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Climate+Change, an awe-inspiring educational science exhibition about climate change and Nepal's Himalaya.
December to April, Nepal Art Council
Tell your story, make a 1-2 min video about how girls are changing the world; contest open to girls aged 12 to 25, winner takes $10,000.
Deadline 31 December, www.letgirlslead.org
Tree of life, an exhibition of the paintings on the Mithila cosmos by SC Suman.
Runs till 6 January, 5.30pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal
Child and family photography workshop, learn how to take photos of your child before it grows up.
Rs 3,500, 19 to 21 December, 7 to 9.30pm, 9841279544/9841240341
Maghe Sankranti, a month of reading Swasthani, a pilgrims' tales of the Kathmandu Valley of yore. 15 January to 14 February
Godawari calling, celebrate Alumni Day and reminisce the sublime and the ridiculous of your schooldays with fellow Godawarians.
28 December, 10am onwards, St Xavier's School, Godawari
Merry Christmas, deck the halls with bows of folly. 25 December
Early days, a workshop for new photographers and hobbyists who want to explore possibilities of a career in photography, free gift hamper worth Rs 1000.
Rs 2,999, 25 to 31 December, 7 to 9 am, Image Park, New Road, 9841279544, 9841240341
Narratives of faith and memory, an exhibition of paintings on the lost sculptures of Kathmandu by Joy Lynn Turner.
Runs till 21 December, 10am to 4pm, Patan Museum, www.kathmanduarts.org, (01)5544880
Winter camp, give your children a chance to make good use of their holidays by learning music, arts, and drama.
29 December to 10 January, 10.30am to 4.30pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, www.katjazz.com.np
Payback, after the disappointment of a 6-3 loss, league leaders Arsenal host Chelsea.
24 December, 1.45am
Seed freedom, food freedom
The food security problem may be deepening, but there is no shortage of controversy regarding some of the so-called 'solutions'. Activists say genetically modified food will be the ruin of agricultural countries while experts and businesses say there is no other viable alternative. What is the future of Nepal in the era of Monsanto? Join world renowned environmental leader Vandana Shiva's lecture on the impact of free trade agreements and subsequent movements to safeguard seed freedom.
22 December, 3pm, The Shanker Hotel, Lajimpat
Belle France
Another month brings a host of activities at the Alliance Francais Centre
The shortest day, screenings of various French shorts on the occasion of the shortest day in the year. 21 December, 10.30am to 7.30pm
Playing on the earth, submit two photos to this competition and you just might end up being featured in a Parisian gallery. Submit by 24 December
Andromakers, the all girl duo charm you with their jingles. Rs 200, 13 January, 6pm, Café des Arts
Salut, be one of over 550,000 students all over the world to learn the French. Session starting on 27 January
http://www.alliancefrancaise.org.np/
LOSAR
Nepal's communities celebrate the lunar new year in the following months.
30 December, Tamu Losar, Gurung New Year
15 January, Maghi Parba , Tharu cultural holiday
31 January, Sonam Losar, Tamang New Year
2 March, Gyalpo Losar, Tibetan New Year
Music
Education for peace
For the seventh time, Nepathya is setting off on a nationwide tour to 10 new cities, this time with the aim of voicing the concerns of children.
20 December Abu Khaireni, Tanahun
22 December Myagdi, Beni
24 December Gagan Gaunda, Kaski
29 December Patan Darbar Square
nepalaya.com.np, (01)4412469/4437893
Party!, celebrate Christmas with the makers of jazz music in Nepal, solos, combos, choir, food, and goodies.
Free entrance, 21 December, 12pm onwards, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, info@katjazz.com.np
www.katjazz.com.np
Christmas jam, live concert by Adrian Pradhan and Sabin Rai.
24 December, 6pm onwards, Tamarind Restro, Jhamsikhel and Embassy Restaurant, Panipokhari
Cadenza live, spend your Christmas Eve dancing to Afro-Nepali funk jazz.
Rs 500, 24 December, 8pm,
Jazz Upstairs, Lajimpat
Shastriya Sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon night.
1 January, 3.30pm, Ram Mandir, Battisputali