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Kathmandu Kora, Ride to raise funds for birthing facilities in Nepal in the sixth edition of Kathmandu Kora Cycling Challenge. Free registration. 16 July, 7.30am onwards, Mangalbazar

Art exhibition, Exhibition of works by artists Shradhha Shrestha and Kiran Manandhar as part of the sixth series of works produced by recipients of the Australian Himalayan Art Award. Until 9 May, 11am to 5pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4218048

Green film, Screening of Greening the Island of the Gods, a short documentary about Bali’s garbage crisis and its grassroots solutions. 7 May, 11am to 12pm, Clean up Nepal, Tangal, (01)4428633

Talk on air pollution, A talk by Dr Joe Vipond, clinical lecturer at the University of Calgary, advocating adaptation of a Canadian model to improve air quality in Nepal. Registration recommended. 30 April, 11am to 12pm, Clean Up Nepal, Tangal, 9851010003, aakash.shrestha@cleanupnepal.org.np King’s day, Go orange and celebrate the Dutch holiday Koningsdag (King’s Day) in Kathmandu with Het Pannenkoekenhuis - The Dutch Pancake House of Nepal. 30 April, 10am to 8pm, Het Pannenkoekenhuis, Sanepa, 9843411753, saa.gun@gmail.com

Girls on Wheels, Gear up for a treasure hunt on your scooters around Kathmandu with KCM’s Girls on Wheels. Men allowed to participate only as navigators. 30 April, 8am onwards, Civil Mall, Sundhara

BAC Mela, Local products, foodstuffs and a second-hand garage sale plus entertainment for the whole family at BAC’S monthly mela. 30 April, 12 to 7pm, BAC Art Café, Pulchok, www.bikaplaartcenter.org

Get sporty, Run, ride or rock climb at the fifth edition of Himalayan Outdoor Festival. 29 April to 1 May, Hattiban Hills, Pharping, www.himalayanoutdoorfestival com, 9823287228/ 9843817625

Critical Mass, Reclaim the streets of Kathmandu with fellow bicyclists to celebrate the third anniversary of critical mass Kathmandu. 29 April, 5.30 pm onwards, Basantapur Darbar Square

Open data, Attend a talk by the Chief Commissioner of National Information Commission, Krishna Hari Baskota on open government data in Nepal. 5 May, 1 to 4pm, The Platform Inc, Uttar Dhoka, (01) 4415793, 9801105262

Nepathya live, Folk rock band Nepathya will be performing to raise funds for earthquake victims and spread the message of strength through solidarity. 14 May, 5 to 9pm (Gates open at 4pm), Tickets priced at Rs 1000, Jawalakhel Football Ground

Rhythmic night, Enjoy a musical evening with 90s Nepali pop sensation Deepak Bajracharya and The Rhythm Band 30 April, 7pm onwards, The Victory Lounge, Darbar Marg

Cancer benefit, Help raise funds for children battling cancer at Kanti Children’s Hospital with Nepali rock band 1974 AD. Tickets: Rs 2000. 1 May, 6.30pm onwards, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, 9813688226

All about jazz, Celebrate the fifth International Jazz Day with a concert followed by a jazz workshop organised by KJC. 30 April, 6pm onwards, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554

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