Culture & Lifestyle
EVENTS: May 16 to May 22, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.Post Report
Ihiri: The Hunter Showing
Airavat Picture House, Thapathali, is set to organise a week-long screening of the cinema of Dang–Ihiri: The Hunter Showing.
When: May 15 to 22
Where: Airavat Picture House, Thapathali
Time: 5:45 pm onwards
Entry: Rs300
Ward 22 Festival
A diverse collection of artworks, including paintings, drawings, and mixed media, is being presented at the Newa Cultural Building. The exhibition is organised by Drawing Room KTM.
When: May 16
Where: Newa Cultural Building, New Road
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Entry: Free
Grasslands Festivals 2026
Grand Norling Resort is hosting a communal gathering, bringing together music, nature and vibrant energy to celebrate rhythms, culture and connection.
When: May 16
Where: Grand Norling Resort, Gokarneshwar
Time: 12:00 pm onwards
Entry: Rs1,000 to Rs 30,000
Poetry Night

Celebrating the 2-year anniversary of Shabdakiri, Taragaon Next is hosting a poetry night—an evening with literature and company.
When: May 16
Where: Taragaon Next, Bauddha
Time: 4:00 pm onwards
Entry: Free
Court and Strangers

EventsInKathmandu, along with ShowedUp, is organising a pickleball tournament.
When: May 16
Where: PicklePoint Nepal, Jhamsikhel
Time: 12:30 to 3:00 pm
Entry: Rs500 (Bat-Ball inclusive)
WaMandala
‘WaMandala’ is an architectural exhibition happening at Patan, featuring the artworks of artists with autism.
When: May 21
Where: Patan Museum, Keshav Narayan Chowk
Time: 10:00 am onwards
Entry: Free
Energy Captured in Paints

Gallery Mcube presents ‘Energy Captured In Paints’, a solo art exhibition by Russian artist Ekaterina Mikhailova.
When: May 19 to 26
Where: Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur
Time: 5:00 pm onwards (opening ceremony)
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Entry: Free
Open Discussion

Project Cornelia presents ‘How Meme Culture Shapes Governance’, a lecture and open discussion on how comedy influences politics and public opinion. It is being facilitated by Sakshi Bhattarai.
When: May 17
Where: The Yellow House, Sanepa
Time: 12:30 to 2:00 pm
Entry: Free




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