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Kathmandu Kora, Join hundreds of cycling enthusiasts and ride 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

The rebound, Cheer on as teams participate in the final round of the wheelchair basketball league championship followed by performance by the Nepal Break Dance Foundation. 9 July, 8.30 to 12 pm, Army Training and Physical Center, Lagankhel, 9813053115, info.engagenepal@gmail.com or engagenepal@gmail.com

Otaku next, Dress up as your favourite anime characters in the third edition of the Otaku Next Nepal Comic and Cosplay Convention. 30 July, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Alliance Francaise, Teku, www.otakunext.com, Tickets: Rs 300 (Entrance free for cosplayers), Rs 350 (on the day of the event)

Trail run, Gear up for the trail run between Chautara and Thulosirubari in Sindhupalchowk and help raise funds for earthquake relief efforts in the area. 7 am onwards, Chautara, Sindupalchok, (011) 620477, Register: http://goo.gl/ozPi59

Youth issues, Engage in a constructive discussion with panelists Arna Raj Silwal, Vidhan Rana, Dr Usha Bhandari and Brabim Kumar on ‘Changing landscape on youth employment in Nepal’. 8 July, 2.30 to 4 pm, Namlo Gardens, Bakhundole, 9851103087, Register: https://goo.gl/PnH6BD

Mending poetry, The final installment of the poetry workshop series led by Samyak Shertok encouraging participants to share their April 2015 earthquake experience. 9 July, 11 am to 1 pm, NexUS Culture Nepal, Maitri Marg, (01) 5522393, 9851026155, nexusculturenepal@gmail.com

Serdhak, Attend the film screening of Rajan Kathet’s Serdhak The Golden Hill, receiver of the best ICIMOD Moutain Film at the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF), 2015. All proceeds will go to Heartbeat and Dhondup Charity. 9 July, 5 to 7 pm, The Taragaon Museum, Boudha, 9843882502/9851050299, Tickets: Rs 300

Tedx Thamel, Get a chance to hear from eminent personalities like Bandana Rana, Bhumika Shrestha, Ishaan, Joseph Silvanus at the independently organised Ted event - TedxThamel. 23 July, 11 am to 1 pm, Hotel Yak & Yeit, Darbar Marg, Tickets: Rs 750 (regular), Rs 500 (early bird)

Reggae sundown, Tap to the beats of reggae music with the 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

Music with Majipa, Enjoy a rock-n-roll Friday with the Nepali hard rock band Majipa at Moksh. 15 July, 7 pm onwards, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5528362

Artha live, Spend a musical evening with Artha Band as they belt out some of their popular tunes. 8 July, 6.30 to 9.30 pm, Ai-La Lounge, Kumaripati, 9801018681

Harmonix live, Tap to the beats of some acoustic music with upcoming Nepali band Harmonix. 8 July, 7 to 10 pm, Rato Mato Organics BBQ and Bistro, Lazimpat, (01) 4428576