About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Majipa lakhe, Ghimire Yubraj directs renowned scholar Satya Mohan Joshi's play. Runs till 6 June, except Tuesdays, 5.30pm onwards, Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali, (01)4469621
Cha cha cha, learn one month’s worth of Salsa in four days. Rs 1,000 for singles, Rs 1,500 for couples, Monday to Thursday,7.30 to 8.30am/5 to 6pm/6 to 7pm, Salsa Dance Academy, Bhatbhateni
City Museum Kathmandu, head down to Darbar Marg’s newest gallery on the block for personalised guided tours.
Tours run daily, accommodates up to 15 people, info@thecitymuseum.org
Open house, featuring the work of artists Arpita Shakya, Ashuram Khaiju, and Palpasa Manandhar. Runs till 7 July, 11am to 6pm, Gallery Mcube, Chakupat
metadata, an exhibition of paintings by Subash Thebe, artist in residence at the Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre. Runs till 19 June, 11am to 5.30pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal
Tuning Earth and Sky, a rare collection of the works of artist Jimmy Thapa. Runs till 21 June, Galleria Ishine, Kupandol Height, Sanepa
Selling books, buy and sell used books. 14 June, 10am to 4pm, Alliance Francais, Teku
Retrospective, a look back at the oeuvre of senior artist and cubism enthusiast Surendra Pradhan. Runs till 18 July, Park Gallery, Pulchok, parkgallery.com.np
Rinpoche, chance to learn about Buddhism and meditation from the Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche, twice. Rs 1,000, 8 June and 21 June, 2.30 to 5.30 pm, Pranamaya Studio, Boudha and Thamel
Birdwatching, catch rare species and migratory birds before theh leave the Himalaya. 7 June, 6.30am, Hotel Gokarna, (9851010391)
Art and environment, highlighting the impact of the scriptures and myths on the conservation of nature through traditional Mithila and Nepal Mandala artwork. 6 to 15 June, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal
Music
Take a bow, catch the jazz violinist Guillaume Blanc live. Free entrance, 6 June, Jazz Upstairs, Lajimpat
Starry Night BBQ, catch Ciney Gurung live as you chomp on your meat stick. Rs 1499, 7pm onwards, Fridays, Shambala Garden Café. Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999
Shastriya sangeet, the best of Hindustani classical every new moon night. 27 July, 4pm onwards, Battisputali
Music at Manny's, live Hindi and Nepali pop music with Shabnam Gurung and Dinesh Quartet. Manny's Eatery and Tapas Bar, Jawalakhel
Whole lotta love, the band Custard Pie pay tribute to rock legends Led Zeppelin. Rs 300/500, 7 June, 3pm onwards, Purple Haze, Thamel
