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Archive: Week of
Events
Tij, Paint the town red with crowds of women as they come out to celebrate the day with folk songs and dances. 4 September
Art exhibition, Attend the exhibition by German contemporary visual artist Lena Koester, organised by Artudio. All sale proceeds go to Subsashree orphanage. 9 to 13 September, Artudio, Swayambhu, Chhauni Hospital Road, 9851180088, artudio@hotmail.com
Film festival, , Experience the diversity of Africa with the fifth edition of Nepal Africa Film Festival. Attend also for the dance performances, music and an Afircan fashion show. 7 to 9 September, 10 am onwards, Russian Cultural Center, Kamalpokhari, (01) 4416650
Arjuna’s Dilemma, Mark your calendars for the staging of the opera Arjuna’s Dilemma, based on the Bhagvad Gita, by One World Theatre. 3 to 11 September, 7 pm onwards, Patan Museum, Patan Darbar Square, Tickets: Rs 750, 500 (adults), Rs 250 (students)
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
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
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
Level-I photography, Master the tricks and trade of photography with Artudio’s ten-day long beginner workshop. 15 to 24 September, 7 to 10 am, Swayambhu, Chhauni Hospital Road, Registration: By 14 September, 9803779777, Fee: Rs 5,500
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
Music
Pop Saturday, Spend a musical evening with popular pop singer Sabin Rai, along with the Pharaoh Band. 3 September, 7 pm onwards, The Victory Lounge, Darbar Marg, 9801031277 / 9802961570, Tickets: Rs 1,000
Gharana Music Festival, Mark your calendars for the second edition of the international classical music festival organised by the Gharana Music Foundation. 14 to 18 September at Hotel Yak and Yeti, 17 September, 4 pm, at Tangalwood, Tangal, 9813284480 / 9851006246, www.gharanamusicfoundation.org, Tickets: Rs 700 (general admission), Rs 250 (students), Rs 2,000 (four-concert package)
Kutumba live, Tap along with the beat of soul-stirring music, as Kutumba performs live. 16 September, 6 pm onwards, Patan Museum
Rock n Roll, Groove along with famed Nepali band Abhaya And The Steam Injuns this weekend. 3 September, 7 to 11 pm, Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel, 9803719781
Cobweb live, Enjoy Saturday night with veteran rock band Cobweb as they belt out their hits. 3 September, 7 pm onwards, Sports Hive Bar & Lounge, Jhamsikhel