fri 4pm: EXHIBITION – what were you wearing, ma? a project kinara exhibition exploring clothing as a vessel of memory, survival, and resistance through garments, portraits, films, and oral histories. runs july 10–14.
Kaalo.101, free entry, instagram »fri 4:30pm: FILM – film lab: essays on noticing a screening and conversation presenting personal film essays by the mfa filmmaking 2025 cohort, tracing everyday observations, curiosities, and reflections through moving images.
Alliance Française Kathmandu, Jawalakhel, instagram »fri 5pm: EXHIBITION – mcube young artists’ show an exhibition featuring works by 10 emerging artists shaping contemporary art in nepal, curated by manish lal shrestha.
Gallery MCUBE, Chakupat, free entry, instagram »fri 8pm: MUSIC – all yellow music a live world fusion and afro-latin music performance by all yellow, presented as the nepal edition at moksh.
Moksh, Jhamsikhel, NPR 599, registration required, instagram »
fri: MUSIC – radio kantipur national music awards a national music award show featuring live performances, award categories, and a comeback performance by mantra band.
The Plaza, Lalitpur, registration required, instagram »
sat 11am: MARKET – farmers market a saturday market with local businesses, handmade products, fresh produce, food, plants, and small creative stalls.
The Urvin’s Garden, Naxal, instagram »sat 12pm: FOOD – unlimited turkish brunch a turkish brunch buffet featuring traditional main courses, premium dips, and turkish desserts at alev.
Alev Kebab Sultanate, Tangalwood, registration required, instagram »sat 12pm: SOCIAL – taarak mehta ka ooltah chashmah trivia a fan quiz afternoon for people who know their gokuldham references, favorite characters, and classic moments from the show.
Venue to be announced, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
sat 1pm: WORKSHOP – spin a story a guided writing session for shaping short stories, trying out prompts, and spending an afternoon with other people who like to write.
Coffee Ghar, Thamel, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 2pm: COMMUNITY – finish that thing a creative hangout for people to bring unfinished paintings, stories, crochet, songs, journals, comics, films, collages, and other projects to make progress together.
Art Cafe @ Sattya, Jawalakhel, site »sat 3pm: MUSIC – community musicking a community music session with maitri music therapy nepal open to participants with no prior instrument experience, focused on making music together in an accessible setting.
Taragaon next, Boudha, registration required, instagram »sat 4pm: WORKSHOP – candle making a hands-on session where participants make their own scented soy wax candle, with materials and a welcome drink included.
Winston’s Speakeasy, Sanepa, charges apply, registration required, instagram »sat 4pm: WORKSHOP – kathak session an open kathak session for dancers and curious beginners to move through rhythm, expression, and classical form. traditional attire requested.
Nritya Aagan, Jhamsikhel, registration required, instagram »sat 5:30pm: EXHIBITION – inner yards: unmapped memories a solo exhibition by lalit mohan singh, bringing together new work shaped through reflection, experimentation, and cultural exchange during his residency in kathmandu. on view july 12–15.
Artudio, Lalitpur, instagram »sat 7pm: MUSIC – bonobo: vinyl listening party an evening curated by recordphile around selected bonobo albums, including migration, animal magic, black sands, and the north borders.
The Lab, Pulchowk, instagram »
sat: WORKSHOP – beyond tourism traps a limited-seat workshop for reflection, dialogue, and practical exploration around tourism, culture, power, and how people see and move through the world.
Venue to be announced, registration required, instagram »sat: SOCIAL – poolside socials a neon-themed rooftop pool party with socializing, music, and city light views.
MOXY, charges apply, registration required, instagram »
sun: FOOD – coffee kora a week-long celebration of nepali coffee, community, and circularity across participating cafes. runs july 12–18.
Multiple cafes, instagram »
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tue 2pm: WORKSHOP – music production & sound manipulation a free workshop with shoumik covering the fundamentals of recording, music production, and creative sound design for songwriters and beginners.
Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu, free entry, registration required, instagram »
wed 12pm: TALK – algorithms & narratives a panel discussion on algorithms, narratives, and whether digital media is making people more informed or more manipulated.
A Hall, Thapathali Campus, instagram »
thu 10am: WORKSHOP – summer studio at kalashala a 7-day creative summer camp for kids with art classes, vase painting, gallery visits, tote bag painting, string art, felt art, games, upcycling projects, bracelet making, and journaling.
Kalashala, Sanepa Chowk, registration required, instagram »thu 5:30pm: FILM – eureka a free screening of Lisandro Alonso’s 2023 film following Alaina and Sadie across Pine Ridge and South America in a story exploring identity, colonialism, and connection.
Alliance Française Kathmandu, Jawalakhel, free entry, instagram »
until july 11: EXHIBITION – roots & blooms an exhibition by shivangini rana, curated by sophia l. pandé, exploring botanical forms, memory, and growth through her visual practice.
The Kala Salon, Thamel, instagram »
until july 11: EXHIBITION – the next ii: 2026 a group exhibition curated by roshan bhandari, bringing together works by eleven artists exploring new directions in nepali artistic practice.
Takpa Gallery, Lazimpat, instagram »until july 12: EXHIBITION – archetype a solo exhibition by krishna gopal shrestha exploring archetypal forms through nepal’s early artistic traditions, ancient manuscript paintings, stone sculptures, and sacred iconography.
Gallery 108, Durbar Marg, free entry, instagram »
until july 15: EXHIBITION – hami ek a queer art exhibition curated by ugem manandhar, bringing together shared stories, joy, grief, care, and imagination through works by six participating artists.
Parkhang Pasal, Patan, instagram »
¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WELLNESS – pilates & brunch happening july 18 at 7am, a mat pilates session followed by brunch, a drink, and community networking, with proceeds supporting queering healthcare’s work.
Urvin’s Garden, Naxal, registration required, instagram »
¡OPEN REGISTRATION!: WORKSHOP – embodying interbeing happening july 18 at 10am, a 2.5 hour workshop moving through music, meditation, play, contemplative reading, and shared vulnerability, drawing on buddhist wisdom, eco-poetics, and art therapy.
Arubari, Boudha, registration required, instagram »
OPEN CALL – niff 2027 logo design a logo design competition inviting creatives to design the official logo for the 10th nepal international film festival.
Online, apply by july 10, instagram »
OPEN CALL – disability justice project storytelling fellowship 2026 a documentary filmmaking and storytelling fellowship for persons with disabilities in nepal, focused on building visual storytelling skills and sharing community stories. fellowship runs august 10–22.
Nepal, apply by july 14, instagram »OPEN CALL – curiea cohort a political cohort for persons with disabilities aged 18–24 in kathmandu, focused on political participation through a six-month engagement.
Kathmandu, apply by july 15, instagram »OPEN CALL – nepal’s first drone film festival 2026 a drone film submission call inviting footage that captures nepal’s landscapes, culture, adventure, and everyday beauty from above. festival is on july 25.
Online, submit by july 15, instagram »
OPEN CALL – part-time it officer queer youth group is hiring a part-time it officer to build a new nepal pride parade website and manage updates, accessibility, multilingual support, performance, and data privacy for qyg’s digital platforms.
Remote / flexible, apply by july 23, instagram »OPEN CALL – programs assistant sexual violence research initiative is hiring a programs assistant to support coordination, knowledge management, event production, and communications across SVRI’s research and advocacy work.
Online, apply by july 25, instagram »OPEN CALL – moving grounds 2: watching from elsewhere thumbnail gallery is inviting video artists, experimental filmmakers, and animators to submit works for a curated moving images exhibition exploring distance, connection, and witnessing through screens.
Online, apply by july 31, instagram »OPEN CALL – ted & posca global artist search a global artist residency inviting artists, collectives, designers, muralists, community-based practitioners, and interdisciplinary creatives to propose public, community-rooted projects around repair, hope, beauty, and visible mending. selected artists receive usd 15,000 for artist fees, production, community activation, and documentation.
Global, apply by july 31, site »OPEN CALL – nip annual photography competition 2026 a national photography competition with open, exclusive, mobile, nature, culture, daily life, color, and black and white categories.
Online, apply by august 5, 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 »FELLOWSHIP – sam yan asia residency fellowship a flexible residency in bangkok for scholars, artists, activists, journalists, architects, filmmakers, technologists, religious leaders, and civic practitioners to research, create, collaborate, and engage with local communities.
Sam Yan, Bangkok, apply year-round, instagram »
this week’s issue was put together from the cowork space @ sattya, with the soft click of keyboards, the occasional chair shuffle, and a few too many tabs open. learn more »
// disclaimer: events may change — always double-check with the organizer! //
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