fri 11am: WORKSHOP – wine & paint a guided texture art workshop with step-by-step instruction, art materials, and a complimentary drink, open to beginners.
Travel & Paint, Baluwatar, charges apply, registration required, instagram »fri 4:30pm: EXHIBITION – pop-corny brain a solo exhibition by prakash ranjit presenting contemporary works at dalai-la art space. runs until september 30.
Dalai-la Art Space, Thamel, charges apply, instagram »fri 5pm: 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.
The Kala Salon, Chhaya Center, Thamel, charges apply, instagram »fri 5:30pm: FILM – undine a special joint screening of christian petzold’s french-german film undine, presented by alliance française kathmandu and goethe-zentrum kathmandu with support from the french and german embassies in nepal.
Alliance Française Kathmandu, Jawalakhel, free entry, registration required, site »fri 6pm: MUSIC – friday night live with aashish chapagai a live friday evening performance by aashish chapagai featuring acoustic music and soulful tunes.
Caffeophilia, Golfutar, charges apply, instagram »fri 6pm: EXHIBITION – what if the universe wore red a solo exhibition by pema chhodon sherpa featuring paintings exploring perception, color, and contemplation.
Chitra Nepal, charges apply, instagram »fri 6:30pm: SOCIAL – murder mystery an interactive mystery game where participants follow clues, question suspects, and work together to identify the killer. join as a team of four or come solo.
Winston’s Speakeasy, Sanepa, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
sat 12pm: MARKET – gham pani market a curated pop-up bringing together local makers and small businesses, with coffee, crafts, cakes, and activities for both adults and kids. reggae selections by ratna lama from 3pm.
The Yellow House, Sanepa, free entry, instagram »sat 12pm: FOOD – butter bloom pop-up a one-day pop-up featuring butter bloom’s homemade artisan cookies and loaves, with special stall-day prices.
Garden Project, Bhanimandal Marg, charges apply, instagram »sat 2pm: MUSIC – the great elephant jam: aba aafai garau, edition 2 a fundraiser music event featuring phosphenes and other performers in support of rescued elephants eva and lhamo.
Eden, Sanepa, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 3pm: WORKSHOP – stitching memories with priyanka s maharjan a hands-on workshop exploring personal stories through drawing and embroidery, with a focus on texture, memory, and creative experimentation.
Alliance Française Kathmandu, Pulchowk, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 3pm: COMMUNITY – squirrels and foxes an open stage for music, dance, poetry, storytelling, stand-up comedy, and other live performances, with audiences welcome to drop in freely.
Taragaon Next, Boudha, free entry, instagram »sat 5pm: FILM – screen.in: the fall a community screening of tarsem singh’s adventure fantasy the fall, followed by an open discussion about its images, ideas, and questions. limited seating.
Art Cafe @ Sattya, Jawalakhel, charges apply, registration required, site »sat: SPORT – women’s pickleball championships a women’s doubles tournament for players to test their skills on court and connect through the growing pickleball community.
Boxarena, Naxal, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
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tue 11am: ART – guided tour a guided walk through taragaon next’s architecture, exhibitions, archives, and cultural spaces, offering a closer look at the site’s design, history, and ongoing arts programming.
Taragaon Next, Boudha, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
wed 3pm: COMMUNITY – crochet circle a weekly making session at taragaon next for crocheting and working alongside others in a relaxed shared space, open to both beginners and regular makers.
Taragaon Next, Boudha, free entry, registration required, instagram »
thu 10am: WORKSHOP – production a-z a full-day workshop covering the creative production process, from developing an idea and pre-production through planning, execution, and the business side of making creative work. limited seats.
Venue details after registration, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
until august 16: EXHIBITION – a wind song a solo exhibition by sanod maharjan bringing together painting, drawing, and writing to trace relationships between land, memory, identity, belonging, and community.
Takpa Gallery, Lazimpat, instagram »until august 16: EXHIBITION – himalayan light a china-nepal art and culture exchange exhibition bringing together artistic work through a cross-cultural showcase.
Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, charges apply, instagram »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 »
¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WORKSHOP – stitching memories happening august 15 at 3pm, a hands-on workshop exploring personal stories through drawing and embroidery, with a focus on creative experimentation, texture, and memory. part of the pace of making workshop series with priyanka s maharjan.
Alliance Française Kathmandu, Pulchowk, registration required, instagram »¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WORKSHOP – do it in blue: cyanotype printing with shreemila happening august 22 at 1pm, a hands-on session with artist shreemila shrestha exploring cyanotype printing through experiments on paper and fabric, before creating a wearable print. all tools and materials provided.
Makerspace @ Sattya, Jawalakhel, charges apply, registration required, site »¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WELLNESS – coffee, ice & chill happening august 22 at 8am, a community wellness morning combining a 3k run, guided breathwork, an ice plunge, and coffee to wrap things up. limited to 20 spots.
The Pump, Jhamsikhel, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
FELLOWSHIP – green media fellowship 2026 a fully funded documentary cinema and photography fellowship beginning in october 2026, offering selected participants the chance to develop their practice through the documentary open school.
Online, apply by august 15, 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 »OPEN CALL – content creator taragaon next is seeking a kathmandu-based content creator to produce multimedia content across video, blogs, podcasts, and social media, write short- and long-form copy, and support marketing campaigns with visuals and reels.
Taragaon Next, Boudha, applications open, 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! //
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