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Friday, July 29th
 
When: Friday, July 29th 12:30-16:00
Where: Beit HaIr, Tel Aviv, 27 Bialik Street (map)
Cost: 10NIS
Why: The opening of a brand new exhibit starring graffiti artist Wayne Horse curated by Tel Aviv-based Picnic Magazine. Not only does the exhibit promise to be colorful and interesting, but it also opens with a Friday afternoon celebration which includes a screening of "The Lorax", icecream-making workshops and a live musical performance by hip hop group Cohen@Mushon.
 
 Thursday, July 28th
 
When: Thursday, July 28th, 9:00pm
Where: Jerusalem International Convention Center, Shderot Shazar 11 (map)
Cost: 400 NIS - 1,300 NIS. Buy Tickets Here.
Why: World renowned soprano specializing in opera will be performing in Israel for one night only. A winner of three Emmy awards and a beloved performer at the New York Metropolitan Opera House, Fleming's voice is at once delicate and powerful.
 
 Wednesday, July 27th 
 
When: Wednesday, July 27th, 8pm
Where: The Diaghilev - Live Art Boutique Hotel (map)
Cost: Free
Why: The Master Class exhibit showcases the work of of 64 artists (11 Teacher artists and 53 artists who were their students). Over 300 works will be exhibited, exploring the teacher-student relationship and the reciprocal sparks of inspiration that each experience.
 
 Wednesday, July 27th
 
When: Wednesday, July 27 19:00
Where: Jerusalem Old City Tower of David
Cost: Adults: 75 NIS, students/seniors: 65 NIS (Tour only: 40NIS) Call to reserve a spot: 02-6265333
Why: Starting at the Tower of David Museum, the tour takes participants on a journey through David's Village, Mishkenot Sha'ananim and Yemin Moshe recounting stories of impossible, forbidding and unrequited love. A night spectacular continues after the tour (In Hebrew).
 
 Saturday, July 23rd - August 18th
 
When: Saturday, July 23rd 9:00pm - August 18th 3:00am
Where: Israel Tour - Haifa-TelAviv-Jerusalem ( e-mail for more info)
Cost: 65-90 NIS
Why: Get out of the air conditioning, grab your green dancing shoes and get ready to sweat with the Israeli Band "The Apples". They are swinging through the hills and cities of Israel with one clear goal- to rock your socks off!

 Thursday, June 21st
 
The Junior Brothers  in Tel Aviv!
When: Thursday, July 21st 10:00pm - 3:00am
Where: Shoken 27 (map)
Cost: 150 NIS
Why: Radio EPGB and n-factorial present The Junior Brothers  in Tel Aviv. Who needs a better reason than that!?  The electro-rock group has seen immense success throughout Europe and we're just excited to see them rock the dance floor during this 8-hour party.

 Thursday, July 21st
 
When: Thursday, July 21st 10:00pm
Where: Baby Club, Tel Aviv ( e-mail for more info)
Cost: 50-70 NIS
Why: Boom Pam knows how to put on a show! Their envigorating music style, a smorgasbord or Mediterranean, rock and surf, has alredy sparked a wide range of concerts - from tame concert halls to raging alcohol drenched parties. The Barby will most likely catalyze the latter!
 
 Thursday, July 21st
 
When: Thursday, July 21st 20:30
Where: Ramat Gan Stadium(map)
Cost:250-1000 NIS
Why: After 28 years Paul Simon returns to Israel to promote his internationally acclaimed new album "So Beautiful So What".
- It will be his third performance in Israel, a huge excitement for the entire country!

 Wednesday, July 20th- August 4th
 
When: Wednesday July 20th - August 4th
Where: Oranim Academy, Tivon (map)
Cost: FREE!
Why: The senior class of Oranim Academy's Art devision in Tivon, near Haifa, will be exhibiting their final work. Filled with all varieties of art, the exhibition will be open weekdays and weekends. It's a great excuse to get out of the cities and see some art in nature!  
 
 
 Tuesday, July 19th
 
When: Tuesday, July 19th 21:30
Where: Barby Club, Tel Aviv: 52 Kibbutz Galuiot, Tel Aviv(map)
Cost: 90 NIS
Why: Ziggy Marley, son of reggae legen Bob Marley, will be performing in Israel for the first time to promote the release of his fourth album, "Wild & Free".
- Ziggy will be playing live with a bad of 8 other musicians at a fantastic venue!
 
 Thursday, July 14-29 (closed July 25th)
 
When: Wednesday, June 15, 10:30pm
10am-9pm (Mon-Thurs) 10am-4pm (Friday)
Where: Bezalel Campus, Mt. Scopus
Cost:FREE
Why: Come see the final projects of the young graduates of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design--artists who will be defining the future landscape of Israeli art.
- Exhibits will include photography, ceramics and glass, jewelry and fashion, screen based arts, and more.
 
 Thursday, July 11-18
 
When: Monday, July 11 - 28
Where: Amphi Whol, Ganei Yehoshua, Tel Aviv (map)
Cost:170-195 NIS
Why: Come see some of the most reknowned dancers from all over the globle perform a range of traditional to modern dance pieces showcasing spectacular world dance.
 
 
 wednesday, june 15
 
When: Wednesday, June 15, 10:30pm
Where: Ozen Bar, King George 48 (map)
Cost: 40 NIS
Why: To hear the wrong demons, at the right time!
-The Wrong Demons, otherwise known as The Mojos, are the internationally renowned musicians who play with Asaf Avidan
-They will perfrom pieces from their own repertoire and also collaborate with Yosi Mizrachi from the band acollective

 wednesday, june 1 - tuesday, june 7
 
 
When: Wednesday, June 8th - June 18th 
Where: Jaffa Port
Cost: Free!
Why: To check out Bezalel's graduate show including a mix of paintings, sculpture, video and mixed media installations by 24 artists. 
- Each artist was asked to describe the concepts that underpin their work and relate them to a single, expressive keyword. 
- You don't want to miss out on all these eclectic artists imaginatively playing with concepts of space and time. 
  

 friday, june 10
 
 
When: Friday, June 10, 10am
Where: Starting point at Meir Garden (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: The Tel Aviv pride parade is back in town!
- The pre-parade gathering will be held outside the LGBT centre in Meir Garden, with shows by local drag artists.
- At 2:00 PM the parade will start moving to the streets Bugrashov, Ben Yehuda, Arlozorov, Atarim Square and down to Gordon Beach, where everybody will meet for a huge party until 7:00 PM.
- If you're not feeling the massive parade, you can join the Radical Parade, which will meet at the same time and same place, but will diverge in a leftward direction. (hardy har har) Radical Parade
- For more info about pride events click here  
 
 thursday, june 9 - sunday, june 11
 
When: June 9-11
Where: North Israel (2 hours north of Tel-Aviv) for more info on exact location and shuttles, etc. contact: omka2@yahoo.com
Cost: 350 NIS
Why: To experience three days of music, art, workshops, and more!
- There will be all kinds of music including live electronic music acts, DJ sets, gypsy, balkan, dub, reggae, and a jam stage open for all to bring their instruments and share their creations with the crowd.
- There will also be a flea market with everything from clothing to hand made art, chai shops, various food booths, bars, workshops, treatments, a children area, and more. Don't miss out!

 wednesday, june 8
 
When: Wednesday, June 8, 10:00pm - 1:00am
Where: Theatre Club (map)
Cost:  Early: 99 NIS, night of the show 119 NIS
Why: To be the first to hear J.Viewz's new album 'Rivers and Homes' at their album launch event  
- Their highly anticipated new album continues their succesful trend of integrating electronic elements and live instruments, featuring several guests who left their unique imprints on each song.
- With 5 musicians on stage, computers, drums, and more this wonderful ensemble always gives a great performance.
- Check out their myspace to hear some of their music.
- Click here to buy tickets. 
 wednesday, june 1 - tuesday, june 7
 
 
When: Wednesday, June 1st - Tuesday, June 7th
Where: All Across Jerusalem. 
Cost: Free!
Why: To ask ourselves "What is the liberation of Jerusalem? How can it be liberated, and from whom?
- The six-day journey will pass through streets and sites of historical significance and will meet up with historians, artists, geographers, and more in an attempt to inspire new ideas and original thought that go beyond the traditional perceptions of the city. These exchanges will be held alongside chance encounters with people in the streets of Jerusalem.
- The journey will be broadcast live online 24 hours a day for six days from a van made into a mobile studio and will be accompanied by this printed magazine in Hebrew and Arabic
- Check out the schedule and the live broadcast here to find out how you can participate or appreciate.
  

 friday, june 2
 
When: Fridays in June, 2 pm
Where: Levontin 7 (map)
Cost: 90 NIS
Why: To learn about the music behind the revolutions!
- The hot local DJ and culture connoisseur, Muhammad Jabali will be speaking about songs of protest- historical and contemporary- from around the arab world.
- The study promises to satisfy many of your senses with video clips and musical pieces integrated into the lecture.
 
 thursday, june 2
 
When: Thursday, June 2, 8pm - Friday, June 3, 12pm
Where: Speakeasy, Street 9 (between Komfort and Abarbanel)
Cost:  Free
Why: To remember how to day dream....
- Ukrainian born, Tel Aviv based artist, Klone Yourself, has a solo show to display site specific art installations and sculpture
- On opening night at 8pm you can hear a live show with Ron Katzir, Guy Dubious and Assaf Tager
- In addition to the installation, he will be selling a limited edition print of one of the exhibited pieces. Each piece is hand touched with ink and not one is the same as another.
 thursday, june 2
 
When: Thursday, June 2, 10:00pm - 1:00am
Where: Levontin 7(map)
Cost: 50 NIS
Why: To experience traditional Moroccan music by David Bality and his band Sound of the Ground
- These authentic rythms were born among barbarian tribes in the south of the Sahara desert.
- The music is characterized by low tones and melodies, singing, clapping, and using a gymbri - a unique string instrument with 3 cymbals.
- The music expresses healing through prayer and is used to rise spiritually.

 thursday, june 2
 
When: Thursday, June 2, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Where:  Design Space, Elifelet 26(map)
Cost:  Free!
Why: To check out the opening of "Paper Taste", an exhibition that explores and manipulates the materiality of paper itself.
- Paper is one of the most ancient, humble, and accesible materials in addition to one of the most common and consumed format for carrying information today.
- This exhibition focuses on works on paper including prints, design, illustrated books, drawings, street art and video arts.
- The exhibition will include 28 diverse artists who will be presenting paper in creative ways where the division between substance, content, and material is blurred.
- The works range from intimate works to large scale installations. 
 wednesday, june 1
 
When: Wednesday, June 1st - Monday 6 June
Where: All Across Jerusalem. Bezalel, Jaffo 23, Jerusalem (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: To celebrate public art in the nation's capital and the heart of the conflict
- Part of the Jerusalem "Season of Culture", this new public art festival celebrates art and life in Jerusalem.
- A week of movement, broadcasts, designed behavior, social interaction, political experiments, knowledge exchange, documentary music and a whole lot of partying.
  

 tuesday, may 31
 
When: Tuesday, May 31, 9:30 PM
Where: Barby Club, Kibbutz Galuyot 52 (map)
Cost: 199 NIS
Why: The godfather of Ethiopian Jazz and African Groove is playing in Tel Aviv!
- Mulatu Astatke, the renowned jazz musician from Ethiopia, is on a new tour in honor of his latest album
- This global icon of the 60's and 70's made a come back when his music was featured in the Jim Jarmusch film: "Broken Flowers"
- He will play saxophone and ethiopian vibraphone with the support of eight back-up musicians
 
 monday, may 30
 
When: Monday, May 30, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Where: Heseg House,  Rothschild Boulevard 46(map)
Cost:  20 NIS- You must RSVP to attend
Why: To see the documentary film, "The Forgotten Refugees"
- "The Forgotten Refugees" explores the history, culture, and forced exodus of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish communities in the second half of the 20th century.
- The film tells the story of joy and suffering of nearly one million individuals from Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, and Morocco.
- The film includes personal stories and emotional archival footage of rescue missions, historic images of exodus and resettlement, and interviews with scholars speaking about how and why the Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa declined from one million in 1945 to several thousand today.
- The documentary has helped raise awareness about this important period of Jewish and world history, which has been sadly ignored by the majority of the world.
 friday, may 27
 
When: May 27 - Time TBA
Where: Location TBA (online tonight)
Cost: Free!
Why: To see public artists re-use public space!
- Organized by the INSPIRE artists collective, an international group that works to create a positive society by emphasizing art, creativity, and the dynamic nature of the human spirit
- Witness how art in public spaces can inspire us and make us think about the use of abandoned and neglected spaces

 thursday, may 26
 
When: Thursday, May 26 at 8:00pm-June 16 at 8:00pm
Where:  Apart.Art Gallery, 42 HaShuk Street (map)
Cost:  Free!
Why: To check out this deadly duo's art exhibition featuring works by Rotem Ritov and Dror Auslander
- The two artists formed responses to the Israeli reality- feelings of helplessness of the citizen as an individual (artist) reacting with real conflicts in Israel; they reflected their emotions through their artwork in the studio.
- Their works are artistic narratives with abstract languages of their own.
- They used various materials such as cements, iron chains, and soil- paint "ambivalent realities"
 tuesday, may 24

When: Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00pm-May 26 at 11:00pm
Where: Musrara (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: To join the festivities in the streets and yards of residents throughout the neighborhood in Jeruslaem!
- The festival will include about 100 local and international artists: photography, performance art, video art, dance, theater and sound.
- Music performances will include, among others, Rami Fortis, The Click(EU), Meira Asher, Butcher, Queen Spiegel, and more.
- The festival will also include lectures, artist workshops, exhibitions and galleries
- The MusraraSchool ( of Art) holds this festival to experience the neighborhood, wandering through the alleyways and enjoying the eclectic multi-disciplinary art work made in Israel and abroad.
  

 tuesday, may 24

When: Tuesday, May 24, 6pm - 4am
Where: Hahistadrut 1, corner of King George, Jerusalem (map)
Cost: Free! 
Why: To celebrate the diversity in the Israeli student body through the arts!
- Exhibitions of video arts and poetry readings, interspersed with presentations by various social organizations.
- Performances by Rockfour, Electra, Tut
-Ard, Dam, Zvulun Dub System, Kitzo and more.
- DJ Marki Funk, DJ Humster and DJ Muhammad Jabali will be performing in the later hours of the evening.
 
 tuesday, may 24
 
When: Tuesday, May 24, 7pm - 10pm
Cost:  Free!
Why: A pop-up gallery photo exhibit to encourage the celebration of our beautiful insecurities
- Maya Oren, an up and coming young photographer, reveals her first series of photographs for the "Love the Pudge" campaign.
- Check out the concept, the campaign, and the photos on her blog,  
 friday, may 20
 
When: Friday, May 20, 8 pm
Where: The Arab Hebrew Theater , Mifrats Shlomo Promenade 10, Jaffa (map)
Cost:  20 NIS
Why: Cinema Saraya and Palestinema are screening "Wedding in the Galilee"
- The movie is the first of Palestinian fiction film, and in 1987 it won the International Critics Prize at Cannes.
- It tells the story of a Palestinian in a village under curfew who seeks Israeli permission to waive the law to give his son a fine wedding.
- The film will be followed by an after party at Anna Lou Lou bar with DJ Jabali spinning a mix of popular arabic tunes

 thursday, may 19
 
When: Thursday, May 19th, 5pm - 8pm
Where:  D'Project Hahashmal 12 Tel Aviv(map)
Cost:  Free!
Why: Two documentary artists, Maital Guttman and Yael Miriam, explore an old land through a new lens.
- This exhibition of photography and graphic design sheds light on the complexities of the day-to-day in contemporary Israel
- Dance, drink and celebrate with the artists for the opening of their new series.
 saturday, may 14

When: Saturday, May 14, 9 pm through June 18
Where: Artists Workshop, Elifelet 18 (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: Art exhibition opening that deals with the gaps between real life and digital culture.
- Also deals with the fantasty of fame, passion for love, and the idea of the new collective memory.
- The name "Fantasy 2010" is a tribute to fantasy and Disney's Fantasy 2000.
- This exhibition, based on sexual desire, lust for adventure, and roaming the city, promises to be colorful, exciting, and fresh.
  

 friday, may 13

When: Friday, May 5, 8:30pm through Wednesday, May 18
Where: Studio on Herzel 158 (map)
Cost: 40 NIS 
Why: Play by Ariel Bronze, performed by students from Nissan Nativ Acting Studio.
- This play, which is in Hebrew, is about a young poet trying to start a new life as he enters a new apartment.
- The play focuses on the darkness of his room, his loneliness, his fears and how these factors affect his life.
- The play, written by a third year student, promises to be alive and dynamic, full of surprises and humor.
 
 thursday, may 12
 
When: Thursday, May 12 - 21
Where: Tel Aviv Cinemateque, Sprinzak 2(map)
Cost:  40 Nis for a film ticket. Free entrance to the special events at the port. See the link for more info.
Why: To view contemporary documentary films screened in the heart of Tel Aviv
- DocAviv Festival 2011 will take place for the 13th year in Tel Aviv.
- In addition to dozens of documentary film screenings, the program includes five different competitions, workshops and other special events such as music shows at the pier.
- Of particular interest in the Israeli Special screenings, there is a film entitled "Memories of the Eichman Trial" that discusses how the trial affected them and transformed Israeli perceptions of the Holocaust and the survivors.
 thursday, may 12
 
When: Thursday, May 19, 7pm - Thursday, June 23, 8pm
Where: Yaffo 23, Jerusalem(map)
Cost:  Free!
Why:  To explore the dialogue between performance art and plastics.
- LiveArt poses the question of how we live now and it comments in tangible form through live events that allow the participant to reflect on their way of living in the present.
- The exhibition will open with a concert and a discussion by artist-musician-writer DJ Spooky on the relations between art, philosophy and technology
- There will be a workshop on "the future of death" with the A2 Company, Maayan theater will stage docu- reading of the protocols of the economic committee of the kinnesset on the distribution of profits from natural gas, Anat Einsenberg will shoot a film in which the audience is the main character, and from June 9, the Berlin based artist, Claire Waffel, will present her concluding project following a four month residency in Yaffo 23.

 monday, may 9
 
When: Monday, May 9, 9pm-5am
Where:  Rambam 14 (map)
Cost:  Free!
Why: Rock and Roll party at the plaza in a charming cafe called Beit Ha'amudim
- Expect well known bands such as Montefiore, Charlie Drawer, Space Ship Junkies, and Benedikt
- Special appearance by lead singer of Umlala
 tuesday, may 10
 
When: Tuesday, 10 May, 1pm-11pm
Where:  Haprozdor 2, Hertsel 1, Tel Aviv (map)
Cost:  30NIS Pre-sale, 50 at the door
Why: The second year of an Israeli Indie music festival produced by Haprozdor in collaboration with the Jerusalem label No Coast.
- There will be live shows from known indie Israeli bands and some new ensembels of known musicians. Music genres will be indie rock, punk, electro and hip hop.
- Among the artists are: Jack in the Box, Crystal Babes, and Mambas
- Food stand by Gourmet Chef Roy Avraham
- Get Early tickets at Salon Berlin .
 
 
 tuesday, may 10

When: Tuesday, May 10 12pm-11pm
Where: Beit Habatim, Abarbanel 5 (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: Beit habatim hosts the most unique and different underground parties that attract many artists and musicians
- This time the Beit (which means house), will be turned inside out, as the party is taken outdoors
- There is a great line up of over 14 DJ's and bands
- Popular bands Raw Men Empire and Tree will be there among many
- This will be sure to get you in the festival spirit, so drop by and enjoy the music!
  

 monday, may 9

When: Monday, May 9, 9:30pm-3:30am
Where: Anna LouLou (map)
Cost: Free! 
Why: Shouldn't Germany give the Jews a state?  
- The movement for a Jewish State in Thuringia, Germany and Anna LouLou bar are teaming up for this radically new spin on an independence day party.
- In the spirit of the Weimar Republic, the music will include Radical Jewish Punk Klezmer Cabaret, Shtetl Superstars, and the Amsterdam Klezmer band.
- If you are interested in learning more about this radical movement and their compelling principles, look here
 
 
 
 monday, may 9
 
When: Monday, 9 May, 10pm through the night 
Where: Beit Habatim, Abarbanel 5, Tel Aviv(map)
Cost:  30nis till 23:00, 45 After
Why:  Independence studio party of the hip hop scene.
-There will be a live show of Cohen & Mushroom
-Dj's set by SchoolMaster The Appels, Mesh, Yogo, Walter and Loyal .
- This event is put together by Underground Parties
 sunday, may 8
 
When: Sunday 8 May, 8:30-11:30pm
Where: Saffra square, Jerusalem (map)
Cost: Free!
Why:  An evening for the memorial of the soldiers.
- The ceremony is a bit different and there is dialogue between the musicians and the audience through the music.
- Various singers will play and tell their stories: Corinne Allele, Amir Schrieber, Aaron Razel
- Bring warm blankets
 
 
 friday, may 6

When: Friday, May 6, 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Holon Theater Gallery,Yad Lebanim House, 11 Kugel Ave., Holon (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: Tal spiegal spent a year posting imaginative images of himself everyday on his facebook profile; this exhibit will showcase his final works outside the virtual space
- Tal Speigal is a design artist
- His project has gotten a lot of press, including an article written by Omanoot 
  

 thursday, may 5

When: Thursday, May 5, 8:00pm-12:00am
Where: Speak Easy, Rechov Mispar 9 (between Abarbanel St. and Comfort St.) (map)
Cost: Free! 
Why: 5 Silent Miles is Artist Zero Cents' upcoming independent solo exhibition. In this exhibition the artist will be presenting his latest body of work which consists of new oil paintings and site specific installations.  
- The exhibition attempts to create a discussion about the 'double headed beast' that is created through the bond between two people.
- Live music performance by Inga Dingo and Black Betty at 11:00pm.
- The exhibition will be run through Saturday May 7th at 8pm
 
 
 
 thursday, may 5

When: Thursday, May 5, 8pm
Where: Alfred Gallery, Lavontin 19 (map)
Cost: Free! 
Why: A double exhibition gallery opening.
- The exhibition will include photography and drawings by the artists Adi Bezalel and Yael Ben Shalom
- The artists will be presenting works that create a false world in which material reality merges with the unconscious.
- The color black was the starting point for both their works.
- "When you see a feather, you know a bird was here" is the theme sentence for their works, referring to dealing with wild animals tracks.
 
 
 wednesday, may 4
 

When: Wednesday, May 4, 8pm-11pm
Where:  Yasod Ha-Maala 61, Across from the Central Bus Station (map)
Cost:  20 NIS
Why: To discover ancient Babylonian demon bowls
- Dr. Ruhamma Weiss and Asja Istoshina will discuss the historical and personal significance of the inscriptions and designs on the ancient Jewish Babylonian demon bowls
-
Jewlia Eisenberg, an acclaimed musician from San Francisco signed to John Zorn's "Tzadik"record label and a figure in the radical jewish underground scene in Tel Aviv, will perfrom to open the event
- The meeting will be conducted in English!
- If you miss the show, you can also find them at Levontin 7 on Friday, or in Jerusalem on Thursday at Beit Avi Chai7
 monday, may 2
 
When: Monday, May 2, 10:30pm - May 3, 1:30am
Where:  Rothchild 12 (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: To hear the Bitter Jews on the night of Holocaust Memorial Day
- This up and coming experimental, electronic based band will perform pieces from their album P.A.I.N.: Public After Irrelevant Nobodies
- The album is available to download for free at their website.The music speaks for itself. Check it out.
 
 
 sunday, may 1

When: Sunday, May 1, 8pm
Where: The Tel Aviv Cinematheque (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: Animated works, video art and sound ion the eve of Yom Hashoah - The progressive Musrara arts school in Jerusalem presents this evening of animated film and video art, using raw archival materials in an attempt to reflect both the personal and the universal in memorializing the Shoah
- Students from the music program will play pieces inspired by their exposure to Nazi cinema and Avi Sabag, the Director of the Carpenter Center of the Musrara School will speak about the show
- For the full list of films that will be screened, check the Musrara website
  

 saturday, april 30

When: Saturday, April 30, 10 pm
Where: Tmuna Theatre (map)
Cost: 40 NIS, call 03-5611211 for tickets
Why: Lorena B album release party!
- Since Lorena B's debut album three years ago, they have established themselves as one of the promising young bands of the country.
- They offer a fascinating combination of dirt and beauty with dreamy guitar beats and warm electronics.
- Just before they fly back on tour in Englad, Lorna B is performing this concert that promises to be a theatrical, designeed, one-time performance with special guests Jonathan Albalak, Uri Albuahar and more - To download their music, check out this website  
 
 
 
 friday, april 29

When: Friday, April 29, 10 pm
Where: Studio 211, HaTachaya Street
Cost:  50 NIS with a free CD!
Why: Computer Camp Digital Album launch party
- This futuristic/electronic/indie music is a unique combination you do not want to miss
- For listening and downloading check out their website: http://computercamp.bandcamp.com/
 
 

 wednesday, april 20

When: April 20- 22, Times Vary
Where: Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George St, Jerusalem (map)
Cost: 50NIS, Students 20NIS
Why: Three days of of theatre that expresses identity issues from both a local and international perspective
- Beit Avi Chai is a cultural center devoted to adressing issues of Philosophy, Arts, and Culture
- Don't miss the hit play Mikveh about 8 women exploring the evolving position of their role in Israeli Society
-Musical Performances include: Ben Draiman Music Project – Classic and Modern Rock, Maya Pennington Maya Pennington – Jazz, and "The Jerusalem Barbershop Quartet".
 
 
   
 saturday, april 16
 
When: Saturday, April 16, 8pm- 11pm
Where:  The Spaceship @ Hayarkon 70 (map)
Cost: Free!
Why:Poetry in the Apartment Returns!
- Beginning in 2009, Poetry in in the Apartment has been bringing together young poets, musicians and artists in various locales around Tel Aviv.
- The show will take place in the Spaceship, an awesome artists collective under the guise of an apartment building on Hayarkon Street
- This time the night is in tribute to the late Israeli poet, Hezi Leskali who wrote "Dutch Poetry
- Four Imagined Dutch Poets and a Nonexistent Israeli Poet."
- Warning! Some of the performances will most likely be in Hebrew, so don't skip Ulpan this week!
 
 
 friday, april 15

When: Friday, April 15, 10am- 7pm
Where: Beit Hair, 27 Bialik Street (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: Street and Rooftop Party to celebrate Tel Aviv's Birthday!
- From 12-4 pm there will be sweet tunes, from Boom Pam, to old Tel Aviv grooves, and even a bass party on the roof.
- As a one time only affair, there will be a cafe set up in Bialik Square for your noshing pleasure.
- The event takes place in Bait Ha'ir,a staple of historical Tel Aviv and a space of culture, creativity and urban renewal- the perfect location to celebrate T.A.'s b-day!
- DJ and first access to the issue
  

 thursday, april 14

When: April 14, 8:00pm
Where: Minus-3 Gallery, Rothschild 65t (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: 35 Israeli Artists explore aspects of childhood in their works - The exhibition encourages a dialogue about childhood and freedom - Percent of the proceeds from art sales will go to benefit the National Council of the Child
- The exhibition runs through April 28th - The Gallery is called Minus 3 because its three floors underground. Great space!  
 
 
 
 saturday, april 16

When: Saturday. April 16, 1:00pm - 4:00am
Where: Third-Ear & Ozen Bar; Maxim, 48 King George (map)
Cost: 30 NIS for all events. Free entrance during the day to Third-Ear Store and Maxim Club.
Why: Record Store Day is an international celebration of the vinyl.
- Ozen Bar will host live shows and documentary movie screenings during the day and DJ's and live performances during the night.
- A record salon will be held at the Maxim Club , a special back-to-back visual mesh-up, and the opportunity to get a freestyle record print on your old vinyl.
- There will be discounts on all vinyls at the Third-Ear store and a general sale of rare records. Records will be released especially for Record Store Day and will only be found there.
 
 
 friday, april 15

When: Friday. April 15, 12:00 pm
Where: Jaffa Port (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: This multicultural student art work exhibition examines the encounter between the two main languages of this region, Hebrew and Arabic.
- Through the languages, the students created bilingual typographic installations trying to understand the complexity of the space in which we live- a space of contradictions, conflicts, and lack of understanding and communication.
- "Shibboleth" is a term denoting separation, exclusion, and differentiation between different groups.
- Jaffa was chosen to display the art work because it is a meeting point between the languages, cultures, past, present, and future, fitting to the theme of this project. 

 friday, april 15

When: Friday, April 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where:"Ashan HaZman" in Beer Sheva (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: Great band playing in Bear Sheva
- First concert since US tour
- Considered to be one of the "Top 100 bands of South By Southwest Festival 2011" 
 
 

 thursday, april 14

When: Thursday, April 14, 8-11 pm
Where: Shuni Fortress, Near Benyamina (map)
Cost:149 NIS
Why: New York based Israeli pop sensation plays in an ancient fortress!
- Internationally acclaimed pop music phenomenon, Balkan Beat Box, comes home to Israel to tour
-The music is an original and innovative mix of gypsy rock and reggae that will get anyone dancing
-The show will take place in a fortress overlooking the beautiful scenery of the Taninim River and the surrounding vineyards
 
 
   
 thursday, april 14
 
When: Thursday, April 14, 8:30 pm
Where: 1 Hoberman Street, Mann Auditorium (map)
Cost: 199-339 ₪
Why: Gilberto Gil is associated with the Tropicalism movement , an art movement encompassing the mixture of musical genres such as Brazilian music, African rhythms and rock and roll
- Gilberto Gil's lyrics address social, political and cultural issues
- Gil is an important artist and social political figure. In the 60's, the Regime regarded him with suspicion and he was imprisoned and then exiled to London, where Gil remained until 1972.
- He is considered one of Brazil's greatest composer-lyricists - Gilberto Gil has released 52 albums, with 12 gold records, 5 platinum albums, 7 Grammys and more than 4 million records sold.
 
 
 tuesday, april 12

When: Tuesday, April 12 at 9:00 pm - April 13 at 1:00 am
Where:Container / Jaffa, Israel (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: Celebration of newest issue of magazine; always is fun, cool art and good music
- The 'HOME' issue is a limited numbered edition, published in full color
- Presenting works by 44 artists in a special package which contains:45 postcards, 1 booklet & 2 posters!
- DJ and first access to the issue
 
 
  
 sunday, april 10

When: Sunday, April 10, 8:30 pm
Where:The Container, Warehouse 2, Jaffa Port (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: RW&V is a quarterly event for sophisticated international-minded people to come together and enjoy art, music, fashion, cocktails, and great food
- See some amazing art, photography and hear some funkadelic live music from the Jon Cohen Band and a back to back battle of the international DJ's
- 5 leading Israeli designers will present their new collections in a trunk SALE and live showroom exhibition.
- All proceeds from this evening will be donated to the animal association “Dogs in the Shadow” a charity that rescues abandoned animals. So please feel free to eat drink and enjoy your contribution!
- Artist include: lla Mashkautzen, Glen Shear, Victor Bezrukov, Dean Avisar, Yair Avidor and Dean Aidinger, and many more
 
 
 
 friday, april 8
 
When: Friday, April 8, 8 pm 
Where: The Arab-Hebrew Theater in Jaffa, Mifratz Shlomo Street 10(map)
Cost: 35₪
Why:Screening of the documentary "Arna's Children" (2003), one of Mer Khamis's most notable works
- This screening replaced the originally planned film in honor of Juliano Mer Khamis, the recently assassinated actor and director - The film tells the story of Palestinian children in the Jenin refugee camp who participated in the theater that was established by Mer Khamis's mother, Arna, during the first intifada.
- An interview with the artist held a few weeks ago and never before seen will be screened before the movie
- The event will include a eulogy by some of those close to the late artist.
 
   

 friday, april 8   

When: Friday, April 8, 11am-6pm, April 9, 11am-10pm  
Where: The Old Central Bus Station, Solomon corner of Ha'Galil Street (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: The Independent Salon- An art show that deals with the aspects of taboo
- The Salon was first held in 2010 under the title "The Salon of the Rejected", with the purpose of providing a platform for for artists rejected by the Fresh Paint Art Fair Committee. This year the only requirement for entrance is that the work deals with the subject of the taboo.
- On display will be works by Ha'Agaf, Hanina and dozens of other local artists
- Following two nights of candle lit viewing of the art, the grand opening will be at 12 on Friday afternoon
- There will be a public discussion on Sat at 3 pm to explore the future of the Neve Sha'anan neighborhood with delegates representing the full diversity of the community
 
 
 
 


 thursday, april 7
 
When: Thursday, 7.4, 8 pm - 2 am
Where: Ozen Bar, 48 King George (map)
Cost: 40-50₪
Why:
- The first Festilooper will host Israeli musicians from various genres, while their common instrument will be the use of a looper, all live. 
- There will be also music and documentation of loops screenings, including Thru-you by Kutiman.
 
 
 wednesday, april 6
 
When: Wednesday, April 6, 9:15 pm
Where: Tel Aviv Cinematheque, 2 Sprinzak Street (map)
Cost: 37₪
Why: The 8th French Film Festival in Israel will take place from April 2
– 16, 2011 at the Cinematheques in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Sderot and Rosh Pina
- There will be various eclectic film screenings, including Tournee, on April 6 at the Tel Aviv Cinamatheque.
- Tournee ('On Tour') (2010) is about a group of sad, ageing, decadent women who feel alive only when on stage where they can play the game of seduction and forget the sadness of their lives.
 
 
   

 tuesday, april 5

When: Tuesday, April 5, 7-10 pm
Where:Tel Aviv Museum of Art, 27 Shaul HaMelech Boulevard (map)
Cost: 32₪
Why: The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is Israel’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, and home to one of the world’s largest collections of Israeli art
- Senior Curator, Doron Lurie, of the Tel Aviv Musuem of Art will be giving a private Salon briefing on the important historical institution itself, followed by a fascinating overview of Israeli art history.
- After the lecture, and question/answer period, Salon members will be free to tour the museum for an hour until closing time at 10pm.
- All proceeds go directly go directly to the institution. This special salon entrance fee will be paid at the ticket booth.  
 
 
 
 tuesday, april 5 - saturday, april 9
 
When: Tuesday, April 5- Saturday, April 9, all day
Where: The Botanic Garden, 32 Dunham Lot (map)
Cost: 35₪
Why: Fresh Paint contemporary art fair, Tel Aviv, is the biggest, most influential annual art event in Israel
- The fair provides a meeting-place for art lovers, artists and art professionals,and an opportunity to purchase the work of top contemporary artists. - Artistic community projects includes its successful Secret Postcard Project, and will offer enrichment programs featuring video screenings, lectures, discussions with artists and workshops.
- There will be 29 art galleries plus independent greenhouse artists displaying their works
 
   

 saturday, april 2   
When: Saturday, April 2, 7-10 pm
Where: Radio E.P.G.B, Shadal 7 (map)
Cost: 30₪
Why: Celebrate the publication of the first newspaper edition and support a great cause!
- The refugee voice is a non profit project run by both refugees and Israelis with the intention of creating an alternative media channel for the local refugee community
- Performances by Cohen@Mushon- a Tel-Aviv based hip hop group, Sabo Soulico- a dance reggae act, and Yogo- a modern disco schtick
- All proceeds will benefit future publications
 
 
 
 
 saturday, april 2
 
When:  Saturday, April 2nd, 9:30 pm
Where: Anna Lou Lou Bar, 1 Hapninim Street, Jaffa(map)
Cost: Free!
Why: A one woman, Tel-Aviv based act, fully orchestrated by Zoe Polanski
- Self described as "lower than low-fi", Zoe presents a wistful and at times quite evocative, solo act
- Followed by renowned local disc Jockey, DJ Yonder
 
 
   

 saturday, march 26
 
The Unternationale at Levontin7
When: Saturday, March 26, 9:30 pm
Where: Levontin7, 7 Levontin Street, (map)
Cost: 80₪
Why: Radical Jewish Cabaret Music!
- Lyrics alternating between English, Russian, and Yiddish
- A mix of klezmer, folk and indie - this show promises to be a rollicking good time!
Link: Levontin Website
 
 
 
 
 friday, march 25
 
When: Friday, March 25, 9:30 pm
Where: Arab-Hebrew theater of Jaffa, Mifratz Shlomo Street 9 (map)
Cost: Free!
Why: This highly controversial, award winning film, depicts two childhood friends who are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv
-The director, Hany Abu-Hassad, will participate in a Q&A via Skype from his current place of work in the United States
- Film will be screened at no charge in the charming heart of Old Jaffa
- After party at Anna Lou Lou Bar with DJ Jabali
 
 
   
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