august 7 - august 13

fri 11am: COMMUNITY – honouring indigenous midwives an intergenerational sharing circle bringing together elders, women, girls, and youth to celebrate indigenous midwives, traditional knowledge, and community well-being. part of the 32nd international day of the world’s indigenous peoples.

Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu, Thapathali, free entry, instagram »fri 6:30pm: WORKSHOP – lindy hop an evening of lindy hop lessons followed by a social dance, open to beginners and experienced dancers.

Winston’s Speakeasy, Sanepa, charges apply, instagram »

sat 6am: FESTIVAL – wet & wild monsoon fiesta a monsoon lifestyle festival featuring a community run, pilates, a coffee rave, local market, live performances, djs, food, drinks, and other activities.

Beach House Bar and Dining, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 7am: SPORT – women only cycling a women-only cycling ride along the kirtipur trail, combining outdoor activity with an exploration of local culture.

Jawalakhel, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 10am: SOCIAL – shrawan ra shringar a two-day shrawan celebration featuring free mehendi, polaroid photos, games, and gift hampers. runs august 8–9.

Labim Mall, Pulchowk, free entry, instagram »sat 11am: EXHIBITION – devi a group exhibition bringing together six artists whose works explore different forms, meanings, and interpretations of the feminine divine, curated by ujen norbu gurung. runs august 8–10.

Patan Museum, Patan, charges apply, instagram »sat 11am: MARKET – the infinite loop of craft a circular marketplace bringing together handmade goods, craft practices, and community exchange.

Hotel Vivanta, Jhamsikhel, free entry, registration required, instagram »sat 2pm: WORKSHOP – doll making a hands-on session led by amita kansakar exploring doll making alongside stories and rituals connected to the newar festival gathamuga. materials and light refreshments are included.

Pulukisi Restaurant, Hattisar, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 3pm: WORKSHOP – the joy of gift wrapping a hands-on workshop exploring creative gift-wrapping techniques with pari & she, open to participants aged 16 and above.

Cafe Cheeno, Patan Dhoka, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 3pm: THEATER – storytelling for kids: molly the worrying dog a children’s storytelling session featuring molly the worrying dog, open to children aged five and above.

Cheeno, Patan Dhoka, free entry, registration required, instagram »sat 3pm: COMMUNITY – kalam karyalaya a one-day creative gathering celebrating five years of kalam, presented with lucid and nachahine.

Creatrix Technologies, Dhobighat, charges apply, instagram »sat 4pm: EXHIBITION – sangam 2083 the second edition of sangam brings together a group of artists for a week-long exhibition at nepal art council. runs august 8–14.

Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, free entry, instagram »sat 4pm: TALK – artist talk: a wind song artist sanod maharjan discusses the works in his ongoing solo exhibition a wind song and shares insight into his creative process, in conversation with moderator samna nachhiring rai.

The Lab, Pulchowk, charges apply, instagram »sat: EXHIBITION – riwo a three-day exhibition presenting contemporary and traditional art by artists from sikkim, nepal, and bhutan. runs august 8–10.

Patan Museum, Patan, charges apply, instagram »

sun 3pm: THEATER – storytelling for kids: molly the worrying dog a children’s storytelling session featuring molly the worrying dog, open to children aged five and above.

Pari & She at Cafe Cheeno, Patan Dhoka, free entry, registration required, instagram »

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tue 7pm: FESTIVAL – gathamuga chahre a traditional newar festival observance where a demon effigy made from reeds or straw is carried away or burned to symbolically ward off negative energies.

Chhetrapati, free entry, instagram »

wed 3pm: WORKSHOP – crochet circle a weekly gathering for crocheting, learning, and making alongside others.

Taragaon Next, Boudha, free entry, registration required, instagram »

thu 5:30pm: FILM – eat the night a free screening following siblings pablo and apolline, whose bond through an online game is tested when pablo becomes drawn into a dangerous gang conflict that blurs virtual and real life.

Alliance Française Kathmandu, Jawalakhel, free entry, instagram »

until august 8: EXHIBITION – homage to banaras an exhibition of works made by lalitkala campus students following a study visit to banaras.

Kathmandu Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, instagram »until august 14: THEATER – jolene a theatrical production presented by fade out pictures, with evening performances and additional saturday matinees.

Takpa Gallery, Lazimpat, instagram »

¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: MUSIC – the great elephant jam: aba aafai garau happening august 15, a fundraiser music event featuring phosphenes and other performers in support of rescued elephants eva and lhamo.

Eden, Sanepa, charges apply, registration required, instagram »¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WORKSHOP – stitching memories with priyanka s maharjan 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.

Alliance Française Kathmandu, Pulchowk, registration required, instagram »¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: FILM – screen.in: the fall happening august 15 at 5pm, a community screening of tarsem singh’s visually rich 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 »

OPEN CALL – painted sound session independent artists are invited to submit original music and stories for an opportunity to perform and connect through the painted sound session, presented by painted sound × goethe-zentrum kathmandu.

Online, apply by august 7, instagram »GRANT – very asian foundation creators grant a funding and mentorship opportunity for people who have shifted their careers toward creative practice, including visual media, food, writing, and social media. five selected creators will each receive usd 1,500.

Online, apply by august 10, instagram »OPEN CALL – flyer making competition yuwalaya is inviting submissions for an international youth day flyer-making competition on the theme different contexts, common aspirations, encouraging young people to express their ideas, stories, and perspectives through art and design.

Online, apply by august 11, instagram »OPEN CALL – 10th nepal international film festival 2027 a call for film entries for the 10th nepal international film festival 2027, with early bird submissions open through filmfreeway.

apply by august 15, instagram »OPEN CALL – yoshan advocacy boot camp on adolescent sexuality a fully funded residential boot camp for young people aged 19–30 with at least one year of experience in srhr, focused on adolescent sexuality, human rights, nepal’s legal framework, advocacy, and research skills. participants who complete the program may also have an opportunity to work as paid enumerators for yoshan’s research.

Kathmandu, apply by august 16, instagram »FELLOWSHIP – debate and advocacy fellowship an opportunity for eight participants from kathmandu valley to develop debate facilitation and advocacy skills, design sessions, and grow into mentors. the program runs from september 2026–june 2027.

Online, apply by august 20, 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 »OPEN CALL – anthology writers herumla press is seeking pitches for an upcoming anthology themed selections from life, with categories for research-based creative nonfiction and experimental postmodern prose. submissions should include a strong pitch, motivation, and a five-page writing sample.

Online, apply by november 15, instagram »OPEN CALL – production assistant intern jazz productions is seeking an intern for a three-month placement supporting production tasks while gaining hands-on experience in videography and editing. applicants must own a laptop and have access to transportation.

Kathmandu, applications open, instagram »OPEN CALL – content creator mandala theatre nepal is seeking a confident content creator with strong communication skills, comfort speaking on camera, and basic knowledge of instagram, facebook, tiktok, and youtube. the role involves creating reels, short-form videos, and promotional content.

Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun, applications open, instagram »INTERNSHIP – photo/videography intern mandala theatre nepal is seeking an intern to support photography and videography work. applicants should have basic video editing software knowledge and an interest in visual storytelling.

Kathmandu, applications open, 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 »

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