A big week is upon us, with lots of stuff happening in the run up to Passover. If you’re lost for cool stuff to do, look no further. There is plenty. More will be added to the app later in the week so keep watching.
Tonight (Sunday)
The Meatballs play high energy 50s style rock’n’roll @ Rothschild 12 from 22:00. Free.
*
Malox play live sax-heavy ska @ Radio EPGB as part of the Micha TV night of madness. Doors at 21:00ish. Free.
***
Tomorrow (Monday)
Victoria Hana, Avishai Cohen and Fortuna Records take over Rothschild 12 from 22:00 for a very musically varied night of kicking ethnic sound. There will be live street art from 2Girls and probably lots of Hennessy, as they are sponsoring this free event.
*
Tigris play psychedelic afro groove at Cafe Shapira (Chachmei Israel 79) as part of the neighbourhood’s spring festival. Cheap beer, funky people and a block party vibe. From 20:30 onwards. Free.
*
A-wa, the Yemenite electronic groove sister act, is taking over the Anna Loulou from 21:00 with a DJ set. Free.
*
Big local hip hop showcase at Pasaz from 22:00. Some of Israel’s best rappers / MCs will be appearing, including Lukatch, Cohen @ Mushon, Ortega, Sol Monk, Mo Rayon and more. Free.
***
Tuesday
If you’re a football fan, head over to the Belgian culinary week event at the Tel Aviv Port, where you’ll be able to watch the Israeli and Belgian teams on a massive screen from 21:45 for free. There will be lots of stalls selling Belgian food and drink, but also thousands of pushy people to contend with.
*
Shawarma Live – a local underground supergroup including the Ramirez brothers, Kuti and loads more. Radio EPGB from 21:00. Free.
***
Wednesday
Two separate big 2nd hand book sales starting. At the Little Prince on King George 19 and at Green brothers at Frishman 90. From 9:00 till late, 1000s of used books for sale at 10NIS each. Most will be in Hebrew, but some will be in English for sure. Green brothers also have posters, art and gifts for sale. Little Prince has coffee. The Green brothers sale is till Friday afternoon, Little Prince goes on till the 10th. Do both.
*
Alice Behind the beer glass @ Dancing Camel – a fundraiser for the Unbirthday camp / bar at this year’s Midburn event (Israel’s Burning Man regional). The theme is Alice in Wonderland so come dress the part, as everyone else will. There will be indie rock, ska and Balkan music to dance to. From 19:00. Tickets are 50NIS and include your first beer.
*
Fela Kuti documentary screening at Hayarkon 19. It’s a part of a series of nights about groundbreaking musicians. There will be some sort of lecture or introduction before the screening in Hebrew. Free. From 20:00.
*
Retro party @ Gagarin with swing, electro swing, twist, ska and rock oldies. From 21:00. Free if you come dressed up (ball gowns and frocks for ladies, suits for guys – but they have to be colourful!), otherwise 20NIS.
*
System Ali rapping and DJing at Anna Loulou from 21:00 – these guys rock, so don’t miss a chance to see them, even if it’s not a full on gig. Free.
***
Thursday
A-wa are launching their single @ Barby from 20:30. Electronica-infused Yemenite grooves. These girls will be huge one day, so see them now so you can impress your friends later.
*
Farthest South bid farewell to one of their members, as he heads off to Berlin. Enjoy the weirdness that is this kraut rock inspired local group at the Zimmer from 20:00ish. Support from Viene Tormenta. 10NIS.
***
Friday
Happy Passover! Watch out for the party post later on in the week for info on how to lose those matza pounds. If you’ve got nowhere to go for the Seder and are in Tel Aviv, you can try the alternative vegan seder at the Pele rainbow community from 19:00. It’s a potluck so bring something with you – a vegan dish to share, wine, some other drink, etc.. There will be acoustic music before, after and during, so you can bring your instrument and jam. Casual reading of the Hagada for those who want to. Address is Rival 25. If rainbow is not your thing, you can pay 130NIS and opt for the more mainstream / traditional White City Seder. Details here.
***
Saturday
Jewish Monkeys live @ Pasaz with upbeat, Jewish klezmer punk. Doors at 21:00. 30NIS.
