Dhankuta Music Fest

A musical experience with a lineup of seven artists is happening in Dhankuta on Saturday. Artists like Sabin Rai and The Pharoh, Kali Prasad Baskota, Chumbak, Freebirds, Aaroha, Manoj & The Snab, Sky Ad and Full Volume will take the stage.

Where: Tallo Tundhikhel, Dhankuta

When: February 17

Time: 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Entry: Rs300

Sinulog

Cebu Fiesta is organising a Philippine Festival fiesta—Sinulog on Saturday. The celebrations will include a parade, music, food stalls and raffle draws. The event will also have free dental checkup and blood donation camp.

Where: Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

When: February 17

Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry: Rs1,500

Jhilmil-e-saajh 3.0

Blind Rocks and Thoplo Arts are teaming up for a live poetry show on Saturday. Writer and columnist Subin Bhattarai is the special guest for the event, which will also have performances by both new and experienced poets.

Where: Gyan Sanskar International School, Pragati Nagar, Kathmandu

When: February 17

Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Entry: Rs250

Kakani Climbing Festival 2080

The Kakani Climbing Festival will have activities like lead climbing, top ropes, bouldering, slackline, cave exploration and camping, as well as local culinary delights.

Where: Kakani, Ranipauwa, Nuwak

When: February 20 and 21

Time: 10:00 am onwards

Entry: Rs2000 (includes breakfast, dinner, shared tent, group gear, BBQ and two-way transportation)

Climate Justice and Women Leadership Panel Discussion

Center for Dalit Women Nepal is organising a panel discussion on ‘Climate Justice and Women Leadership’ on February 18 at the upcoming World Social Forum 2024.

Where: Nepal Law Campus, Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu

Date: February 18

Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Entry: Free

Child Cancer Awareness Session and Survivor Meet

Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu, in collaboration with Nepal Cancer Hospital, is hosting a survivor meet and child cancer awareness session in solidarity for International Childhood Cancer Day.

Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu

Date: February 17

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Entry: Free

Vegan Potluck

Kathmandu Animal Save invites all animal lovers for a Vegan Potluck at the Jamacho Gumba on Saturday. This event aims to bring together like-minded individuals to share and enjoy a variety of plant-based dishes in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Where: Jamacho Gumba, Kathmandu

Date: February 17

Time: 10:00 am onwards

Entry: Free. Bring your own vegan lunch

Patan Heritage Walk

To celebrate Valentine's week, Lions Club of Kathmandu Udaya is organising a Patan heritage walk on Saturday. Attendees will visit Pimbahal, Akhibahal, Nagbahal, the Golden Temple and Patan Durbar Square along the way.

Meeting point: Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur

Date: February 17

Time: 3:00 pm

Fee: Rs2,500 per person, includes Newa dinner

TEDx IOE Pulchowk

TEDxIOE Pulchowk is organising a TEDx event with speakers including Bhawana Shrestha, Sumana Shrestha, Biplav Karki, Khem Raj Lakai, Santosh Giri, Suneera Regmi Poudel and Toshima Karki.

Where: Jyapu Pragya Bhawan, Chyasal, Lalitpur

Date: February 21

Time: 10:00 am onwards

Ticket: Rs1,000 via Khalti

Blood Donation

Resilience Scout Open Crew is organising a blood donation programme on February 17 at the Namuna Macchindra Campus in Lalitpur.

Where: Namuna Macchindra Campus, Lalitpur

Date: February 17

Time: 9:00 am onwards

Entry: Free