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Imagining the Contemporary City, a talk by prominent architect Biresh Shah. 24 August, 5.30pm, Indian Cultural Centre, Balmandir, Naxal, 4412715, icc.kathmandu@gmail.com

Monsoon Sensation, dance salsa, b-boying, belly, kizomba and celebrate the monsoon. 24 August, 6.30pm to midnight, wear gold, Meconopsis, Pulchowk.

International Night Market, chance to purchase shoes handpicked from international destinations. 27 August, 4.45pm, Garden of Dreams, Thamel, 4425340

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

Délices de France, a 'Party for Kat organised by the dogs' of Kathmandu. 25 August, 6pm. Délices de France, Ganesh Man Singh Building, Thamel, info@restaurantnepal.com

Teej Festival, four days of Teej festivity complete with food stalls, shopping opportunities and fashion shows to be enjoyed not only by women, but also their families. 23 August to 26 August, 10am to 7pm , United World Trade Centre, Tripureshwor, 44425898, 9851045969

Saturday Bird Watching, catch native birds like the Spiny Babbler, Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler and Scarlet Minivet. 25 August, 7am, Shivapuri National Park, 4381214, 4381425

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

Farmers' Market, sale of fresh bread, cheese, vegetables, and fruits. 24 August, 9am to 12pm, New Orleans Café, Patan, 5522708

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

Street Photography Workshop, for photography novices who want to shoot street. Rs 2000, 24 to 28 August, 7am to 10am, Padma Party Palace, Birganj, 9845092943

Photo Exhibition and Auction at Cuppas, aiming to create a platform where photographers and potential patrons can interact. 31 August, 3.45pm, Cuppas, Putalisadak

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

Emad Gabra live, catch the CD launch of this Egyptian artist music is tinged with Nepali sarangi. 24 August, 7pm onwards, Délices de France, Ganesh Man Singh Building, Thamel, info@restaurantnepal.com