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Dakini, witness a visually stunning circus performance with breathtaking costumes and exceptional skills that magically bring to life traditional Nepali storytelling. Rs 500 for children, Rs 1000 for adults, 10 to 11 November, 3pm and 6pm, Bulls Club, Nakkhu, tickets available at The Summit Hotel, Moksh, Café Soma, Electric Pagoda, 9818165730, info@circuskathmandu.com

Planet Nepal 2012, a rich and varied program including performances, concerts, documentary screenings, exhibitions, workshops and panel discussions on the arts and the environment of Nepal. 9 to 11 October, 12 to 6pm, Nepal Tourism Board and Basantapur, www.planetnepal.org.np

Oh! Star Duniya, the Nepali edition of Nil Chaudhary's play about ordinary people's dream of becoming film stars. Rs 150, runs till 10 November, 5pm, Sarwanam Theatre, (01)4438947, sarwanam.org.np

Candle walk, join fellow revellers as they walk through the city of Patan welcoming the Newari New Year. 13 November, 1.45pm, Lalitpur, (01)5260381

Couch fest, watch short films selected from the likes of Sundance, CFC Worldwide Shorts, Seattle International Film Festival among others. 10 November, 6pm, Sattya Media Arts, Jawalakhel, www.couchfestfilms.com/films-2012-Kathmandu.html

Our Gurkhas, an exhibition of photographer Zakaria Zainal work who will also launch his book Our Gurkhas: Singapore through their Eyes. 10 to 11 October, 10am to 5pm, Yumaa Fine Art Gallery, Dharan, facebook.com/gurkhas.sg

Living pictures, watch Nepali and Finnish films every Wednesday evening. 31 October to 28 November, 9.30pm, Moksh Restaurant, Jhamsikhel

Human rights film week 2012, a screening of Nepali and international features and documentaries on humanitarian and gender issues. 17 to 24 November, www.hrffn.org for schedule and locations

The digital tribe, a group exhibition on the changing cultural, social, and individual values in the age of digital connectivity. 2 to 12 November, 5.30pm, Siddartha Art Gallery, (01)4218048

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 8pm, Russian Cultural Centre, Kamal Pokhari, 9813930267

Delights of solitude, world-renowned cellist and ethnomusicologist Franck Bernede will perform select compositions of JS Bach on the violoncello. Rs 750, 17 November, 6pm, Vajra Hotel, Swayambhu, limited seating, booking advised, (01)4271545

Atif Aslam live, let the Pakistani superstar warm you your hearts as the winter sets in. 13 November, Dasrath Rangasala

1974 AD reunite, the old horses of Nepali rock n' roll are joined by Phiroj Syangden after four years of separation. Rs 1,200, 9 November, 4.15pm, Patan Museum, call 9851075172, (01)4780534, (01)5528362 for tickets