About Town
Events
Sunday Sessions
This week, songwriter and music producer Jerusha Rai will join journalist Prateebha Tuladhar in a discussion about her journey in music. Tune in to the livestream on Facebook. Get additional information on Facebook.
20 September
#HerJourney
The second guest of Girls in Tech-Nepal’s #HerJounery series will feature Gunakeshari Pradhan Manandhar, former Director of Nepal Telecom and Nepal’s first female computer engineer. She is currently president of non- profit Women in Information Technology, which aims to help and support women in technical fields. Register for the event here.
19th September 5pm-7pm
Farmer's Market
Le Sherpa weekly farmers market resumes from this week. Shop for fresh and organic vegetables, fruit, cheese, bread, meat products, honey, and much more. Physical distancing guidelines apply.
Saturday, 8am-12:30pm, Le Sherpa, Maharajgunj
Dance lessons
If you are thinking of taking up new interests, join ballet, Bharatnatyam, or contemporary dance classes at Sushila Arts Academy.
9860588626
Education Symposium
The British Council Nepal's 4th Education Symposium will bring together policymakers, planners, administrators, teachers, researchers, NGOs, and private sector and development partners to discuss issues around this year’s theme School Leadership, its principles and practices in Nepal.
23-27 September
Online Archives
Amazing Libraries
Take a virtual trip to 11 historic and beautiful libraries around the world through the Amazing Libraries Google Earth tour, including the New York Public Library, Klementinum in the Czech Republic, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt.
Katha Ghera
Some of Katha Ghera’s plays are now on YouTube. Watch Same time next year, Night, Mother, and Dayalu Rukh, the Nepali interpretation of The Giving Tree.
Storytime from space
Perfect for young kids with an interest in astronomy and space exploration, the Storytime from Space series features astronauts on the International Space Station reading children's literature. Find the playlist here, and watch with children.
Crash Course
A channel started by authors/educators John and Hank Green of Vogbrothers fame, Crash Course is a one stop destination for a variety of educational material. Watch tons of awesome courses in one channel, from organic chemistry to literature to mythology.
Revisionist History
In Revisionist History, The New Yorker’s Malcolm Gladwell re-examines overlooked and misunderstood elements from events, people, ideas, and even songs of the past. Find the podcast on Stitcher and Apple Podcast.
Dining
The Village Cafe
Get fresh, delicious, home-made Newa cuisine from The Village Cafe. Order the sel roti mix, frozen momo and khuwa. Look at the menu on Foodmandu or Facebook.
(01) 5540712 / 9842425127
Dhokaima Cafe
Safely distanced tables and mask rules apply as this Patan café reopens on the weekend. Special menu items and drinks in the courtyard or terrace. Takeaway service also available.
Patan Dhoka, (01)552113
Raithaane
Eat your way through Nepal at Raithaane, a restaurant committed to using locally sourced food. Each dish on the menu is connected to different communities of the nation. Look at the menu online.
12pm-7pm, Patan Darbar Square, 9801002971
Gelato
Enjoy the end-of-summer afternoons with fresh ice cream from Gelato. Browse the menu at Foodmandu to get ice cream from the classic cookies and cream to the charcoal gelato and every flavour in between.
Tasneem's Kings Kitchen
Order Tasneem’s mouth watering biryani, or browse the menu for your fill of flavourful, spicy and savoury dishes. Order online.
9801121212
Freddo Cafe
Look no further than Freddo Cafe for all things pizza. Try the Calzone and the Four Cheese pizzas. Find the menu on Foodmandu.
9818883350 (01) 4218792
Chez Caroline
Tucked away from the street noise and fumes, this is the place to visit for authentic French and continental cuisine The restaurant offers takeaway services too. Try the Profiteroles au Chocolat and Choux pastry filled with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce.
Baber Mahal (01) 4263070/ 9841569365