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Events
Barefoot walkathon, Participate in the 60-minute barefoot walkathon to support education of children in the Karnali region. 20 May, 7 to 8 am, Maitighar to Basantapur, (01) 4435268, 9843206582
Art exhibition, Take an afternoon out to visit Augenblick by German artist Rolf A. Kluenter, created from 2003-2017 in Kathmandu.15 May, 4 pm onwards, Taragaon museum, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Kathmandu, (01) 5178105
Girls futsal, Register your team for the first girl power futsal tournament, organised by The Girls Power. 20 May, 8 am to 6 pm, Dhanyentari Futsal, Kalopul, Entry fee Rs 5,000, (01) 4009635.
Poetry with Alok, Join 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, wordwarriorsnepal@gmail.com
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 risingjunkiri@gmail.com
Vertical University, Earth Day Crowd Rise Roadmap Challenge KTK-BELT has raised $48,290 so far. Competition closes 18 May and needs to reach a target for setting up the world's first 8,000m Vertical University to protect biodiversity in eastern Nepal. A seed bank of tropical trees, an ornithology education centre in Kosi Tappu, and support for 10 youth fellows and 100 farmers from proceeds. https://www.crowdrise.com/ktk-belt-roadmap2017
Reflections auction, Bid to grab the best artwork on the last day of the exhibition, Reflections 25.4.2015. The 10 works of art to be auctioned are based on stories of people affected by the 2015 earthquake. 12 May, 10 am to 5 pm, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, 9818307280
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
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, (01) 4417805, 4420213
Music
Jazz on the rooftop, Enjoy your weekend to the beats of jazz with Maria Fajardo and Mahesh Tankukar. 13 May, 7 pm onwards, Alliance Française de Katmandou, Pulchok, Price Rs 400, (01) 5009221
Musical arts, Enjoy live music by Mama Disquo and Lazy monk and enjoy the display of artwork by urban artists from Nepal. 19 May, 6 to 10 pm, Friends Restaurant, Thamel, (01) 4700063
Acoustic Friday, Catch Triad playing great acoustic music and enjoy a pint of free Hoegarden beer. 12 May, 5 pm to 11 pm, Jingle Restro & Bar, Tripureswor, (01) 4228078
Open mic, Grab the mic and sing your heart out at the House of Music every Tuesday. House of Music, Thamel, 9851075172
Metal night, Book your tickets to enjoy the metal rhythms of Chepang. 29 July, 1 to 7 pm, Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel, Tickets Rs 350 (pre sales), Rs 400 (door), 984-9276214