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Archive: Week of
Events
Dogs’ day out Give you dog a chance to socialise with their four-legged pals and yourself an opportunity to share stories on raising your best friend. Includes a ramp show with dogs and owners. 11 November, 12pm onwards, Around the Corner, Bansbari, Rs 1,500 (includes lunch box and beverage for dog and dog owner), 9861631197, atc.restaurant2016@gmail.com
Ride, interact, enjoy Take part in a cycle rally organised to promote the eco-friendly cycling habit. The ticket includes a t-shirt, lunch and medal. 11 November, Starting point: Tinkune, Rs300, Rs700 (those who don’t have bikes), 9861611973, 9866781517, https://goo.gl/forms/nEJ3ginKz9Gb5tFL2
Women's walkathon, Participate in a walk and talk program where established female entrepreneurs can promote their business ideas and aspiring businesswomen can learn from their experiences. 18 November, 8am, starting point: Labim Mall, Rs450, ravi@urbangirl.me 9804217227
Power, politics and war Save the date for the solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Mann Gurung. 8-27 November, 11am-5pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, (01) 4218048, (01) 4433930
Tradition subverted, An exhibition that explores self-identity and gender identification while engaging viewers in a dialogue about urbanisation and ecology, by artists Erina Tamrakar and Asha Dangol. 13 October-3 December, 11am- 10:30pm, Yala Mandala, Kwalkhu Road, Lalitpur, (01) 5536690
Swing dance Embrace the rhythm of the Swing era by joining dance sessions with Spanish instructor Maria Lopez every Friday and Monday. Every Friday, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, 6-8pm, Every Monday, Nritya Aangan, 6- 8pm, (01) 5013554, 9813556945, info@katjazz.com.np
Line, The 1967 absurdist, one-act-play 'Line' by Israel Horovitz, directed in Nepal by Akanchha Karki, is premiering in Kathmandu. 2-19 November, 5:30pm, Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali, 9840175035
Ekadeshma, Pick your favourite film from the list of 99 short movies at the Ekadeshma International Short Film Festival, 2017. The three-day event includes movies from 43 different countries and a panel discussion. 16-19 November, QFX Kumari, Kamalpokhari, (01) 4442220, 9860909882
Music
Live with Rohit, Book your seats to watch Rohit John Chettri and THE BAND perform live. 17 November, 7:30pm onwards, Sports hive bar & lounge, Jhamsikhel, 9841320007
Tattwa live, Make your weekend memorable at Shambala Garden with a taste of barbeque and live performances by Tattwa Band, just Rs2,000 per person (net). Every Friday, Shambala Garden, Hotel Shangri-La, (01) 4412999
Songs of the Himalayas, A musical treat featuring the Singing Nun, Ani Choying Drolma, and Bollywood music director Shantanu Moitra. (See page 7) 19 November, 6pm, Rastriya Naach Ghar, Kantipath, Rs10,000 (includes dinner and meet and greet with artists), Rs5,000, Rs3,000 and Rs2,000 (Balcony), 9801141261
Acoustic Bee Numb, Your favorite singer Bee Numb is back with his great acoustic musical performance. Book your seats. 10 November, 6:30pm onwards, Bikalpa Art Café & Bar, Pulchowk, 9851147776, bikalpabistro@gmail.com