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WCN nature and wildlife photography competition, take photos of flora, fauna, landscape, macro, and human interaction with nature to promote awareness and interest in conservation. Deadline 31 October, forms available at
www.wcn.org.np

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

Indra Jatra at Red Carpet, celebrate one of the most cherished festivals in the Valley with traditional music, lakhey dances, homemade aila, Newari cuisine, and paintings by the renowned sculptor Vijay Maharjan. Rs 350 for children, Rs 750 for adults, 28 September, 4 pm, Red Carpet Restro and Bar, Darbar Marg, 4257705

Lalitpur business expo, featuring arts, handicraft, garments, agro products and the best from Lalitpur's commercial enterprises. 27 September to 2 October, 10 am to 6 pm, Jawalakhel Football Ground, 5005044

Ekadeshma, the Manhattan Short Film festival comes to Nepal and will feature international as well as Nepali shorts and also discussions on film. 6 to 7 October, 12.30 pm to 7 pm, Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikuti Mandap

Mekclub dogathon, walk your canine companions from Tinkune to Babar Mahal and get free rabies tests for your dogs. 28 September, 7.30 am to 12 pm, Tinkune

A good talk, Daniel Menaker who has been editor at Random House, Harper Collins and the New Yorker will give insight on the art of writing and editing. 2 to 3 October, 9 am to 12 pm, Union House, Anamnagar, 5536974, register by 28 September

Corporate five-a-side futsal tournament, take your business rivalries to the pitch. Rs 4500, 12 to 14 October, Futsal Arena, GAA Hall, Thamel, 9849718836, 9841817298

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

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

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Paleti with Pawan Golay, be charmed by the soothing voice of this singer from Darjiling. 28 September, 5.30 pm, 4212469, 4412395, 9851026266, Nepalaya r-sala

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

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