EVENTS
Sanskriti Festival, screening of Schools in the crossfire directed by Dhurba Basnet followed by performances by Kutumba and 1974 AD. 12 November, 6pm onwards, Garden of Dreams, Tickets: Rs 650 and Rs 1500 inclusive of dinner, 9851018850
Hiding and Revealing, a two-day painting workshop with artist Peter Delahaye. 13 to 14 November, Pipalbot, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4267657, pipalbotgallery@gmail.com
Dreaming of Player Flags: Mantra on the Wind, an exhibition of impressionistic photography by Sandy Shum. 16 November to 6 December, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Jhamsikhel, 5521120
Festive Mood, an exhibition of etching prints by young Nepali artists. 31 October to 14 November, 10.30pm to 5.30pm, Park Gallery, Lazimpat, 4419353, parkgallery@wlink.com, Saturdays closed
The Blue Tone, charcoal sketches on handmade paper and textile by artist Annika Heed. 14 November, 4pm, Park Gallery, Pulchok, 5522307, parkgallery@wlink.com
Free Workshop on B-boying, organised by the famous B-boying team from The Everest All Star A. 13 November, 3pm, Moksh Auditorium, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, 5013554, info@katjazz.com
The Seven Henry Series: In Search of an Ideal Landscape, an exhibition of supracollages by the acclaimed Indic-British artist Syyed Iqbal Geoffrey. Till 17 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, Gallery hours: 11am to 6pm, 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays, 4218048
Chagall in Nepal: The Magic of Colour, an exhibition of lithographs and original posters by Marc Chagall. 13 to 21 November, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 5552141
A People War Exhibition, Nepal's conflict history in pictures. Every day except Tuesdays, 11am to 4pm, Patan Dhoka. For school visits, call 5549948, www.apeoplewar.com
MUSIC
Himalayan Blues Festival 2010, see opposite page for line-up and schedule
Gokarna's Rudra Night, live fusion music with Nepali style barbeque. Every Friday 3pm onwards, Gokarna Forest Resort, 4451212
Moksh, live performances by Humble Bee. Every Tuesday, 7.30pm onwards, Moksh, Pulchok, 5526212
The Corner Bar, live music by Sign Band. Every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7.30pm onwards, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat, 4411818
DINING
Singma Food Court, for the best Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in town. Pulchok, 5009092 and Bhatbhateni, 4411078, foodcourt@wlink.com, www.singma.foodcourt.com
Ramalaya Tea Room, 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
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, 4491234, 4489362
Alfresco, for homemade pastas and other lip-smacking delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, 4273999
Casa de Cass, out-of-Kathmandu dining in cosy surrounds with attentive service. Hariharbhawan, Patan, 5010100
Lhakpa Chulo, try their tender steaks and Thai-style salads. Jhamsikhel
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 Café has a new menu, try the Blackened Norwegian Salmon and Grilled Shrimp Ajillo. Patan Dhoka, 5522113
Walter's Restaurant & Bar, offers finest gourmet cuisine in the regal setting of Babar Mahal Revisited. Babar Mahal, 4253337
Comfort Zone, serves a decent range of cocktails and barbequed meats. Thamel
Momotarou, nestled inconspicuously amongst the street shops of Thamel, this restaurant serves Japanese food that is top value for money. Extravagant taste yet humble in presentation. Thamel, Bhagawatisthan (near Bhagawati Temple), 4417670.
GETAWAYS
Club Himalaya, for amazing mountain views and refreshing weekend escapades, special package available for Nepalis and expatriates. Nagarkot, 4410432
Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, Palanchok Bhagwati Darshan Package with one night's accommodation in the mountain rooms and transport to and from the temple. Dhulikhel, 4420774
Grand Norling Hotel, country-side weekend package offering suite room, swimming, gym, massage, and discounts on other facilities. Gokarna, 4910193
The Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort, overnight package with accommodation, dinner and breakfast. Dhulikhel, Rs 3500 (single), Rs 5000 (double), 10 per cent service charge extra, call 4479488 for reservations
