Events

Pulbata Herda, an adaptation of Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge'. Tickets are Rs 200 and Rs 500, available at Dhokaima Caf�, 21 to 23 October, 5.30 pm, The Kamalmani, Rato Bangala School, Patan Dhoka

Texts and the City, photo exhibition by Satish Sharma about cities as dreamscapes. Till 17 October, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited.

Yalamaya Classic, an event organised to appreciate Classical Music on every second day of Nepali calender. 19 October, 5pm onwards, Baggikhana, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 5553767, 5522113

Hands Washing, celebrate Global Handwashing Day with the Feenzo-Utsav. 15 October, 8am to 3pm, Jawalakhel Area

Music

Silence Festival II, second edition of Silence Festival featuring international artists and Nepali metal bands. 15 October, Jawalakhel Grounds, Jawalakhel.

Screaming Wall, a not-for-profit concert with Nepali and international bands from Switzerland and Bangladesh. 16 October, 6pm to 11.30pm, House of Music, Thamel, [email protected]

Dining

Mako's, an elegant fine dining Japanese restaurant at Dwarika's Hotel which serves authentic Japanese cuisine. Timings are 11.30 to 14.30 and 18pm to 22pm. Dwarika Hotel, 4479488

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

New Orleans, offers a wide variety of western dishes that are scrumptious yet healthy. We got hooked on the rosemary chicken and hamburgers. Jhamsikhel, 5522708

Higher Grounds, enjoy the rich Oreo Milky with comfort. Kumaripati

Getaways

Ahaa Daman Package, at Everest Panorama Resort. 4700525, 4701247, [email protected]