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Ekadeshma, the Nepali edition of the Manhattan Short Film festival will feature international as well as local films, and there will be discussions on filmmaking. 6 to 7 October, 12.30 pm to 7 pm, Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikuti Mandap

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

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

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

Saturday is workday, for those who fancy backyard landscaping and want to help out. 6 October, 10 am to 5 pm, Hariyo Chowk, Lagankhel, 9841442296

Dhulikhel Kite Festival, head to the hills and battle it out with the best kite flyers from Dhulikhel. 12 to 13 October, Taalu Danda, Dhulikhel

Nepal music education festival, an eight-day workshop conducted by Gene Aitken and Mariano Abello culminating in a two-day celebration. Rs 10,000 for non-members, 4 to 13 October, 2 pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, 5013554

Meet Pushpa Basnet, the social worker intends to make sure no child grows up in prison and you can meet her with children from her home. 6 October, 4 to 6 pm, Basantapur

Voices of hope, an exhibition of Sumeet Shakya's photo-essay on the lives of 24 underprivileged children living at a children's home. 28 September to 11 October, 10 am to 6 pm, Galleria CUC, 9841240341, 9841497639

Inheriting statelessness, exhibition and sale of paintings by Saroj Bajracharya. 21 September to October 5, Park Gallery, Pulchowk, 9803187665

Silence Festival III, five bands from Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden as well as Jindabaad of Nepal will be rocking it out at this year's annual music festival. Rs 500, 13 October, 12 pm, Jawalakhel Football Ground

An evening with Mark Atkins, the Australian musician, performer, storyteller, composer, percussionist, visual artist, and instrument maker Mark Atkins will summon the sounds of the Australian outback on his didgeridoo. 9 October, 6.30 pm, Siddartha Art Gallery, 4371687, 4218048

All Nepal battle of the bands, see if you can hit the right notes at this nation-wide music competition. Rs 5000, auditions on 6 October, 9841779176, 9803750550