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Archive: Week of
Events
The Vagina Monologues
Nepali adaptation of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler is based on real stories of women’s experiences of gender, sexuality, harassment and abuse.
2-6 March, 5pm onwards (Saturday, 1pm as well) Bhrikutimandap, Nepal Tourism Board, Rs500/300 (for students with ID card), 9861315317, 9849140722 Special women’s day show: 8 March, 6pm, Evoke Café and Bistro, Jhamsikhel, Rs1,500.
Friday Holi hours
Play with colours while enjoying local snacks and drinks like Chyang at the Cargo Cafe Kathmandu.
March, 5-8pm, Nepal Communitere, Pulchowk, (01) 5530229
Opening of Trisara
Trisara announces the opening of its 3rd outlet in Durbarmarg, join in for the celebration.
3 March, 5pm onwards, Durbarmarg, (01) 4410200
Local Mini Market
Visit the bi-monthly mini market which features local products that are unique, creative and high-quality.
3 March, 10am-5:30pm, The Nana Hotels, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, (01) 4443701
The Awesome Human
Motivational seminar organised by Working As Angels fund raiser for menstrual hygiene management and sanitary pad making training in Terai. Speakers: Amrita Gyawali, Anil Chitrakar, Bhumika Shrestha and Prashanta Manandhar.
3 March, 11am-2pm, St. Xaviers, Maitighar, Rs300, 9808082150
Art Market
Paintings, art prints, miniatures, photographs, design products, art supplies and books on sale along with block printing workshop and live music. The Art Market is happening all around the world at this time, don’t miss out on the experience in Kathmandu.
3 March, 2-6pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, (01) 5553869
International Folk Festival
Be a part of the 9th edition of the festival promoting culture and tourism. Dance together with the participants from 11 different countries sharing their culture.
3 March, 1:30-5pm, Basantapur
Sisterhood Gathering
A gathering for all moms to connect, relax, heal and rejuvenate while well-trained volunteers take care of the children. Highlights: therapies including sauna, cupping with frequency music, food and drinks, homemade wellness products, group meditation, childrens workshop and fun music.
8-10 March, 11am-5pm, OJAS Wellness B&B, 9841313990
Photo exhibition
A photo exhibition on human rights and women empowerment, for the 6th edition of Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival, organised by Human Rights Film Center. 7-10 March, 9am onwards, Nepal Tourism Board, Pradarshani Marg, (01) 4786486
Music
Suman and the Blue Fret
Original music incorporating ethnic Nepali instrument Sarangi into Western style of contemporary blues.
2 March, 7pm-12am, The Old House Restaurant, Durbar Marg, Rs500, 9801101788
Kanta Dab Dab
The 2nd event of the month-long Base Camp Music Festival with performance by Kanta Dab Dab, a Sitar, bass and percussions trio from Nepal with unique contemporary compositions creating soulful fusions between Eastern and Western melodies.
3 March, 8pm onwards, Base Camp: Outdoor Lifestyle, Arun Thapa Chowk, 9841226397
Nepal Deathfest
Biggest death metal music fest of South Asia where bands from different country will be giving their sickest performances. Bands: Nader Sadek, In the Flesh, UgraKarma, Severe Dementia, Breeding Machine, Clitgore, Onanizer, Ancestor and more.
2-3 March, 11am onwards, Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel, Rs800-2,000, 9860907357/ 9824019926
Sanam in Nepal
Also known as Fab Four, Sanam- an Indian pop rock band from Mumbai will be performing classic Bollywood songs. Joining along are Nepali artists Laure, Swapna Suman, Samishran and Sushil & Prasanna.
3 March, 1-7pm, Jawalakhel ground, Rs1,000-5,000, (01) 4442435/ 4430974