Art and Vino: Brushstrokes

Kerkaar calls all art enthusiasts to their ‘Brushstrokes and Wine’ event, where participants get to create art guided by experienced art instructors. The event is open to seasoned painters as well as beginners.

Where: Piano Piano South, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

When: August 19

Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Entry: Rs2,300 (art materials and a glass of wine provided)

Suicide Prevention Art Display

The Rotaract Club of Bhadgaon is holding a suicide prevention art display programme on Saturday. Areet Narang Bastola, the Director of the Chaitanya Institute of Mental Health, will lead the session.

Where: Patan Museum, Lalitpur

When: August 19

Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Entry: Rs150

DynaWhite Vol VI Music Event

The sixth edition of the techno music event DynaWhite is happening at the Hyatt Place Kathmandu today. DJ Kohra will be joined on stage by DJs Dixu, Pri, Bpm, and Dipsoman for the show. Attendees can enjoy various food and beverage options at the venue too.

Where: Hyatt Place, Red Cross Road, Kathmandu

When: August 19

Time: 6:00 pm to 2:00 am (next day)

Entry: Rs1,500

Opening of The Stranger Is A Friend Exhibition

Pooja Duwal’s solo exhibition ‘The Stranger Is A Friend’ is set to open on Saturday. The exhibits reflect Duwal’s perspective on daily life, which goes beyond her immediate family to include friends and complete strangers. She also pays tribute to the Newa gullies she grew up in. The exhibition will continue till September 17.

Where: Takpa Gallery, Lazimpat, Kathmandu

When: August 19

Time: 2:00 pm

Entry: Free

World Music Sessions Concert

Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) is back with another World Music Sessions concert. The second edition of the concert will have Dapha music from the Newa community, some songs from the Tamang community and originals by Pushpa Palanchoke. The Gyan Residency ensemble, directed by Ser o Dúo’s Moa Guevara and Tomás Gubernatis, will play at the event alongside KJC faculty and students, and Nirakar Yakthumba, the bassist of 1974 AD.

Where: Moksh, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

When: August 24

Time: 7:00 pm

Tickets: Rs800 (pre-sales), Rs1,000 (door sales)