CityPulse: What’s ahead this week

Looking for something interesting to dive into this week in Kathmandu?

From stand-up comedy to sacred art, and a special jazz tribute, here’s what’s happening.

KatJazz Session

This February, KatJazz Sessions returns with a special edition in memory of Eric Chandra Shrestha, its Co–Artistic Director, collaborator and friend.

For the evening, members of Ser O Duo and Walkman come together, featuring special guest Jhuma Limbu, to present compositions and arrangements closely connected to Eric—music he loved, performed and co-created through concerts, recordings and visual collaborations.

Event details:
Date: February 26
Time: 7:30 PM onwards
Location: Moksh Live Restaurant & Bar
Entry: Paid

Janata ra Netritwo – Stand-up Comedy

Nepali stand-up comic Maniraj Giri brings a sharp and reflective performance exploring democracy, leadership and the role of the people. The show looks at the relationship between the public and those in power, and asks who truly holds more responsibility.

Event Details:
Date: February 27
Time: 7 PM
Location: Happy Club
Entry: Paid

Arabian Room

A one-of-a-kind 360-stage Boiler Room-style experience lands at XO Club, featuring international artists Opposite Dimension from Dubai. Expect back-to-back DJ sets and Arabic music vibes in a high-energy club setting.

Event Details:
Date: February 27
Time: 9 PM onwards
Location: XO Club
Entry: Paid

Mokshada (February 27–29)

Aesthetic Dance Studio presents its revised production, Mokshada, a dance drama reinterpreting the Panchakanya myths. The performance explores resilience, resistance and the search for freedom.

Event details:
Date: February 27–29
Time: 5:30 PM onwards
Location: Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun, Naya Baneshwor
Entry: Paid

Canvas Embroidery Workshop

Kalashala, in collaboration with Arcane Threadwork, is hosting a hands-on canvas embroidery workshop. Participants will explore embroidery in new ways, with all materials provided.

Event details:
Date: February 28
Time: 10:30 AM – 2 PM
Location: Kalashala, Sanepa Chowk
Entry: Paid

Small Wonders, Great Devotion: Sacred Treasures of Kathmandu Valley

An exhibition celebrating the refined tradition of Newari miniature art, created with deep spiritual purpose and extraordinary precision. In the Kathmandu Valley, only highly trained artists crafted these intricate paintings and sculptures, each detail layered with sacred meaning.

Event details:
Date: From February 28
Time: 12 PM – 6 PM (Monday closed)
Location: Purna Museum of Newa Art
Entry: Free