EVENTS
The Seven Henry Series: In Search of an Ideal Landscape, an exhibition of supracollages by the acclaimed Indic artist Syyed Iqbal Geoffrey. Starts 28 October, 5.30pm, till 17 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, Gallery hours: 11am to 6pm, 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays, 4218048
Planet Nepal Contemporary Art Exhibition, installation art and exhibition by various artists. 2 November-10 November, 5.30pm, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Gallery Hours: 11am to 6pm, Saturdays closed, 5521120
Hope: An International Schools' Art Exhibition, an exhibition by students of international schools in Kathmandu to help the flood survivors of Pakistan. 29 October, from 5pm to 7pm and 30 October, 10am to 3pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka
A People War Exhibition, Nepal's conflict history in pictures. Every day except Tuesdays, 11am-4pm, Patan Dhoka. For school visits, call 5549948, www.apeoplewar.com
Lazimpat Gallery Caf�, screening of Suryoyo, a documentary by Turkish filmmaker Selda Meral. Starts 6.30pm, Lazimpat
Planet Nepal
Friday, 29 October
Patan Museum
11am-5pm: discussions on the environment with ENPHO and ICIMOD, documentary screening of Ushua�a (Nicolas Hulot, Nepali version) and Home (Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Nepali version)
Patan Darbar Square
5.30pm : Official opening
5.55pm : Conceptual Light design/Installation by Karl Knapp
6pm : Kutumba in concert, Nepali folk instrumental ensemble
6.30pm : Performance Installation Fusion by Karl Knapp and Salil Subedi
7pm : Lo'Jo Trio in concert, French world band
Saturday, 30 October
Patan Museum
11am-4pm: roundtables on the environment with ENPHO and ICIMOD, documentary screening of Ushua�a - A la recherche des Hommes � Nature (Nicolas Hulot, French version)
Patan Darbar Square
11am : Start of an all-day performance by students from Kathmandu University Centre for Art and Design & Lalit Kala Campus
12pm : Exposition of the 'Rickshaw Project' and meeting with the artists
3pm : Performance by Salil Subedi & EarthBeat 'Looking for Eco' with live audience interaction
4pm : Lo'jo Trio in concert, French World Band
7pm : Tryo in concert, French Reggae Band
Sunday, 31 October
Patan Museum
11am-5pm: roundtables on the environment with ENPHO, ICIMOD, and Fairplaylist ('Music industry and the Environment'), with screening of Home (Yann-Arthus Bertrand, English version) and Pani (Water, in Nepali with English subtitles), followed by a discussion with director Sushma Joshi
Patan Darbar Square
3pm : Performance by Salil Subedi & EarthBeat: 'Looking for Eco', with live audience interaction
4pm : Tryo in concert, French reggae band
7pm : Planet Nepal concert with Kutumba, Nirnaya Da'NSK and Rock Sitar
DINING
Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Cafe, enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of Boudha stupa and free wifi, candlelight dinner options are also available for the romantics every full moon night. Boudha, 2130681
Waffles promotion at The Lounge from 12.30pm to 4.00pm every day, Vegetarian Buffet at The Cafe every Tuesday from 6.30pm, and Arabian Nights at The Cafe every Friday from 6.30pm at Hyatt Regency, Boudha, Kathmandu, 4491234, 4489362
Singma Food Court, for the best Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in town. Pulchok, 5009092 and Bhatbhateni, 4411078, [email protected], www.singma.foodcourt.com
Ghangri Caf�, a quiet place with comfortable sofas and a lovely courtyard, perfect for those sunny afternoons. Although famous for their open sui mai, they offer a few other great dishes as well. Pulchok
Roadhouse Caf�, serves pizzas cooked to perfection in wood-fired ovens. Jhamel, 5521755
Ramalaya Tea Room,� now open for dinner, experience Chef Mohit's creations from Cider-brined Pork Chops to Guava Cheese, also 10% discount on evening dinners to all Nepali Times readers when they mention this ad.� Pani Pokhari, near Japanese Embassy, for bookings call 4006589, 4006589, www.rde.com/index.phph/tea-room
Organic Caf� and Salad Bar, hearty breakfasts and healthy salads while you catch up with your reading or emails in the heart of Thamel. Chakshibari Road, Thamel, 4215726
Aqua Java Zing, soar high on a low budget, buy one cocktail, get one free, buy two hookahs, get one free, only during happy hours from 2pm to 6pm. Ganesh Man Singh Road, Thamel
Dhokaima Cafe has a new menu, try the Blackened Norwegian Salmon and Grilled Shrimp Ajillo. Patan Dhoka, 5522113
Kakori at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kebabs, curries and more, enjoy Indian food at its best. Everyday 7pm to 10.45 pm for dinner, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal, call 4273999 for reservations
Saturday BBQ Brunch, enjoy a mouth-watering Mongolian BBQ at Gokarna Forest Resort. Every Saturday, Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna, 4451212, [email protected], Rs 1500 plus taxes
The Kaiser Cafe Restaurant & Bar, enjoy a pleasant BBQ lunch in the ambient settings of The Garden of Dreams. Every Sunday, 12pm to 3pm, Kaiser Mahal, Thamel, Rs 1200 per person, 4425341
MUSIC
Jazzmandu, a week-long jazz festival with performances from artists around the world:
Valley Jams at Upstairs Jazz Bar (Lazimpat), Moksh (Jhamsikhel), and House of Music (Thamel). Performances by Simak Dialog, Alukomarai and others. 29 October, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Rs 400
Gokarna Jazz Bazaar at Gokarna Forest Resort. Live music by Ari Hoenig, Cadenza Collective, Kutumba and others. 30 October, 2.30pm to 10pm, Rs 699
Jazz for the Next Generation at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel. 31 October, 2.30pm to 4.30pm, free
Jazzmandu Master Class at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel. 1 November, 4.30pm to 5.30pm, free
Jazz at Patan at Patan Museum Square, Ari Hoenig trio, Cadenza and Friends. 2 November, 4.30pm to 5.30pm, Rs 1199
All Star Fever at Shambala Garden, Hotel Shangri-La, Lazimpat. Individual sets followed by a final jam. 3 November, 6.30pm to 10pm, Rs 799