818239744, sgamatya@gmail.com
Saxaphone workshop, Learn to play saxophone with talented teacher Mathias Hagen from Norway. 27 October, 5:30-6:30pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, (01) 5013554, 9813556945, info@katjazz.com.np
Tradition subverted, An exhibition that explores self-identity and gender identification, while engaging viewers in a dialogue about urbanisation and ecology, by artists Erina Tamrakar and Asha Dangol. 13 October-3 December, 11am- 10:30pm, Yala Mandala, Kwalkhu Road, Lalitpur, (01) 5536690,
Photo contest, Submit your three best tourism-related pictures in this contest organised by the Nepal Tourism Board, SMARTH and DFID to mark World Tourism Day (27 September). Send your pictures to: dfidnepal@gmail.com Deadline: 31 October, (01) 5542980, www.facebook.com/NepalDFID