Birdathlon
Birdathlon, celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by participating in a bird race to raise awareness on the conservation of migratory birds. 10 May, Pani Muhan Gate, Shivapuri National Park, 6.30 to 11am, 9841442323/9841028940
Buddha Jayanti, celebrate the birth of the great philosopher in the country of his birth. 14 May
Ubhauli, celebrate the arrival of summer with the Kirat people of Nepal. 14 May
Cha cha cha, learn one month's worth of salsa in four days. Rs 1,000 for singles, Rs 1,500 for couples, 28 April onwards, Monday to Thursday,7.30 to 8.30am/5 to 6pm/6 to 7pm, Salsa Dance Academy, Bhatbhateni
Open house, featuring the work of artists Arpita Shakya, Ashuram Khaiju, and Palpasa Manandhar. Runs till 7 July, 11am to 6pm, Gallery Mcube Chakupat
Film Lab, learn film history, storytelling, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, project handling and network with professionals. Runs to 15 May, Docskool, Gaurighat, register at (01)4251335
Retrospective, a look back at the oeuvre of senior artist and cubism enthusiast Surendra Pradhan. Runs till 18 July, Park Gallery, Pulchok, parkgallery.com.np
Life is flow, an exhibition by photographer Susanna Ferran and poet Frederic Hoffman accompanied by sound healer Chaitanyashree. Runs to 22 May, Image Art Gallery, Kulimha, Patan Darbar Square
City Museum Kathmandu, head down to Durbar Marg’s newest gallery on the block for personalized guided tours.
By winds and tides, an art exhibition. Runs to 12 May, Alliance Francaise, Teku
Chandeswori jatra, Nepal's fastest growing town Banepa celebrates its biggest festival, photo-ops galore.
13 to 15 May, Banepa
Motherland across the sky, a solo exhibition of the works of poet and artist Sandhya Regmi. Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal
In conversation, historian Surendra KC talks with writer Prakash A Raj. Free entry, 9 May, 4pm onwards, Nepal-Bharat Library, New Road Tours run daily, accommodates up to 15 people,
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Rashomon, watch the Nepali stage adaptation of one of cinema's greatest whodunits. Rs 200, Runs to 10 May, 5.15pm, Mandala Thaetre except Mondays