This week is all about film as Docaviv, the documentary film festival is on. Be sure to check out the complete programme if you’re into this sort of thing. Apart from screenings at the Cinematheque, there will also be free screenings in the Tel Aviv port (starting tonight), the Bar Kayma and Habima square. These are also listed in the DIY Tel Aviv Android/iOS app. Here’s some stuff that’s (mostly) unrelated to film:
Tonight
Hoodna Bar has the launch party of Zohar beer – a beer brewed right here in Florentin and named after the bar’s sadly deceased but much loved dog. May she rest in peace. There will be music and you’ll be able to sample the product. From 21:30.
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Ryskinder live @ Radio EPGB as part of the Micha TV night. From 21:30. Free.
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Tomorrow
Lotem Ginton solo show @ Kuli Alma bar – haunting b&w illustrations of the strangeness found in nature. There will be prints and T-shirts for sale. From 20:00. Free.
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Harel Shachal and the Ottomans live @ Shafa Bar – a weekly night of happy Turkish music. Full band show at this semi-outdoor bar in Jaffa.
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Tuesday
Tigris live @ Radip EPGB – psychedelic African grooves. Instrumental. Free. From 21:30.
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Wednesday
Weekly communal potluck meal at City Tree from around 19:00. Bring a vegan dish to share. Come earlier if you want to help cook.
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Erel, Egozy & Bazbaz @ Radio EPGB from 21:30. Perfect electronic/eclectic midweek lineup.
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Thursday
Two open house events. The first is Houses from Within, featuring a whole load of tours and visits to usually off-limits spaces around Tel Aviv. From luxury flats to the top of the Azrieli Centre and beyond. Full programme of tours is on their site. Highly recommended.
And while you’re at it, head down to Jaffa to learn about the Palestinian spaces and their cultural and historical significance in Houses Beyond the Hyphen.
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Ron Nadel is launching his print series, featuring colourful illustrations of famous Jerusalem landmarks. You’ll be able to buy them in all kinds of sizes, from postcard up to posters. The Tel Aviv print series will also be for sale. Perfect souvenirs or gifts. This is at the SAGA Gallery in Jafa from 20:00. See the prints here.
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A special screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Gat Cinema from 21:30. Full floor show and an exhibition of floor shows from around the world. This is to celebrate 40 years to this awesome film. Tickets are around 50NIS.
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Afro Pro live @ Levontin 7 – African and Israeli musicians playing upbeat roots music. 30NIS. From 22:00.
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Friday
The amazing Riff Cohen playing an afternoon gig at Zappa. Doors at 12:15, show at 14:00. Call 03-7626666 for tickets.
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Streetwise Hebrew‘s Florentin cultural tour, teaching you about the neighbourhood and about every day Hebrew. From 18:00.
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Saturday
Circus-core festival @ the Pasaz – crazy night with mad performance art and for loud bands – Cain & Abel 90210, the Great Machine, Masach Lavan ( White Screen) and Midnight Peacocks. 30NIS.