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Archive: Week of
Events
Moving Mountains, A photo exhibition showcasing World Food Programme’s earthquake response in Nepal. 1 to 8 April, 10am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)5260607
New Year 2073, Wishing all readers a joyous and prosperous Nepali New Year 2073 13 April
Art Market, A place to sell and buy art –paintings, prints, posters and design products. 9 April, 12 to 4pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, nayantara@photocircle.com.np, pranidhi@image-ark.com
Radiant Women Project, An awareness campaign against human trafficking and violence against women with Planète Enfants. Supported by the European Union, the program features a photo exhibition by Natalie de Oliveira, music performances, live painting exhibition and circus. 9 April, 4 to 6pm, Tundhikhel
From the Ground Up, Listen and share stories with a young group of people involved in reconstruction and rebuilding efforts in Nepal. 12 April, 5 to 7pm, Alliance Française, Teku, (01)4242832
Heritage ride, Join Tour De Lumbini, Kathmandu Cycle City 2020 and Cycle City Network Nepal on a ride along seven world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley. 23 April, 8am onwards, Basantapur Darbar Square, 9841303867 Historical exhibition, A display of 40 paintings by celebrated mid 19th century Nepali landscape artist Rajman Singh Chitrakar. 10 to 24 April, Taragaon Museum, Baudha, 9843722329 Ride along, Get ready for the eighth Enfield rendezvous and poker run starting from Kathmandu and ending at the scenic lake city of Pokhara. 12 to 14 April, Rs 10,400. For more information: 9559112666/9793185744 Karavan Kathmandu, A pop-up design bazaar featuring made in Nepal clothing, jewellery and home décor hosted by Tabela Restaurant. 9 April, 12 to 5 pm, Tabela Restaurant, Naxal, karavankathmandu@gmail.com
Rafting in Trisuli, Participate in the first edition of the Himalayan Freestyle Kayaking Championship. Winners receive Rs 50,000. 10 April, 9am to 5pm, Fishling, 9818888 944, info@nepalkayakclub.org
KJC for Kids, Music lessons, vocal training, ballet dance, beat boxing, arts and more for your kids at the KJC Spring Camp for Kids. For children aged 5 to 11 years old. 4 to 15 April, 10am to 4pm, Mondays to Fridays, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554
Music
Celebrating 2073, Usher in the Nepali New Year with Sabin Rai & The Electrix, B-Eight, DJ BKI Cool and DJ Angel. 12 April, 7pm onwards, Victory Lounge, Darbar Marg, Tickets: Pre sales Rs 1000 (till 11 April), door sales Rs 1500, 9801031277 /9802961566/9802961570
Mt 8848 Live, Tap to the beats of the rock and folk music fusion band Mt 8848 this Nepali New Year’s Day. 13 April, 5pm onwards, Rockers Magic, Thamel, 9803837675, hardrockktm@gmail.com
1974 AD Live, Celebrate this Nepali New Year with the new line up of Nepal’s popular rock band 1974 AD. 13 April, 2 to 6pm, Pharping Tamv Ground, Pharping Music mania, Be part of the rock and roll mania with the 12th edition of the KCM Inter College Music Competition. Preliminary rounds on 15 and 16 April. Registration fee: Rs 5000, 10am onwards, 23 April, Jawalakhel Football Ground, 9849149154, 9849465316, 9813505758
ZikLag Live, Spend the evening enjoying soulful jazz with ZikLag followed by a performance by electronic music producer Ranzen Jha. Entry fee: Rs 300 8 April, 8pm onwards, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com