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Finger painting, Children 5-10 years old can join this finger painting competition where they will recreate pictures using non-toxic, high quality paints. 22 July, 12 pm-2pm, Giggles Day Care, Kathmandu, Rs 750, 9810580333

Hold my hand, Join the pilot session of the five-day Hold My Hand Nepal Feminist Summer School, which will discuss the politics of NGO Feminism in Nepal and beyond. 22 July, 12:30-2:30pm, Yala Maya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, holdmyhandnepal@gmail.com

Bonjour, Register for three-hour weekend courses or 1.5-hour online classes every week and you’ll soon be sounding like a native French speaker. 22 July, Alliance Française de Katmandou, Pulchok, 9am-12pm, Fee Rs 11,190 for 45 hours of classes, 9808418422

A life in poems, Spend an evening celebrating the poems of poet and writer Greta Rana. 30 July, 5:30-7pm, The Tulip International Club, Sanepa, 9801132008

Click away, Participate in a 5-day beginners photography workshop. Bring your own DSLR or compact camera. Application deadline: 5pm, 25 July 1-5 August, 10am-12pm, Sanskriti Space, Goshwara Road, Birganj, Fee Rs 2,000 9855092943

Open mic for Parkinson’s, Attend an event dedicated to Parkinson’s: display your talent, share your story or simply be an audience member. 22 July, 11am onwards, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Fee Rs 1,000 (welcome drink, snacks included) https://www.facebook.com/parkinsonsnepal/

True stories project, An art exhibition to raise awareness about and against gender-based abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. 14-31 July, 10am-6pm, Patan Museum Lalitpur, (01) 4218048

Weekend hike, Opt for a scenic hike on the Baghdwar-Okhreni-Sundarijal circuit this weekend. Registration deadline: 3pm, 21 July. 22 July, 6:45am-5:30pm, Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall Complex, Further information and fee: 01-4266559

Printmaking workshop, Last day of printmaking art exhibit by various Nepali participants and Korean artist Hyun Ju Kim 21 July, 11am-5pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery Babar Mahal Revisited, (01) 4218048

Nepali fusion, Tap to fusion beats with Suraj Tamang and Manda Band. 21 July, 6-10pm, CMD Multi-cuisine Restaurant & Bar, Tangal, Kathmandu, 9851011734, 9841780191

Music and food, Listen to jazz group Jackowacho Trio, with organic food and drinks to get you into the swing of things.
21 July, 7-10pm, Places Restaurant & Bar Sath Ghumti Marga (01) 470041T

Saturday night live, Spend the weekend with close friends swaying to the rhythms of Nepali band the Flow. 22 July, 6:30-9:30pm, Ai-La Lounge Restaurant, Kumaripati, Lalitpur, 9801018681

Soulful sufi, Enjoy a live performance by Stamba band, and get special offers on food and beverages 21 July, 6-10:30pm, The Imperial Coffee Shop Lounge Bar, Lazimpat (01) 4419716

Biker music night, Don’t miss the chance to catch the King of Biker music, Pat Savage, perform some of his big hits. 21 July, 8-10 pm, CG Machaan, Pulchok, (01) 5554291

Musical evening, Warm up your weekend listening to a classical music performance by members of the Seoul Philharmonic orchestra, The Felix Trio and Korea National University. Invitation only. 30 July, 4:30 pm onwards, Himalaya Hall, Hotel Himalaya, (01) 5523900