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Thursday 16/6:
– A-WA + Tuna Concert @ Barby – two great new Israeli bands – A-WA are behind last summer’s hit Habib Galbi, and Tuna are a cool hip-hop band. Tickets 85 NIS.
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– Florentin Festival! @ Abarbanel 5 – Tel Aviv’s hippest neighbourhood is having a party! With good music, cheap alcohol, and new friends.
– Hoodna Bar’s Celebrates its 10th Birthday! Three days of Celebrations at South Tel Aviv’s favourite bar!
– Florentine Night Bazaar @ Derech Jafo 1 – selling rare fashion items from distant lands … London, Berlin and everywhere in between. Clothing Vintage and second hand, + some new accessories and personal styling. Everything from 10-50 shekel.
– Berlin based DJ Leni Faki @ The Block, from 11.30pm – DJ, producer, and label owner Len Faki is one of the most in-demand techno artists at the moment. The Block is one of Tel Aviv’s most legendary clubs and music venues.
– Alternative Book Week 4 @ Green Brothers (till 25th June) – thousands of books from independent authors for only 10 NIS.
– Batsheva Dancers Create SPARE @ Suzanne Dellal (till 16/6) – SPARE is a choreographic evening presenting the works made by the dancers of Batsheva Dance Company in their spare time. 9 short pieces, and one installation, offering a glimpse of the dancers’ creative worlds, a peek into their minds and hearts.
– International Student Film Festival @ Cinematheque (till June 16th) – celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year’s festival has 92 films from 26 countries, and a star-studded judging panel + special events, check their facebook page.
– Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival – Special showing of 1986 Winner Blue Velvet @ Cinematheque – the Cinematheque are going all out for this, converting the complex into a shrine to Blue Velvet!
– Alice Cooper Live in Israel @ Raanana Amphitheater – The G-dfather of Shock Rock is performing in Israel as part of his ‘Raise the Dead’ World Tour. Tickets still available starting at 304 NIS.
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– Quarter to Africa Arab Live Afro Arab Party @ Bootleg – get ready to groove with this cool concert! Free entrance.
Friday Day 17/6:
– Block Party on Abarbanel Street – We’re calling on all the Florentinians and their pretty friends to come and hang out with us next Friday, eat, drink, listen to the music, check out some new street art posters. 20 entry which gets you a drink and delicious vegan treat. All extra drinks or treats only 10 NIS each.
– Florentine Handmade Market @ Beautiful old mansion in the center of Tel Aviv. Vibrant atmosphere. Talented designers. Jewelry, clothes, acсessories, sweets and even furniture. Only handmade items. Made with love in Israel.
– FLO Opening Party – Come join us for the opening party at FLO – a new community innovation space in Florentine!
– Hip Hop Double Feature in Rothschild 12’s back yard – with sun, drinks, and two of the coolest acts in the Israeli hip hop scene. Free entry.
– Every Friday – live music and market in Jaffa Port – with workshops, yoga, a small market, and live music throughout the day.
– Brazilian Fridays @ Meshek Barzilay – Friday afterno.n bliss! Come and enjoy the beautiful food, the summer air and the vibrant energy of Samba and Choro at Meshek Barzilay.
– Cuban Street Party @ Beerbazaar’s pop-up bar on the corner of Rothschild Habima – shake your hips and drink some beer! 3.30pm-5.30pm.
Friday Night 17/6:
– Join hundreds of Olim and Israelis at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue for their acclaimed Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat. Special guest Chazzan this week will be Israel Rand and his choir.
– Midburn Reunion @ Ajami Beach – Beach meet up on Tel Aviv beach – just like the Playa: bring any art installations, gifting, music, speakers, food, and your beautiful selves! Remember: this is a public space and we want to respect our surroundings and be welcomed back again. Enjoy and see you on the Playa!!!!
Saturday 18/6:
– Zebra Dayz Late Afternoon Roof Party in South Tel Aviv – disco/house/funk/afro/latin – 100% soulful vibes.
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– Hip Hop Night @ Radio EPGB – one of Tel Aviv’s most famous underground bars hosts its weekly hip hop line – with guest DJs every week playing anything from the old skool classics to modern beats. And VIP Card holders get a free chaser with every drink.
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– Lola Marsh @ The Barby – beautiful Israeli band Lola Marsh return to the Barby for a fun summer concert. Tickets 70 NIS pre-sale.
– EURO 2016 – Austria versus Portugal – come and watch with the Austrians @ Bustan!
– Looking to meet cool new people 1? Every Saturday the Tel Aviv Football and Beer Club meet for a kick about on Charles Clore Park (also Tuesday and Thursdays at Maze 11). They’re always looking for new players.
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– Cabaret Bona @ The LGBT Community Center in Gan Meir (in Hebrew) – a women’s only cabaret, by women, about women, and for women.
Sunday 19/6:
– Batsheva Ensemble Creates Domain Pre-Performance Party @ Kuli Alma – join Batsheva Ensemble at Kuli Alma, for a sneak preview of our new show, DOMAIN. We will present a performance exclusively for Kuli Alma. Get a first look at our newest choreographic works!
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– ProductTank presents the Product Managers’ Toolbox @ Merkspace – with talks from Boaz Katz, Co-Founder & Chief Product Strategy Bizzabo, and Rinat Gershfeld, CEO Speaking & Beyond. Registration required.
– World Sauntering Day – to celebrate this international holiday, simply work slowly and pointlessly in the streets – you never know, you may discover some cool new things in the city that you missed in your haste.
Monday 20/6:
– Sustainable Food Systems Conference @ Tel Aviv University (till Tuesday 21/6) – an interdisciplinary conference bringing together academia, industry, government and NGOs to discuss current food systems from field to fork including science, policy and action.
Tuesday 21/6:
– 4 Elements Healing Dance Meditation Live Music Show @ Pele – celebrate the longest day of the year with meditation, dance and happiness.
– Looking to meet cool new people? The Tel-Aviv Improv Workshop is a drop-in, low-pressure, recreational improvisational-theater workshop, that has been running weekly for the past 5 years. They meet every Tuesday, 19:45-22:00at Dubnov Park (or in the Dizengoff Center if the weather is bad).
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Wednesday 22/6:
– One Second Exhibition @ The Iryah (City Hall) – ‘Book Special’ (Hebrew recommended) – a celebration of the written word – with storytelling, book readings, interviews with authors, and loads more.
– Uzi Ramirez New Album Launch Party @ The Zone – the press have called him the informal king of the local indie scene. Check out why at this cool concert and party. Tickets 40 NIS.
– EURO 2016 – Austria versus Iceland – come and watch with the Austrians @ Bustan!
– Tiny Fingers Live @ The Barby – Psychedelic, Groove, Electronica, PostRock… You name it Tiny Fingers can play it… and they are amazing live! Tickets 65 NIS.
Thursday 23/6:
– Creative Mornings TLV – Breakfast with Avraham Cornfeld in Hebrew @ Beir Hair. Avraham is a Tel Aviv based typographer, designer and entrepreneur, who likes to collaborate with good people in creating good things.
– Sunbeat Festival @ the Kinneret (till 25/6) – When Spring meets Summer – Celebrating Live Global Beats! A Weekend of Live Music, Dance & Celebration! From the clubs of Berlin to the tribes of Africa, from the Favelas of Rio to the Greek Tavernas, from the colorful markets of Marrakech to the sunny shores of Jamaica – a Musical Cross Culture extravaganza.
– Special Art Sale @ Hanger 11, Nemal Tel Aviv (till 25/6) – The Physicians of Human Rights for Israel is holding an art sale fundraiser to support our volunteer clinics which provide assistance and medical care for Palestinians and migrant workers and refugees in south Tel Aviv. Over 150 works from the country’s most prominent artists – Michal Naaman, Dani Karavan, Yair Garboz , Michal Heiman, among others – will be on sale for 1,000 USD each.
– Kutiman Orchestra @ The Modern Theatre in Jaffa – super cool Israeli band launch their new album ‘6am’, a groovy, surf rock sister album of Kutiman’s previous funky 2007 masterpiece. Tickets 115 NIS.
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