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A photo exhibition on tourism in Nepal by Min Ratna Bajracharya.4 to 6 March, 10am to 5pm, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road, (01)4256909

Women's run, Join in on the fun and celebrate International Women’s Day by participating in the second 5K Fun Run. 5 March, 7 to 9am, Jawalakhel Ground, 5ktmfunrun@gmail.com, 981879278, Registration fee: Rs 200

The Vagina Monologues, Hear out female voices on sex, relationships and violence against women. 8 March, 4.30 pm, Rato Bangala School, Patan Dhoka, For bookings: (01)4249761

Hamri Bahini VG Monologues, Celebrate this Women’s Day by supporting those raising awareness about violence against women. 5, 6 and 8 March, 2 to 4pm, Shilpee Theatre, Anamnagar, 9860178609, Rs 500

Cosplay contest, Compete at Otaku Next’s cosplay competition. 5 March, 10.30am to 4.30pm, Chhahari Services, Baluwatar, (01)4424692, rhea.chhahari@gmail.com

KJC for Women, Special discounts for women on KJC’s music lessons this Women’s Day. Offer valid till 15 March, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, info@katjazz.com.np

Japanese art, Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs and more by 11 Japanese artists celebrating Japan’s art and culture. 27 February to 8 March, 9.30am to 4.30 pm, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, (01)4220735

Fly high A total of 150 pilots from 26 countries are competing at the Paragliding Pre-World Cup being held in Pokhara. The eight-day event, which began on 26 February, is organised by the Nepal Air Sports Association and comes under the ‘PWCA Class 1 – Pre World Cup Tour’. The competition is divided into five categories with one for Nepali pilots. Until 5 March, Pokhara

Trade Expo, A three-day trade expo organised by Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN). 1-3 April, 10am to 5pm, Army Officer's Club, Bhadrakali, (01)2003080, fwean.info@gmail.com, www.fwean.org.np

Art Market, A place to sell and buy art -- paintings, prints, posters and design products. Also enjoy live art by Artlab and live music by Pahelo Batti Muni. 5 March, 12 to 4pm, The Yellow House, ange@image-ark.com, ayantara@photocircle.com.np, pranidhi@image-ark.com

Sabin Rai Live, Live performance by the pop rock star Sabin Rai. Entry fee: Rs 500 5 March, 6pm onwards, Tamas Spa Lounge, (01)4257658

Gypsy Jazz Fest, Groove to the tunes of gypsy jazz with international gypsy jazz artists and Nepali guitar maestro Hari Maharjan. 4 to 13 March, multiple venues across Kathmandu and Pokhara, 9860342165

Shahid Mallya Live Enjoy soulful sufi and electronic music with Shahid Mallya and Elektro Sufi. 4 March, 7pm onwards, The Malla Hotel, Lainchaur, Kathmandu, 9813089163

Kanta dAb dAb, Book your seats for a musical night with the Nepali fusion trio, Kanta dAb dAb. 12 March, 6 to 10.30 pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01)5528362

Tribute to Linkin Park, Lift your spirits as Underside & Friends pay tribute to Linkin Park as part of Phase IX of the Tribute Nepal Series. Tickets: Pre sales for Rs 400, Door sales for Rs 500. 5 March, 2pm onwards, Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel

Syndicate Star, Hum to the tunes of Syndicate with singing sensation Bipul Chettri. 5 March, 7pm onwards, The Victory Lounge, Darbar Marg, For bookings: 9801031277, 9802961570, 9801362313, 9801444055, 9813103771