About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Understanding gender, an exhibition of the work of both male and female artists to celebrate International Women's Day. 8 March, Image Ark Gallery, Patan Darbar Square
Dual worlds, an exhibition of the works of artists Anil Shahi and Sujan Dangol. Runs till 7 March, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal
I disappear, attend the launch of writer Prawin Adhikari's new book The Vanishing Act, (see page 13 for review). 7 March, 5 to 7pm, Nepal Academy Hall
Help the helpless, ride with Pushkar Shah and hundreds of others to raise money for Kuti Dada Higher Secondary School, Dolakha; there’s live music by Jyovan Bhuju, and a lucky contributor will win a Bangkok trip. 8 March, 8am onwards, Patan Darbar Square
The spoken word, listen to Kathmandu’s top slam poets and later join them for an open mic session. 8 March, 1 to 3pm, Vajra Guest House, Bhaktapur
The use of spaces and lines, an exhibition of the work of Alexander Rosenkranz, artistic, conceptual work using photographs and video loops of Kathmandu. 7 to 9 March, The City Museum, Darbar Marg, alexanderrosenkranz.com
Tomatina, celebrate Holi with tomatoes instead of water balloons, rain dance, food festival, live music, matka breaking, and plenty more stuff. 16 March, 10am, Swimming Pool Complex, Satdobato, 9843008833, 9851146713, 9841186840
Girl Rise-A-Thon- Nepal, International Women's day film screening. Women from 12 countries will be collaborating and hosting a Girl Rising screening for back-to-back 12 hours. 8 March, 10am to 1pm. the City Museum, Darbar Marg
Spray, meet upcoming street artists who will show you their studios and guide you around town for a tour of their works. 8 March, 9803752694
Music
Reggae night, get a load of jah music from Chari Amilo Kala Samuha every weekend. Rs 200, 28 March, 6pm onwards, Base Camp, Jhamsikhel
Kripa Unplugged, young Nepali musicians and seasoned veterans give an acoustic rendition of their favourite songs. http://www.youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged
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)
Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music. 30 March, 3pm onwards, Kirateswor
