Culture & Lifestyle
EVENTS: July 6 to July 12, 2024
The Post brings you a lowdown of some of the major events happening this week.Art Market
As part of Re-Envision Lalitkala, the Free Student Union of the Lalitkala campus is organising an art market this weekend. Stalls for printmaking, handicrafts, weaving, and painting will be displayed, along with teaching sessions and art shops.
Where: Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahiti
When: July 5 to 6
Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Entry: Free
Yugko Sancho
Michael Chekhov Nepal and School Theater Nepal are putting on a play called ‘Yugko Sancho’. This play is based on ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and explores current issues in Nepal, such as unemployment, migration, inflation, and the decline of industries and businesses.
Where: Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali
When: July 11 to August 3
Time: 5:30 pm onwards
Entry: Rs500 (general), Rs1,000 (premier)
Hatti Hatti Monthly Market
Hatti Hatti Monthly Market is launching a marketplace aimed at promoting women-led organisations. The market will feature various products, foods, games, and giveaways. Interested ones can book the stalls to sell their products.
Where: Bluestar Mall, Thapathali, Kathmandu
When: July 6
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Entry: Free
Line of Thought
Line of Thought is a conference on the arts and humanities where participants can engage in discourse and research in the field of the arts.
Where: Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal
When: July 9 to July 12
Time: 11:00 am onwards
Entry: Free
Paint for Animal Rights
Kathmandu Animal Save is organising a painting session for animal rights based on the theme ‘Paint for Animal Rights.’ The event will also provide everyone interested in painting with materials, guidance, and inspiration.
Where: Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu
When: July 6
Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Entry: Rs250
4th Art of Parenting
Child psychologist Dr Ganga Pathak is leading a transformative social-emotional session to enhance children’s social-emotional development. The event will present strategies to nurture resilience, empathy, and positive relationships in children.
Where: Hattiban, Lalitpur
When: July 6
Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Entry: Free
Basic Climbing Workshop
Gateway Adventure Hub is conducting a three-day basic climbing workshop. On day 1, the workshop covers climbing fundamentals, knots, gear, and communication.
Where: Gateway Adventure Hub
When: July 12
Time: 10:00 am onwards
Entry: Registration Required
Research Seminar Series
Dipti Sherchan will present a chapter draft based on her dissertation, “The Contested Academy and Proliferating Modernities: The Art of Nation Building in Nepal.” The series will include a lecture regarding the emergence of “Nepali Modernism” in alliance with the cultural politics of building a modern nation under the Panchayat regime.
Where: Martin Chautari, Thapathali
When: July 7
Time: 3:00 pm
Entry: Free
Folk Tunes from Gorkha
Kutumba is hosting an event dedicated to the preservation of folk music. This show will feature a performance by Maya Gurung. She will perform a selection of traditional Gurung songs.
Where: Alliance Française, Kathmandu
When: July 8
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Entry: Free (Registration Required)