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Archive: Week of
Events
The Himalayan Arts Project, exclusive open day and launch party with two new collections from print and jewellery ranges. 29 July, open all day, launch party: 5.30pm to 8pm, Imago Dei, Nagpokhari
Research Seminar Series, in Martin Chautari on Chaitanya Mishra's Badalindo Nepali Samaj, Speakers: Pratyoush Onta, Rajendra Maharjan, Bhim Prasad Bhurtel. 31 July, Sunday, 3pm, Martin Chautari, Thapathali
Poetry Recitation, organised by Himalayan Readers' Book Club. 30 July, 3pm to 4.30pm, British Council, Lazimpat, 9849100300
TEDx Kathmandu, an independently organised TED event featuring speakers Ani Choying Dolma, Anil Chitrakar, Prabhas Pokhrel, Salil Subedi and Sunil Babu Pant. Event is restricted to 100 attendees only who will be selected through application process. Forms can be downloaded from www.tedxkathmandu.com. 30 July, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road
Kafka: Ak Adhyaaya, a Nepali play based on the life of German writer Franz Kafka, to be staged by Actors Studio. 30 July, 6.30pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel
Biodiversity Conversation in Nepal, a talk program by Rajendra Narsingh Suwal, organised by the Indian Cultural Centre. 29 July, 5.30pm, Durbar Hall, Bal Mandir, Naxal, 4412715, invitation only San Miguel Beach Party, Insomnia creates a beach setting complete with wind surf boards, sails, sand and even an artificial sun, don't miss out on the fun. 29 July, 7pm onwards, Insomnia Lounge Bar, Durbar Marg, Ticket: Rs 500 inclusive of a can of San Miguel
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
Nepal Cine Symposium, a South Asia focused international film network and promotion platform for cinema which includes a film festival 'Something like a film festival' organised by DocSkool. Till 22 November, Submission open until 30 August, www.cinesymposium.com, amanyu@cinesymposium.org, 4471104
Arbitrary Constant, DJ session, live music, creative bartenders and a fashion show all wrapped into one exclusive night. 29 July, 7pm to midnight, The Tantra, Paknajol, 9841687184
Music
Lyrics Andy and Albatross live in House of Music. 4 August, 10pm to 11.30pm, Thamel, 9841904105
Mukti and Revival in concerts. 29 July, 6.30pm onwards, Cafereena, Durbar Marg. 30 July, 7.30pm onwards, The Tantra Restaurant, Paknajol, 4257171