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Events
Scribbler bot An art-meets-science project for kids where they create robots that can doodle and scribble. 16 February, 3-5pm, Nepal Communitere, Pulchok, Rs1,500, (01) 5530229/ 9840065902, Registration: https://goo.gl/sgb9m3
Himalayan Outdoor Festival A call out to all outdoor enthusiasts for trail running, rock climbing, and mountain biking. 16-18 February, Hattiban Resort, Pharping, 9851236987, hello@himalyanoutdoorfestival.com, Registration: https://goo.gl/h6unqA
Swing social dance Embrace the rhythm of the Swing era at the social dance party. 17 February, 6-8pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Rs150, (01) 5013554, 9813556945, info@katjazz.com.np
Farmers market Enjoy Saturday morning with fresh food in a great atmoshphere. Discover organic fruits and vegetables, a variety of locally produced cheese, fresh fish, specially baked bread and pastries, organic honeys, home-made chutneys and jams, artisanal meat and delicacies from Kathmandu’s top restaurants. 17 February, 8am-12:30pm, Le Sherpa, Maharajgunj, (01)4428604
Potato digging tour A fun-filled package to experience potato digging. Get your hands dirty! 17 February, 6am-5pm, Panchkhal, Kavre, Rs2000 Reservation: 9851103582/ 9851127781
Women of the World A celebration of women of the world, featuring panel discussions, interactive and educational workshops, mentoring from leading women professionals, market, music and more. Ani Choying Drolma, Rekha Thapa, Mira Rai, Ranju Darsana and other South Asian women speakers will be there. 17 February, 10am-8pm, IOE, Pulchowk Campus, For Detail: nischal.oli@britishcouncil.org.np, www.britishcouncil.org.np/wowktm/
Osho mystic rose therapy Experience the healing power of laughter, tears, and silence. 16 February-4 March, 3-6pm, Tapoban International Commune, Nagarjuna Hills, (01) 5112012
The entertainers’ story Stories of Nepal's four prominent entertainers, presented by The Storytellers. Asish Syangden, Nischal Basnet, Subima Shrestha and Suraj Singh Thakuri for the night. 21 February, 5:15pm onwards, Russian Culture Centre, Kamalpokhari, Rs300 (pre booking), Rs350 (at door), Tickets: 9851242128, https://goo.gl/y9WHmG
Zen-doodle yatra Learn the basics of doodling, and doodle as a way to practice mindfulness. 23 February, 10am-10pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, Rs500, Registration: http://bit.ly/zendoodleyatra
Music
Plini in Nepal Australian musician Plini will be performing in Nepal with special guest David Maxim Micic. 16 February, 6pm onwards, Tangalwood Courtyard, Naxal, Rs1,500 (early booking)/ Rs2,000 (at door), (01) 4428655, tangalwoodappt@gmail.com
Losar special Tenzin Dhundup, also known as Sonam Topden, a young Tibetan singer, song writer and composer will be performing live at The Nest, Thamel on the second day of Losar. Join in for celebration. 17 February, 7pm onwards, The Nest Thamel, Saat Ghumti, For Detail: 9803554035/ 9818891629, thenest@gmail.com
Music for charity Performances by James Pradhan, Sachin Rauniyar, Sanjeev Singh, Sanjay Shrestha and Sandhya Joshi to support medical treatment of legendary pop icon Om Bikram Bista. 16 February, 6pm onwards, 8 Degress, Jhamsikhel, Rs1,500, (01) 5543740, eightdegrees03@gmail.com
Sunny and Eden An acoustic musical evening with Sunny and Eden—two melodious voices singing beautiful songs. 16 February, 8-11pm, House of Music, Amrit Marg, Thamel, 9851075172, sanzey@hotmail.com