Retrospective

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

Majipa lakhe, Ghimire Yubraj directs renowned scholar Satya Mohan Joshi's play. Runs till 14 June, except Tuesdays, 5.30pm onwards, Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali, (01)4469621

Cha cha cha, learn one month’s worth of Salsa in four days. Rs 1,000 for singles, Rs 1,500 for couples, Monday to Thursday,7.30 to 8.30am/5 to 6pm/6 to 7pm, Salsa Dance Academy, Bhatbhateni

City Museum Kathmandu, head down to Darbar Marg’s newest gallery on the block for personalised guided tours. Tours run daily, accommodates up to 15 people, [email protected]

Open house, featuring the work of artists Arpita Shakya, Ashuram Khaiju, and Palpasa Manandhar. Runs till 7 July, 11am to 6pm, Gallery Mcube, Chakupat

Tuning Earth and Sky, a rare collection of the works of artist Jimmy Thapa. Runs till 21 June, Galleria Ishine, Kupandol Height, Sanepa

Selling books, buy and sell used books. 14 June, 10am to 4pm, Alliance Francais, Teku

Rinpoche, chance to learn about Buddhism and meditation from the Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche, twice. Rs 1,000, 21 June, 2.30 to 5.30 pm, Pranamaya Studio, 9802045484

metadata, an exhibition of paintings by Subash Thebe, artist in residence at the Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre. Runs till 19 June, 11am to 5.30pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal

Art and environment, an exhibition highlighting the impact of the scriptures and myths on the conservation of nature through traditional Mithila and Nepal Mandala artwork. Runs to 15 June, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal

Movie time, watch acclaimed films from Israel at the 9th Israeli Film Festival. 20 June, Russian Cultural Centre, 12.30pm, 3pm, 5.30pm

Naya Nepal, Launch of Prashant Jha's new book Battles of the New Republic: A Contemporary History of Nepal. 16 June, 3pm, City Museum, Darbar Marg

Kickoff, Watch all the matches of the football World Cup live. Rox Bar, Hyatt Regency, Boudha

Kathmandu kora, Join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts and ride for 50, 75, or 100 km to raise funds for a birthing centre in Pyutar, Lalitpur. 19 July, facebook.com/kathmandu.kora

Refugee stories, photo exhibition, film shows and talk programmes on the millions of refugees who have either found new lives or still yearn for home. 20 to 30 June, The City Museum, Darbar Marg