Pranamaya yoga
Pranamaya yoga, immerse yourself in an extensive three-day yoga retreat with Yogatara. Rs 24,000, 1 to 3 April, Neydo Monastery Resort, Pharping, 9802045484, info@pranamaya-yoga.com
Human rights film series, screening powerful documentaries 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 Cafe, Jhamsikhel
Bikers day out, get on your bikes and ride! 200 Enfielders will be riding from Kathmandu to Pokhara. 13 to 15 April, www.enfieldpokerrun.com
Toni’s Nepal, on the 10th anniversary of Toni Hagen’s death, Heritage Gallery has revived his classic photo-exhibition on Nepal, one that was held 20 years ago and inaugurated by Late King Birendra. Runs till 31 March, Heritage Gallery, Toni Hagen House, Gachhen, Bhaktapur, (01)6613197
Expressions of devotion, an exhibition of etching, unique print, and video installations by Uma Shanker Shah and Seema Sharma Shah.
24 March to 17 April, 10am to 5pm, Siddartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal
Inked for life, compete with tattoo artists from home and abroad at the 3rd International Tattoo Convention, 26 to 28 April, Yak and Yeti Hotel, 9841471448/9841849786
Photochop, get out of the comfortable confines of digital image manipulation and learn the art of photo-collage as done in the good old days.
Rs 1,000, 17 to 21 April, Sattya Arts, Jawalakhel, shreyans@sattya.org
Ettikai, doodles, drawings, art for sale, live drawing, and good food all evening. 29 March, 5.30pm, Thapathali
Australia day, glimpse the Australian way of life with music, food, and beverages from the land down under. 6 April, 2pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel
Cross-cultural documentary workshop, learn from award-winning filmmaker Natasa Muntean how to develop informed, intelligent, and creative films that contribute directly to critical cultural practice.
Rs 2,000, 10 to 14 April, 10am to 5pm, Sattya Arts, Jawalakhel
Basantapur festival, celebrate the coming of Nepali New Year 2070. 12 to 13 April, Kathmandu Darbar Square
With love from France, Image Ark Gallery invites you to a dual exhibition of French artists Nicholas Henry and Floriane de Lassee.
Runs till 28 March, 10am to 5pm, Image Ark Gallery, Patan, (01)5006665
Return of the native
Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival (NIIFF) is ready to kick off its seventh annual festival and filmmakers from all backgrounds who have an interest in indigenous issues, knowledge, and culture are invited to apply.
Each year, NIIFF explores indigenous themes and this year’s program will focus on 'Equal Access and Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Media'. The selected films will be screened by Taiwan Indigenous Television and receive royalty from the station.
25 to 28 April, City Hall, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road
(01)4102577
ifa_festivals@yahoo.com
www.ifanepal.org.np
Yala love
The city of fine arts, Lalitpur, invites you to an international celebration of the best arts, crafts, culture, tradition, and businesses of the SAARC region.
Besides trade and commerce, there will guided tours in the Darbar Square area, recreational activities for kids, and live music.
28 to 3 April, Lalitpur