Another week has come, and obviously there is a lot going on, as it’s Independence Day very very soon. Love it or hate it, there are going to be heaps of parties everywhere. But there is also plenty to do before and after. Check out the listings below for instant schedule-fillers!
Tonight (Sunday)
Still some tickets left for Sorcerers Night @ Cafe Yafo, possibly the most fun you can have on a Sunday in Tel Aviv (well, technically Jaffa). If you’re into Vegas-style mentalism / illusion then you should totally go. It’s worth every penny. Tickets here.
Tomorrow (Monday)
Pirush the animal mask maker exhibits his work @ Kuli Alma from 20:00. Striking, shamanic-style animal masks made from found natural materials, including feather and bone (no animals are ever harmed in the making of the masks). This is the opening. The show will run until 4/5. Free.
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Harel Shachal & The Ottomans live @ Shafa bar. Perfect weather for an outdoor Turkish music gig. From 20:00ish. Free.
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Tuesday
The wandering store comes to Florentin with vintage and 2nd hand clothes, all one of a kind. Some are really old, some are current, all are cool. Abarbanel 45 12:00 – 17:00.
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Memorial / Remembrance Day kicks off in the evening. Two options for you if you don’t want to sit at home twiddling your thumbs.
Singing in the square @ Rabin Square is a big, mainstream musical event to commemorate Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day). There will be sad Israeli songs performed by big local musicians and you can sing along too if you want to be part of the consensus. Free.
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Alternatively, the traditional Combatants for Peace joint Palestinian-Israeli Remembrance Day Ceremony will bring together bereaved families from both sides of the conflict to mourn the dead and send a message of reconciliation. Everyone is welcome to to join them. Full details on Facebook event page.
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Wednesday
OMG, it’s Independence Day! Get ready for a whole load of crazy parties. Keep checking this space as some last minute parties may appear here throughout the week.
Avant Garde Festival @ Levontin 7 will see two nights of local bands play. Too many to mention. Just go and be surprised by the sheer amount and variety. All indie, all great. Pay as much as you want. 20:00 tonight, 20:30 tomorrow.
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Barzilay & Bootleg’s Independence Rave @ Meirhoff Gallery from 22:00 with Motor City Drum Ensemble Headlining. Interesting location. Certainly makes a difference from the usual clubs. 80NIS on the door.
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Israblof @ Pasaz from 22:00. No bullshit Israeliana and beyond party for hipsters and beyond with 3 great local DJs: Shimi Sonic, Funk Sinatra and Elad Ron. 30NIS before midnight, 40NIS after.
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Bigmouth indie independence party @ Ozen Bar from 22:00. Indie, britpop, alternative rock and more to celebrate Independence Day. This time the guest DJs are the Reflektor crew. 45NIS on the door. Email info@bigmouth.co.il with your name(s) to get in for 35NIS instead.
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From 2:00 – techno after party @ Papaito with the usual suspects: Benji & Niv Hadas, Partok, Adi Shabat, Oron k. Good quality techno guaranteed. 30NIS if you join event, otherwise 50.
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If you’re not feeling particularly nationalistic and want to be surrounded by people similarly aware of the complexity of this day when it comes to the lives of Palestinians, you can hide out at the Anna Loulou bar. From 21:00 – 23:00 there appears to be some sort of spoken word thing happening in Hebrew / Arabic, followed by music from 23:00.
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And yes, I’m blatantly ignoring the Carl Cox / Balkan Beat Box gig happening, because….well, if you go, you’ll know why. But if you really like either of them and want to go, then look it up 🙂
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Thursday
There’s a vegan BBQ happening at the Bar Kayma, so even if you don’t eat meat you can enjoy some grilled stuff. From 13:00.
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Kuli Alma are holding a party from 13:00ish too with live music from Balkan Bamachsan and more, plus DJs and a general get away from it all vibe.
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From 14:00 on top of the Duplex Club there’s a massive house / techno party with all the usual suspects of the local scene. It will be going on till the early hours of the next day. Oron K / Anna / Marzam / Partok and more. Price info not released at time of writing.
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From 18:0 0@ Rothschild 12 – Avihu Pinhasov and his band celebrate Independence Day Greek style. Free.
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If you’re still standing, you should catch the Black Madonna doing her techno thing @ The Deli from 21:00.
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Or go to the post Independence Day party @ Pasaz with Ghosttown Crew. It feature a whole load of great locals, from Uzi Navon to Cohen@Mushon, Digital Me and Fortuna Records. Definitely some of the best things Israel has to offer right now. 30NIS before 23:00 and 50NIS after.
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Friday
Feeling socially active? Then join this fun beach cleanup volunteer event that will end with a well-deserved picnic and help keep Tel Aviv’s beaches clean and send a message to beach goers to do the same. More info and registration on the Facebook page.
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Consume without paying a shekel! The Kuli Alma is hosting a give-take market where you can bring unwanted things and take things you want. From 12:00 -17:00. From 12:00-18:00 there is also a clothing swap market @ Bar Kayma. Same deal – bring clothes in good condition and take stuff you want. Or just bring, or just take. Both events are free and stuff leftover is given to charity.
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Cain & Abel 90210 live @ Pasaz – loud & crazy. From 22:00.
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Saturday
Spring tales @ Pasaz – folk music festival with Amit Erez. Gitla, Sawyer and the 1840s. 30NIS, from 20:00.
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If you’re feeling politican (or human) you can join the asylum seeker protest at Rabin Square, also from 20:00. They are protesting forced deportation to dangerous African countries (which is against international law, but hey.)