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Archive: Week of
Events
Layering The City, Save the date and visit an exhibition of lithographs and woodcut prints by Bhavika Dugar. 30 July-10 August, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, (01) 5260607
Monkey talk, Register your name to be a part of a talk program that aims at raising awareness about the status of monkeys in Nepal. Researcher Sabina Koirala will share her research experience. 29 July, 8-9am, Ranibari Community Forest, Ranibari
Vocal workshop, Register to learn singing techniques from renowned jazz vocalist Diandra Danieli, hosted by Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory. 5 July-30 August, (01) 5013554 http://www.katjazz.com.np/vocal-teacher-diandra-danieli/
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, Goswara Road, Birganj, Fee Rs2,000 9855092943
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
Comic con in Nepal, Fans of Marvel, DC, Anime, games and the comic genre are in for a treat. Participate in an event that will host international cosplay artists from Japan, the Philippines and India. 9 September, 10am-8pm, Heritage Garden, Sanepa, (01) 5013096
Obstacle race, Be adventurous and test your strength at Nepal’s first obstacle race. 9 September, 6am, Godavari Football Ground, Rs1,000, free for ultra run
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
Her story, Save the date to watch three short movies and documentaries aimed at promoting women’s rights, produced by 22 young women of Nepal. 29 July, 5 -7:30pm, Nepal Tourism Board, 9851077430, 9841842878
Music
Kanta dAb dAb, Book your seats for a musical night with Nepali fusion trio Kanta dAb dAb. 18 August, 5:30pm onwards, Base Camp: Outdoor Lifestyle, Jhamsikhel, Fee Rs500, 9841226397
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, 4:30pm onwards, Himalaya Hall, Hotel Himalaya, (01) 5523900
Live with Renders, Enjoy live music by Renders band, and get a complimentary drink. 28 July, 5:30pm onwards, The Crust Pizza, Mid-Baneswor, Free entry, (01) 4483383
Minute to Midnight, Spend the weekend with close friends swaying to the rhythms of Minute to Midnight. 28 July, 5:45pm onwards, Ai-La Lounge Restaurant, Kumaripati, Lalitpur, 9801018681
The Midnight Riders, Spend your weekend with The Midnight Riders. 28 July, 5:45pm onwards, Old School Café & Pub, Dhobighat
The Feather$, Don’t miss the chance to listen to live music by The Feather$ and get complimentary snacks and shots of aaila (Newari liquor) 28 July, Laptey Newari Cuisine, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5548968