About Town

Remembering the lost sculptures, A series of photo-realistic paintings by artist Joy Lynn Davis documenting community response to the theft of stone sculptures from Kathmandu Valley and research about the sites where the sculptures originated. Inauguration on 10 April, 5pm, exhibition till 22 May, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, (01)4220735, swosti@nepalartcouncil.org.np

Cycle against VAW, Join a group of activists as they cycle through the city, seeking commitment from major political parties and media houses to fight violence against women. 11 April, 7am, (01)4247758, (01)6207758, ayon@ayon.org, www.ayon.org

No plastic, A 2km march organised by the Himalayan Climate organisation in support of the government’s decision to ban plastic bags in Kathmandu. 14 April, 7.30am, Bhrikuti Mandap, www.himalayanclimate.org

Etched art, An exhibition of etchings by recipients of the Australian Himalayan Foundation Art Award Program 2014, Saurganga Darshandhari and Surendra Maharjan. Inauguration on 15 April, 5.30pm, exhibition till 5 May, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048, www.siddharthaartgallery.com

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 power, 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

Creative rendezvous, A workshop on 3D artwork using papier mache, clay, cloth and more. Rs 3600, 25 to 29 May, 10am to 2pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, (01)5523486, collective@sattya.org

Welcoming 2072

Kathmandu Fest 2072, Usher in the Nepali New Year with music, games and food. 14 April, 10.30am to 8pm, Bhrikuti Mandap, 9841373229, swagatamevents@gmail.com, www.swagatamevents.com

Seto Jatra Submerge into the kingdom of white. 13 April, 6pm to 2.30am, Malla Hotel, Thamel, 9851211900, 9801132327

Electronic Eve, Welcome the year 2072 BS with DJ BPM. 13 April, 6pm, Trisara, Lajimpat, (01)4410200, trisara.restaurant@gmail.com

Treasure hunt, Each participating team has to complete in a series of 10 unique tasks related to culture and environment to win the big prize. Rs 500 per team, 1pm, Patan Darbar Square, nyca.np@gmail.com, 9803049718

Sound of Blues, A live concert by Mukti and the Revival. 10 April, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com

Locals’ night, A group of local artists will be playing their latest works for an indie-electro-folk night. 10 April, 7.30pm, Places Restaurant & Bar, Thamel, (01)4700413, kathmanduplaces@gmail.com

Brass tune, A soulful and passionate local brass band takes charge of the night. Rs 200, Base Camp, Arun Thapa Chowk, 9841226397, pareshkshrestha@gmail.com

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

Dancing in the sun, Welcome summer with the tenth edition of Sundance Music Festival. Rs. 4500/person, 18 and 19 April, The Last Resort, Sindhupalchok, (01)4700525, info@thelastresort.com.np, www.thelastresort.com.np