EVENTS: May 16 to May 22, 2026

The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.

Ihiri: The Hunter Showing

Airavat Picture House, Thapathali, is set to organise a week-long screening of the cinema of Dang–Ihiri: The Hunter Showing.

When: May 15 to 22

Where: Airavat Picture House, Thapathali

Time: 5:45 pm onwards

Entry: Rs300

Ward 22 Festival

A diverse collection of artworks, including paintings, drawings, and mixed media, is being presented at the Newa Cultural Building. The exhibition is organised by Drawing Room KTM.

When: May 16

Where: Newa Cultural Building, New Road

Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry: Free

Grasslands Festivals 2026

Grand Norling Resort is hosting a communal gathering, bringing together music, nature and vibrant energy to celebrate rhythms, culture and connection.

When: May 16

Where: Grand Norling Resort, Gokarneshwar

Time: 12:00 pm onwards

Entry: Rs1,000 to Rs 30,000

Poetry Night

Celebrating the 2-year anniversary of Shabdakiri, Taragaon Next is hosting a poetry night—an evening with literature and company.

When: May 16

Where: Taragaon Next, Bauddha

Time: 4:00 pm onwards

Entry: Free

Court and Strangers

EventsInKathmandu, along with ShowedUp, is organising a pickleball tournament.

When: May 16

Where: PicklePoint Nepal, Jhamsikhel

Time: 12:30 to 3:00 pm

Entry: Rs500 (Bat-Ball inclusive)

WaMandala

‘WaMandala’ is an architectural exhibition happening at Patan, featuring the artworks of artists with autism.

When: May 21

Where: Patan Museum, Keshav Narayan Chowk

Time: 10:00 am onwards

Entry: Free

Energy Captured in Paints

Gallery Mcube presents ‘Energy Captured In Paints’, a solo art exhibition by Russian artist Ekaterina Mikhailova.

When: May 19 to 26

Where: Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur

Time: 5:00 pm onwards (opening ceremony)

10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Entry: Free

Open Discussion

Project Cornelia presents ‘How Meme Culture Shapes Governance’, a lecture and open discussion on how comedy influences politics and public opinion. It is being facilitated by Sakshi Bhattarai.

When: May 17

Where: The Yellow House, Sanepa

Time: 12:30 to 2:00 pm

Entry: Free