Born Into Brothels
Born Into Brothels, watch an award winning documentary about children of prostitutes in Sonagachi, Kolkata's red light district. 12 July, 5.30pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalkhel, (01) 5523486
Bhanu Jayanti, Poemandu pays tribute to Bhanu Bhakta Acharya to celebrate the 190th Bhanu Jayanti.
12 July, 3pm, Nepal Bharat Library, Nepal Airlines Building, New Road
La Fete Nationale, celebrate Bastille day with Petanque contest,screening of The Illusionist, a French party, and French brass band Somewhere Over the Tempo. 12 July, 3pm, Alliance Francaise of Kathmandu, Banshi Ghat Marg, Teku road, (01) 4241163/4242832
Photography Workshop, beginners and enthusiasts take your photography skills to the next level in a workshop designed to nurture your creativity to the fullest. Rs 6,000, 12 to 14 july, 7.30 to 9.30am, The School of Creative Communications, Kupondol, (01)5546705/9841242307
Mcube Chakati Guff, an evening with Min Bahadur Bham where he talks and presents on ‘Journey Through Screen’. 12 July, 4 to 6 pm, Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur
Paintball Battle, show off your skills in the ultimate paintball battle. Rs 500, 13 July, The Target Arena, Sanepa
Explorations in photographic medium, photo.cirlce along with seven BFA students of Kathmandu University bring to you an exhibition that plays around ideas of memory, home, and family. Runs till 14 July, 11 am to 6pm, Bikalpa Art Centre, Arun Thapa Chok, Jhamsikhel
Monsoon Yoga @ Monastery, engage in classic Ashtanga yoga, walk to a famous meditation cave nearby and learn about Buddhism from the abbot of Neydo Monastery. Rs 9750, 20 to 21 July, 8am to 7pm, Neydo Monastery, Pharping, Pranayama Yoga
Book collection, help Phan Nepal collect educational materials for the youths of five districts. July 14, 7 to 8.30 am, Santwona Multiple Campus, Shantinagar, Public Health Action Nepal
AI and Storytelling, meet people from various walks of life, explore and discuss the role of the Nepali media in facilitating the changing political scenario of Nepal. 14 to 18 July, 11am to 2 pm, Sindhuli, Nepal
Parda, watch the Nepali adaptation of Tennessee Williams classic A Street Car Named Desire by the Freelancers Nepal. 19 July, Mandala Theatre, Anamnagar
Critical Mass, be a part of a cycling movement that is taking place in 300 cities around the world and pedal around town on the last Friday of every month. 26 July, 5.30 to 7.30pm, Tudhikhel
Goalmari, Bangladesh’s Own Island, a photo exhibition by Bangladeshi photographer Munem Wasif that revolves around water problems faced by his country. 25 July to 15 August, 10am to 6pm, Alliance Francaise of Kathmandu, Teku road, (01)4241163/4242832
Bottoms up, let your taste buds and olfactory nerves go on a joy ride at the 10th Annual wine tasting festival at Kilroys. Rs 200 per glass or Rs 800 per ½ ltrs.July to August, Kilroy’s, Thamel, (01)4250440/41
Goal, team up with friends and take on other teams in the KTM Nights Cup, futsal tournament. Rs 8000 per team, 27 to 28 July, 8 am to 8pm, Grassroots Recreational Centre, Mandikatar, 9841342635
Come together for Baitadi
Every year on the third Saturday of July, riders from different countries come together for a social cause. In the first year they rode in support of a school and orphanage in Kathmandu. This year the bikers will raise money to build an eco-friendly birthing facility in Sharmali village of Baitadi district. Be a part of their effort to provide a safe and secure building and a warm and welcoming environment for the children and women in rural Nepal.
Date: 20 July
Kathmandu Kora Cycling Challenge 2013
Register for free at:
www.socialtours.blogspot
A People War
'A People War', a permanent exhibition of photographs housed at the Peace Museum in Patan Dhoka, portrays the reality of a war stricken nation. The pictures on display are not only a testament of the loss and grief suffered by ordinary Nepalis through 10 years of insurgency and the price paid by the nation, but also a caution to never repeat our past mistakes.
Everyday except Tuesday
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Nepali/Southasian: Rs 20
Others: Rs 100
Student discount: 50 per cent
(01)5549948,
www.madanpuraskar.org
Cut!
Do you go to the cinema a lot and usually come back disappointed? Well, here's what you can do to make things right: write a script, win $2,700 worth prize money, and then make your own film.
Nepali Cinema Script Writing Competition 2 is back this year looking for new talents. And judging from last year's winner, Ritu, which is currently under production, what could possibly stop your story from seeing the light of day?
Last day for submission: 15 August
www.newnepalicinema.com/script2013