EVENTS
Film talks in Pipalbot, screening of Frames of War by Kunda Dixit as part of his A People War book discussion series. Saturday 18 September, starts 6pm, Pipalbot, 4267657, 9808260727, pipalbot108@yahoo.com, bookings required
Enigma, solo art exhibition by Yash Vardhan More. Till Friday 17 September, Imago-Dei Café Gallery, Nagpokhari, 4442464
Vulture Conservation Festival 2010, vulture nest watching, jungle hiking, camping and other activities, organized by Roots and Shoots Nepal. From 24 to 26 September, Basabasahi, Nawalparasi, call 4107599 for registration
Botany Art, learn how to draw and paint flowers with Neera Joshi Pradhan. From 17 to 19 September, Studio Petals, Centre for Fine Art, Pulchok, studiopetals@wlink.com
Gaijatra, solo painting exhibition by acclaimed artist Ragini Upadhya Grela. Till 20 September, Siddartha Art Gallery, 4218048
Repeating Bodies Structural Space, exhibition of paintings by Sanjeev Maharjan and Sunita Maharjan. Till 2o September, 11am to 5pm, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, 5521120
House of Music, screening of Fairytale of Kathmandu. Saturday 18 September, 4pm to 7pm, Kathmandu Academy, House of Music, Thamel
USEF-Nepal, screening of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Friday 17 September, 3pm, USEF Nepal, Gyaneshwor, 4414598, advance booking required
Bandipur Festival 2010, holiday packages to Bandipur, food stalls and dance and cultural shows. 23 to 25 September, Tundikhel, Kathmandu, 10am to 7pm
Rivers of Pilgrimage, The Indian Cultural Centre and Siddhartha Art Gallery presents an exhibition of photographs from India and Nepal. 17 to 30 September, 4.30pm; also a talk program with photographers Prashant Panjiar, Ravi Agarwal , Kishor Kayastha and others on 19 September, 4pm, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal
MUSIC
Moksh, performances by Albatross and bands part of KJC Chevrolet Concert Series for promoting Chevrolet's "Give life Blood" initiative. Saturday 18 September, starts 4pm, Moksh, Jamshikhel, 5526212
Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, KJC brings renowned German musician Rainer Pusch to town. Till 20 September, KJC, Jhamsikhel, 5013554, info@katjazz.com
Bourbon Room, live performances by Cine Gurung. Every Wednesday, Bourbon Room, Durbar Marg, 4441703
Sunday Jazz Brunch, enjoy a relaxing Sunday in The Terrace at Hyatt Regency with barbeque and live jazz music by Inner Groove. Every Sunday from 12pm to 3.30pm, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234/4489362
DINING
The Factory, a trendy restobar for a refreshing stopover in the chaos that is Thamel. Great food and drinks, with zesty music. Mandala Street, Thamel
Arabian Nights in The Cafe, taste the culinary delights from the Middle-East. Every Friday from 6:30 pm onwards, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234/4489362
Chopstix, savoury 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
Pumpernickel Bakery, get an early breakfast or brunch with interesting choices of bread and sandwiches. Experiment with their goat cheese or yak cheese sandwiches, or have a sip of coffee in the classy indoor dining area.�Thamel, 7.30am-7pm, 4259185
Dhokaima Cafe has a new menu, try the Blackened Norwegian Salmon and Grilled Shrimp Ajillo. Patan Dhoka, 5522113
Le Bistro Restaurant & Bar, the outdoor dining area invokes a great atmosphere for a night of drinks with friends and family. Thamel, 4701170
Hankook Sarang, serves up the incredible tastes of Korea, including superlative steamed rice.Â�Thamel, near Roadhouse Café
Mike's Breakfast, huge breakfasts and a never-ending supply of coffee amidst a lush garden setting. Naxal, 4424303
Yin Yang Restaurant, east meets west as you choose from a variety of Thai and continental dishes. Get a little spice in your life with their pad thai or green curry. If you can't handle the heat, fall into the safety net of their western dishes.�Thamel, 10am-10pm, 4701510
Saturday @ Hyatt, take a refreshing dip in the pool and sample the delicious barbeque in open air. Every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm at the poolside, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234
