About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Art Market, A place to sell and buy art -- paintings, prints, posters and design products. 4 April, 12 to 3pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, (01)5006665, contact@image-ark.com
Me and the Other, Combining theatre, classic and contemporary music and dance, Me and the Other tells the story about how cultural heritage and gender influences an individual’s perception of others. Rs 300, Rs 200 (students), till 4 April, 5.15 pm, Mandala Theatre Nepal, Anamnagar, (01)6924269, info@mandalatheatre.com, www.mandalatheatre.com
Trash-free Tundikhel, An awareness campaign against littering in public. 4 April, 8am to 10am, Tundikhel, (01)4226471, info@cleanupnepal.org.np, www.cleanupnepal.org.np
Understanding economics, A talk by Chandan Sapkota, economics officer at Asian Development Bank, on economic problems of Nepal, followed by a Q&A session. 4 April, 10.45am to 1pm, Café & Shop Mitini, Lajimpat, 9803097951, info@cleanupnepal.org.np, www.cleanupnepal.org.np
Celebrating art, Six days of free workshops for children and adults in celebration of Sattya Collective’s fourth anniversary. 6 to 11 April, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, (01)5523486, collective@sattya.org, www.sattya.org
Giving reasons to smile A gala dinner organised by Qatar Airways in support of CNN Hero 2012 Pushpa Basnet’s Early Childhood Development Centre. All proceeds from the event will go towards expanding the centre’s “Butterfly Home” which currently provides shelter to 50 children. Tickets from Rs 4000, 8 April, 6.30pm to 11.30pm, Soaltee Crown Plaza, Tahachal, (01)4440722, info@periwinkletns.com
Oral history, An intensive course which teaches the key elements of theory, methodology and practice of oral history and digital archiving. Application deadline 4 April, workshop from 21 to 25 April, 10am to 5pm, photo.circle, Arun Thapa Chowk, (01)5013501, www.nepalpicturelibrary.org
Heritage ride, A 60km bicycle ride to explore the seven world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley on the occasion of International Day for Monuments and Sites. Rs 500, 18 April, 9841729965, tdl.p4p@gmail.com
In retrospective, An exhibition of the works of Nepali draftsman, Birendra Pratap Singh, from 1971 to 2015. Till 26 April, Nepal Art Council Gallery, Babar Mahal, (01)4218048, www.siddharthaartgallery.com
Women’s exhibition, Nine Nepali artists get together for a group exhibition, Kedar Bhakta Mathema. Till 30 April, Newa Chen Art Gallery, Kulimha, Kobahal, Patan, (01)5533532, www.kalavoice.com
Documentary show, Screening of 3 Shamans and Women of Mountains, followed by interaction with the filmmakers. 4 and 9 April, 5.30pm, Alliance française of Kathmandu, Tripureshwor, (01)4241163, general.afk@gmail.com
Music
Dancing in the sun, Welcome summer with the tenth edition of Sundance Music Festival. 18 and 19 April, The Last Resort, Sindhupalchok, 01-4700525, info@thelastresort.com.np, www.thelastresort.com.np
Universal Religion, A four-day music fest celebrating the best in EDM. 95 €, 24 to 27 April, Kakani, 9802013960, info@urnepal.com, kgarira@gmail.com, www.urnepal.com
EDM summer, An electronic dance music event with DJs from Nepal and Dubai. 4 April, 1pm onwards, 1905, Kantipath, 9803298511
Music journalism, Journalist and musician Matt Warnock will give training on self-promotion for musicians, guitar and improvisation classes, and a musical journalism workshop. 4 to 13 April, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, info@katjazz.com.np
Reggae Xplosion, Put on your dancing shoes as Kathmandu’s favourite reggae outfit Joint Family takes stage. Rs 300, 3 April, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com