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Love in Colours, a painting by Chirag Bangdel. Runs till 4 July, Manny's Eatery and Tapas Bar Jawalakhel

Farmers Market, shop for the freshest organic products. Every Saturday, 9am to 12pm, 1905 Restaurant and Bar, Kantipath

Wordmill, join this writing workshop and take inspiration from three amazing writers. 29 June, 10.30 am to 1.30pm, Thame International College, Baneswor, Register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/1mw1AEfrtxixyi7NWG1uZ2s5wQLPniykHmijztg3ryvA/viewform

For photographers, a one-on-one consulting sessions for freelance/beginner/working and enthusiasts. Rs 1000, 29 June, 11 am onwards, Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu, 9851000178

Watch the birds, head out to Gokarna for a day of bird watching. 29 June, 6.30am, Hotel Gokarna, 98510745756

Journey of Writing, calling all reading enthusiasts and aspiring writers interested in short fiction to an interaction program with Samrat Upadhyay based on his collection of short stories Arresting God in Kathmandu. Rs 100, 30 June, 3pm onwards, Martin Chautari, Thapathali, Kathmandu, register at himalayanreaders@gmail.com

Utsav, an exhibition of paintings by Sagar Manandhar. 5 to 30 June, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048/4438979

Uni, She, celebrate the beauty of womanhood, a photo exhibition by Uma Bista. Until 2 July, 10am to 5pm, Image Ark Gallery. Kulimha Tole, Patan, (01)5006665, www.image-ark.com

Ropain, a day out for playing in mud and planting rice. Rs 1,750(for adults), Rs 1,000( for children under 10 yrs), 29 June, 9.15am to 4.45pm, Bajrabarahi, Lalitpur.

Photography workshop, learn the knowhow of photography in a workshop designed for beginners and photography enthusiasts. Rs 4000, 23 June to 4 July, 7 to 9 am, Artudio, Lajimpat, for registration: (01)4002037/ 9851180188

Ropain and Rafting, a day of traditional ropain, dahi chiura, games, music, and rafting. Rs 2,500 (for day trip) Rs 3,500 (overnight), 29 June, Sunkoshi Beach Camp, Sukute, Sindhupalchok, www.facebook.com/events/205777749545836/

Futsal Tourney, head out to the futsal arena in Sanepa and participate in the one day futsal tournament. Rs 3,000, 1 July, Sanepa, 984908570/9843195273

It's a Slam, seven slam poets battle it out for the title of Slammer. 6 July, 1 to 4 pm, The Yellow House Sanepa

Biggest Yes+ course, build up your confidence, clarity of mind, concentration, time management skills and many more, a workshop for youth . 1 to 6 July, 6 to 9 am or 3 to 6 pm, United World Trade Centre, Tripureswor

Paintball Battle, show off your skills in the ultimate paintball battle. Rs 500, 13 July, The Target Arena, Sanepa

Shrijana Shakti

A celebration of culture from all corners of Nepal including Dang, Morang, Dhankuta, Sindhupalchok, Rupandehi, and Sunsari. View ethnic paintings and masks made by folk artists and female artists from different districts. The exhibition comes out of the workshop on painting and mask making that was organised to celebrate Women’s Day. Also enjoy mask dances which is an integral part of festivities in Nepal. Get a firsthand experience of Tharu, Newari, Himali, Mithila art and culture in the same venue without the hassle of travelling.

Venue: Nepal Lalitkala Pragya Pratisthan,

Naxal, Kathmandu

Date: 26 June to 19 July

Happy reading

Do you have old books lying around the house eating up space? Course books, novels, magazines that you no longer read? Instead of giving these away to scrap collectors, spread the joy of reading by donating them and bringing books closer to underprivileged children from Kalikot to Karnali.

Rotaract Club of Lalitpur, AAKA Nepal, Tibah, Ace Institute of Management, Kathmandu Academy have joined hands to collect 1,500+ books and library resources for 2,328 students of three different schools in rural Nepal.

If you don’t have old books, but are interested in contributing, why not buy some. But don’t restrict your donations to books alone. Library resources and creative materials are also welcome. Give children of Nepal the gift of learning and help make their future better. Collections are underway in Kathmandu.

Type of books you can donate:

New or old

Fiction and non-fiction novels, storybooks

Magazines

Course books

(primary level to 12th grade)

To donate:

9841379246/9841342768/ 9841379246/9849038889

Connection Live@ Trisara, enjoy a variety of music from rock to reggae, originals to dancing tunes with Connection. 28 June, 6pm onwards, Trisara, Lajimpat, Kathmandu

Live at Cafe 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 6pm onwards, Café 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231

Music Jams, enjoy great live music every Tuesday. Moksh, Jhamsikhel

Gypsy Jazz, spend your Friday night listening to some jazz with Hari Maharjan and Dharmendra Mali. 28 June, 7om, Delices De France, 2nd Floor, Ganesh Man Singh Building, Thamel

Temple Tree Resort and Spa, a peaceful place to stay, complete with a swimming pool, massage parlour, and sauna, it’ll be hard to leave the premises once you enter. Gaurighat, Lakeside, (61)465819

Glacier Hotel, a lovely place to stay complete with a waterfront terrace, free wi-fi, children’s playground, and probably the best spa in town. Gaurighat, Lakeside, Pokhara, (61)463722

Himalaya Wellness Centre, enjoy relaxing yoga, detox and Ayurveda treatments and retreats every day under one roof and get 10 per cent off on all Ayurvedic treatments, Park Village Hotel, Budhanilkantha, 98010 66 661

Balthali Village Resort, a small, cosy retreat with a bird’s eye view of green terrace fields dotted with ochre painted houses. Balthali, Kabhre, 9851075818

Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, announces summer bonanza offer. Make the resort your home for a price you can't beat. Dhulikhel, (011)490114/494