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Events
Biointensive gardening, Everything Organic Nursery (EVON) will be offering its basic 3-day course in Nepali biointensive gardening. 5-7 September, 10am-5pm, For reservations: 9849325002, www.everythingorganic.org
Become a photographer, Register for a 10-day photography workshop. August, 7-9am, Artudio, Chhauni Hospital Road, Fee Rs5,500, 9803779777, 9851180088, artudio@hotmail.com
Nepal reads, A platform to promote good reading habits and critical thinking. This month’s edition, under a year-long project of the US Embassy’s Book Bus, focuses on poems. A maximum of 14 participants will be selected. 26 August, 2-4pm, Kataksha, Maharajganj, 9802012564, kataksha.edu@gmail.com
Comic con in Nepal, Fans of Marvel, DC, Anime, games and the comic genre are in for a treat. The event will also 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 in Nepal’s first obstacle race. 9 September, 6am, Godavari Football Ground, Rs1,000, free for ultra run.
Stories of storytellers, Book your seat if you crave inspiration from Kathmandu's amazing story makers. Tickets available at Ekta Books outlets and Attic Restaurant. 30 August, 5pm onwards, Russian Culture Centre, Kamal Pokhari, Rs300, 9841647128
Music 101, Register for group lessons to learn guitar, bass, vocals and piano from the best music teachers. August-December, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsilkhel, (01) 5013554, 9813556945
The connection, Participate in this charity event to support handicapped dogs. Money collected will fund a home for incapacitated and elderly dogs. 1 September, 7pm onwards, The Heritage Garden, Sanepa, Rs3,000, 9860130928
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/
Music
Reggae acoustic, Don’t miss an opportunity to tap to the reggae acoustic beats this weekend by Zimba and Sanjay from Joint Family Internationale. 25 August, 8-11pm, House of Music, Thamel, Free entry, 9851075172
Basuri duo, Indulge in an Asian classical musical evening by Hiroshi Nakagawa from Japan and Nagendra Bikram Rai from Nepal. 8 September, 5-7pm, Alliance Francaise Kathmandu, Rs500, Rs300(for students), (01) 5009221
Deep Shrestha, The legendary singer and musician Deep Shrestha will be gracing the evening with his special performance. 28 August, 6pm onward, GG Machaan, Pulchowk, Rs1,000, (01) 5554291
Aadarsha live, Unwind this weekend with a soothing musical performance by Aadarsha band. 25 August, 7-10pm, Ai-La Lounge, Kumaripati, (01) 5008681
Music for a cause, Your favourite band B-8EIGHT and singer Sweta Singh Hamal will perform live to support the students of Palanchok Bhagwati Secondary School. 26 August, 6pm onwards, Titos Pub and Lounge, Jhamiskhel, 9841647747