Another week is upon us and here are some things you can do this week that aren’t parties (apart from the one cool early week party that somehow got in). For more listings, tune in today at 18:00 to the DIY Tel Aviv show on TLV1.fm, hosted this week by my lovely co-host Nitzan Pincu.
Today
First, not really an event, but might be useful.
If you happen to be a student and are in need of somewhere good to study for the upcoming exams, head over to Maze 9 where there’s a free space with free wifi, coffee, personal and group workstations and the joy of being surrounded by other stressed out students. It’s open 9:00-24:00 Mon-Thur, 9:00-17:00 on Fri and 9:00-22:00 on Sat.
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Macrame Workshop at Hastudia – reviving this retro skill into modern coolness. 120NIS. More details here.
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Monday
Underground Russian / East European drag night at Hamehuga 10. Lots of drag shows to East European / Russian music by performers who come from these parts (or their families do, at the very least). Doors at 20:30, shows at 21:30. 30NIS.
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Farthest South launching their new album, Neurim at Tmuna Theatre from 21:30. Neurim is the band’s response to Ron Dahan’s book Neurim, about the Lebanon War. The music is completely improvised each show, creating a unique (and intense) experience. Tickets 40NIS.
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Anikuku live @ The Pasaz. Single show reunion of famous band whose members include members of HaDag Nahash, as well as Sabbo, Kutiman and Idan K. From 21:30. 20NIS.
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Global beats and mashup party at Solo (Yehuda Halevi 46) from 22:00. Great party crowd expected. The dress code is circus, so come wearing your stripes, top hats, feathers and leotards.
Here’s a taster of a set by DJ Bush Beats who’s one of the people playing. You can get in for as little as 10NIS before 23:30 if you get your name on the list. Ask how on the event page.
Tuesday
If you’re not in Blumfield Stadium enjoying The Hives, UBK and The Pixies (I think there are some tickets left, if you want to do that) then there are a few other cool things to do:
The CCA is having an outdoor screening of Alien from 19:30. A Hebrew introduction and discussion of the film will be followed by the screening. Free. More details here.
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Meanwhile, Cinema Garage (Zevulun 11) is having a free outdoor screening of Miyazaki’s Valley of the Wind from 21:30. Not sure if it’s the English dubbed version or the English subtitled version. Free.
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Wednesday
Suicidal Furniture and Hexenschuss live at the Zimmer. From 21:00. Cheap entry. Links to bands here.
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Thursday
It’s World Sauntering Day, so you may want to spend some time wandering around Tel Aviv. Once you’re done wandering aimlessly, you may want to try going to one of these:
The opening of this cool photography show at Pop Up TLV (free, of course).
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Gitla playing live at Beit Hayotser (Hangar 22, Tel Aviv port) from 21:00 (show starts at 21:00). 40NIS. Ronen Green on support. Tickets 40NIS.
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Shoegazers, Vaadat Harigim and Document live at the Ozen Bar from 22:30. Tickets 40NIS in advance from the OzenBar box office or 50 on the door.
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Friday
Od Beeiropa – 2nd hand, old stock retro / vintage and new clothes for sale at Geula 20. Prices 10-100NIS. From 11:00-18:00. I will be there, so if you see me grabbing for something, step away for your own safety.
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Saturday
Tail wag – an illustration selling exhibition with proceeds going towards building a new dog rescue centre. Come by some affordable, original art and support a great cause. Prices from 150NIS – 1000+ for large framed works. You’ll be able to buy art on site or order prints in your desired size to be sent to you later. The event is at the Kuli Alma Bar from 12:00-20:00. The event page is in Hebrew but you can see some of the art there.