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Fashion fair, Raise awareness on ethical fashion. Stay for the display by various fair trade and innovative Nepali brands. 29 April, 12 to 6 pm, EVOKE Café & Bistro, 9851111051

Art25, A live painting competition where artists will be challenged to complete their finest work within 25 minutes. 29 April, 3 to 7 pm, Nagbahal, Patan, Deadline: 24 April, Apply: http://bit.ly/2onTzsm

Stand Up night, Laugh out loud with stand-up comedians Shailee Basnet and Tyler McMahon. 28 April, 6 to 7.30 pm, Kar.Ma Coffee, Jhamsikhel, 9843767232, Tickets: Rs 1000

Poetic night, An evening dedicated to spoken word poetry. Register to participate and hear fellow poets perform. 22 April, 4 to 6 pm, NexUs Culture Nepal, Register: https://tinyurl.com/n5nm6vy

Monthly mela, BAC Mela, Local products, foodstuffs and a second-hand garage sale plus entertainment for the whole family at BAC’s monthly mela. 29 April, 1 to 7 pm, BAC Art Cafe, Pulchok, 9851147776

Movie screening, Attend the screening of ‘The True Cost’, a documentary that looks into the fast fashion industry and its social and environmental impacts. Stay for the discussion. 27 April, 6.30 to 9 pm, Kairos Café, Jawalakhel, RSVP: 9813493902

Patan walk, Explore the alleyways of Patan and learn fascinating tales and histories of this heritage site. The walk is facilitated by Sherpa Shah. 22 April, Starts: 2.30 pm at Golden Temple, Ends: 4 pm near Patan Darbar Square, For more information: 9843241490

Building better Share stories and ideas on how to build back better on the occasion of the second anniversary of the April 2015 earthquake. 25 April, 5 to 8 pm, Nepal Communitere, Pulchok, (01) 5555856

Hike and yoga, Enjoy yoga while taking in the view of the hills. The hike and meditation session will be followed by a picnic. 22 April, Meeting point: Sooriya Wellness and Yoga Centre, Lazimpat, (01) 4001714, Fee: Rs 1,500

Remembering Prince, A tribute to American pop singer, songwriter and musician Prince by Nepali cover band Electrix Nepal. 21 April, 8 to 11 pm, House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172

Ciney live, Live performance by famed Nepali artist Ciney Gurung. Every Friday, 7 pm onwards, Shambala Garden, Hotel Shangri-La, Rs 2000 per person, (01) 4412999 Extension: 7520/7508

Jazz day, Join artists from Germany, Spain, Italy and Brazil as well as local musicians to celebrate International Jazz Day. Attend also for live art, film screening and workshops. 30 April, 12 to 6 pm, Nagbahal, For more information: www.katjazz.com.np/ijd2017

Kanta dAb dAb live, Spend a musical evening with this sitar, percussion and bass trio. Enjoy as they entice you to groove with their fusion beats. 28 April, 7.30 to 10.30 pm, Places Restaurant & Bar, Saath Ghumti Marg, (01) 4700413

Pasapi live, Dine and wine with friends and family as Nepali band Pasapi belts out some of its best numbers. 21 April, 6.30 to 10.30 pm, Ai-La Lounge, (01) 5008681