About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Pub crawl Enjoy music, food, and beer at the Nepal International Beer Festival, spread across 3 venues: Musicology (2-5pm), Base Camp Outdoor Lifestyle (5-7pm) and Evoke Cafe & Bistro (7-10pm). 24 February, 12-10pm, Jhamsikhel-Bakhundol, Rs300 (for all 3 venues), 9851111051, 9823838929
Bangladesh Expo The 4th edition of this trade fair features products made in Bangladesh such as building and construction materials, furniture, jute products, garments, ceramics, textiles, leather, footwear, electronics, cosmetics and more. 23-27 February, 9am-6pm Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall
Critical Mass KTM A call out to all cyclists to meet at Kathmandu Durbar Square for a fun ride around the city. 23 February, 5:30pm onwards, Basantapur
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 for registration
Astra Mic Night Open mic platform for poetry, acoustic music, storytelling and stand-up comedy. 1 March, 5-8pm, Bikalpa Art center, Pulchowk, Rs100(pre-sale)/Rs150(door), 9851147776,
Talk Session Join talk featuring Kapil Tamot, Managing Partner of White Lotus Centre & Chair of the Investment Committee at Business Oxygen, and learn about more investment prospects in Nepal. 23 February, 4-5pm, Nepal Communitere, Pulchok, (01) 5530229
Open Air Holi Celebrate the festival of colours at one of the most happening restaurants in Kathmandu. 1 March, 10am-5pm, Trisara, Lazimpat, (01) 4410200
Japanese film festival Ballad and The Garden of Words on Friday and A Tale of Samurai Cooking, Brave Story and Mameshiba on Saturday. 23-24 February, Tribhuvan Army Officers’ Club, Tundikhel, (01) 4426680
Engaged arts An art event where four Nepali and four American artists share their perspectives on the importance of art and culture during these challenging times for the environment of Nepal. 4 March, 3-5pm, Taragaon Museum, Boudhanath Sadak, (01) 5178105
Colourful celebration Multi-cuisine fiesta, fun games with local and international acts, interactive art installations and a themed bar for celebration of colors with friends and family. 1 March, 10am-5pm, Gokarna Forest Resort, Rajnikunj, 9619484524
Music
Roadhouse Visit Roadhouse for handcrafted salads, sandwiches, desserts and espressos, besides their already famous firewood pizza. Try the Greek salad and sizzling brownie with ice cream. Boudhanath Stupa, (01)4916446
Fire and Ice Pizzeria One of the oldest pizzerias in Kathmandu, Fire and Ice continues to serve some of the most delicious pizzas and pastas in town. Thamel, (01) 4250210
Alice Restaurant Step in for scrumptious Thakali, Chinese, Continental, and Japanese cuisine. Give their Baby Corn Chili and Katohn, which is the Thakali version of blood sausage, a try. Gairidhara, Kathmandu, (01) 4429207
Embers A spacious and cosy place serving a mix of continental and Nepali favourites. For starters, don’t forget to try the vegetarian bruschetta and deep fried prawns. Krishna Galli, Pulchowk, (01) 5534766/5555306
Evoke Café and Bistro Evoke is more than just a café serving specialty tea and coffee. Try the delectable Cuisse de Poulet and Chicken Florentine to entice your taste buds. Jhamsikhel Lalitpur, 9851111051
New Orleans Buckwheat waffles, fluffy pancakes, low fat yogurt and the very famous golden prawn at the old courtyard garden. Thamel, (01) 4700736