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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
In conversation, leading political scholar Lok Raj Baral talks to journalist Sudheer Sharma. 21 February, 4pm, Nepal-Bharat Library, New Road
Gyalpo Losar, the Tibetan and Sherpa community celebrate the new year. 2 March
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
Go green, a week-long festival showcasing viable green technologies and practices, at the ongoing Climate+Change exhibition. Runs till 24 February, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal
Dual worlds, an exhibition of the works of artists Anil Shahi and Sujan Dangol. Runs till 7 March, Siddartha Art Gallery, 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
Touch wood, the famous Edo-period woodblock print artist Toshusai Sharaku is given a modern interpretation by Japan’s contemporary artists. 1 to 11 March, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Embassy Hall, Japanese Embassy, Panipokhari
Borderless, watch MSF (Un)limited, a film shot in Lebanon, Congo, Rwanda, Serbia and Montenegro about the Doctors without Borders’ work with HIV/AIDS patients and its Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines, and meet Dr Unni Karunakara, former president of the organisation. 24 February, 6pm, Alliance Francais, Teku
Music
Vultures will feed, party with Jugaa and other Nepali thrash and hardcore bands. Rs 200, 1 March, 11am onwards, Fluid Bar, Thamel
Starry Night BBQ, catch Ciney Gurung live as you chomp on your meat stick. Rs 1,299, 7pm onwards, Fridays, Shambala Garden Café. Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999 (Ext. 7520/7515)
Kripa Unplugged, young Nepali musicians and seasoned veterans give an acoustic rendition of their favourite songs. http://www.youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged
Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani
classical music. 1 March, 3pm onwards, Kirateswor
