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Events
Indra Jatra, Revel in an exhilarating evening of traditional dances and music with thousands at Basantapur. 15 September
Art Market, For all things Nepali, visit this weekend’s art market ‘#MadeInNepal special’. Also visit for the live music. 10 September, 12 to 4 pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, (01) 5553869
Urban pop wear, A unique runway show of urban pop art fashion wear by Bijay Gautam in collaboration with ArtLab. 9 September, 8 pm onwards, Attic Bar, Gahana Pokhari Marg, (01) 4442615
Street fun, Stroll on the streets of Jhamiskhel for food, fun, and live music by some of your favourite bands as part of the Jhamsikhel Street Festival. 10 September, 12 to 8 pm
Fashion photography, Learn the tricks and trade of fashion photography with Sanjog Rai in a three-day workshop. Profits will be given to charity. 16 to 18 September, Evoke Café & Bistro, Jhamsikhel, 9851111051, Registration: Rs 6500, On the spot registration: Rs 7000
Digital design, Participate in a three-day long digital art and design workshop led by UK’s graphic designer Matthew Magnus. 14 to 16 September, 9 am to 12 pm, NexUs Culture Nepal, Fee: Rs 3000, Rs 500 (Students)
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
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), For reservations:9803047148
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
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
Music
Gharana Music Festival, Mark your calendars for the second edition of the international classical music festival organised by the Gharana Music Foundation. Read more on Page 7. 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 the beat of soul-stirring music, as Kutumba performs live. 16 September, 6 pm onwards, Patan Museum
Acoustic night, Enjoy Saturday with Stamba, Artha and Swoopna Suman as play some good acoustic numbers. 10 September, 5 pm onwards, Moonwalker Bar & Grill, (01) 5171679
Ciney Gurung live, Fine dining, with Ciney Gurung serenading for you. Rs 2,000 nett per person. Every Friday, 7pm onwards, Shambala Garden Cafe, Hotel Shangri-La, (01) 4412999
Open mic night, Grab the mic and sing your heart out at the House of Music every Tuesday. House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172