Events
Bal Utsav, if you're running out of ideas to help your kids spend their winter vacations, let them take part in this international talent hunt for children aged 8 to 18. 9 to 20 January, Art of Living Centre, New Baneswor, 9803039750/9808675895
B-boying competition, shake and brake, and do whatever it takes to win cash prizes up to Rs 50,000. 26 January, 10.45am, Dasrath Stadium, 984925612/9849685110/9841721736
Stop motion animation workshop, learn how to make your own animated films by designing and creating characters and backgrounds, storyboarding, capturing images using cameras and latest computer software, and compiling and editing them. 12 and 13 January, 11am to 4pm
[email protected]
Cultural Rejuvenation, an exhibition of artist Deeya Bajracharya's work. Runs till 11 January, 10am to 5pm, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal
Bharatanatyam, witness the finest of South Asian theatre as Santanu Chakraborty dances to the beats of Carnatic music in the role of Siva.
Rs 500, 13 January, 7pm, Indigo Gallery, Naxal, Limited seating (01)4413580/9851072333/9851097740 for bookings
Appreciative inquiry, learn how ordinary Nepalis can contribute towards building a bustling economy with management guru Ravi Shrestha. 11 January, 10am to 1pm, Mahabir's Centre for Nepal Connection
Film competition, make a short, attractive, and appealing film on the themes of 'wealth creation' and/or 'economic development' and win prizes up to Rs 165,000. 25 January, 9851015260
Techkriti, Robotics Association of Nepal invites you to pitch your ideas for a chance to participate at the Autonomous Robotics Challenge organised by IIT Kanpur, India. 12 January, 9am, Local Development Training Academy, Jawalakhel
Video editing workshop, explore ideas and techniques to make your own independent movies. 12 to 24 January, Artudio, call (01)4002037/9841379780 for reservations
Music
Live at Cafe 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 6pm onwards, Cafe 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231
Khatra fest, party with the bands Jugaa, Horny Monks, Wakk Thuu, and Guillotine. Rs 200, 13 January, 4pm, Funny Monkey Restaurant and Bar, Thamel
Jindabaad live, the self-professed art-rock band Jindabaad will perform live, aided by Japanese group Overload on the light-show. Rs 200, 13 January, 6pm, Purple Haze Pub, 9841386652/9802013960
Shastriya Sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon night. 11 January, 3.30pm, Ram Mandir, Battisputali
Dining
No Name Restaurant, friendly ambience with palatable dishes, try its delicious momochas. Putalisadak
Kotetsu, authentic Japanese dishes that cater to your needs and taste buds. Lajimpat
Cafe Du Temple, famous for its delicious food, warm ambience, and a beautiful roof top view. Patan Darbar Square, (01)5527127
Falcha, give yourself away to the twin pleasures of lemon jeera chicken and mutton handi kabab. Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant, have a Sarangkot special breakfast while enjoying spectacular views of the mountain ranges. Sarangkot, Pokhara, (061)696920, 9817136896
Mike's Breakfast, huge breakfasts and an endless supply of coffee amidst a lush garden setting characterise this cafe, popular among tourists and locals alike. Naxal, (01)4424303
Yin Yang Restaurant, east meets west as you choose from a variety of Thai and continental dishes. Add a little spice to your life with the pad thai or green curry. If you can't handle the heat, fall into the safety net of its western dishes. Thamel, 10am to 10pm, (01)4701510
Dragon Chinese Restaurant, try the Kung Pao Pork if alone and the Mai Cao if with company. Lakeside, Pokhara
Shangrila Kitchen, try the majestic Gyakok and a wide variety of cocktails. 9 am to 10.30 pm, Hotel Tibet International, Boudha
Boudha Stupa Restaurant and Cafe, bide your time with free wi-fi as you enjoy wood-fired pizzas, home-made pastas, and the Tibetan gyakok. Boudha, (01)4485585
Tass and Tawa, savour a wide variety of Nepali meat dishes and reserve your palate for the heavenly Chusta. Pulchowk, Kathmandu
Magic Beans, coffee, cakes, and sandwiches with magical touch and taste. Sherpa Mall, Darbar Marg, (01)4230914
Getaways
Mango Tree Lodge, culture walks, rafting in the Karnali, wildlife exploration, and jungle safari at the Bardia National Park. Bhetani, Bardia, [email protected]
Himalayan wellness centre, a one-stop centre for a relaxed mind and a healthy body inside the Park Village Hotel. Budhanilkantha, open all week, 9801066661
www.himalayanwellness.com
Mum's Garden Resort, head out to Pokhara for a peaceful and comfortable stay in beautifully designed cottages surrounded by a lush green garden with great views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. Lake Side, Pokhara, (061)463468, www.mumsgardenresort.com
Stroke of genius
The two decades from the 1960s to the 1980s was a time when Nepali artists experimented with 'modernism'. Many artists who studied in India and elsewhere came back and lead the revolution and became vanguards of modern art in the country.
Park Gallery invites art enthusiasts to a special exhibition to reexamine and reevaluate the works that helped shape modern art in Nepal. The exhibition will also feature works of later artists to reassess the progress made in the later years.
Discussion with Saroj Bajracharya on 13 January,
exhibition runs until 31 January
Park Gallery, (01)5522307, www.parkgallery.com, free entry
