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Archive: Week of
Events
Heritage walk, Explore the alleyways of Patan in a heritage walk organised by the Rotaract Club of Kupondole and Know Your Heritage. 11 June, 8 am onwards, Mangalbazar, 9849592287, http://www.rckopundol.org.np
Narrating visually, Master the art of visual storytelling in a three day workshop organised by photo.circle with instructors Robert Godden and Kevin WY Lee. 15 to 17 June, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Last day of registrations: 31 May, Send CVs to mail@photocircle.com.np, USD$165 + 13% VAT
The Little Prince, Mark your calendars for Studio 7’s musical based on A.S. Exupery’s famed novel The Little Prince. 27 May to 12 June, 7 pm onwards, every Friday to Sunday, Hotel Vajra, (01) 4271545, Rs 1000, Rs 500 (for students)
Futsal for women, Join in on the fun and participate in the 5-a-side women’s futsal tournament. Rs 3000 for team registration and Rs 600 for individuals. 4 June, 10am to 5pm, Grassroots Recreational Center, Last day for registration: 27 May, http://www.theWEunitedproject.com
Hidden treasures, An exhibition of photographs and portraits of the Ranas from the private collection of Kamala Lama. Till 13 June, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, (01) 4218048/ 4433930
Run in Langtang, Gear up for the Lantang-Gosainkunda Half Marathon being celebrated on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal. Registration fee: Rs 5000 29 May, For more information: www.taan.org.np
Critical Mass, Join hundreds of other cyclists to encourage a biking culture in Kathmandu. 27 May, 6 pm onwards, Jawalakhel
Writing for arts, Attend a three-day workshop on creative writing and the arts facilitated by editors of La.Lit, Prawin Adhikari, Niranjan Kunwar, and Rabi Thapa. Mail writing samples to sgamatya@gmail.com. 31 May to 2 June, 10 am to 2 pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 9818239744, www.artmandu.org/apply
BAC mela, Local products, foodstuff and a second-hand garage sale plus entertainment for the whole family in BAC's first monthly mela. 28 May, 1 to 7pm, BAC Art Café, Pulchok, www.bikaplaartcenter.org
Facing the camera, A photography exhibition that traces the history of studio photography in Nepal. Until 12 August, 10am to 5 pm, Inner Courtyard, Patan Museum, (01) 5521492
Music
Music with Moktan, Don’t miss out on the live performance by Shubhani Moktan followed by DJ Badal Tamu and DJ Rucane Sresta. 27 May, 7 pm onwards, Club Venice Discotheque, Sundhara, 981-8740245
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. 4 to 5 June, 11am onwards, Jiri, Dolakha
Rock’estival, Veteran music artists come together with newcomers in the industry to bring back the glory of rock and roll music. Rs 1500 (presale), Rs 2000 (door sale), 4 June, 7 to 11.30pm, The Victory Lounge, Durbarmarg
Tribute to Slayer, Vomiting Snakes gets together with some of the big names in Nepali music scene to pay tribute to late Jeff Hanemman, the guitarist of Slayer. Rs 300 (presale), Rs 500 (doorsale), 18 June, 2pm, Purple Haze, Thamel
Live comeback, Listen to Raju Lama and his band Mongolian Heart as they belt out some of their popular hits after a three year hiatus. 28 May, The Victory Lounge, Durbarmarg