friday – august 21
fri 10am: COMMUNITY – open house & haat bazar explore youth innovation lab’s work and opportunities, meet alumni and collaborators, and browse local products at the haat bazar.
Youth Innovation Lab, Baluwatar, free entry, registration required, instagram »
fri 5pm: FILM – mein vater, die wurst a free screening of the german film mein vater, die wurst as part of goethe-zentrum kathmandu’s friday movie series. snacks welcome.
Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu, Thapathali, free entry, instagram »
fri 5:30pm: SOCIAL – game night x alchi pick from games like samrajya, slap the monster, chop chop, and monster hunter, or bring a favorite from home. come with friends or join a table when you arrive.
Art Cafe @ Sattya, Jawalakhel, registration required, site »
fri 6pm: LITERATURE – make a bookmark, read a book, meet your people a book club gathering with bookmark painting, book conversations, and time to meet fellow readers. basic materials provided, bring your current read.
The Yellow House, Sanepa, charges apply, instagram »
fri 6:15pm: FILM – horror movie revisit: evil dead rise catch the film on the big screen, with live band music continuing after the show.
AmPm Pub, Jhamsikhel, free entry, instagram »
saturday – august 22
sat 7am: SOCIAL – walk & game morning a women-only morning with a group walk, games, and time to meet others, with gifts from good old center.
Narayanchour, Naxal, free entry, registration required, instagram »
sat 1pm: WORKSHOP – do it in blue: cyanotype printing learn the basics of cyanotype with artist shreemila shrestha, starting with paper experiments before creating a print on your own piece of clothing. all tools and materials provided, with tea and snacks. limited spots.
Makerspace @ Sattya, Jawalakhel, charges apply, registration required, site »
sat 2pm: WORKSHOP – painting session at the green fork a beginner-friendly painting session with materials provided, a complimentary drink, and a canvas to take home.
The Green Fork, Baluwatar, charges apply, instagram »
sat 2pm: WORKSHOP – astamatrika devi pyakhan dance workshop learn the traditional astamatrika devi pyakhan of madhyapur thimi with guru sameer shankhadev prajapati. sessions continue every saturday through september 19.
UNX Dance Studio, Nayabazar, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
sat 3:30pm: FESTIVAL – gunla lakhey of ason experience the traditional lakhey dance of ason through ritual, music, and performance, bringing a piece of gunla’s living heritage to paknajol.
Paknajol, instagram »
sat 4pm: EXHIBITION – voices from himalayas a group exhibition featuring eleven artists exploring the himalayas through painting and mixed media, with works shaped by memory, tradition, identity, and lived experience. runs until september 19.
Takpa Gallery, Lazimpat, charges apply, instagram »
sat 4pm: LITERATURE – shabdakiri saajh an evening centered on poetry, words, and shared expression, bringing readers and listeners together at taragaon next.
Taragaon Next, Boudha, free entry, registration required, instagram »
sat 6pm: FOOD – a supper club a seven-course dinner by reetika thapa and padmaja rana, with a non-vegetarian menu drawing from the flavors of indian homes. limited seats.
Baithak Restaurant, Baber Mahal Revisited, registration required, instagram »
sat 6:54pm: THEATER – echoes of us an intimate theatre-in-bar performance with complimentary mocktails, bringing the stage into a more casual setting.
Watering Hole, Jhamsikhel, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
sat: FESTIVAL – sanepa cultural street festival 2026 a community street festival with live music, cultural performances, local food, art, and a market featuring artisans and entrepreneurs.
Ajima Marg, Sanepa, charges apply, instagram »
sunday – august 23
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monday – august 24
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tuesday – august 25
tue 4pm: TALK – homage to banaras: artists in conversation & live performance artists kiran manandhar and dr. seema sharma shah reflect on the visual, spiritual, and cultural significance of banaras, followed by a live performance moderated by agam shrestha.
Kathmandu Art Gallery, Babar Mahal, free entry, instagram »
wednesday – august 26
wed 6:30pm: SOCIAL – intentional dating meet three different people over three courses, with time built in for conversation and connection. includes a three-course meal and drink.
Sun Down by Karma, Tripureshwor, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
thursday – august 27
thu 5:30pm: FILM – bon voyage, marie an unexpected road trip brings a dysfunctional family together for one last journey with their elder, opening space for connection, joy, and reconciliation.
Alliance Française Kathmandu, Jawalakhel, free entry, site »
ongoing
until august 30: EXHIBITION – temples, nature & pooches a solo exhibition by nabin nalbo reflecting on the everyday landscapes of patan, from narrow alleys and traditional architecture to street dogs and nature, exploring memory, coexistence, and the overlooked beauty of familiar spaces.
Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, free entry, instagram »
until august 30: THEATER – the age of darkness a stage adaptation of dharamvir bharati’s work exploring war, darkness, and humanity, translated by rajendra salabh and directed by sudip khatiwada.
Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
until august 31: THEATER – echoes of us an intimate theater-in-bar performance combining live drama with a casual bar setting. happens every saturday, sunday, and monday in august, with a complimentary mocktail included.
Watering Hole, Jhamsikhel, NPR 500, registration required, instagram »
until september 7: EXHIBITION – two hearts one canvas a joint exhibition by sri lankan husband-and-wife artists prof. dr. manoranjana herath bandara and s.a. nilanthi dilini perera. open daily from 11am–8pm.
The Kala Salon, Chhaya Center, Thamel, instagram »
open registrations
¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WORKSHOP – kathak bhela season 2: episode 10 happening august 29 at 4pm, a participatory kathak session centered on continuous tatkaar, rhythm, listening, and movement, led by subima shrestha. bring your ghungroo if you have them.
Nritya Aagan, Jhamsikhel, registration required, instagram »
¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: SPORT – women’s night run: kora edition happening august 30 at 5:30pm, a women’s run around swayambhu marking rt100 run club’s first anniversary, with 2.6 km and 7.8 km kora routes to choose from. goodie bag, food, and a drink included.
Maybe Mars, Swayambhu, registration required, instagram »
¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WORKSHOP – photo storytelling workshop a five-day participatory training for creative youth exploring photography, visual storytelling, digital content creation, and sustainable career opportunities. workshops will take place in dhangadhi, janakpur, and kathmandu.
application required, instagram »
¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: THEATER – tickle me, pickle me, tickle me too! happening september 5, a participatory storytelling session for children aged 4–8 and the final chapter of the monsoon giggles series. limited to 30 seats.
Nritya Aagan, Gyan Mandala, Jhamsikhel, NPR 500, registration required, instagram »
opportunities
OPPORTUNITY – photography and videography consultancy services blue diamond society is seeking an individual or consulting firm to document three upcoming events through photography and video, including nepal pride parade and gaijatra, a celebration program, and a teej festival program.
apply by august 22, instagram »
OPEN CALL – graphic design assistant samriddhi foundation is looking for someone with basic skills in photoshop, indesign, and premiere pro, with hands-on experience and on-the-job training offered. students are eligible to apply.
apply by august 25, submit a cover letter, resume, and design samples, instagram »
GRANT – university research grant on disability inclusion a research grant for master’s students developing work that advances disability inclusion in nepal, including areas such as education, employment, health, accessibility, gender, climate action, governance, and social protection. selected researchers will receive npr 50,000.
online, apply by august 25, instagram »
OPPORTUNITY – regional curatorial fellowship a seven-month paid fellowship for early-career curators and cultural practitioners working across photography, visual culture, and gender justice, with opportunities to contribute to exhibitions, editorial work, and curatorial decisions. the remote, part-time fellowship begins in october 2026, with a stipend of up to £3,000.
online, apply by september 22, instagram »
OPPORTUNITY – indra jatra volunteer call the locals kathmandu is looking for volunteer creators to help cover indra jatra, with openings for videographers, fpv pilots, and drone pilots. interested applicants can send their portfolio via dm.
instagram »
OPPORTUNITY – certificate in documentary film a six-month part-time program by docskool exploring documentary cinema and visual storytelling, with sessions starting in november.
Airavat Picture House, Thapathali, apply by september 15, instagram »
GRANT – general category grants: the inception grant five grants for emerging south asian artists working across contemporary mediums, with financial support and professional development to help strengthen their practice. open to artists aged 21–35 from nepal, india, bangladesh, sri lanka, and bhutan.
online, apply by september 15, instagram »
OPPORTUNITY – social media and editorial design intern himal southasian is looking for a designer with an interest in longform journalism to create visual content across print and digital platforms.
remote, rolling applications, instagram »
ps: spotted survived another week of instagram archaeology. hope you find something worth showing up for.
// disclaimer: events may change — always double-check with the organizer! //