Celebrate 100 years of the birth of Sir Edmund Hillary with a lecture on View from the Top of the Mountain by mountaineer Billi Bierling. She will illustrate her tales about dangers and thrills on the peaks with beautiful slides of mountains. 31 May, 10:30am onwards, Rs500, Hotel Shanker, Lazimpat (01) 4410151

Cycle Rally

Get on your bicycle and ride to celebrate International Menstruation day. Break the silence about menstruation. 25 May, 7-9am, Kathmandou Durbar Square (start), Patan Durbar Square (finish) 9841804407

Open House

Got questions about SWO-YATRA  2019 (Solo Woman Travel Challenge)? Visit the open house to chat with the team and clear up your queries, discuss your travel plans and get help with your applications. 24 May-7 June (every Friday), 5-7pm, Outdoor Adventure Centre, Thamel, 9801002975

Traces

Solo exhibition by Sandhya Silwal showcases artwork praising her mother for her patience, strength and energy. 7 May-5 June, 5-8pm, Dalai-la Art Space, Thamel (01) 4701436

Lost in Transition

This printmaking exhibition displays 28 different works by the Batch of 2017, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kathmandu University School of Arts, Department of Art and Design. 24-29 May, 11-6pm, Park Gallery, Pulchok (01) 5522307

Flea Market

The weekly market offers sections focused on babies and children, outdoors and biking, general items and local crafts. Visit for the local products on your shopping list. 25 May, 12-6pm, Genesis Café, Panipokhari 9869066010

Sound Healing

Sound healing is an ancient practice to heal through the sound of the singing bowl. In this advanced training, you will learn the theory behind the practice and receive practical direction. 24-30 May, 11am onwards, $350 (basic) $800 (advanced), Mandala Street, Thamel (01) 4701322

Dolpa Diary

Dolpa Diary, a film by traveler and filmmaker Prasuna Dangol, will be shown along with a discussion organised by Karnali Bahas with Martin Chautari. 30 May, 3-5pm, Martin Chautari, Thapathali. (01) 4238050

Girl-a-thon

Run for a cause. Take part in this mass run to spread the message that women should have equal representation in decision-making positions. Register online. 25 May, 7-10am, Rs200, Jawalakhel. (01) 4467876

Brief Candle

Presented by One World Theatre, the play Brief Candle, by Mahesh Dattani and directed by Rose Schwietz, will open in different theatres of Kathmandu. May 17-19, Ullens School Theatre; May 21-27, Mandala Theatre, Rs1000/500/300, 5:30pm (daily shows), 1pm (Saturday) 9841329322

Gender and Family Violence

Lorenn Walker is facilitating a three-day training on “Addressing Gender and Family Violence through Restorative Justice”. It will help you to gain a deeper understanding of this violence and equip yourself with the necessary insights and skills. Call for details. 29-31 May, 10-5pm, Rs2,500, SAP Falcha, Baber Mahal (01) 5172052