Hatti Hatti Mela

Hatti Hatti is organising a mela at Chhaya Center on March 9. The event will have an award ceremony to honour remarkable women, followed by a fashion show. Attendees can also browse through stalls to buy local goods.

Where: Chhaya Center, Thamel, Kathmandu

When: March 9

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entry: Free

Annual Blood Donation Program

Hub International Education’s annual blood donation event, in partnership with Lions Club of Kathmandu Arniko and Lions Club of Kathmandu Aneka, is happening on Sunday.

Where: The Nepal House, Hattisar Kathmandu

When: March 10

Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entry: Free

Ullens Spring Fest

Ullens is organising a spring fest this Saturday to raise funds for ‘Project Week’, the annual initiative of the school to contribute to various rural schools. The event will have cultural activities, performances and stalls.

Where: Ullens IBDP Building, Khumaltar, Lalitpur

When: March 9

Time: 11:30 am onwards

Entry: Rs500

Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF)

Nepal’s largest film event, NIFF is back for the seventh year with 89 film screenings from over 35 countries, more than ten panels and workshops, and 14 awards for national and international films all within 5 days. Organised by Nepal Film and Cultural Academy, the festival will feature films from around the world.

Where: QFX Cinemas (Labim Mall, Civil Mall, Bhaktapur, Chaya Center)

When: March 14 to 18

Time: 11:00 am onwards

Entry: Rs150- Rs500

Two Exhibitions at Chhaya Centre

Opening of ‘From Zero to Shunya’ by Cinzia and ‘Foraged Chroma’ by Meena Gurung, the founder of Bora Studio, is happening at The Kala Salon on Sunday. The exhibition will run till March 24 and interested individuals can visit the gallery between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, every day.

Where: The Kala Salon, Chhaya Centre, Thamel, Kathmandu

When: March 10

Time: 4:00 pm onwards

Entry: Free

Japanese Film Festival

The Embassy of Japan in Nepal organising Japanese Film Festival 2024 in Pokhara and Kathmandu on March 9-10 and March 15-16, respectively. Five Japanese films will be shown in each city.

Where: Pokhara Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Pokhara and Rastriya Nach Ghar, Kathmandu

When: March 9 and 10 (Pokhara), March 15 and 16 (Kathmandu)

Entry: Free

Kathmandu is Cooking

Coca-Cola Nepal is organising a ‘Kathmandu is Cooking’ event on March 15 at Taragaon, Hyatt Ground, Bauddha. The event will have performances from artists including Papon, Vek, Prajina, Sushant Ghimire and The Elements.

Where: Taragaon, Hyatt Ground, Bauddha, Kathmandu

When: March 15

Time: 11:00 am onwards

Ace Kids Festival

Ace School is organising a kids festival for children aged 5 to 12 years. The event will have over 30 activities to keep your kids engaged.

Where: Ace School, Gairigaun, Kathmandu

When: March 9

Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tickets: Rs100, free for children under 12

After Market Sessions Concert

After Le Sherpa’s weekly farmer’s market, the duo Augustus will soul up the garden with timeless R&B classics. Attendees can enjoy music while indulging in food, beer, wine, and cocktails.

Where: Le Sherpa, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

When: March 9

Time: 12:30 pm onwards

Entry: Free

NIST Open House

NIST School is organising an open house event on Saturday. Attendees can learn more about Cambridge Education. The event will also have exhibitions from Digi, Karkhana and 3Di.

Where: Le Sherpa, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

When: March 9

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm