Culture & Lifestyle
EVENTS: May 11 to May 17, 2024
The Post brings you a lowdown of some of the major events happening this week.‘Shifting Perspectives’ Exhibition
‘Shifting Perspectives’, is a continued series of ‘Melting Paradise’, a solo exhibition by Tashi R Ghale at Takpa Gallery. This is a thought-provoking and evocative exhibition aiming to start conversations.
Where: Takpa Gallery, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
When: May 11 to May 26
Time: Tuesday to Thursday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday to Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Entry: Free
‘From Heart to Art’ Zine Making Workshop
This beginner-friendly workshop is led by two practising artists and illustrators. Through a variety of activities, collective making and sharing, participants will learn to translate their narratives into visual stories.
Where: Sattya Media Arts Collective, Patan, Lalitpur
When: May 11
Time: 11: 00 am to 2: 00 pm
Entry: Rs1,500
Open Sound Bath Meditation
Avata Wellness is organising a sound-bath meditation which can lead to inner stillness and clarity. Done in groups, this meditation is an immersive experience that can refresh your mind and body.
Where: Avata Wellness, Baluwatar
When: May 12
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Entry: Rs1,500 (members), Rs1,800 (non-members)
Seeing the World, Saving Sight
Rotary District 3292, along with Create Hope in the World, is hosting a fundraising event. The event will feature performances, dancing and food with special appearances by Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansa Acharya.
Where: LOD club, Thamel, Kathmandu
When: May 16
Time: 7:00 pm onwards
Entry: Rs2,500
Hetauda Art Festival
Saturday Plein Air and Hetauda Sub Metropolitan are organising an art festival in Hetauda. The event will feature an exhibition, paper presentation, live painting demonstration, art discussion and more.
Where: Siddhartha Hall, Municipality Road, Hetauda
When: May 16 to May 18
Time: 11:00 am to 7: 00 am
Entry: Free
Basic Macrame Training Program
A beginner-level macrame training program is scheduled to start on May 16. Macrame involves textile crafting through knotting techniques. Upon completing the training, participants will acquire skills to craft various projects for decoration, fashion, furniture and more.
Where: Macrame Love, Samakhushi, Kathmandu
When: May 16 to May 19
Time: 9:15 am onwards
Entry: Rs1,900
Raghav Live in Nepal
Singer Raghav, known for his popular songs such as ‘Teri Baton Mein Uljha Jiya’, ‘Ishq Sava’ and ‘Desperado’, is performing at Prive Nepal on May 17.
Where: Soaltee Hotel, Tahachal Marg, Kathmandu
When: May 17
Time: 8:00 pm onwards
Entry: Rs3,500
South Asian Women’s Conference 2024
The South Asian Women’s Conference (SAWC) organised by the International Development Institute and South Asian Women’s Network is happening from May 12 to May 14.
Where: Hotel Himalaya, Yala Sadak, Lalitpur
When: May 12 to May 14
Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Entry: Free
Guilty or Not Guilty
Katha Ghera (Kausi Theater) is staging a play titled, ‘Guilty or Not Guilty’ from May 16. The play’s story delves deep into the complexities of human morality.
Where: Kausi Theater, Guna Kamdev Marg, Kathmandu
When: May 16 to June 8
Time: 5:30 pm on weekdays. Extra 1:30 pm show on Saturday
Entry: Rs500