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Archive: Week of
Events
EU film festival, Come and explore an array of movies at the 6th edition of the European Film Festival. 19 to 23 May, QFX Kamal Pohkhari, Tickets: free, (01) 4442220, qfxcinemas.com
The LGBTI tales, Book your seats to watch The Laramie Project: ten years later, a play based on the iconic hate crime: the murder of Matthew Shepherd in Laramie, USA, and stories from Nepal's LGBTI community. 19 to 28 May, Nepal Tourism Board, Rs 200 to 750, Reservations: 980 1192690
Local governance talks, Be a part of discussion on local election and governance organiised on the occasion of 70th anniversary of Nepal-US relations. 23 May, 4 to 6 pm, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, Entry: free
Barefoot Walkathon, Participate in a 60-minute barefoot walkathon to support education of children in the Karnali. 20 May, 7 am to 8am, Maitighar to Basantapur, (01) 4435268, 9843206582
Watch Ma, This exhibition by Ryan Elisabeth Reid features photography, video and textile installations, including a post-modern dance workshop based on the experience of multigenerational women from Nepal. 19 to 24 May, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal Revisited, 9849519933, Information: lalathereid@icloud.com,giriirina40@gmail.com
Girls Futsal, Register your teams 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
Feminist Friday, Be part of the discussion at the first episode of Feminist Friday. Women from all walks of life will be sharing their views on gender issues. 19 May, 2:45 to 5 pm, Hamro Chahana Nepal, Baluwatar, 984-0312499, nepalhamrochahana@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, Durbarmarg, Admission: Free for members, non members will be ticketed, risingjunkiri@gmail.com
Music
Tribute night, Exhibit 69’ will be playing 15 heavy-metal songs as a tribute to Iron Maiden. 3 June, 2 to 6 am, Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel, Tickets: rs 400 (200 limited tickets), Rs 500 (door)
Live Friday, Away from the hustle and bustle, spend a soulful Friday evening with good food, and live music by NS 1134. 19 May, 6 to 10 pm, De Arena Restaurant, Bhaktapur, 9851160188
Musical arts, Enjoy live music by Mama Disquo and Lazy monk with the displayed artwork of urban artists from Nepal. 19 May, 6 to 10 pm, Friends Restaurant, Thamel, (01) 4700063
Paleti with Bidhan, Book your tickets to enjoy folk and pop music with singer Bidhan Shrestha. 26 May, 5:30 pm onwards, Nepa-Laya, Tickets: Rs 1,000, (01) 4412469 paleti@nepalaya.com.np
Acoustic Friday, Tap to the beats of acoustic and rock by Kramasha Nepal. 19 May, 7 to 10 pm, Wicked Spoon Fork & Rock, Jhamsikhel, 9841461765