B-boying tour
, Dharan-based b-boying group Da-Pace is travelling to six major cities to promote tourism through dance.
Starts 15 November
Expansion, an exhibition of paintings by Jaya Shankar Son Shrestha.
Runs till 20 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal, (01)4218048, www.siddharthaartgallery.com
Tell your story, make a 1-2 min video about how girls are changing the world; contest open to girls aged 12-25, winner takes $10,000.
www.letgirlslead.org
What is coworking, discuss how Kathmandu’s growing number of creators can work at a commonplace to inspire, encourage, and support each other. 15 November, 3.30 to 5pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective
Running in the mountains, the first edition of the Manaslu Mountain Trail race takes participants close to the 8th highest mountain, with proceeds going to the Samdo hydroelectricity project.
Lasts till 22 November, www.manaslutrailrace.org
Guru Nanak diwas, Sikhs worldwide celebrate the birth anniversary of the founder of their religion. 17 Novemher
Straight sets, go watch the young talents at the first ever junior open tennis championship. Runs till 23 November, Satdobato, (01)5202114
Press pause play, watch this documentary film about some of the world’s most influential creators of the digital era.
15 November, 5.30pm, Sattya Media Arts, Jawalakhel
Rev up your spirit, ride with hundreds of other bikers from Basantapur, Kathmandu, to Sukute, Bhotekosi. 23 November, 8am onwards
60 seconds film festival, make a minute-long short film and earn wide exposure. Deadline 25 November, www.sixtysecondfilmfestival.com
Nepal votes, 18 months after the first Constituent Assembly was dissolved, Nepal weighs its options and votes again for a new CA.
19 November, public holiday from 17 to 20 November
Study tour and picnic, take a tour of Bisnudwaar, the source of Kathmandu’s second largest river Bisnumati, bring your kids along.
16 November, 7.30am, Narayanthan Temple, Budhanilkantha 9803485433
Return to nature, an exhibition showcasing importance of water colour and landscape painting in fine art. Runs till 19 November, 12 to 4pm, Park Gallery Art Studio, Pulchok, (01)5522307
Still got the blues
The thrill may be gone, so the blues definitely ain’t. Soak yourself in the best of the blues at the 5th Himalayan Blues Festival with bands from USA, France, Italy, and Nepal.
20 November, Blues Around the Town, Kathmandu
22nd November, Blues Big Bang @ 1905
23rd November, Patan Museum Sessions, Lalitpur
Artists: Mr No Money, French Cowboy & the One, Long Tall Deb, Colin John, Mukti and Revival, Robin and the New Revolution, The Usual Suspects, hot5
www.himalayanblues.com
Guerilla celluloid
Have you got an idea for a film and can only fork out a shoe-string budget? Here's just the opportunity for you.
Sattya presents a weekend session with travelling director Uzair Sawal on improving the way amateurs and independent filmmakers approach their subjects. Gone are the days of stumbling blocks placed by formula-crazed film studios. Now you can use your smartphone for footage and even find a way around the lack of a shooting permit. Learn how to work without the limitations of large crews and cumbersome equipment.
4 to 5 December, 10am to 4pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective,
Jawalakhel, www.sattya.org, www.uzairsawal.com