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Archive: Week of
Events
Art Market, A place to sell and buy art in the form of paintings, prints, posters and design products. 14 January, 12 to 4 pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, (01) 5553869, For bookings: ange@image-ark.com, nayantara@photocircle.com.np or pranidhi@image-ark.com
AFK opening, Mark your calendars for the grand opening of Alliance Française de Katmandou in Pulchok. Also attend for the circus show. 14 January, 3 pm onwards, Alliance Française de Katmandou, Dhalko Bato, Pulchok (Next to St. Mary’s School), (01) 5009221/9802022755, reception.afk@gmail.com
Bird watching, Dedicate half of your Saturday morning to watch birds in Chobar and Taudaha with fellow bird lovers. 14 January, Meeting time: 7.30 am, Starting point: Jalvinayak temple, 9841330576/9801024777
Pictures for a cause, Attend a photography exhibition in tribute to poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran to raise funds for cataract surgeries at the Sagarmath Choudhary Eye Hospital. The three-day long event will also feature poetry recitations, sufi and jazz performances. 20 to 22 January, Bikalpa Art Center, (01) 5013524
Birds of Nepal, Visit an exhibition of artworks on Nepal’s birds by artist Hira Lal Dangol. Until 13 January, Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal, (01) 4220735
Karnali Dialogue, Attend Karnali Dialogue’s 17th series to get to know more about the art of storytelling in Mugu. 24 January, 3 to 4.30 pm, Martin Chautari, Thapathali, (01) 4102027
Ride to Phulchoki, Mark your calendars for a day of biking in Phulchoki followed by overnight camping. Participants are expected to bring their own sleeping bags and mattresses. 13 & 14 January, Starting: Rankoit, Godawari, Ending: Nagi- Danda, 9851096595/9801151533
Mastering maps, Hands-on workshop on digital mapping by StoryCycle and Google Map Maker Community. 9 & 10 February, Mahabir’s Center for Nepal Connection, Application: http://bit.ly/2iVVUHb, 9845218281, Rs 1000
Champadevi hike, Escape the hustle of the city and enjoy a day hike to Champadevi hill via Pharping. The event is a fundraising event to support Asia Pacific Veg Congress – 2017 to be held in Kathmandu. 21 January, Meeting point: Bhrikuti Mandap ground, 7 to 7.15 am, Registration deadline: 19 January, 9851149579/ 9856060734, Rs 1000
Self defence, Participate in the self defence classes for women with Romee Giri, fourth dan and young national referee of taekwondo. 28 January, 10 am to 1 pm, RSTCA, Lajimpat, Tickets: https://form.jotform.me/60151655603449 , (01) 4426258Art Market, A place to sell and buy art in the form of paintings, prints, posters and design products. 14 January, 12 to 4 pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, (01) 5553869, For bookings: ange@image-ark.com, nayantara@photocircle.com.np or pranidhi@image-ark.com
AFK opening, Mark your calendars for the grand opening of Alliance Française de Katmandou in Pulchok. Also attend for the circus show. 14 January, 3 pm onwards, Alliance Française de Katmandou, Dhalko Bato, Pulchok (Next to St. Mary’s School), (01) 5009221/9802022755, reception.afk@gmail.com
Bird watching, Dedicate half of your Saturday morning to watch birds in Chobar and Taudaha with fellow bird lovers. 14 January, Meeting time: 7.30 am, Starting point: Jalvinayak temple, 9841330576/9801024777
Pictures for a cause, Attend a photography exhibition in tribute to poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran to raise funds for cataract surgeries at the Sagarmath Choudhary Eye Hospital. The three-day long event will also feature poetry recitations, sufi and jazz performances. 20 to 22 January, Bikalpa Art Center, (01) 5013524
Birds of Nepal, Visit an exhibition of artworks on Nepal’s birds by artist Hira Lal Dangol. Until 13 January, Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal, (01) 4220735
Karnali Dialogue, Attend Karnali Dialogue’s 17th series to get to know more about the art of storytelling in Mugu. 24 January, 3 to 4.30 pm, Martin Chautari, Thapathali, (01) 4102027
Ride to Phulchoki, Mark your calendars for a day of biking in Phulchoki followed by overnight camping. Participants are expected to bring their own sleeping bags and mattresses. 13 & 14 January, Starting: Rankoit, Godawari, Ending: Nagi- Danda, 9851096595/9801151533
Mastering maps, Hands-on workshop on digital mapping by StoryCycle and Google Map Maker Community. 9 & 10 February, Mahabir’s Center for Nepal Connection, Application: http://bit.ly/2iVVUHb, 9845218281, Rs 1000
Champadevi hike, Escape the hustle of the city and enjoy a day hike to Champadevi hill via Pharping. The event is a fundraising event to support Asia Pacific Veg Congress – 2017 to be held in Kathmandu. 21 January, Meeting point: Bhrikuti Mandap ground, 7 to 7.15 am, Registration deadline: 19 January, 9851149579/ 9856060734, Rs 1000
Self defence, Participate in the self defence classes for women with Romee Giri, fourth dan and young national referee of taekwondo. 28 January, 10 am to 1 pm, RSTCA, Lajimpat, Tickets: https://form.jotform.me/60151655603449 , (01) 4426258
Music
Tribute to Coldplay, Get to hear covers of famous British rock band Coldplay’s tracks as part of Phase 10 of Tribute Series Nepal event. 21 January, 3 pm (Gates open), Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel, Rs 500 (Advance sales), Rs 700 (Door sales)
Impromptu Music Sessions, First concert in the Impromptu Music Sessions series with indie-pop-folk-jazz singer and songwriter Marta Rosa accompanied by her band with artists Isu Shrestha, Pratik Baniya and Jagannath Dhaugoda. 14 January, 8.30 to 10 pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Tickets available at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory or Moksh, (01) 5528362
Kar.Ma sessions, Live music featuring Nomad Radio coupled with hot cups of coffee and tasty snacks. 27 January, 4 to 8 pm, Kar.Ma Coffee, Jhamsikhel
Wave in concert, A rock tour featuring famous bands 1974 AD, Sabin Rai & The Pharaoh and other Nepali artists. 14 January, 3 pm onwards, Jawalakhel Youth Club Football Ground, (01) 5538321
Sufi nights, Spend a musical evening listening to sufi melodies with Amrit Chhetri every Fridays and Saturdays. Every Friday & Saturday, Green Leaves Restaurant, Uttar Dhoka, Lajimpat, (01) 4433002