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Kabab and Biryani Festival, showcasing a wide variety of kababs and biryanis from across South Asia. 9 August to 26 August, The Yellow Chilli, Bluebird Complex, Tripureshwor, 4101088

Rainbow City, a mural art project with discussions, lectures and workshops with artist James Burn. Rs 300, runs until 14 August, 9am to 4pm, Kathmandu University School of Arts, Mandikatar

Climbmandu, outdoor festival to promote climbing culture among the youth in Kathmandu. 18 August, Astrek Climbing Wall, Thamel, info@climbmandu.com, 4785454

Farmers' Market, sale of fresh bread, cheese, vegetables, fruits. 12 August, 9am to 12pm, New Orleans Café, Patan, 5522708

Master Training Workshop, training for teachers who want to make their classrooms lively. Rs 600 per session, runs till 31 August, only Fridays, 8am to 1pm, The British Council, Lainchaur, 4410978

Graphic Guff, meet Kathmandu-based graphic designers, discuss the art and craft behind designing, and showcase your own samples. 11 August, Cuppas Café, Putalisadak, www.sattya.org.np

Corporate Futsal 2012, 5-a-side league and knockout tournament for people in the corporate circles. Entry fee Rs 25,000, 19 August, 5.45pm, Thamel, 9841386652

The Rise of the Collateral, art exhibition by Manish Harijan. 22 August to 20 September, 11am to 5pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal, 4218048

Production Oriented Theatre Training, two-month long workshop for acting enthusiasts on every aspect of theatre. Rs 3000, 7am to 9am, register by 24 August, Sarwanam Theatre, Kalikasthan, 4438947, 9841978353

Number of the Beast, a concert in tribute to heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Rs 125, 11 August, Mahalaxmi Chowk, Patan, 9802060710

Paleti Utsav, a four-day celebration of Nepali Adhunik music. 9 August to 12 August, DAV School, for tickets contact 9851103922, 9818192569

Nepfest 3, band competition with cash prizes and a chance to open for Polish band Decapitated. Rs 5000 for registration, 25 August, 12.45pm