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Archive: Week of
Events
Mustang madness, Register to participate in the cross-country MTB race in Mustang, enjoy the best biking trails of the Himalayas and win cash prizes. The 220 km long race is a mix of adventure, culture, challenge and discovery. 24 November to 1 December, Starts from Kagbeni and heads North towards Lo Manthang, 9818622466, 9860975472, www.themustangmadness.com
Autumn camp, Register for an International youth minicamp to get connected with young people from around the world. This cultural exchange facilitates great team building activities and meditation during the five-day camp. 23 to 27 October, www.camp.youthlegend.com, $ 450 per person
Photography festival, Mark your calendar to attend talks, workshops, slideshows and panel discussions during the second edition of photo Kathmandu. 27 to 28 October, Multiple venues, www.photoktm.com
Ktm walks, Enjoy a car free day, traditional music competition, a slow cycle race, skate board competition and more at the second Kilagal Ktm Walks event this year. 22 October, 7 am to 7 pm, Kilagal, 9861032880
A quest for dignity, An anthology of photographs exploring the various meanings of dignity for dalits in Nepal. Till 26 November, 10 am to 5 pm, Patan Museum, Patan Darbar Square,
Jazz workshop, Participate in a free jazz workshop by a Japanese saxophonist Sadao Watanabe. 24 October, 3pm to 5 pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel (01)5013554
Breast Cancer awareness, Participate in a Walkathon organised by Rose Foundation Nepal to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote breast self-examination. 22 October, 8.30 am to 3 pm, Starts at Patan Darbar Square and ends at Jawalakhel football ground, 9813688226/9803557302/9849035012, rosefoundationnepal.org
Music
All about jazz, Tap to the beats of international jazz musicians in the fourteenth edition of the Jazzmandu festival. 20 to 26 October, Multiple venues, www.jazzmandu.org
Superfuzz live, Spend a musical evening with Superfuzz, good music and food. Every Saturday, 7 pm onwards, The Factory, Thamel, (01) 4701185
Jazz concert Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Nepal-Japan relations by participating in a Jazz concert. Legendary saxophonist Sadao Watanabe will be performing in the concert organised by the embassy of Japan. 22 to 23 October, Tribhuvan’s Army Officer’s Club, Sundhara (01) 4426680
Music mania, Gear up for the third edition of Blackout Pride Phase featuring bands like Ugrakarma, Taamishra, Absorb, Undifined Human and more. 12 November, 12 to 6 pm, Thamel Reggae Bar, Thamel
Open mic night, Grab the mic and sing your heart out at the House of Music every Tuesday. House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172