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Mother's Day, Celebrate the strong women who raised you. 6 May

Nonviolent communication, A workshop on effective communication during stressful situations, conducted by Jeannine Suurmond, Civil Peace Service advisor. 6 May, 11am to 3pm, COCAP Hall, Anamnagar RSVP at (01)4265143/ 4260498

Dancemandu, The second edition of Dancemandu Music Festival celebrating the best of electronic music. 6 to 7 May, 2 to 10pm (Friday), 12 to 10pm (Saturday), Tickets: Rs 2,000 (presale), Rs 3,000 (door) Norling Resort, Sankhu

Earthbag building, Owen Geiger discusses earthbag building technology and projects undertaken in Nepal. 10 May, 5 to 7pm, Alliance Francaise, Teku

Amar Panchhi, Join Bollywood stars Sonakshi Sinha and Malaika Arora in a concert organised by the Nepal Army Wives Association to raise funds for earthquake victims. Tickets: Rs 500 onwards, www.ap.esewa.com.np 14 May, 6.30pm onwards, Tundikhel, Kathmandu

Design Workshop, Pick up tips and tricks to curating an exhibition, as well as display techniques. Registration necessary. 15 to 18 May, 9am to 1pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, 9849519933/ 9818239744

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

Solidarity, An art exhibition featuring veteran artist Kiran Manandhar celebrating his collaborations with budding artists as well as seasoned experts. 19 May, 5.30pm, Alliance Francaise, Kathmandu

Art market, Buy, sell art pieces at this monthly event. 7 May, 12 to 4pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa

Ankit Tiwari Live in Nepal, Catch Bollywood sensation Ankit Tiwari, who was behind hits like Galliyan and Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu, at this event. 21 May, 4pm onwards, Jawalakhel Football Ground, Lalitpur

Top of the World Festival, Join the Top of the World Festival at Jiri with music and art, held in celebration of Buddha Jayanti. Tickets available at www.rocknrollnepal.com. 20 to 21 May, 11am onwards, Jiri, Dolakha

Nepathya Live, Nepal’s famed folk rock band performs live in the country after a long break. 14 May, 5pm onwards, Jawalakhel Football Ground, Lalitpur

Metal Monsters Tour, Rock out with metal bands Crown of Thrones, Kamero, Human Dementia, and X-Mantra at Purple Haze. 14 May, 11am onwards, Purple Haze, Thamel, Kathmandu