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Wednesday 1/6 – HAPPY PRIDE WEEK:
– MIDBURN PARTY – CampBukraf Party @ Radio EPGB – cool late night party, doors open at 11pm. Entrance is 50 NIS, with proceeds going making the camp cool.
– PRIDE PARTY! – Wigstock @ Gan Meir – Featuring 20 of Israel’s best drag queens and kings performing the greatest Eurovision hits from the 70’s until today + some really really special guests!
*** Wigstock is part of Tel Aviv Pride Week 2016 – check our Guide here ***
– TLVFest (till 7th June) @ Cinematheque – Tel Aviv’s International LBGT Film Festival is a unique annual event taking place at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque showcasing lesbian, bi, gay and trans films. The festival includes best film competitions, presentations from film makers, panel discussions and lots of other cool special events.
*** TLVFest is part of Tel Aviv Pride Week 2016 – check our Guide here ***
– Have you ever wanted to act in a play? The moment you have bene waiting for is finally here… you are invited to audition for the Stage’s upcoming short play festival. As it’s short plays there are less lines to remember, and it’s a great place to meet new people. Auditions also on Friday morning.
– The pre-Midburn Israel trip kick off social drinks in Tel Aviv @ Abraham Hostel – Our group of international burners will start a week long tour of Israel before Midburn, visiting community projects in Israel and meeting fellow burners along the way… and as an added bonus, Abraham Hostel is a Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card Permanent Handout Spot!
– Summer Club Opening Party: The Lighthouse opens in the Nemal – the newest club from the NOX Group!
– Israel’s Women’s Rugby Team play the London Pumas @ The Wingate Institute.
Thursday 2/6:
– Bar Kaymaa’s Closing Party! – one of Tel Aviv’s favourite vegan eating spots is closing its doors. Come and say goodbye!
– Groovestock Music Festival 2016 @ Sde Boker in the Negev (till 4th June) – A new addition to the Israel festival scene, Groovestock attracted thousands of revellers to its first festival in 2015. They were treated to groove, fund, hip-hop and beat-box by some top Israeli bands and DJs. Tickets 290-320 NIS.
For more Israeli top camping festivals click here.
– Pride Week – Tel A Beef @ Duplex – starting at 11pm all the way through to sunrise and beyond, this is one of this year’s main parties at this year’s Tel Aviv Pride Week – 3 dance floors, many bars, 3 play areas, sexy cruising spaces, and a roof balcony with a Jacuzzi, ice cream booth and more surprises to investigate.
*** Tel A Beef is part of Tel Aviv Pride Week 2016 – check our Guide here ***
– Cool Branding Conference @ Shenkar, Ramat Gan (in Hebrew) – presentations and panel discussion with branding experts, discussing how Israeli and international brands have rebranded themselves. Free, starts at 1pm.
– BeInIsrael’s 3rd Birthday Party @ BrownTLV – Happy Birthday Guys! Live Music and DJ Sets. Dress-code: 70’s, 80’s, cocktail-attire, very smart casual.Tickets pre-sale: 100nis (at the door – 150nis).
Friday Day 3/6:
– Tel Aviv Pride Parade 2016 – Tel Aviv’s 18th Pride Parade, this year the parade will be held under the slogan “Women for a Change” and will support the struggle to end discrimination and to honor women’s important contribution to the LGBT community and to the city in general. More than 180,000 people are expected to participate in the parade this year, among them are 30,000 gay tourists from all over the world.
*** The Tel Aviv Pride Parade is part of Tel Aviv Pride Week 2016 – check our Guide here ***
– OneDay TLV Volunteering with Refugee Children in South Tel Aviv – the activity involves looking after the kids for a few hours, taking them to the park and playing games. After the activity, the volunteers will be going for a drink.
For more volunteering ideas, click here.
– David Tartakover Collection @ The Tel Aviv Museum of Art – special exhibition from an Israeli design icon, with lots of his reference work from all junctions of Israeli culture and current affairs spanning decades. Doors open at 10am.
Friday Night 3/6:
– 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.
Saturday 4/6:
– Multicultural food, music and art fair @ Jaffa flea market – with food stands from many different countries such as the Philippines, Thailand, India, South America, West Africa and more. Music and dance performances from around the world. Traditional arts and crafts for sale from various countries. Starts at 6pm.
– Elifelet Fair @ Beit Romano – super-awesome Israeli street-artist Elifelet is hosting a hipster paradise party at Beit Romano (formerly Teder) to celebrate the launch of his new book ‘Colors of the Rainbow’, a colouring book for kids with profits going to charity. The event starts at 12pm, and includes a give-and-take market, a games room, and delicious Eyal Shani pitot.
– Raw Tapes 8th Birthday Party @ Abraham Hostel – 12 hours of live music from some cool up-and-coming Israeli bands.… and as an added bonus, Abraham Hostel is a Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card Permanent Handout Spot! Entry 80 NIS on the door.
– E-Boded Seaside Open Air Day Party @ Clara – with top Ibiza DJ Julian Perez. 80 NIS on the door. Followed by after-party @ Breakfast Club.
– Belvedere Secret Garden Party #1 : Official Summer Opening – Tel Aviv’s most sophisticated line – On the decks – our 2 veteran DJ’s Jenia Tarsol and Sean Doron, who will play their last set with us before embarking on their Ibiza summer tour. We will start the party at 18:00 and continue well into the night.
– Cool Israeli Concert @ The Barby – ‘Haya Miller +1’ , the Israeli Rock trio have been slowly accumulating a growing and loyal fan base and recently released their second album “+1”. With Israeli hip hop star Nechi Nech.
For more Israeli musicians click here.
– 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.
*** For more places to meet people check out Secret Tel Aviv’s Friends Blog Post ***
Sunday 5/6:
– Israeli Ballet Premier of ‘The White Swan’ @ The Israeli Opera House (also Monday 6/6) – for two days only in Tel Aviv, Israel’s premier ballet company The Israeli Ballet will be performing their latest production – their interpretation of Swan Lake called White Swan. The first half with be the traditional choreography, and the second half they are spicing it up a little! It’s going to be great!
Monday 6/6:
– Israeli Ballet Premier of ‘The White Swan’ @ The Israeli Opera House (also Monday 6/6) – for two days only in Tel Aviv, Israel’s premier ballet company The Israeli Ballet will be performing their latest production – their interpretation of Swan Lake called White Swan. The first half with be the traditional choreography, and the second half they are spicing it up a little! It’s going to be great!
Tuesday 7/6:
– TAU Innovation Conference @ Tel Aviv University (until Wednesday) – ok, it’s a little pricey (starts at 450 NIS) – but the schedule does look pretty cool for anyone interested in hi-tech – and they have a kick ass free event on Tuesday night (see below). Tuesday day is filled with seminars for entrepreneurs, and on Wednesday there’s a star-studded International Keynote speakers event + startup challenge.
– Rothschild Tech Talks – 11 Bars | 11 Tech Communities | 11 Topics – the hottest bars on Rothschild Blvd host the entrepreneurs that are on the leading edge of innovation and technology for an evening of inspirational talks, several of which are in English. Highlights include ‘Innovating for the Indian Masses‘, ‘Girls in Tech‘ and ‘Tech and Art‘. Pre-registration required, and it’s FREE!
– TINAU – Continuing the acronyms containing TAU, This Is Not An Ulpan have their Open House for the next semester starting on June 9th – Seriously, if you are looking to practice your Hebrew this is a really friendly environment, with classes for beginners (‘The Aleph Bet of Israeli Society’ and ‘Yoga, Pilates, Hebrew’) , Intermediates and Advanced. 8 weekly classes cost 450 NIS. Come to this open day to learn more.
– Fascinating Conversation about the Marvel Comics Universe (in Hebrew) @ The Little Prince, King George. Free and open to all ages.
– Yoga Month Opening Tuesday @ Ella Yoga, Tel Aviv Port – with special open classes throughout the month. So, bring mat, water bottle and join us.
– 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).
*** For more places to meet people check out Secret Tel Aviv’s Friends Blog Post ***
Wednesday 8/6:
– Midburn 2016 (till Sunday 12/6) – Five-day Art Festival in the Negev desert with 7,500 participants. Life changing experience. For more info check the Midburn Website.
If you’re going, we’ve created a list of cool events for you on the Playa. Tickets have been sold out for months, but sometimes people exchange in the Midburn ticket exchange group.
And remember to bring a cup! There are no paper or plastic throwaway cups on the Playa.
For more Israeli top camping festivals click here.
– South African rap-rave band Die Antwoord are making their first appearance in Israel on June 8th 2016 at Live Park Rishon! It’s going to be a huge concert!
For more international musicians click here.
– TAU Innovation Conference @ Tel Aviv University (until Wednesday) – ok, it’s a little pricey (starts at 450 NIS) – but the schedule does look pretty cool for anyone interested in hi-tech. On Wednesday there’s a star-studded International Keynote speakers event + startup challenge with over 100 startups pitching to top entrepreneurs.
– Abraham Hostel are hosting some jazz from French Vibes – Tel Aviv based musicians performing classics of French Chansons. Tickets for 30 ILS. Students – 20 ILS… and as an added bonus, Abraham Hostel is a Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card Permanent Handout Spot!
– Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds @ Amphi Park Raanana – Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson will be performing in Raanana on the 8th June 2016 as part of his Pet Sounds World Tour! Still tickets available for 225 NIS.
For more international musicians click here.
– Summer Sale in Florentine (till Friday 10/6) – pop-up market with discounts on clothes and accessories from new Israeli designers.
Thursday 9/6:
– Opening Party of the International Student Film Festival @ Romano (formerly Teder) – Music by: DJ Hectik + DJ Zidan, 22:30, Free entrance, See ya there.
– 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.
– Crazy concert with loads of Israel’s favourite bands – including Red Band, Balkan Beat Box, Aviv Gefen, The Angelcy, Ester Rada, A-WA – at Live Park Rishon. Sponsored by Mini Cabrio. Tickets 154 NIS (good value to see so many musicians).
For more Israeli musicians click here.
– Abraham Hostel hosts an Electro Swing Concert & Swing Dance Lesson by the great Austrian band Eugene The Cat & DJ Troy Savoy. Mixing Electronic elements with saxophone, guitar and live singing. Swing dance class with Holy Lindy Land starts at 6.30pm. 20 ILS… and as an added bonus, Abraham Hostel is a Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card Permanent Handout Spot!
– Ismi Salma’s Second Birthday Party @ Haoman 17 – get ready for some sophisticated electro music. Presale Tickets 50 NIS.
Friday Day 10/6:
– Giltch Beach Daytime Donation Celebration Party @ Duplex – Super Funky Glitchy lineup for your delight. Pay What You Want – Hat Party’ style.
Friday Night 10/6:
– 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.
Saturday 11/6 – EREV SHAVUOT:
– 7th Annual Shavuot Gourmet Dairy and Cheesecake Dinner @ The Tel Aviv International Synagogue – join us for a delicious, catered Dairy & Cheesecake Shavuot Dinner including Fresh Salads and Breads, Fish, Pastas, Quiches, Personal Pizzas and of course, Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse and other delicacies with our amazing caterer Hodaya Aflalo! 90 NIS Members, 110 NIS Non-Members.
– 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.
*** For more places to meet people check out Secret Tel Aviv’s Friends Blog Post ***
Sunday 12/6 – YOM SHAVUOT:
– Art and Culture Shavuot 12-hour Party @ Dovnov 8 – a huge celebration of art, music and nightlife.
– Monochrome’s Shavuot Jungle Session @ the Tropical Garden in Park Hayarkon (who knew there was a tropical garden in Park Hayarkon?) – the Monochrome crew are back with another cool daytime party. Tickets for members only, 160 NIS. Dress code white.
– Shavuot Afternoon Party @ Buxa – Rhythm of the Night from 1pm – with cool DJs, drinks and something cool with food.
Monday 13/6:
– Legend Con: Anima and Gaming Conference in Ramat Gan – films, cool workshops, jelly guns, games consoles, tournaments, News Oculus Rift and more! 43 NIS.
Tuesday 14/6:
– Fuckup Nights Tel Aviv Vol 6 @ Mindspace – Monthly stories of failures in +100 cities from +35 countries. Success is never final, failure is never fatal. 7 minutes, 10 images, 1 failure. (Hebrew)
– 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).
*** For more places to meet people check out Secret Tel Aviv’s Friends Blog Post ***
Wednesday 15/6:
– Wine Wednesday networking on the Roof of Merkspace, Menachem Begin 65 – Join us for the start of summer for good wine, good friends and a good cause! Bring a bottle of good wine.
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.
For more Israeli musicians click here.
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