About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Kite-flying, bring your own aerial paraphernalia and join others for an afternoon of friendly competition. 20 October, 1.30 pm, Dhulikhel, 9841766465
Art in many colours, an exhibition of works by artist David Douglas who has been painting in Nepal for over 30 years. 5 to 19 October, Red Dingo Restaurant, Jawalakhel
Saturday bird watching, take a morning walk to the largest national park in Kathmandu Valley and see if you can spot rare species of birds like the Spiny Babbler. 20 October, 7 am, Shivapuri National Park, 4381214, 4381425
Kathaa Bagaicha ko, installation art by artist Milan Rai featuring a collection of thousands of earphones used by famous and unknown personalities. 14 to 18 October, Patan Darbar Square, 9808058913
Writing for film, filmmaker Murray Kerr will help you hone your raw ideas into a polished script ready for the big screen. Rs 2,500, 1 to 10 November, 11 am to 2 pm, 9813485716, 01-5523486, sara@sattya.org
Abstract photography, a collection of abstract photographs by participants of a photography workshop. 15 to 29 October, 10 am to 5 pm, Galleria CUC, Maharajganj
All fall down, witness the grimy side of Kathmandu's road-expansion project. 19 to 27 October, Café Mitra, Thamel, 9851048598
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
The mountains that unite us, an exhibition by Russian photographer Ivan Kozorezev. 9 to 30 October, 10 am to 5 pm, Russian Culture Centre, Kamal Pokhari, 01-4416650
A little off the beaten path, slideshow on Himalayan guide, author, and photographer Gary McCue's recent travels in Asia, and book sale. Trekking Tibet. October 16, 6.30pm, Indigo Gallery, Naxal, 01-4413580
Tres Flamencas, internationally renowned dancer Clara Ramon introduces the Spanish Flamenco for the first time in Nepal. Rs 1200, 8 to 9 November, 6 to 8 pm, Russian Cultural Centre, Kamal Pokhari, 9813930267