About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Traffic Smart, a traffic education program run by experts with lessons on safe driving and license preparation. From Sunday 15 August to 17 August, GAA, Thamel, 4414785
Kathmandu Valley Down the Ages: depicting life in ancient and medieval Kathmandu, a painting exhibition by veteran artist Hari Prasad Sharma. Till 21 August, Art Council Gallery, Babar Mahal, 9841269959
Root Periscope, a group art exhibition by celebrated artists along with a lecture by art critic Mukesh Malla. Till 24 August, Sattva Art Gallery, Kupondole, 9841241790
Propagation, a collaborative painting exhibition showcasing the works of Korean and Nepali artists. Till Wednesday 18 August, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4218048
Lazimpat Gallery Cafe, screening of Before Sunset. Friday 13 August, starts 6.30pm, Lazimpat Gallery Cafe, Lazimpat
14th Nepal Education Book Fair, a must attend for all book lovers. From Friday 6 August to 14 August, 11am to 6pm, Bhrikuti Exhibition Hall, Tickets: Rs 20, Rs 10 for students
Weekly Farmers' Market, a market like no other with organic and gourmet food, healthy breakfasts, fresh coffee and lots of socialising. Saturday 7 August, 9am to 12pm, 1905, 4215068
8th Annual Wine Festival, be there at Kilroy's for the best place for a great value wine in Kathmandu. Kilroy's, Thamel, 4250440
Music
Sunday Jazz Brunch, enjoy a relaxing Sunday in The Terrace at Hyatt Regency with barbeque and live jazz music by Inner Groove. Every Sunday from 12pm to 3.30pm, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234/4489362
House of Music, Robin and the New Revolution performing live. Friday 13 August, from 7.30pm, House of Music, Entry: Rs 200, 9849243807
Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, KJC brings renowned German musician Rainer Pusch to town to share his knowledge. From Wednesday 21 July to 20 September, KJC, Jhamsikhel, 5013554, info@katjazz.com.np