EVENTS
Grahan: an eclipse, exhibition of paintings by Sagar Manandhar. 23 January to 6 February. Gallery Hours: 10.30am to 5. 30pm, Saturdays closed, Park Gallery, RN Joshi Center for Fine Art, Pulchok
Mystic muse, exhibition of paintings and mixed media works by artist Chirag Bangdel. Starts 22 January, Chai Chai Gallery and Caf�, Jhamsikhel
YES Nepal Sunday Screening- Addicted to Plastic: The Rise and Demise of a Modern Miracle. 23 January, 1pm onwards, Youth Engagement in Sustainability, Baneshwor
Discussion on the movie Dabangg. 21 January, free entry, Docskool 9813060962, 9841245862, 9841872689, [email protected]
Winter Art Collection, works by Japanese and Nepali artists. Till 24 January, 11am to 5pm, Sunday to Friday, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Jhamsikhel, 5521120, www.kathmanduarts.org
The Australian Film Roadshow, six award-winning movies from Australia. 28 to 31 January. Russian Cultural Centre, Kamalpokhari, free passes available at the Australian Embassy Gate, 4371678
AmarJyoti Foundation, provides support through scholarships in art and sports, elderly daycare and grief recovery. 9851023958
Let's talk about ART baby! a collaborative solo from the series of Artivities by artist Sujan Chitrakar. Till 27 January, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4218048
Tai Chi 3 month course, 13-form Yang style with Gold medalist Ang Babu Lama. Starts 22 January, 9am to 10.30 am, 1 week course, starting every Monday, Yoga: Monday and Thursdays 7 to 8.15 am, Sunday 8 to 9.15 am, Meditation class: Mon 6 to 7 pm, Thursday 7 to 8 pm, Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre, Ekantakuna, 98088 91048 / 9841224368, [email protected], www.fpmt-hbmc.org
MUSIC
Absolute Live Music, by Rashmi & Kitcha Band every Friday and performances by Shabnam & Cannabiz Band every Wednesday. 7.30pm onwards, Absolute bar, Hotel Narayani Complex, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, 5521408, 5549504, [email protected]
Sunday Jazz Brunch, enjoy a relaxing Sunday in The Terrace at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu with barbeque and live jazz music by Inner Groove. 12pm to 3.30pm, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234/4489362
Live music by Dinesh Rai and the Sound Minds. Every Friday, 7.30pm onwards, Fusion Bar, Dwarika's Hotel, Battisputali
Baja Gaja playing live. Every Tuesday, 7.30pm onwards, Moksh, Pulchok, 5526212
Live Music by Sign band at The Corner Bar. Every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7.30pm onwards, The Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat, 4411818
DINING
Black Pepper Caf� & Pub, cosmopolitan dining and drinking in a traditional style courtyard, try the apple sauce pork chops and enjoy the good service. Kopundole Height, Lalitpur, 5521897, 5536926, http://blackpepper.com
Everest Steak House, an old-school joint for everything steak. A sanctuary for meat. Thamel, near Chhetrapati chok, 4260471
Saturday @ Hyatt, come and spend a day with your family this winter. Your children can enjoy on-site fun and games, as well as a kid-friendly menu. Hyatt Regency, Boudha, for reservations call 4491234
Waffles promotion at The Lounge from 12.30pm to 4.00pm every day, Vegetarian Buffet at The Caf� every Tuesday from 6.30pm, and Arabian Nights at The Caf� every Friday from 6.30pm at Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234, 4489362
Newari cuisine at Hotel Himalaya, local flavours to warm you up this winter. Every Frdiay, 6.30pm onwards, Rs 1100 Nett per person, Hotel Himalaya, Kopundole
Koto Restaurant, whether it's the fresh sashimi, sushi, sukiyaki or tempura, their experienced Japanese and Nepali chefs are sure to impress. Darbar Marg, 4220346
Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Caf�, enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of Boudha stupa and free wifi, candlelight dinner options are also available for the romantics every full moon night. Boudha, 2130681
Alfresco, for homemade pastas and other lip-smacking delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, 4273999
The Kaiser Cafe Restaurant & Bar, enjoy a pleasant BBQ lunch in the ambient settings of The Garden of Dreams. Every Sunday, 12pm to 3pm, Kaiser Mahal, Thamel, Rs 1200 per person, 4425341
Ramalaya Tea Room, experience Chef Mohit's creations from Cider brined Pork Chops to Guava Cheese. Pani Pokhari, near Japanese Embassy, for bookings call 4006589, 4006589, www.rde.com/index.phph/tea-room
Saturday BBQ Brunch, enjoy mouth watering Mongolian BBQ at Gokarna Forest Resort. Every Saturday, Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna, 4451212, [email protected], Rs. 1500 plus taxes
Himalayan Java, this Thamel establishment, more known for its coffee, serves excellent sandwiches too. Tridevi Marg, 4422519
GETAWAYS
Park Village Resort, Saturdays and Sundays combo package with swimming, lunch and a bottle of beer. Budhanilkantha, Rs 990 for adults and Rs 800 for children, call 4375280 for reservations
The Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri- La Village Resort, overnight package with accommodation, dinner and breakfast. Dhulikhel, Rs 3500 (single), Rs 5000 (double), 10 percent service charge extra, call 4479488 for reservations
Club Himalaya, for amazing mountain views and refreshing weekend escapades, special package available for Nepalis and expatriates. Nagarkot, 4410432
Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, Palanchok Bhagwati Darshan Package with one night's accommodation in the mountain rooms and transport to and from the temple. Dhulikhel, 4420774
Grand Norling Hotel, countryside weekend package offering suite room, swimming, gym, massage, and discounts on other facilities. Gokarna, 4910193