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Archive: Week of
Events
Day of the destroyer, flock to Pasupati with thousands of other devotees and sing praises to the Lord that taketh. 27 February
Chakati guff, legendary Nepali writer and academic Satya Mohan Joshi talks about his life and work. 7 February, 3 to 5pm, Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur, (01)5260110
Of the young, listen to Anil Chitrakar expand on entrepreneurship opportunities for engaging the youth. 9 February, 4pm, free entry, Nepal Bharat Library, New Road
Gyalpo Losar, the Tibetan and Sherpa community celebrate the new year. 2 March
Parallel journeys, an exhibition of the works of artists Binod Pradhan, Sunila Bajracharya, and Asha Dangol. Runs till 8 February, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal
Trading paint, an exhibition of the work by artist Julian Parker-Burns. Runs till 21 February, 10am to 5pm, Image Ark Gallery, Kulimha Tol, Patan Darbar Area
Swasthani fast, a month of reading the pilgrims' tale of the Kathmandu Valley of yore; plenty of photo opportunities at Pasupati and Sali Nadi. Runs to 14 February
Made in Nepal, join over 150 makers and sellers of quality Nepali products and services. 13 to 16 February, 10am onwards, Bhrikuti Mandap, 9841578957, nyef@fncci.org
Go green, a week-long festival showcasing viable green technologies and practices, at the ongoing Climate+Change exhibition. 17 to 24 February, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal
Noodling, stake your claim as Nepal's top graphic designer and win up to Rs 25,000 and a spot at an exhibition in prizes. Send entries to events@thecitymuseum.org by 20 February
Valentine Day, all the love birds and those still flying solo, perchance romance? 14 February
Democracy day, Nepal marks its original popular uprising. 19 February
Incoming, the festival of colours and watery missiles, Holi, is within range. 16 March
Momo mania, all the dumplings you can eat, with plenty of booze for refreshments. 8 February, Bhrikuti Mandap
Music
Shastriya Sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon night. 1 March, 3.30pm, Ram Mandir, Battisputali
Kripa Unplugged, young Nepali musicians and seasoned veterans give an acoustic rendition of their favourite songs. http://www.youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged
Starry nights, munch on the tenderloin with Ciney Gurung performing live. Rs 1,499, 24 January, 7pm onwards, Shambala Garden Café, Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999, Ext. 7520/7515
Music Jams, enjoy great live music every Tuesday. Moksh, Jhamsikhel
