EVENTS

Destination India 2011, an expo on education in India for Nepali students. 1 July, 11am, Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg

Screening of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a fantasy comedy film adaptation of the novel by Hunter S.Thompson. 1 July, 4.30pm, DocSkool Film Center, Gaurighat, 4471104

Organic Market, a weekly organic market where along with picking the fresh organic produce for home you can enjoy brunch. 2 July, 10am to 12pm, 1905, Kantipath

7 Days script writing workshop, organised by Indigenous Film Archive (IFA) for innovative Nepali writers and filmmakers. 4 to 10 July, 9am to 5pm, fee Rs 1000, application deadline: 29 June, 9851063480

Expressions in Clay, ceramic art exhibition by Ceramic Hands, display of works created by local and foreign artists under the tutelage of Kalapremi Shrestha and 'P1' by Man Bahadur Harijan . 23 June to 23 July, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babermahal Revisited

Blissful Entanglement, exhibition of paintings by Sandhya Silwal. Till 3 July, Weekdays 11am to 5.30pm, The Art Shop, Darbar Marg, 4267063, 9841444848

Career Fair Nepal, a platform to obtain information regarding career opportunities. 8 to 9 July, 12pm onwards, Bhrikuti Mandap

First formula Cycle race, organised by Gyanodaya International Residential School with support from Chain Inc. 2 July, Gyanodaya International Residential School, Khokana, Bungamati

Etching Art Exhibition, featuring works of upcoming Nepali printmakers Sangita Ghimire, Manju Shyanla, Tika Datta Dahal and Bhishan Raj Bhandari. Till 16 July, 12 to 8pm, Asian Proofs Print Art Gallery, New Orleans Caf�, Pulchok

Mero Kaatha Sunne Ho, a story telling workshop organised by Sattya Media Arts Collective. 8 to 9 July, 1 to 4pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, Ages 13 to 25, fee Rs1000 (Scholarships available)

Fellowship for Research, the Bihari Krishna Fellowship for Ethnographic Research invites applications from researchers interested in themes- Gender relations, construction of good society, narratives of violence, co-operation and conflict over the past 50 years. Deadline 4 July, budget for this research
Rs 5,00,000, www.sosbahan.org

Relaunch party, Vintage Caf� & Pub followed by a week long dance and live music. 1 July, Woodland Complex, Durbarmarg

Funky Fresh E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S, a youth empowerment program for young hip hop enthusiasts above the age of 13 to harness their skills to become independent hip hop artists. 23 to 30 July, 10am to 6pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel/ Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, fee Rs1000 (Scholarships available), Application deadline 21 July

MUSIC

Fashion and Music Fest, launch of the New Episode followed by a Fashion show and musical performances by Bijay Gurung (Kalind band) and The Shadows. 1 July, 6pm to 11.30pm, 1905, Kantipath , entry Rs 600, 9849565905

Music and Fashion- The Grind, featuring the best DJs in town. 9 July, 2 to 10pm, Hotel Shahanshah Poolside, Rs1000, free entry for ladies, 9803157605, 9851050919

DINING

9th Annual Wine Festival, Kilroy's monsoon wine festival will feature 15 varieties of exquisite wines from six different countries. 1 to 7 July, Kilroy's of Kathmandu, Thamel

Saturday @ Hyatt, Make your weekend more exciting with family and friends. Enjoy the afternoon with a splash in the pool, relax and sample the sumptuous barbecue brunch. For bookings call 4491234.Arabian Nights, taste the culinary delights from the Middle-East everyFriday at The Cafe from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. For bookings call Hyatt Regency Kathmandu at 4491234.

Degaa Restro Lounge, for mouth watering Newari cuisines. Kumaripati (Old Campion Building), 9849136479

BBQ Station, a place for those of you who simply can't do without meat. BBQ Station offers a chance to make your own Barbeque on coal. Jhamsikhel

Irish Pub, for the simple reason that the place actually feels like a bar. Don't miss out on their Irish coffee. Lazimpat, Ananda Bhawan, 4416027

Tapas Night with Sangria, for the true flavours of Spain indulge in Tapas buffet snacks with a glass of Sangria @ Rs499. 17 June onwards, every Friday, 6pm onwards, Splash Bar and Grill, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat

GETAWAYS

Adventure De' Monsoon Mania, a two day fun trip that includes beach games, typical Nepali games Guchha, Chungi, Kabbaddi, drinking competition and live performance by the Saayas band organised by Country Road 4 Hamro Soach in association with Himalayan Enchanter Treks & Expedition. 8 to 9 July, Departure time 6.30am, 9am (rafters), 2pm (non-rafters), Royal Beach Camp