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Dance for a cause, Sway with acclaimed dancers Meher Malik, Subima Shrestha and Maradee De Guzman as they perform to create awareness and raise funds for various programs of Animal Nepal. Dinner and a DJ session will follow. 2 July, 6 pm onwards, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal Marg, 9860130928/9818659805/9808093887

The rebound, Cheer on as teams participate in a wheelchair basketball league championship organised by ENGAGE, with the support of the Swiss Embassy and Turkish Airlines. 2 July, 8.30 to 11.30 am, Campion School, Lagankhel, 9813053115, info.engagenepal@gmail.com or engagenepal@gmail.com

Day hike, Hike from Batase Danda in Dhulikhel through scenic villages of Batase Gaun and Shankhu, and the picturesque Namo Buddha monastery. 2 July, 6 am to 3 pm, Pick-up point Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall Complex, Rs 800 per person (for first timers) and Rs 300 (for regular hikers), (01) 4266559/ 9851014616, hikefornepal@gmail.com

Kathmandu Kora, Join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts and ride for 50, 75, or 100 km to raise funds for a birthing centre in Pyutar, Lalitpur. 16 July, 7.30 am onwards, Mangalbazar, (01) 4412508, www.kathmandukora.net

Water show, A community theatre performance exploring themes of water and health. 3 pm (1 July), 12 pm (2 July), Banglamukhi Temple, www.jeewanjal.com

Eid al-Fitr Mark the end of Ramadan and rejoice with friends and family on the first day of Shawwal. 6 July

Education fair, Meet with over 100 Indian colleges and universities at the Indian Education Fair 2016. 8-9 July, Radisson Hotel, Lajimpat, To register: indianeducationfair.in/registration/, 9818439089/9803359772

Art masterclass, Learn more about curatorial frameworks and managing art production with specialists from Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, Belgium. 6-7 July, 12 to 4 pm, Baggikhana Hall, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 9818239744, sgamatya@gmail.com, Register: goo.gl/forms/xVUjlKUVc1WkR62H2

Mending poetry, Second series of the workshop led by Samyak Shertok to encourage participants to share experiences of the April 2015 earthquake, through poetry. 2 July, 11 am to 1 pm, NexUS Culture Nepal, Bakhundol, (01) 5522393, 9851026155, nexusculturenepal@gmail.com

Rice planting, Roll up your pants and gear up for a rice-planting festival followed by a sumptuous Newari feast. 2 July, 8 am to 3 pm, Khokana, 9801123408 (call to confirm), info@socialtours.com, For tickets: ropain16.eventbrite.com

Music with fun, Live performance by the Maya ko dori pop singer Deepak Bajracharya and his band, in addition to fun in the water at Kathmandu Fun Valley. 6 July, 10 am to 4.30 pm, Kathmandu Fun Valley, Bhaktapur, 9843919642, funvalleykathmandu@gmail.com

Amusing acoustic, Enjoy a soul-soothing acoustic evening with Rajat and Yankey. 1 July, 8 to 11 pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

Throwback Friday, Spend your Friday evening listening to hits from the 60s through the 90s with Shiana. 1 July, 6 pm to 2 am (free entry until 9 pm, and cover charge of Rs 300 after), Tamas Spa Lounge, Thamel, (01) 4257658

Reggae sundown, Tap to the beats of reggae music with Nepali bands Cultivation and The Himalion as they belt out tunes of Cultivation’s debut album Plains, Hills and Mountains. 23 July, 6.45 pm onwards, Basecamp, Jhamsikhel, 9841226397

Mini Bazaar, Visit the mini bazaar not only for the music but the stalls, food and various activities. 1 July, 2 to 7 pm, Namlo Gardens, Bakhundole, 9851103087, info@namlorestaurant.com.np, Entry fee: Rs 699, Rs 499 for students (inclusive of food and one beverage)