VALENTINE'S SPECIAL
Radisson Hotel
Dine with your Valentine, celebrate this Valentine's Day at the Radisson Hotel with an exquisite seven-course menu and a romantic set-up complete with candles, rose petals and mirror glass. Couples will also be presented with photos of the memorable night.
Olive Garden, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat, Rs 2,000 plus taxes for non-vegetarian s(Brave Hearts) and Rs 1,500 plus taxes for vegetarians (Soft Hearts).
Groove to the beat of Valentine's, live band & DJ with cash bar & snacks, gift hamper for the best couple. Corner Bar, theme: Men in Black & Ladies in Red.
Valentine's C&M, in-house lounge music. Splash Bar & Grill, theme: cocktails & mocktails
Valentine's Buffet Delights, lobby music, buffet lunch and special dessert counter. The Fun Cafe
Valentine's Special Cakes and Pastries.
Pastry Shop
Dwarika's Hotel
Savour the magic at the Dwarika's Hotel: Romantic 4-course candlelit meal for two including glass of wine and special gift, Rs 4,200 plus taxes per couple.
Love like a king at the majestic Kaiser Cafe: Treat your loved one to a 4-course meal including glass of wine,
Rs 4,000 plus taxes per couple.
Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La: Just the two of you, 4-course meal including glass of wine and other treats, one night in an elegant Himalayan Room with breakfast included, Rs 6,000 plus taxes per couple
EVENTS
Avatars and Interpretations, an exhibition of mixed media works by Erina Tamrakar and Asha Dongol. 13 February to 10 March, opening at 5.30pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4218048 / 4438979
Call for entries for Film Southasia, a festival of South Asian documentaries. 29 September to
2 October, early submission deadline: 31 May 2011, final submission deadline (for films made after April 2010): 31 June 2011, Film Southasia Secretariat, Patan Dhoka, 5552141, www.filmsouthasia.org, fsa@filmsoutasia.org
GraFTII, workshop on Film for New Generation and Cinematography and Sound to be hosted by reputed director Shyam Benegal and inauguration of GraFTII, an organisation of Nepali film artists trained at the Film and Television Institute of Pune. 11 to 12 February, 98413443855
The New World Rhizome, exhibition of paintings by Indra Raj Subba 'Soshu'. Till 1 March, 5.30pm, Kathmandu Contmeporary Arts Centre, Jhamsikhel, 5521120, www.kathmanduaarts.org
Royal Nepal 1930: Through the lens of Richard Gordon Matzene, book launch and exhibition of rare photographs. Till 18 February, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4218048 / 4438979
Carnival of Love, a fundraiser to start a Soup Kitchen project for street children. 11 February, 1905, Kantipath, 9851031410
Momo Mania, more than 20 varieties of yummy momos, momo-making and eating competition, and beer-drinking competition, organised by The Bakery Cafe. 11 February, 5pm onwards, Bhrikutimandap Garden, www.thebakerycafe.com.np
MUSIC
Ke-sang on acoustic guitar and vocals. Every Saturday, 7pm onwards, New Orleans Coffee Shop Garden, Jhamsikhel, 5522708 for reservations
Absolute Live Music, by Rashmi & Kitcha Band every Friday and performances by Shabnam & Cannabiz Band every Wednesday. 7.30pm onwards, Absolute Bar, Hotel Narayani Complex, Pulchok, Lalitpur, 5521408, 5549504, abar@wlink.com.np
DINING
Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Café, enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of Boudha Stupa and free wifi, candlelight dinner options are also available for the romantics every full moon night. Boudha, 2130681
Saturday @ Hyatt, come and spend a day with your family this winter. Your children can enjoy on-site fun and games, as well as a kid-friendly menu. Hyatt Regency, Boudha, for reservations call 4491234,
Sandwiches and Crepes promotion at The Lounge everyday from 11am to 6pm, Vegetarian Buffet at The Café every Tuesday from 6.30pm, and Arabian Nights at The Café every Friday from 6.30pm at Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234, 4489362
Station BBQ, don the chef's hat, make your own BBQ. Jhamsikhel, 5522083
GETAWAYS
Weekends Treks Out Package, for expat and locals, 3-day Kathmandu Valley Cultural Treks (Kathmandu/Lankuri/Balthali/Namobuddha/Kathmandu), includes 2 overnight stays in Lankuri and Balthali with meals, guide and drop & pick-up services. Himal Nepal Tours and Treks, Lazimpat, info@himanepaladventures.com, 9841766561, 012081099