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Himalayan Rush, bike, run, race around the Begnas Lake. Rs 3,500/US$ 50 for registration, 29 March, (01)4246534, info@himalayanrush.com

Sustain KTM, a series of photographic narratives on how we are coping with our growing city. Runs till 30 March, 11am to 7pm, except Tuesdays, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal

T20 World Cup, all the big boys play the shortest format of cricket. Runs till 6 April, airs on Star Sports 4

Film Lab, learn film history, storytelling, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, project handling and network with professionals. 12 April to 15 May, register at (01)4251335

Sundance festival, a weekend of live music, great food, camping, sauna, massage, and bungee. 29 to 30 March, The Last Resort, Bhotekosi, (01)4700525

Reserved, Seika Sato, PhD, talks about challenges faced by women outside their home in gender exclusionary places in Kathmandu. 23 March, 3pm, Martin Chautari, Thapthali, (01)4238050, chautari@mos.com.np

Crafted in Nepal, attend the 6th Handicraft Buyer Seller Meet 2014, and meet the artists who make them. 21 to 25 March, talk program on 22 March, 10am to 5pm, Patan Museum, Patan

Street art at tings, catch the amazing work of Imagine Nation artist Sneha Shrestha on display Runs till 4 April, 6 to 8pm, Tings Tea Lounge, Lajimpat

Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music. 30 March, 3pm onwards, Ram Mandir, Battisputali

Masterclasses & workshops, on guitar, piano, bass, drums, wind instruments, and improvisation with James Miley. 24 to 28 March, 2014, 8am to 9pm, Kathmandu Jazz

Conservatory, (01)5013554, info@katjazz.com.np, www.katjazz.com.np

Music teachers training, Mike Nord will show how instructors can get the best out of themselves and their students. 25 to 28 March, 8am to 9pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, (01)5013554, info@katjazz.com.np, www.katjazz.com.np

Fusion beat, a concert where east meets west. 28 March, Patan Darbar Square, free entrance

Ma ra Malai, Albatross launch their new album. Rs 200 (including CD), 29 March, Tone music store, Tangal

KCM music competition, the stage is set for young musicians to be crowned Kathmandu's best aspiring band. Rs 200, 22 March, Jawalakhel Football Ground,

Kripa Unplugged, young aspiring musicians give their own renditions of classics. 8.30 and 10.30pm, TTV, youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged

Reggae night, get a load of jah music from Chari Amilo Kala Samuha every weekend. Rs 200, 28 March, 6pm onwards, Base Camp, Jhamsikhel

Kathmandu on the run, a tribute concert to rock legends Pink Floyd. Rs 350, 29 March, Purple Haze, Thamel