Love in Colours
Love in Colours, a painting by Chirag Bangdel. Runs till 4 July, Manny's Eatery and Tapas Bar Jawalakhel
Farmers Market, shop for the freshest organic products. Every Saturday, 9am to 12pm, 1905 Restaurant and Bar, Kantipath
Wordmill, join this writing workshop and take inspiration from three amazing writers. 29 June, 10.30 am to 1.30pm, Thame International College, Baneswor, Register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/1mw1AEfrtxixyi7NWG1uZ2s5wQLPniykHmijztg3ryvA/viewform
For photographers, a one-on-one consulting sessions for freelance/beginner/working and enthusiasts. Rs 1000, 29 June, 11 am onwards, Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu, 9851000178
Watch the birds, head out to Gokarna for a day of bird watching. 29 June, 6.30am, Hotel Gokarna, 98510745756
Journey of Writing, calling all reading enthusiasts and aspiring writers interested in short fiction to an interaction program with Samrat Upadhyay based on his collection of short stories Arresting God in Kathmandu. Rs 100, 30 June, 3pm onwards, Martin Chautari, Thapathali, Kathmandu, register at
[email protected]
Utsav, an exhibition of paintings by Sagar Manandhar. 5 to 30 June, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048/4438979
Uni, She, celebrate the beauty of womanhood, a photo exhibition by Uma Bista. Until 2 July, 10am to 5pm, Image Ark Gallery. Kulimha Tole, Patan, (01)5006665, www.image-ark.com
Ropain, a day out for playing in mud and planting rice. Rs 1,750(for adults), Rs 1,000( for children under 10 yrs), 29 June, 9.15am to 4.45pm, Bajrabarahi, Lalitpur.
Photography workshop, learn the knowhow of photography in a workshop designed for beginners and photography enthusiasts. Rs 4000, 23 June to 4 July, 7 to 9 am, Artudio, Lajimpat, for registration: (01)4002037/ 9851180188
Ropain and Rafting, a day of traditional ropain, dahi chiura, games, music, and rafting. Rs 2,500 (for day trip) Rs 3,500 (overnight), 29 June, Sunkoshi Beach Camp, Sukute, Sindhupalchok, www.facebook.com/events/205777749545836/
Futsal Tourney, head out to the futsal arena in Sanepa and participate in the one day futsal tournament. Rs 3,000, 1 July, Sanepa, 984908570/9843195273
It's a Slam, seven slam poets battle it out for the title of Slammer. 6 July, 1 to 4 pm, The Yellow House Sanepa
Biggest Yes+ course, build up your confidence, clarity of mind, concentration, time management skills and many more, a workshop for youth . 1 to 6 July, 6 to 9 am or 3 to 6 pm, United World Trade Centre, Tripureswor
Paintball Battle, show off your skills in the ultimate paintball battle. Rs 500, 13 July, The Target Arena, Sanepa
Shrijana Shakti
A celebration of culture from all corners of Nepal including Dang, Morang, Dhankuta, Sindhupalchok, Rupandehi, and Sunsari. View ethnic paintings and masks made by folk artists and female artists from different districts. The exhibition comes out of the workshop on painting and mask making that was organised to celebrate Women’s Day. Also enjoy mask dances which is an integral part of festivities in Nepal. Get a firsthand experience of Tharu, Newari, Himali, Mithila art and culture in the same venue without the hassle of travelling.
Venue: Nepal Lalitkala Pragya Pratisthan,
Naxal, Kathmandu
Date: 26 June to 19 July
Happy reading
Do you have old books lying around the house eating up space? Course books, novels, magazines that you no longer read? Instead of giving these away to scrap collectors, spread the joy of reading by donating them and bringing books closer to underprivileged children from Kalikot to Karnali.
Rotaract Club of Lalitpur, AAKA Nepal, Tibah, Ace Institute of Management, Kathmandu Academy have joined hands to collect 1,500+ books and library resources for 2,328 students of three different schools in rural Nepal.
If you don’t have old books, but are interested in contributing, why not buy some. But don’t restrict your donations to books alone. Library resources and creative materials are also welcome. Give children of Nepal the gift of learning and help make their future better. Collections are underway in Kathmandu.
Type of books you can donate:
New or old
Fiction and non-fiction novels, storybooks
Magazines
Course books
(primary level to 12th grade)
To donate:
9841379246/9841342768/ 9841379246/9849038889