CityPulse: Local crafts workshop, solo exhibition, poetry night, art discussion and cultural fest ahead this week

Looking for something interesting to dive into this week ? From a local crafts workshop to an art discussion, here’s what’s happening!

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis is a solo exhibition unveiling the creatures and insects sculpted by Saurab Koirala, a sculptor, illustrator and cartoonist based in Kathmandu. The exhibition highlights the common waste items found in trash and re-imagines into a number of creatures. Entry is free on the opening day.

Event Details:
Date: January 15-30
Time: 4 PM
Location: Taragaon Next, Boudha
Entry: Paid

Kolpa, Revisiting Local Crafts: A mode of sustainable living

This workshop is organised by Kolpa, a Nepali social enterprise that works with local artisans to preserve traditional crafts while supporting sustainable living. The workshop focuses on understanding Nepali handicrafts, and how traditional crafts can be used in modern ways, support communities, reduce waste and prompt eco-friendly handmade products. 

Event Details:
Date: January 13
Time: 11:00 AM - 12: 00 PM
Location: Embark College, Pulchowk
Entry: Free

Bajarko Kabita

It is the second season of a musical poetry concert organised by AJ-BOB Studio. AJ-BOB, also known as Anup Neupane is a poet and a performer who was among top six contestants on Poet Idol. The poetry night is happening at Mandala Theatre.

Event Details:
Date: January 15
Time: 8 PM Onwards
Location: Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun
Entry: Free

Evitada: The Avoided Artwork

Evitada: The Avoided Artwork is a talk and art project by Spanish conceptual artist, Josep Piñol exploring intersection between contemporary art and political ecology. Through performance and storytelling, it critically explores the limits of greenwashing, and questions ideas of responsibility, offsetting and narrative within the climate crisis. The idea is to reconsider what truly counts as a climate action.

Event Details:
Date: January 16
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Taragaon Next, Boudhanath, Kathmandu
Entry: Free

ISMT Cultural Fest 2026

Happening at ISMT College, this fest brings live performances by Rockheads and the Square. 

Event Details:
Date: January 14
Time: 1:00 PM Onwards
Location: ISMT College, Gairigaun, Tinkune
Entry: Paid

Bhatti Tales

This week marks the final week of “Bhatti Tales”, a theatrical production exploring the untold stories hidden within the corners of a local bhatti. The play has been running in Sadhanaghar Theatre since December 31, 2025.

Event Details:
Date: December 31, 2025 - January 17, 2026
Time: 5:15 PM (Tuesday closed)
Location: Sadhanaghar Theatre, Kathmandu
Entry: Paid