Events

Tres Flamencas, internationally renowned dancer Clara Ramon introduces the Spanish Flamenco for the first time in Nepal. Rs 1200, 8 to 9 November, 6 to 8 pm, Russian Cultural Centre, Kamal Pokhari, 9813930267

WCN nature and wildlife photography competition, take photos of flora, fauna, landscape, macro, and human interaction with nature to promote awareness and interest in conservation. Deadline 31 October, forms available at
www.wcn.org.np

Corporate five-a-side futsal tournament, take your business rivalries to the pitch. Rs 4500, 12 to 14 October, Futsal Arena, GAA Hall, Thamel, 9849718836, 9841817298

Poetry@Tings, a poetry reading and workshop with poets Yuyutsu RD Sharma and Anne Lelong. 12 October, 6 pm to 8 pm, Tings Tea Lounge, Lajimpat

Writing for film, filmmaker Murray Kerr will help you hone your raw ideas into a polished script ready for the big screen. Rs 2,500, 1 to 10 November, 11 am to 2 pm, 9813485716, 01-5523486,
[email protected]

The mountains that unite us, an exhibition by Russian photographer Ivan Kozorezev. 9 to 30 October, 10 am to 5 pm, Russian Culture Centre, Kamal Pokhari, 01-4416650

5th carpet mega sale, purchase Nepali made carpets of unmatched finesse and quality. 10 to 17 October, 11 am to 7 pm, UWTC, Tripureswor, 01-4259976

Dream.create.live, celebrate 25 years of child rights movement in Nepal with dance by children of CWIN, painting by Kiran Manandhar, and live music by Astha Tamang Maskey. 12 October, 3.30 pm, DAV School, Jawalakhel

Dhulikhel Kite Festival, head to the hills and battle it out with the best kite flyers from Dhulikhel. 12 to 13 October, Taalu Danda, Dhulikhel

A little off the beaten path, slideshow on Himalayan guide, author, and photographer Gary McCue's recent travels in Asia, and book sale. Trekking Tibet. October 16, 6.30pm, Indigo Gallery, Naxal, 01-4413580

Music

Silence Festival III, five bands from Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden as well as Jindabaad of Nepal will be rocking it out at this year's annual music festival. Rs 500, 13 October, 12 pm, Jawalakhel Football Ground

Sadhai Bhari, legendary Nepali blues-rock band Mukti and Revival launch their fifth studio album.
12 October, 6 pm onwards, Trisara, Lazimpat, 9802013960, 01-5010164

Jazz at Delices, swing to Hari Maharjan's gypsy jazz and celebrate the fourth anniversary of Delices de France. 12 October, 8 pm, Delices de France, Thamel, 01-4260326

Dining

Oktoberfest, free flow of Carlsberg beer and lavish German buffet at the Terrace Bar. Rs 1299 plus taxes, 12 to 13 October, 6 to 10 pm, Radisson Hotel, 01-4488181, 01-4423888

Lhasa Bar, enjoy a beer or a splash of cocktail at this springboard for excellent young musicians starting out on the Thamel circuit. Thamel, 985101043

New Tushita Restaurant, relaxing ambience and good food. Don't miss out on its Penne with creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. Lazimpat, 01-44432957

Dragon Chinese Restaurant, try the Kung Pao Pork if alone and the Mai Cao if with company. Lakeside, Pokhara

Mike's Breakfast, huge breakfasts and an endless supply of coffee amidst a lush garden setting characterise this caf�, popular among tourists and locals alike. Naxal, 01-4424303

The Heritage, escape the hodgepodge of the tourist hub as you relish in delights like paella and panna cotta. Thamel

Krishnarpan, a specialty Nepali restaurant that serves 6 to 22 courses of authentic Nepali meal. The Dwarika's Hotel, Battisputali, 01-4479488

October Jazz

On the occasion of its fifth anniversary, the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory has a three day festival lined up for October. It will feature performances by students, teachers, and guest artists, as well as a film screening. The festival also includes an exposition attended by people working in the music industry.

11 October, 6 pm, performance by the SAY Project, followed by the screening of Standing in the Shadows of Motown, free entrance

12 October, 7.30 pm, performances Resonance, Fried Eggs, and participants of the Gene Aitken Workshop, Moksh, Jhamsikhel,
Rs 300

13 October, 12.30 pm, performances by KJC ensembles, What The Funk, and other acts, Jhamsikhel, Rs 100. 7 pm, performances by Urjazz, Verona Chard, and the KJC faculty, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Rs 500

Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, 01-5013554