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Archive: Week of
Events
Images of Nepal,
An exhibition of black and white images taken by Jan Møller Hansen before and after the 25 April earthquake.
Till 22 September, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048
Climbmandu,
The biggest climbing event in Nepal.
12 and 13 September, Astrek Climbing Wall, Thamel, (01)4419265, info@astrekclimbingwall.com, www.astrekclimbingwall.com
Run for Nepal,
A 5k virtual race to raise fund for Oxfam Intermón which is helping victims of Nepal earthquake.
12 September, www.irunfornepal.com
Ncell App camp,
Call for mobile app developers to submit their ideas to compete at the second edition of Ncell App Camp.
Application deadline 20 September, 9802772267, www.ncellappcamp.com
Climate + Change,
A dynamic exhibition exploring the effects of climate change on the Hindu Kush Himalayan region.
Till 30 September, 9am to 5pm, International Mountain Museum, Ghari-Patan, Pokhara, (061)460742, www.internationalmountainmuseum.org
Life talk,
Indian spiritual teacher Brahmakumari Shivani will give a talk on ‘The Balance Sheet of Life’.
12 September, 9am to 11am, Nepal Bharat Library, Nepal Airlines Building, New Road Gate, (01)4410900, embassyofindia.kathmandu@gmail.com
Swing dancing,
Learn to swing dance for free.
12 September, 3pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com
Call for submission,
Photographers, curators, photo-based artists, historians, anthropologists are invited to submit works and ideas for digital projection, discussions, performances on the theme ‘TIME’.
Deadline 15 September, www.photoktm.com
Help rebuild,
A special fund-raising print sale to contribute towards the rebuilding of heritage sites in Patan by Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT)
www.photoktm.com/#support
Nepal Cup 2015,
A charity football tournament to raise funds to rebuild quake-affected schools in Nepal and promote the country as a tourist attraction.
2 to 4 October, Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Tripureshwor, info@nepalcup2015.com, www.nepalcup2015.com
Quake photobook,
Nepal425 launches a crowd-sourcing drive for printing a coffee table book featuring 700 pictures of the earthquake. All proceeds from the sales will go to quake-affected.
Wholeness,
Artist Puran Khadka whose work is a meditative abstraction full of spiritual awakening exhibits his paintings.
Till 30 October, Park Gallery, Pulchok, (01)5522307, contact@parkgallery.com.np
The Yeti Run,
Test your strength, stamina and teamwork at Nepal’s first obstacle race.
26 September, St Xavier’s School, Godavari, 9841226397, pareshkshrestha@gmail.com
Music
Psyche-Folk,
Singer-songwriter, Jerusha Rai, returns to her hometown for her first show with Yuvash Vaidya on keys and beats by electro musician Tshering Sherpa.
Rs 500, 11 September, 7.15pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel
Open mic,
Calling all aspiring singers.
Every Tuesday, 7pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com
Cadenza Live,
Enjoy Afro-Caribbean grooves from this famous Nepali jazz band.
11 September, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com
Spirit X Live,
Come on up for some electric delight.
11 September, 8.30pm, Capital Grill, Bhatbhateni, (01)4428426,
Chill Bump Live,
This English-speaking, French-made rap duo will make you jump with their unique and powerful beats that piqued Wax Tailor and C2C’s attention.
18 September, 7.30pm, Alliance française of Kathmandu, (01)4241163, (01)4242832, general.afk@gmail.com,
Plebeian Live,
Feel the groove with this Nep-Indie band.
Rs 200, 18 September, 8pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com
Baulu Jatra,
Put on your shoes, gather your energy, and get ready for the ‘Slamming brutal death metal’ bands.
26 September, 1pm to 6pm, Purple Haze, Thamel, 9843695278, 9803145286, 9813041899