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Pick your favourite movies from the list of more than 70 films, including 15 in the 'Nepal Panorama' category, at the 15th Kathmandu International Film Festival (KIMFF). 14-18 December, Kumari Hall, Kamalpokhari, (01) 4440635

15 December Lachhamaniya (Nepal), Bikas Neupane, 16 mins The Last Honey Hunter (Nepal), Ben Knight, 35 mins Midnight Sun (Italy/Canada), Roger Spottiswood, Brando Quilici, 98 mins An Sooye Khaban/Beyond the Street (Iran), Seyed Ahmad Mirhashemi, 23 mins

16 December Even When I Fall (UK), Sky Neal, Kate Mclarnon, 89 mins Thank You for the Rain (Norway/UK), Julia Dahr, 88 mins Mama (Poland), Wojtek Kozakiewicz, 45 mins

17 December Waiau-toa Odyssey (New Zealand), Simon Waterhouse, 13 mins Teriberka.Live (Nepal/ Russia), Yuliya Varentsova, 41 mins Singing with Angry Bird (South Korea), Hyewon Jee, 88 mins

18 December Toni Hagen's Nepal (Nepal), Toni Hagen, 45 mins Sopra il fiume (Italy), Vanina Lappa, 74 mins Sandakphu: A 4K Timelapse Adventure (India), Nirmoy Modak 5 mins

For more films and timings, visit kimff.org.

Bird watching, Join a half-day nature walk via the Nagarkot panaromic hiking trail to raise awareness about the importance of greenery for the conservation of birds and biodiversity. 16 December, 6:30am-1pm, Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu, (01) 4417805, Rs1,500, included: light breakfast, lunch, two-way transportation

Nepal-India exhibition, 22 artists from Nepal and India will showcase their diverse artworks on the themes of women, gods, culture, life and many more. 11 December, 4:30 pm, Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal, Kathmandu, (01) 4220735

Silver jubilee, Alumni event to celebrate 25 years of Rato Bangala School. 21 December, 5:30pm, Rato Bangala School, Patan Dhoka, (01) 5522614

International beer fest, Get to taste more than 60 varieties of beers from local and international breweries and vendors at the first International beer festival. The event is followed by live music. 16 December, 12pm-8pm, Tangalwood, Naxal, Rs 2,000, (01) 5543018, http://nepalinternationalbeerfestival.com/

Ash King live, A chance to catch superstar Ash King live in Nepal. He will performing his hit songs from Half Girlfriend, Bang Bang and Bodyguard, among others. 13 January, 7-10pm, Karma Bar and Lounge, Tripureswor, 9851104277

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

Acoustic gig, Singer Rajesh Nepali and pianist Ayub Bhandari will be playing some great acoustic numbers. 29 December, 7-10pm, Evoke Café and Bistro, Jhamsikhel, 9851111051

Jazzy night, Tap to the beats of jazz with Hson Shrestha, Babin Wagle and Kshitiz KC 15 December, 7pm onwards, Places restaurant and bar, Sat Ghumti Marg, (01) 4700413