About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Destination India 2011, an expo on education in India for Nepali students. 1 July, 11am, Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg
Screening of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a fantasy comedy film adaptation of the novel by Hunter S.Thompson. 1 July, 4.30pm, DocSkool Film Center, Gaurighat, 4471104
Organic Market, a weekly organic market where along with picking the fresh organic produce for home you can enjoy brunch. 2 July, 10am to 12pm, 1905, Kantipath
7 Days script writing workshop, organised by Indigenous Film Archive (IFA) for innovative Nepali writers and filmmakers. 4 to 10 July, 9am to 5pm, fee Rs 1000, application deadline: 29 June, 9851063480
Expressions in Clay, ceramic art exhibition by Ceramic Hands, display of works created by local and foreign artists under the tutelage of Kalapremi Shrestha and 'P1' by Man Bahadur Harijan . 23 June to 23 July, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babermahal Revisited
Blissful Entanglement, exhibition of paintings by Sandhya Silwal. Till 3 July, Weekdays 11am to 5.30pm, The Art Shop, Darbar Marg, 4267063, 9841444848
Career Fair Nepal, a platform to obtain information regarding career opportunities. 8 to 9 July, 12pm onwards, Bhrikuti Mandap
First formula Cycle race, organised by Gyanodaya International Residential School with support from Chain Inc. 2 July, Gyanodaya International Residential School, Khokana, Bungamati
Etching Art Exhibition, featuring works of upcoming Nepali printmakers Sangita Ghimire, Manju Shyanla, Tika Datta Dahal and Bhishan Raj Bhandari. Till 16 July, 12 to 8pm, Asian Proofs Print Art Gallery, New Orleans Café, Pulchok
Mero Kaatha Sunne Ho, a story telling workshop organised by Sattya Media Arts Collective. 8 to 9 July, 1 to 4pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, Ages 13 to 25, fee Rs1000 (Scholarships available)
Fellowship for Research, the Bihari Krishna Fellowship for Ethnographic Research invites applications from researchers interested in themes- Gender relations, construction of good society, narratives of violence, co-operation and conflict over the past 50 years. Deadline 4 July, budget for this research
Rs 5,00,000, www.sosbahan.org
Relaunch party, Vintage Café & Pub followed by a week long dance and live music. 1 July, Woodland Complex, Durbarmarg
Funky Fresh E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S, a youth empowerment program for young hip hop enthusiasts above the age of 13 to harness their skills to become independent hip hop artists. 23 to 30 July, 10am to 6pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel/ Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, fee Rs1000 (Scholarships available), Application deadline 21 July
Music
Fashion and Music Fest, launch of the New Episode followed by a Fashion show and musical performances by Bijay Gurung (Kalind band) and The Shadows. 1 July, 6pm to 11.30pm, 1905, Kantipath , entry Rs 600, 9849565905
Music and Fashion- The Grind, featuring the best DJs in town. 9 July, 2 to 10pm, Hotel Shahanshah Poolside, Rs1000, free entry for ladies, 9803157605, 9851050919