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Events
Poetry with Alok, Join for a night of poetry, comedy and performance with gender non-conforming writer and entertainer Alok Vaid-Menon. 22 May, 6 pm onwards, Nepal Tourism Board, Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu, Rs 500, For more information: wordwarriorsnepal@gmail.com
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
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
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
Pop-up bazaar, Discover varieties of high-quality products made in Nepal. Unique selection of clothing, jewellery, books and home decor will be displayed after the organic vegetable market. 6 May, 1 to 5 pm, Le Sherpa restaurant, Lazimpat, 98510.29049, karavankathmandu@gmail.com
Photo Nepal, Great pictures by Thai photographers will be displayed in the May session of Photo Nepal. The photos are based on the nature, culture and people of Nepal. 5 to 10 May, 11 am to 4 pm, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, For more information: mediacenter@ntb.org.np
Bloggers networking, Sign up for a free networking event for Rising Junkiri. Aspiring bloggers and writers can participate too. 10 June, 2 to 8 pm, Octave Kathmandu, Woodland Complex, Darbarmarg, Admission: Free for members, non-members will be ticketed, For more details: risingjunkiri@gmail.com
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
Discovering Patan Join a tour to discover Patan – an initiative of Kathmandu Triennale 2017. Collect an interactive map of this cultural city at the entrance to Patan Museum. 9 May, 10 am to 1 pm, For more details 9818239744 http://kt.artmandu.org/
Music
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. 6 May, 8 to 11 pm, House of Music, Thamel, Rs.300, 9851075172
Flow live, Book your seats to enjoy live music by The Flow Band. 5 May, 7 pm onwards, Sky Lounge, Hattisar, For details: 9849552341
Drum circle, Groove to the rhythms of a drum circle this weekend. Bring along your own drums or just sit back and enjoy the music. 10 May, 6.30 to 8.30 pm, House of Music, Thamel, 985107517210
Fusion night, Enjoy your weekend to the beats of fusion music by Upendra and Friends. 6 May, 8 to 11 pm, Ai-La Lounge and Restaurant, Kumaripati, Free entry (01) 5008681, ailalounge@gmail.com
Kathmandu Chorale, Hear Hannah Dornon direct the choir as it performs 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