Krishna Janmashtami

Celebrate the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Witness the festivities of this auspicious Hindu day and join the worshippers of Lord Krishna.
All day, Krishna Temple, Patan Darbar Square

Politics & Art

Myth of Sanctification: Politics, Aesthetics & National Dominion is a collaborative art exhibition between [email protected], Nepal and Waley Arts, Taiwan. Works by artists from Nepal, Taiwan and Pakistan will be showcased. The exhibition opens on 24 August at 4pm.
25-31 August, NexUS Culture, Pulchok (01) 5522393

Nepali Play

“‘टक्कर बिहिन संसार’” is a Garden Theatre Production inspired by Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold”… and the Boys. Watch the Nepali version adapted and directed by Satish Prasai.
23-30 August, 5:30pm (daily), 1pm (Saturday only), Kausi Theatre, Teku, 9860072909

EU Film Festival

Immerse yourself in Europe’s heritage with the European Union’s Film Festival in Nepal. The annual event will screen 9 films over 2 days, from Italy to Denmark. The festival kicks off on 23 August at 6pm with the screening of King of the Belgians.
24-26 August, timings vary, Q’s Cinema. Rising Mall, Darbar Marg (01) 4429445

Period Party

Normalise periods with Pad2Go’s Period Party. Listen to speakers share their menstruation experiences, play games and engage in discussions to help rid society of the period taboo.
23 August, 5pm-8pm, Bikalpa Art Centre, Pulchok

Farmers Market

Spend the weekend shopping for fresh organic produce, Nepali handicrafts and superfoods. Munch on Utpala’s vegetarian dishes while you’re at it. Don’t forget to bring your own cloth bag!
24 August, 8am-12pm, Utpala Cafe, Boudha, 9801052333

Art Saturdays

Learn how to repurpose pieces of wood, metal, clay and brick to create works of art. Bring a small piece of any material of your choice. Other materials and supplies will be provided. A resident artist will be guiding you through the interactive workshop.
24 August, 11am-2pm, Rs400 per person, Aaja Cafe, Chabahil

Being Together

Classic Gallery presents Being Together, an exhibition by five young Nepali artists. Their paintings depict the struggles faced in contemporary Nepali society.
Till 10 September, 10am-6pm, Classic Gallery, Chakupat, 9841224753

To Remember

Siddhartha Art Gallery presents To Remember, a mixed-media exhibition by artists from Iran. Inauguraton on 28 August at 5:30pm.
29 August-4 September, 11am-5pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal (01) 4218048

Krishna Janmashtami