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Events
Short story contest, Let the writer in you emerge. Apply for Writing Nepal 2017: A Short Story Contest, organised by La.Lit in partnership with writer Samrat Upadhyay and Indiana Review. Deadline: 15 August, For more information: facebook.com/lalitmag.com
Paper circuits, A creative mother-child workshop, organised by Karkhana, about paper circuits. Participants will be introduced to concepts of tinkering and other simple electronics. 29 April, 2 to 5 pm, Karkhana, Gyaneshwor, (01) 4412624
Film opportunity, A chance for independent young filmmakers with projects to apply for the Writing Program and Asia Threads organised by DocSkool. For more information: docskoolnepal@gmail.com, www.docskool.org/Home
Solo exhibition, Attend the first solo exhibition of Bangladesh-based artist Arfun Ahmed titled ‘Not to Name a Name’. Till 1 May, 10 am to 7 pm, Artudio, Chhauni Hospital Road, 9851180088/9818344048, artudio@hotmail.com, For more information: http://bit.ly/2pykBkp
Bird counting, Make a day out of bird watching and be part of the Urban-Rural Bird Count Phase II, organised by Bird Conservation Nepal. Registration required. 1 to 10 May, For more information: (01) 4417805, 4420213
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
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
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
Click away, Hone your photography skills with a 10-day workshop for beginners. Learn from professional artists and photographers. 6 to 15 May, 7 to 10 am, Artudio, Chhauni Hospital Road, Rs 5,500, 9803779777/9813931488/ 9851180088
Music
Mi Ku live, Tap to the beat of folk contemporary ensemble, Mi Ku. Enjoy their live performance as they fuse poetry with music. 28 April, 6 to 11 pm, Café Aamu, Krishna galli, (01) 5520886
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
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
Kathmandu Chorale, Hear Hannah Dornon direct a choir perform classics and pieces from the musical ‘Sister Act’. The choir will be performing pieces by notable composers like Eric Whitacre, René Clausen, and Thomas Tallis. 6 May, 3.30 to 6 pm, KISC, Jhamsikhel, For more information: www.thekathmanduchorale.wordpress.com
Music while dining, Don’t miss out on a traditional Newari and Hindustani concert by Singhini consort. 28 April, 7 pm onwards, Pauline’s Garden Baluwatar, 9803919575, Rs 850