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Father’s Day, A day dedicated to all the men who raised us. 1 September

Creating engagement, Be a participant in a 16-hour workshop focusing on creating and managing art-engagements for children and young people, with Ruchira Das of ThinkArts in India. 5 to 8 September, 10 am to 2 pm, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, 9818239744

Monochrome mandalas, Master mindfulness by learning the art of making monochrome mandalas with Sattya Media Arts Collective. 10 September, 11 am to 3 pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, Apply:
https://goo.gl/uzIawd, Fee: Rs 500

Ride to Khokana, Contribute to restoring Nepal’s cultural heritage by participating in a cycle ride program from Kasthamandap to Khokana, organised by Khokana Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Committee. 20 September, 7 am onwards, Price: Rs 600

Fragments exhibition, Save the date for Kabi Raj Lama’s ‘Fragments’ lithography prints exhibition. 29 August (inauguration at 5:30 pm) to 9 September, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, Kathmandu

Showcasing pictures, Attend an exhibition of photos taken by participants of the Nepal Photo Contest 073, organised by the PJ Club. 2 September, 10 am to 6 pm, Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal, 9841882697

Arjuna’s Dilemma, Mark your calendars for the staging of the opera Arjuna’s Dilemma, based on the Bhagvad Gita, by One World Theatre (see page 7). 3 to 11 September, 7 pm onwards, Patan Museum, Patan Darbar Square

Play for thought, Participate in the National Play-Writing Competition and get a chance to stage your play in a theatre. The top ten applicants can also attend a workshop facilitated by Mahesh Dattani. 28 July to 28 August, ngsamuha@gmail.com, 9849024252 / 9823691301

Street art, Don’t miss out on the International Street Art Festival organised by ArtLab Life, featuring a host of art events: mural making, art talk shows, documentaries, exhibitions, street art jams and more. 1 August to 23 September, Multiple venues, 9813462106 / 9841807005, artlab.ktm@gmail.com, artlablife.com

Day hike, Don’t miss out on this one-day hike, offering exhilarating glimpses of Kathmandu Valley and pine forests, from Kapan to Nagi Gompa. 3 September, 7.30 am to 3 pm, Starting point: Akashe Dhara, Kapan, 9841454462 / 9808799589, blossomexpeditions@gmail.com,

Fusion fun, The Nepali fusion trio Kanta dAb dAb is back in Nepal to perform after a successful Europe tour. 26 August, 8 to 10 pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172, Tickets: Rs 300

Legends reunite, Spend a musical evening with Nepali rock band PRISM as the group belts out their hits during this reunion. 27 August, 6 to 11 pm, REEF Restaurant and Lounge Bar, Thamel, (01) 4411523

Superfuzz live, Enjoy live music with Superfuzz along with good food and drinks at The Factory this Saturday night. 27 August, 7 pm onwards, The Factory, Thamel

Jazzy Friday, Hear Cadenza Collective play the vocal jazz standards as part of the Courtyard Music concert series. The event will also feature Yankee Ongmu Lepcha and Heyshe Sherpa. 26 August, 6.30 to 8 pm, Kantipur Temple House, Thamel, 9803001592, Tickets: Rs 799 (available at Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat or Kantipur Temple House)