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Real School of Nepal, cheer for your school at the grand finals of Real School of Nepal. 25 September, Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu

Nepal's heritage talk, enjoy an interesting lecture by Axel Plathe, UNESCO representative to Nepal, on managing the country's natural and cultural heritage during a time of rapid change. Rs100 for members, Rs250 for non-members, tea or coffee included, 26 September, 6 pm, Shankar Hotel, Lazimpat

NADA auto show 2012, check out the latest cars and motorbikes in town and see if you can strike a deal. Rs50, Rs100, 19 to 23 September, 10 am to 6 pm, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu

Battlefield, team up with your friends for the ultimate paintball game and vanquish rest of the pretenders for a Rs25,000 cash bounty. 21 to 22 September, 12pm onwards, Sanepa, Lalitpur, 9841339302, 5013057

Photography workshop, Canon School of Imaging is offering amateurs an opportunity to enhance their skills and gain in-depth knowledge on the nuances of digital photography. Rs4500, 1 to 10 October, 5.15 to 7.15 pm, Maitri Bhawan, New Road, 2083206, 2013186, workshop@canon-nepal.com, register by 30 September

Bhaktapur Street Festival, celebrate the centuries-old cultural artistry of Bhaktapur. 22 September, Bhaktapur Darbar Square

Indra Jatra at Red Lakhey, celebrate one of the most cherished festivals in the Valley with traditional music, lakhey dances, homemade aila, and the best of Newari cuisine. Rs350 for children, Rs750 for adults, 29 September, Red Lakhey Restro and Bar, Darbar Marg, 4257705

Social entrepreneurship bazar 2012, sample the products, services, and ideas of social entrepreneurs from across Nepal and enjoy culinary delights, and the arts and music from across Asia. 4 to 6 October, 9 am to 4 pm, Babarmahal Revisited, 01-4462254, 9813198453, changefusionnepal.org

Every donor is a hero, contribute to saving human lives at this nationwide blood donation campaign. 21 September, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalganj, Bharatpur, 9849151877

Cycle for Tourism, brave the heat and cycle for two days from Kathmandu to Sauraha on a tour led by cyclist Pushkar Shah in order to promote domestic tourism and cycling culture. 27 to 29 September, 9803607694, 9841876696, nepal.wcf@gmail.com

Inheriting statelessness, an exhibition of paintings by Saroj Bajracharya along with the book launch of Future of History. 21 September to October 5, Park Gallery, Pulchowk, 9803187665

Japanese culture exchange program, a showcase of dance, music, arts, and documentary to raise funds for children's home. Rs 500, 21 September, 6 to 8.30 pm, Patan Darbar Museum, Patan, ladymystiqua@facebook.com

Weaving art and change in Nepal, featuring limited edition of carpets, sculptures, books, and paintings and a talk program by Isabella Holding on 26 September. 23 September to 7 October, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal, 4218048, 4438979

Rock the Valley, catch Nepali Rock legends Cobweb and various artists perform as an acoustic ensemble for the first time. Rs300, 29 September, 6.30 pm, 1905 Restaurant, Thamel, 9841849786, 9801026507

Special Night at Delicés, for the last time this year, Hari Maharjan and Daniel Givone bring you gypsy jazz. 21 September, 8 pm, Delicés de France Restaurant, Thamel, 4260326, 9803818253, info@restaurantnepal.com

All Nepal battle of the bands, see if you can hit the right notes at this nation-wide music competition. Rs5000, auditions on 6 October, 9841779176, 9803750550