Let’s be honest: the closest most of us get to a "spiritual awakening" these days is when the Wi-Fi drops. Kathmandu’s legendary hippie era has been thoroughly paved over by concrete, pollution, and high-interest home loans. But fear not! You can now temporarily purchase your forgotten ancestral soul back. "A Return To The Roots" is coming to rescue you from your dull corporate existence. For a mere Rs 650—roughly the price of a mediocre, lukewarm cold brew in Jhamsikhel—you too can pretend you’re a wild, unbothered child of the universe.
By Anita Gurung
15 Jul 2026
2 min read
If you are tired of watching the country's actual judicial system move at the speed of a constipated snail, Mandala Theatre is giving you a chance to see a fake court move slightly faster. Their latest production, Ejalas Jari Xa, is a powerful adaptation of Vijay Tendulkar's iconic courtroom drama that dares to question truth, justice, and society—all the things we routinely ignore during election cycles.
By Anita Gurung
14 Jul 2026
3 min read
In a country where the only thing reliably glowing is the screen of your phone showing a delayed flight ticket out of Tribhuvan International Airport, some brave souls have decided to find light in a dark room. Welcome to the ultimate existential coping mechanism: throwing glowing, radioactive-looking paint at a canvas. While the city's political alliances shuffle faster than a deck of cards and the municipal police are still hiding from wheel-lock duty, you can step into a neon sanctuary.
By Anita Gurung
13 Jul 2026
3 min read
Get ready to experience one of Kathmandu's most exciting musical projects as Ghugu’Mugu takes over the stage. Known for their unique ability to bridge cultural gaps, this instrumental trio seamlessly blends traditional Nepali folk elements with modern jazz arrangements. By incorporating classical Eastern rhythms and indigenous instruments into a contemporary Western jazz framework, the band creates a rich, atmospheric soundscape that feels both deeply nostalgic and entirely progressive. It is a rare musical curation that honors local roots while pushing the boundaries of sonic experimentation, making them a standout act in the city's evolving independent music scene.
By Anita Gurung
12 Jul 2026
2 min read
Ayo Gorkhali! Clear the roads—or whatever is left of them after the monsoon—because the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 is officially rolling into town. From August 11th to August 16th, Bhrikuti Mandap will transform into a utopian sanctuary where Nepalis can look at pristine, futuristic vehicles that will inevitably be destroyed by a single trip down the Ring Road. It’s the ultimate annual pilgrimage for anyone who loves the smell of fresh rubber, shiny chrome, and the grand illusion that our transport infrastructure belongs in the 21st century.
By Anita Gurung
11 Jul 2026
2 min read
In a world where everyone and their cousin is desperately line-hunting at the Department of Passports, a rare, slightly unhinged tribe of humans has done the unthinkable: they actually packed their bags and moved back to Nepal. Ayo Gorkhali is thrilled to announce "Foreign Return," a dedicated socializing sanctuary for those magnificent masochists who voluntarily traded first-world efficiency for the chaotic, beautiful embrace of Kathmandu.
By Anita Gurung
10 Jul 2026
3 min read
If you thought the political drama in our own parliament was peak entertainment, wait until you revisit the pure, unadulterated chaos of Westeros. The world watched in horror as George R.R. Martin slowly destroyed our emotional stability, but we are back for more punishment. Gather your fellow Gorkhali lords and ladies, because it’s time to prove your brain contains more than just momo recipes. We are gathering in Boudha to see who actually remembers the difference between a Lannister and a Stark, or if you just watched the show for the dragons and the explicit scenes your parents almost caught you watching.
By Anita Gurung
9 Jul 2026
3 min read
Kantipur Radio is turning 28, a milestone age where most humans are questioning their life choices, nursing lower back pain, and wondering why they ever left the comfort of their parents' basement. To celebrate this grand survival in an industry fueled by fleeting attention spans, they are throwing the 8th annual ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ on July 10, 2026.
By Anita Gurung
8 Jul 2026
3 min read
Kathmandu is about to witness an incredible musical shift as the iconic band Mantra prepares to take the stage live at Club NOVA in Thamel. Known for their timeless hits and deeply rooted rock anthems, the band is set to bring their signature high-energy performance back to the heart of the city's nightlife capital. For rock enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, this event promises to be a nostalgic yet electrifying journey through the melodies that defined a generation.
By Anita Gurung
7 Jul 2026
2 min read
Let’s face it, our brave ancestors fought off foreign invaders with nothing but raw courage and sharp Khukuris, yet here we are in 2026, completely incapacitated when the internet goes down for twelve minutes or the local power grid throws its weekly tantrum.
By Anita Gurung
6 Jul 2026
2 min read
Let’s face it. Your Notes app is currently a digital graveyard of half-baked existential crises, unsent texts to your ex, and poetry that would make a Victorian ghost cringe. Instead of letting those thoughts ferment in the dark corners of your isolated brain, why not drag them out into the daylight? Sip & Scribe KTM is offering you a socially acceptable way to romanticize your inner turmoil. It’s a cozy writing circle designed for people who want to look profoundly intellectual while secretly wondering if they remembered to lock their front door.
By Anita Gurung
3 Jul 2026
3 min read
The U.S. Embassy wants you to use your fact-based, human-centered storytelling skills to violently shatter this illusion. They are hunting for proposals that ruthlessly expose the terrifying risks, crippling financial costs, and miserable long-term consequences of irregular migration. It is time to create multimedia content—think gritty feature stories and dramatic videos—featuring the harrowing experiences of migrants, returnees, and families who realized too late that Kathmandu's pollution might actually be better than being stranded at a hostile border.
By Anita Gurung
2 Jul 2026
3 min read