About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
The Art Market, Come and shop for contemporary and unique art pieces by professional artists, photographers, art organisations and designers—their third anniversary. 6 January, 1-5pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, (01) 5553869
Qigong & Tai Chi, Nepal Natural Home and Chai Tea Tai Chi have come together to organise a peaceful and productive one-day urban Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation retreat. The package includes breakfast, lunch and transportation fee. 9 January, 8am-5:30pm, Nepali Natural Home, Dhapasi Height, For Registration: 9815912148
Get engaged, After sharing aspirations for 2018 last week, it is now time to talk about ideas to grow your project with lots of community engagement. 5 January, 5pm onwards, Nepal Communitere, Pulchowk, (01) 5530229
Bike Farm, A 3-4 hour bike tour to the South of Lalitpur: Satdobato - Dhapakhel - Nagdaha - Badegaun - Godamchaur - Godavari – Sadobato; distance of around 34km. 6 January, 7am onwards, The Bike Farm Nepal, Jhamsikhel, 9813806446
Hydro Expo, For the first time in Nepal, an exhibition showcasing various hydropower-related products and services is being held. More than 100 stalls will feature hydropower producers, manufacturers of products, suppliers, designers, insurance company, consultants, investors and banking companies. 5-6 January, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, (01) 5180402, info@eventsolutionnepal.com
Arts for Kids, An opportunity for your 8-14-year-old child to develop art techniques like Paper Mache, Zentangle doodling, water colouring, animal caricature, origami and DIY frame making. Bonus: field trip, film screening and their own exhibition. 7-13 January, 10am-4pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, For Registration/Information: 9813485716, collective@sattya.org
Swing Dance, A free class for beginners to learn the basics of the Lindy Hop, a partner dance originated in the 1920s in Harlem, New York. 5 January, 5:30-7:30pm, Moksh, Jhamiskhel, (01) 5013554/9813556945, info@katjazz.com.np
Music for Kids, Workshop on music, vocal and percussion alongside Zumba, Hip Hop and Lindy Hop dance class to let your child (5-12 years) dive into their musical journey. 8-12 January, 10am-4pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5013554 / 9813556945, info@katjazz.com.np
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Chez Caroline, Experience French cuisine and the charm of this Baber Mahal landmark restaurant. The umbrella heaters near your table will keep you snug. Chez Caroline, Baber Mahal Revisited, (01) 4263070
Bao Xuan, Authentic flavours of China can now be tasted at Bao Xuan, the Chinese specialty restaurant at Soaltee Crown Plaza. Among a range of Cantonese, Hunan and Schezwan dishes, Lantern Prawn speaks loud. Try it for either lunch or dinner. Soaltee Crown Plaza, Tahachal, (01) 4273999
Alchemy, This pizzeria and Italian restaurant has one of the Valley's greatest pizzas, accompanied by good ambience and service to fill your Italian craving. Gelato or Tiramisu for dessert—you pick. Saatghumti Chok, Thamel, (01) 4701572
DanRan, Japanese Udon noodle is one of the best dishes to help you forget winter woes. This little restaurant in Jhamsikhel offers Prawn Tempura and Chicken Teriyaki that explode with Japanese flavours. Jhamsikhel, (01) 5521027
Saigon Pho, If you know your Pho, then this is the place to go for a healthy and hearty Vietnamese cuisine. Chicken or shrimp Pho, spring rolls, pork ribs, everything is finger-licking good. Lazimpat, (01) 4443330