EVENTS

Melange Evening, Manjushree Pradhan and Rock Sitar performing. 2 September, 7pm onwards, Alliance Fran�ase, Tripureshwor, 4241163

Sri Ganesh, an exhibition of arts on Ganesh. Till 7 September, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, 5546705

Aftermath, DJ K-World performing. 2 September, Casablanca, Babar Mahal, 4422089

Saving Dolma, monthly lectures. 2 September, 9.30 am, Shanker Hotel, Lazimpat

Let's Get Crazy, live life today and enjoy. 2 September, 7pm onwards, The Rave Lounge, Putalisadak

Miss Teen 2011, Brace yourself for a new beauty queen. 2 September, Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi, 4246299

Anbug Drive 2011, Volkswagen Beetle Drive from Kathmandu to Gyantok in Sikkim. 6 September to 13 September, 4222636

Eye camp, eye camp which will focus on curing cataract patients. 3 September, 9am to 2pm, Buddha School, Badegaun, Lalitpur

Coping with Grief, talk session by Swami Avadhutananda. 3 September, 11am, Battisputali, 4471957

9th Annual Wine Festival, taste 15 wines from six countries. Till 15 September, Kilroy's, Thamel, 4250440-41

Cycle 6: Life, nature and wildlife photography by Om Yadav. Till 30 September, 10am to 5pm, Galleria CUC, Maharajgung

Vintage Vehicles, classic display of the oldest cars and bikes in Nepal. 3 September, 10am to 6pm, St. Xavier's School ground, Jawalakhel, 9851043398

Click Click Party, be a celebrity for a day with paparazzi all around you. 3 September, 2pm to 10pm, Entry Rs 500 (with complimentary drink), Casablanca, Babar Mahal Revisited

Lyrics from the Junkyard, junkyard sculptures by Meena Kayastha. 19 August to 9 September, 11am to 6pm, The Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited.

Staging of Bukhyacha, a Nepali adaptation of the Italian play About Face. Till 3 September, every day except Mondays, 5.30 pm, Arohan Theatre, Gurukul, Old Baneshwor

Organic Farming Training, training on bio intensive farming. 14 August to 4 September, 10am to 4pm, EON farm at Mahankal, Fee: Rs. 4000, 9849685808

Opinionated, a workshop on editorial and opinion writing. 3 to 4 September, 11am to 3pm, Rs 1000/-, apply before 1 September, 9813485716, sattya.org

MUSIC

Nepali Ho, a Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory and Florida Atlantic University collaboration, 2 September, 6pm onwards, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatry, Jhamsikhel, 5013554

An Evening with Kutumba, fundraiser for the Namche community health clinic. 3 September, 5.30 pm onwards, Shangri-La Hotel, Lazimpat

Nepfest II, fledging bands showcase their musical talents. 9 September, 12.30 pm onwards, Fun Park, Bhrikuti Mandap, 9841721736, 9841277757

Funkyfresh, Live Kathmandu jam with artists like Manas, Lyrics Indy. 3September, 2pm to 11.30 pm, House of Music

Space Cake Break, performance by new 'space rock' band Space Cake Break. 2 September, 8pm to 11pm, House of Music, Thamel

DINING

The Factory, a trendy restobar for a refreshing stopover, great food and drinks, with zesty music. Don't miss out on their cheesecake, it's a must. Mandala Street, Thamel

Attic, newly transformed lounge/bar ideal for Friday night drinking before hitting the dance spots. Uttar Dhoka, Lazimpat, 984161476

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

Tukuche, if it is authentic Thakali cuisine that you crave. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor sittings. Tukuche, Uttar Dhoka

Jazz Upstairs, the perfect place to chill down with your friends, listen to good music and have a plate of the best momos ever. Lazimpat

Cinnamon Grill Lounge, offers delicious food and good music, added bonus- live performance by Ciney Gurung every Saturday. Jhamsikhel

Everest Steak House, an old-school joint for everything steak. A sanctuary for meat. Thamel, near Chhetrapati Chok, 4260471

Hadock, big compound with ample parking space, their Western and Thakali dishes are done to perfection. Jhamsikhel, 5546431

Upstairs Cafe, a delicious range of Vietnamese cuisine to sample. Maharajgunj, near the US embassy

Ghangri Cafe, a quiet place with comfortable sofas and a lovely courtyard, perfect for those sunny afternoons. Pulchok

Chopstix, savory Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Begin your feast with the Dragon Chicken; it is one-of-a-kind. Kumaripati, 5551118