Events
World Environment Day celebrations, a three day event organised by Children for Green New Nepal to mark World Environment Day, programs include a recycled paper fashion show, street drama, mass rally, and documentary screening. 3 to 5 June, Patan Durbar Square, 985112770/9803173798
Kathmandu Eco Ride 3, Step for Miles has organised a cycle ride from Patan Durbar Square to Basantapur to mark World Environment Day and promote bicycle rides in the valley. 2 June, 6am to 9am, Patan Durbar Square
Wordmill Special: Poetry under the Shade, spend a quiet afternoon listening to poems from both Nepali and international poets with Nepal's first slam poetry group, the Word Warriors followed by poetry reading sessions by poet Tom Healy. 3 June, 4pm to 5pm, Ramalaya, Pani Pokhari
Haiku Hangout, explore unconventional ways of writing haikus while you sip tea and hangout. 9 June, 9am to 3pm, Sarvanam Theatre, Kalikasthan
Saturday Birdwatching, Bird Conservation Nepal is organising birdwatching trips to mark World Environment Day. Stroll through the forests of Nagarjun as you observe rare birds. 2 June, 6.30 am, Nagarjun Gate, 9841330576
Spalsh Fest '12, Beat the heat this summer with water football, live music and a lot of food and beverages to keep you cool. Rs 1499, 2 June, 10am onwards, Godavari Village Resort, www.water-football.com
Nepal Appreciation, an art exhibition by Miriam E Krantz. 24 May to 5 June, 10.30 am to 6pm, closed on Saturdays, Park Gallery, Pulchowk, 5522307, www.parkgallery.com
Peace, 17 artists have come together to set up an art exhibition celebrating Buddha Jayanti. 3 May to 3 June, 11am to 5.30 pm, The Art Shop, Durbarmarg, 4267063, 9841444848
Music
SIGN, Live music by SIGN band every week except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 7:30 pm onwards, Corner Bar, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat. Call 4411818
Albatross Unplugged, Don't miss a live performance by Albatross. 2 June, 7.30 pm, Attic, Lazimpat
Live Music Night, Shabnam and Cannabiz band playing every Wednesday, Absolute Bar, Hotel Narayani Complex.
Live music at Jazzabella Caf�, Every Wednesday and Friday 6pm onwards, Jazzabella caf�, Jhamsikhel, Patan. Call 2114075
Dining
Olive Garden, one of the finest restaurants in town serving fusion cuisine from the mediterranean. Every Friday, 12 pm to 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm, Olive Garden, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat, 4411818,[email protected]
G Caf�, spic and span with a palatable menu, this restaurant is definitely worth ta visit. Bouddha
Dragon Caf�, enjoy momos, sizzlers and vegetable coins at the most reasonable prices. Kumaripati
Japanese Crepe Station, try the unique Nepali khuwa crepe for a quick fix. Khichapokhari and Basantapur, Call 4256655
Cafe Hessed, for those with a sweet tooth, offers a delicious range of cupcakes and doughnuts. Jhamsikhel
New Tushita Restaurant, relaxing ambience and good food. Don't miss out on their penne with creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. Lazimpat, 44432957
Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Caf�, enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of Boudha stupa. Boudha, 2130681
Moondance Restaurant, one of the few places in Pokhara that you just can't miss; wash down its superb pizza and Lemon Chicken with a glass of mojito. Pokhara
Boomerang Restaurant and German Bakery, offers a large selection of cuisine for those who want to enjoy a full meal, if not one you always sample their equally appetising bakery items. Lakeside, Pokhara, 065-461412, 462978, 463474
Chili Bar and Restaurant, from Nepali to European cuisine, this restaurant serves delectable dishes along with a dance floor and happy hour serving some amazing cocktails. Lakeside, Pokhara
Comfort Zone, expansive restobar with a decent range of cocktails and barbeque meats. Thamel
Caf� Du Temple, famous for its delicious food, warm ambience and beautiful roof top view. Patan Durbar Square, 5527127. Boudha, 2143256
Cinnamon Grill and Lounge, mouth watering delicacies with live music. Try the grilled tenderloin steak and quiche lorraine with fresh fruit salad. Jhamsikhel, 5521339
Sal's Pizza, almost round, almost cheap, always delicious, the cheesiest pizzas in town. Lazimpat, behind Jazz Upstairs
Milk Coffee and Cocktail Caf�, coffee house during the day and a cozy lounge serving cocktails at night, try its yarchagumba and molecular cocktails along with the famous Starbucks. Woodland Complex, Durbar Marg
Dhaba, for an excellent range of North Indian delicacies, try their unbeatable Kashmiri Gosht. Thapathali
Kaiser Cafe Restaurant & Bar, have a BBQ lunch and a glass of wine or beer inside the peaceful Garden of Dreams. Thamel, 4425341
Caf� Soma, enjoy scrumptious brunch and indulge in crepes with sugar and lemon. Jhamsikhel
Irish Pub, for the simple reason that the place actually feels like a bar. Don't miss out on their Irish coffee. Laimpat, Ananda Bhawan, 4416027
Summit Hotel, savour the succulent ribs basket, and add the finishing touch with a hot Dutch apple pie. Jhamsikhel, 5521810
Picnic, enjoy this Korean restaurant which offers heaping portions at affordable prices. Thamel
Singma Food Court, for the best Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in town. Pulchowk, 5009092 and Bhatbhateni, 4411078
Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat and banana cake. Chakupat
Getaways
Water Front Resort, this eco-friendly resort has it all whether it be birdwatching, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking or boating.
Sedi Height, Lakeside, 977-61-466370, www.waterfronthotelnepal.com
Monsoon Madness, escape the heat this summer with a two days and three nights package at Shangri La Village Resort in Pokhara. Rs 4999, Shangri La Village Resort, Pokhara, for more details call 4412999 ext. 7566/7503/7524
Holiday at Grand Norling Hotel, enjoy a quiet weekend at Gokarna.One night and two days at Rs 4500 and two nights and three days at Rs 7000, call 447948, Gokarna
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Across borders
Starting 2 June photo.circle is offering photography classes for amateurs and enthusiasts. The classes will take place on the first Saturday of every English month. Valencia based Nepali photographer Rohan Thapa, and Spanish photographer Arantxa Cedillo will facilitate the first session. They will be sharing their experiences of working in two different continents and cultures.
2 June, 9.45 am, The Bakery Caf�, Sundhara
