Events

B-boying competition, shake and brake, and do whatever it takes to win cash prizes up to Rs 50,000. 26 January, 10.45am, Dasrath Stadium, 984925612/9849685110/9841721736

KJC winter camp for kids, music, movies, drama, arts, and a range of outdoor activities to keep your children excited this winter. 30 December to 11 January, for children aged 6 to 14, (01)5013554, info@katjazz.com

Appreciative inquiry, learn how ordinary Nepalis can contribute towards building a bustling economy with management guru Ravi Shrestha. 11 January, 10am to 1pm, Mahabir's Centre for Nepal Connection

Stop motion animation workshop, learn how to make your own animated films by designing and creating characters and backgrounds, storyboarding, capturing images using cameras and latest computer software, and compiling and editing them. 5, 6, 12, and 13 January, 11am to 4pm, shreyans@sattya.org

Cultural Rejuvenation, an exhibition of artist Deeya Bajracharya's work. 5 to 11 January, 10am to 5pm, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal

Music

Joint family, the nine member reggae band is raring to go and awaits your presence on the first Friday of 2013. Rs 200, 4 January, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel.

Live at Cafe 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 6pm onwards, Café 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231
Shastriya Sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon night. 11 January, 3.30pm, Ram Mandir, Battisputali

Dining

Hadock, big compound with ample parking space, its western and Thakali dishes are done to perfection. Jhamsikhel, (01)5546431

Japanese Crepe Station, try the unique Nepali khuwa crepe for a quick fix. Khichapokhari and Basantapur, (01)4256655

Salt & Pepper Restro Lounge, espresso, mocha, latte, frappuccino, cocktails, liquor, beers and flavoured shishas, with an outdoor lake-view terrace. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)463484, 9846210568,
www.saltandpeppernepal.com

Chopstix, savoury Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Try the famous drums of heaven. Kumaripati, (01)5551118

Cosmopolitan Cafe, located in the heart of Basantapur, this cozy cafe offers arguably the best chicken sizzler in town. Basantapur, (01)4225246

Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat ,and banana cake. Chakupat, Lalitpur

Boudha Stupa Restaurant and Cafe, bide your time in the cafe's free wi-fi zone as you enjoy wood-fired pizzas, home-made pastas, and the Tibetan gyakok. Boudha, (01)4485585

Cinnamon Grill and Lounge, mouth watering delicacies with live music, try its grilled tenderloin steak and quiche lorraine with fresh fruit salad. Jhamsikhel, (01)5521339
Comfort Zone, restobar with a decent range of cocktails and barbecue meals. Thamel

Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant, have a Sarangkot special breakfast while enjoying spectacular views of the mountain ranges. Sarangkot, Pokhara, (061)696920, 9817136896

Yak Restaurant, serves authentic Chinese food, try the mala tofu, chicken with fungus, and spicy pork spare ribs. Boudha, Kathmandu

Sol Delicatessen, a range of gourmet food that will satiate the most refined palates. 10am to 6pm (closed on Mondays), Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4216433,
soldelicatessen@gmail.com

Getaways

Winter camp at Borderlands, send your kids packing into the jungle where they get to develop their leadership, communication, and basic life skills while taking part in outdoor and extracurricular activities such as tent crafting, rock climbing, canyoning, abseiling, cooking and art, music, and dance lessons. 5 to 12 January, Borderlands Resort, Bhotekoshi, (01)4381214, 9802025666,
www.borderlandsresorts.com

Hotel Barahi, escape the chills of Kathmandu and head to Pokhara to enjoy a great view of Phewa lake along with other charms of the lake city. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)60617/463526

Everest Panorama Resort, if you can't get enough of the Himalayas in smoggy Kathmandu, a great view from the top of the Mahabharat is just what you're looking for. Daman, (01)4412864,
info@everestpanoramaresort.net

Bust a move

The Japanese organisation Eco Party has been promoting environmental awareness to school children through various activities, and this time, they have lined up a dance competition to promote the reuse of plastic. In a symbolic display of solidarity, the participants will also use reusable plastic products as props in their dance numbers.

Selection rounds have been held in Lumbini, Pokhara, and Kathmandu, and the children are raring to compete and win the Rs 100,000 scholarship prize. The evening will be topped off with a light show in addition to the hip shaking, and VJ Shinya Takaoka will be providing the pulse all day long.

5 January , Boudhanath Stupa
9818723428, 9803502713
www.ecoparty.tv