About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Voice against violence, Poetry performances by Word Warriors Nepal, live art by Artlab, music by Dream Temple and more to mark the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month. 16 April, 5pm onwards, Base Camp, Jhamsikhel, 9841226397
Face of hope, Experts discuss seismology, humanitarianism and reconstruction work in Nepal as the country nears the one-year anniversary of the April 2015 earthquake. Followed by a photo exhibition on life after earthquake in Nepal by Christopher Phillips. 22 April, 5.30 pm onwards, Alliance Française de Kathmandu, Tripureswor, (01)4241163, www.alliancefrancaise.org.np
Self defense, A self defense training program organised by Ujyalo Foundation as part of its annual fundraising series. Proceeds will go towards organising its women leadership programs: Empowerher 2016 and Nidar Campaign 2016. 16 April, 8.30 to 11 am, Tickets: Rs 500, Shrestha Tower, Uttar Dhoka, (01)4433631, www.ujyalofoundation.org
Get sporty, Run, ride or rock climb and participate in the fifth edition of Himalayan Outdoor Festival. 29 April to 1 May, Hattiban Hills, Pharping, www.himalayanoutdoorfestival.com, 9823287228/ 9843817625
Heritage ride, Join Tour De Lumbini, Kathmandu Cycle City 2020 and Cycle City Network Nepal as they ride along seven world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley. 23 April, 8am onwards, Basantapur Darbar Square, 9841303867
Create your font, Learn how to make your own Devanagari or English font with a two-day font design workshop. 23 & 24 April, Fee: Rs 500, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, (01) 537406, collective@sattya.org
Writing for Arts, Hone your writing skills and pick up tips on approaching and critiquing art in this three-day workshop. 20 to 22 April, 2 to 5pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 9849519933, 9818239744
Historical exhibition, A display of 40 paintings by celebrated mid 19th century Nepali landscape artist Rajman Singh Chitrakar. Until 24 April, Taragaon Museum, Baudha, 9843722329
The Missing Link, Park Gallery presents series two of its bimonthly exhibition with artworks by Saroj Bajracharya titled ‘The Missing Link’. Until 30 May, Park Gallery, Pulchowk, (01) 5522307
Music
Wave Rock tour, Usher in the Nepali New Year at the WAVE Rock tour, featuring acts like Cobweb, Sabin Rai & The Electrix, and more. 16 April, 3pm onwards, Jawalakhel Football Ground, Lalitpur, 9801026507
Mad Jazz Quartet, Enjoy a jazz filled evening with Mad Jazz Quartet. 15 April, 8pm onwards, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com
Rock for a cause, A fundraising event for the victims of the earthquake featuring Chinese indie rock band Wang Wen and Nepali rock band Monkey Temple. 23 April, 12 to 6 pm, Purple Haze, Thamel
Metal night, Book your seats for a night of hard-hitting heavy metal featuring bands Binaash, Aakrosh, Nude Terror, DISORDER, Crown Of Thrones and Vivace Octave. 30 April, 12 to 6pm, Reggae Bar, Thamel, (01)4700654
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