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Archive: Week of
Events
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, screening of Nepali and international features and documentaries on humanitarian and gender issues. 17 to 24 November, www.hrffn.org for schedule and locations
AWON Christmas bajar, latch on to the yuletide spirit and visit this one stop destination for handicrafts, clothing, candles, paintings, brass and metal ware, silver jewellery, and other handmade items. Rs 100 for adults, Rs 50 for children, 1 December, 10am to 4pm, Hyatt Regency Boudha, 9851022363, 9851934190
Introduction to VJ-ing, learn the art of video jockeying with renowned video director and light designer Mathieu Crette. Rs 1,500, 21 to 24 November, 10am to 5pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, apply by 18 November, shreyans@sattya.org
Sattya rooftop sale, donate clothes, appliances, books or decorations to charity and support Ama ko Ghar. 1 December, 11am to 5pm, Sattya Arts, Jawalakhel, (01)5523486, 9818409207
Kathmandu international mountain film festival, witness films that explore the diverse and complex ways in which people relate to mountains at the tenth edition of KIMFF, and also take part in discussions, on-demand screenings, guest lectures, book and photography exhibitions, and workshops for aspiring filmmakers. 7 to 11 December, 11 am to 5 pm, Rastriya Sabha Griha, Nepal Tourism Board, Brikutimandap, (01)4440635/5542544, www.kimff.org
Thamel mall festival, enjoy Japanese, Newari, Manange, Tibetan, Korean, and Chinese food, and take advantage of discounts on clothing, jewellery, fancy and accessories. 2 December, 9am to 9pm, Thamel Mall, 9841801391
Adolescent girls in Nepal between tradition and modernity, an exhibition of Thomas Kelly's works which demonstrate the role of adolescent girls in Nepali society. 7 to 16 December, 8am to 6pm, Indigo Gallery, Naxal, (01)4413580
Stolen childhood, participate in this photography and documentary competition that aims to record lost childhoods, and win prizes worth Rs 50,000. Entry fee Rs 300 for photography, Rs 800 for documentary, 21 November, 12pm onwards, Nepal Tourism Board, 9819214828
Music
Live at Café 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 23 November, 6pm onwards, Café 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231
So you think you can sing, unleash the bathroom singer in yourself to the world. 25 November, 5 to 7pm, The Factory, Thamel
KCM inter-college music competition, rock the living daylights out of your competitors, and win up to Rs 145,000 in cash and kind. Rs 5000 registration fee, 15 December, 10am to 7pm, Fun Park, Bhrikuti Mandap, (01)5201997