It’s another week! Loads of good stuff coming your way. But let me start by saying that the February update of DIY Tel Aviv is up on the site, so if you have a download link, you can use it to get the up to date version now. Woohoo! Some places sadly closed down (Deli bar, the Mezze veggie restaurant), one (Yahaloma) has moved and I’ve not been to the new place yet and there’s a new pop up vegan place around till next month. There’s never been a better time to buy a shiny new e-copy of DIY Tel Aviv. Tell your friends!
Also, as I’m going on holiday for a few weeks, service may be intermittent while I’m away. Rest assured that I’ll be back even if I fail to update stuff while I’m gone.
Sunday
Moderate intervention @ Rothschild 12 from 22:00 – another one in a series of avant garde jams. This time with Ariel Qassis (qanun & electronica). Free.
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If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you can head over to the Yom Tov cafe from 20:00 or Radio EPGB from 22:00 as both are going to be playing slow tunes all night (just like your high school prom). Both are free. Kuli Alma has a Broken Hearts edition from 21:00 with Yarden Rokach & Tom Koren on the cheesy “love hurts” music, plus special offers on red cocktails. 10NIS to get in.
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For a more snazzy affair, Sputnik Bar has a big party from 19:00 with a cabaret show by Bordel Total, music from Adi Feher and Itamar Fintzi, sexy French food with special offers for couples and threesomes. Free to attend.
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Monday
With the sunny, lovely weather we’re having, you could head down to the Shafa Bar for the weekly night of live Turkish music by Harel Shachal and the Ottomans. From 20:00. Free.
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Dani Dorchin live @ Rothschild 12 from 22:30. Free.
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Tuesday
Tahel live @ Sputnik from 19:00. Show at 22:00, Middle Sky Boom on support before and after. Free.
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Wednesday
A-Wa live with special guest Ester Rada @ Barby. From 20:30. Get your tickets in advance and fast.
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D.R.Y play Hostel 51 from 21:00. Free.
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The launch night of this line of chic art parties
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Revo launching their new EP @ Radio EPGB from 21:30. Free. Followed by a DJ set from Teen Daze.
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Persian party @ Anna Loulou from 21:00 with DJ Ziba. Free.
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Peanut butter jam @ Pasaz from 22:00 – freestyle jam session for MCs and singers. Hip hop style. followed by a hip hop party. Free. Add your stage name to the wall of the event to sign up for the jam.
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Thursday
Sign up quick for this free Creative Mornings event.
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New swing / lindy / charleston courses starting in Tel Aviv (actually some stuff might be starting on Tues). Contact Holy Lindy Land for more details. Event page has some (Hebrew) info, but they can accommodate English speakers.
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Kochav Met (dead star) is a sort of band competition based on the popular Kochav Nolad (a star is born) reality TV show (it’s the Israeli X Factor). Lots and lots of alternative bands doing 3 songs each. Tough judges, super cool hostess and general craziness. It’s happening @ Papaito from 20:00. 40NIS.
Bands: Alien Fucker Sound Splicers Jeronimo Double Jackal Vini Vicious Afula After Dark MeratesH Oh Lio the roller show Knees Please
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The world famous Vaadat Charigim playing Levontin 7 before heading off on a US tour. This will sell out very soon. Get your tickets here.
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Disco, house, balearic, afro beats etc. @ Anna Loulou. Free till 23:00, then 20NIS.
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This is what the Block has on:
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N A S T I A :: Propaganda Records, Arma17 :: Kiev
Tal Cohen :: The Block – Yogo :: The Block
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BENJAMIN DAMAGE Live :: 50Weapons :: Berlin/London
K O B O S I L :: Ostgut Ton :: Berlin
Partok :: The Block, Kompakt – Nimrod Katzir :: Parallax
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Lounge: President Apfelberg featuring
Markey Funk :: Spark O
50NIS before 1:00, then 100.
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This pop up store opens @ Romano and will run till March 5th with lots of events.
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Friday
Luke Slater playing the Bootleg. First time in Tel Aviv, I believe. 70NIS before 1:00 if you join event. Otherwise up to 90.
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Acid techno / industrial @ Tahat from midnight. 20-30NIS.
MULE DRIVER
HAIM VITALI
AFIK NAIM X YONDER
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Intergalactic Gary @ Alphabet from 23:00. Pacotek crew on support.
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Saturday
Cult Israeliana band, Botimzog, playing an intimate gig for Shapira live from 20:00 @ Hachmei Atuna 5. Cheap.
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Hipster karaoke @ Anna Loulou from 21:00. Free.
