Drum Jatra
Drum Jatra, the Kathmandu Percussion Festival, celebrates the joys of percussion from numerous cultural backgrounds with drum workshops and performances in different locations.
24-26 June – Drum Jatra workshops at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory
26 June – Drum Jatra at Jazz upstairs
27 June- Drum Jatra at Moksh
28 June – Ek taal at Kantipur Temple House
29 June – Drum Jatra finale at Hotel Summit
24-29 June, 8-10pm (Jazz upstairs and Moksh), 7-9 (Ek taal and Drum Jatra Finale), 9803516450
Book launch
Judith Oma Chase is launching the book The Beauty of Purposeful Living this Saturday. An exhibition of the collection from the Living Traditions Museum, Changu Narayan, will take place at the same location.
15 June (exhibition until 23 June), 4-7pm, Taragaon Museum, Boudha (01) 6201035
The Bystander Anthology
There are just a few days to meet the funding goal for the South Asian Comics Anthology. Visit kickstarter-
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bystander/the-bystander-anthology
Garage sale
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Come early to find your treasure in the June garage sale.
16 June, 11-2pm, Cafe U, Bakhundole (01) 5555750
Climate Change Hike
Hike against climate change. Enjoy the beautiful nature and plant trees along the way from Lamatar Buspark to Lakuri Bhyanjang with your family and friends. Spend a fun weekend and do something for the environment. Call to participate.
15 June, 6:30-2:30pm, Tilganga Chowk, Gaushala (meet-up), Lakuri Bhyanjang (01) 4113808, 9841870761, 9843484646
365
Visit this showcase of illustrations by Prakash Ranjit on mental health, based on his personal experiences. ‘365: Not just a number’ exhibits the 365 illustrations the artist created to self-heal.
Until July 7, 10am-8pm, NexUs Culture Nepal, Bakhundol (01) 5522393
Summer Pop-up Exhibition
The Pop-up summer art exhibition is in town. Don’t miss these works by six Nepalese artists, in this one-of-a-kind artsy environment.
7 June-21 July, 10am-6pm, Bikalpa Art Center, Pulchok, 9851147776
Doodle- Poodle
If you had a stressful week, doodle your stress away in a creative art workshop for both adults and children. Basic doodling for children and advanced techniques for adults.
15 June, 11:30-2pm, Rs850, 7 years and above, Kupondole near Sumit Hotel, 9803217468
Yogamaya
This weekend learn about religious leader and women’s rights activist Yogmaya Neupane through drama. ‘Yogmaya’, is an adaption by Tanka Chaulagain of Neelam Karki Niharika’s novel.
Until 1 July, 5:25pm-6:25pm (Saturday 1-2:10pm), Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali, 9813862993
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