It’s Tu BeAv week. Tu beAv is like the Jewish Valentines Day, but unlike the Christian version, this one’s not really that seriously celebrated. Still, like everything else in Tel Aviv it’s an excuse for a party. Actually a bunch of parties. But even if you’re not taken by the concept, there’s plenty of stuff going on this week, from film screenings to political tours and ice cream. Lots of ice cream.
Sunday
The Pasaz is taking you back to the 60s with a screening of some Woodstock footage and a live set by Jukebox, a top local 60s music cover band. 40NIS.
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Monday
Celebrate Korean independence day @ Diego San from 20:00 with some mad Korean tacos, cocktails and a DJ set by Mika Avni. No cover charge but reservations are recommended. Call 03-5531557.
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Czech Film Festival opens. Full details here.
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Romano dedicate a night to jazz with Eyal Rob and Tal Oren on the decks. From 21:00. Free.
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Tuesday
Homer Afel (dark matter) live @ Sputnik Bar. Bar open from 19:00, gig at 22:00. Full audiovisual show of music / original visuals. Free.
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Tiny Fingers live @ Kuli Alma from 21:00. Free but will be busy as this band is internationally famous and awesome. DJs before and after playing spacey music.
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Wednesday
Hamasach Halavan live @ Rothschild 12 from 22:00. Free.
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Atar Mayner DJing @ Anna Loulou from 22:00. Free.
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Shlomi Zidan, Tal Cohen and Glenn Holmes DJ @ Breakfast Club from 22:00.
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Double bill @ Tahat with Rauul and Meat Eating Orchids playing live. 20NIS. From 21:30. Music links here.
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Thursday
Tu-tu Temple Tu beAv party @ Bascula from 21:00. Celebrate the Jewish Valentine’s Day with your burner family. Proceeds go to fund the Temple of Reflection. Full details and music links here. Tickets 50-60NIS.
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The Zimmer visits Hagada Hasmalit (Achad Haam 70) from 20:00. Lots of very underground bands. Proceeds will go to opening the new Zimmer.
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Nesting, a solo exhibition by Gaston Zvi Ickowicz opens @ The CCA at 20:00. Full details here.
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This awesome looking arty party from 22:30
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Old school hip hop night @ Pasaz from 22:00. Free till midnight, 30NIS after.
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Friday
This cool looking garage / moving sale
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Buza Ice cream, KZ Radio and Oneg Shabat unite to bring you an ice cream picnic with DJs, vintage clothes for sale and even a unique limited edition ice cream flavour for the occasion. From 14:00 – 17:00. Free.
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Jaffa Nakba tour with Zochrot from 16:30. An interesting and enlightening way to learn about Jaffa reality and the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Full details here.
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Totemo release party @ Bascula. Live music by Totemo and DJ set from Noa Argov. 40-60NIS. Music link and (Hebrew) info here. Buy in advance if you can to guarantee entry. She’s very popular and for a good reason.
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Teder / Romano are having a “tropical discotheque” with Afro-latin music from 21:00. Free.
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Bisi party @ Mini Club from 23:00 – friendly bisexual party for everyone anywhere on the spectrum. Kitschy, trashy music all night. 10NIS. They will be handing out colourful bracelets helping you signal whether you’re looking for a one night stand, a serious relationship or just looking to dance and have fun.
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Bootleg’s techno night is headlined by Charlotte de Witte. Join event to get in for 50NIS before 1:00. More otherwise.
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Saturday
Sputnik Bar has a group exhibition by 20 local artists, starting at 15:00 and going on till the place shuts. Free.
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Betty Bears live swing music show @ Pasaz from 21:00. 40NIS. Last show for a while.
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Malabi Tropical live @ Rothschild 12 from 21:00. Free.
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Kids Insane, Copout and Segev live @ Levontin 7 from 22:30. Music links here.
