Healing in the City: 3 Feel-Good Plans Before August Ends

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The Buzz Nepal
August 15 , 2025

As August winds down, it’s the perfect time to slow things down, take a breather, and give yourself a little healing before the hustle of September kicks in. Whether that means getting your hands messy with clay, losing yourself in music, or creating something beautiful from scratch, Kathmandu’s got just the thing to lift your mood. Here are three spots and events to wrap up your August with a touch of creativity, fun, and calm.

1. Sea Candles Workshop at Ablaze Studio – Sadobato, Khumaltar Height (August 19–31)

Imagine walking into a room bathed in calm, coastal hues, the scent of fresh wax in the air, and soft summer playlists humming in the background. Ablaze Studio is turning this vision into reality with their blue-themed candle-making workshop — a therapeutic escape for both beginners and craft lovers.

Over the course of the workshop, you’ll get to design your own ocean-inspired candles, layering colors, textures, and tiny seashell accents that remind you of breezy shorelines. Whether you come with friends for a lively bonding session or with your partner for a creative date, this workshop promises a mix of calm vibes and creative chaos.

The dress code is simple but fun – wear blue to embrace the summer theme. Drinks and snacks will be provided, so you can nibble and sip while you pour, melt, and mold your candle masterpiece. Seats are limited, so booking in advance via @Ablazestudio.co on Instagram is a must if you don’t want to miss out.

2. Pottery Point – Basantapur Durbar Square

The soothing swirl of wet clay on a pottery wheel has a way of grounding you and now, you don’t need to travel all the way to Bhaktapur to experience it. Pottery Point, located right in Basantapur Durbar Square, offers a daily escape into the tactile world of pottery-making.

Open from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., the space welcomes both curious first-timers and seasoned clay enthusiasts. For city-goers, it’s the perfect spontaneous activity – picture this: you’re strolling around Basantapur with your boba tea, the day is warm but breezy, and you suddenly decide to duck into Pottery Point to create something with your own hands.

Here, you’ll be guided through the basics – from centering clay on the wheel to shaping a bowl or cup you can proudly take home. It’s not just an activity; it’s a messy, memorable experience that gives you a keepsake (and a story) to carry forward.

3. K-Pop Cover Concert – Kalimati Banquet (August 16, from 1 p.m.)

If your idea of healing involves loud music, bright lights, and cheering with strangers who share the same love for your bias, then the K-Pop Cover Concert at Kalimati Banquet is your stage for joy.

From 1 p.m. onwards, the venue will come alive with high-energy performances by talented cover groups, ready to recreate your favorite K-pop choreographies and vocals. Between sets, you can wander through food stalls offering delicious Korean snacks and street eats – the perfect fuel for dancing and fangirling/fanboying.

For those who want to be part of the action, the Random Play Dance is your chance to jump in, show your moves, and connect with other fans. There’s also a quick quiz game to test your K-pop knowledge – multi-stans, here’s where you shine! Whether you come for the performances, the community, or just the vibe, this event promises a high-energy celebration of music and culture.

So, what’s calling you? A candle that smells like the ocean, a clay cup spun by your own hands, or a room full of fans singing in unison? As the last days of August slip away, give yourself the gift of experiences that leave you lighter, happier, and maybe just a little more ready for whatever September brings.

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