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Tuesday 26/7
– Building Your Personal Brand @ WeWork Dubnov – What is your Personal Brand and why is it so important for your career? Marisa Sarfatti clarifies the importance of your personal brand and how to be aware of your career opportunities.
– The Stage Presents: TLV Short Play Festival @ Suzzane Dellal Centre – After their big success with the One Act Play Festival in 2014 they are FINALLY back with this festival-style performance, consisting of 7 short, comedic plays combined in a 90 minutes show!
– 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 ***
– Tuesday’s Nights @ Jaffa Flea Market – Come listen to live Israeli music every Tuesday night during July from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Free entrance.
*** For more live Israeli music check out the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
Wednesday 27/7
– Yad2Live Festival @ Charles Clore Park – The Tel Aviv Municipality in cooperation with Yad2 will host for the second time the Yad2Live Festival. There will be hundreds of stands selling all kinds of stuff – clothing, accessorises, products from and for kids, games… Everything you can think of. There will also be many activities like a BBQ and an Arts and Crafts Workshop.
– Harajuku Fest @ Dizengoff Centre – For the second time we will celebrate Harajuku Day, this time it’s gonna be bigger and better!
– Open House Night @ Dance Tel Aviv – Dance Tel Aviv will open its doors again for our famous Open House night! Learn some new dance moves, meet new friends, watch a dazzling show and join the party! Schedule of events include a meet and greet, your choice of dance lessons (Ballroom, Salsa, Lindy Hop, Swing and Tango!) and exciting show and of course, a dance party!
*** Want to show off your new dance moves? Check out these top dance classes in Tel Aviv! ***
Thursday 28/7
– Aperitivo *Unlimited Tapas And Wine* @ Abraham Hostel – Starting 28th of July, and every Thursday evening! Aperitivo is a known thing in Italy, meaning a pre-dinner. After a work day, Italians are usually going to an aperitivo bar, drinking a drink or two, and eating small tapas plate before they get home for dinner, only this one is all you can drink and eat!!
**You get 5% off your bill at the Abraham Hostel with your Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card!! Don’t have one yet?? Abraham Hostel is one of our four permanent pickup spots, so you can pick it up for FREE at the party!**
– Eye Contact Tel Aviv @ Habima – We’ve all been there – looking down at our phones, glancing away quickly, not saying ‘hi’ or smiling to the person across from us for fear that we will break some sort of social norm. It’s time to do something good for ourselves and make a change.
– Artport Summer Party @ Artport Tel Aviv – Artport’s Summer Party! (and farewell to Renana) with lots of surprises by Artport’s Residents: Performance by Michal Baror and Patrick Hough, Polaroid portraits by David Adika, Handmade door Signs by Toony Navok, Personalized Lucky Talismans by Elad Rosen, Gummy bears, Ice cubes and more! And to finish this cool party: outdoor Karaoke and a dance party!
– Mike’s 24th Birthday @ Mike’s Place – Almost at a quarter century! Mike’s Place has been a constant of great music, amazing vibes and great times for 24 years in Israel! Time to get down!! They’ll have the annual Mike’s Mega Burger eating competition as well as great giveaways and a Cuervo Silver promo team in the Tayelet location giving away free tequila and lots of great prizes.
**As if that wasn’t enough, with your Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card you get 2 NIS wings!! (min 20 wings). Get your card for FREE here**
– La Culture X Kuli Alma | Typography Exhibition @ Kuli Gallery (till July 30th) – Celebrating 1 year of this beautiful artistic collaboration between Kuli Alma Gallery & bar and La Culture initiative, with a special Pop-up exhibition dedicated to one of the hottest topics in the design & art world: TYPOGRAPHY.
– Little BIG @ Gagarin – The crazy Russian band is coming to Israel for the first time with the maddening most bizarre electronic rap you’ve heard. After the concert you will not question why they are getting MILLIONS of views on Youtube!
– Restaurant Vienna @ Ben Yehuda – Following the tradition of the delicious home made food created by his grand parents, Stefan and Berta Herenberg, cook Eyal Herenberg kept “Vienna” as the most traditional ashkenazi restaurant of Tel Aviv. Open for over 70 years, this family-owned small place has become the preferred spot for Jewish European food nostalgic. In a one-time evening, this talented cook will serve a tasting menu of the most classic dishes of the house: Gefilte fish, Varenikes, Kreplach soup, Goulash, Chrain, Shnitzel and the historic chopped liver. Tickets are only 120 NIS an drinks will be offered for very reasonable prices.
– Laroz Live Set @ Hoodna Bar – Come to Hoodna Bar to start the weekend as you should – with a live set from Laroz, good drinks and company while you have the opportunity to contribute to finish the Effigy Abra&Cadabra art installation by donating your spare change!
– Mesipele Party @ Pele – You are all invited to come togther and celebrate as we are simply happy to come together and love, in a magical and loving party, to feel loved, to experience love, and to be loved. Food, drinks and more will be included, as well as a magical garden seating area, musical jam, vegan surprises and good vibes!
– Hadap Crew Party @ Bootleg – The Hadap Crew returns to Bootleg and this time they are proud to say that they are doing it diffrently and switching the rooms of the Bootleg club. This upcoming event’s exciting musical lineup includes 6 DJs in 2 different rooms.
– HaDag Nahash @ Barby – Being one of the main characters in the Israeli Hip Hop scene, HaDag Nahash (In Hebrew the snakefish) is actually a Hebrew spoonerism on the phrase Nahag Ḥadash (In Hebrew: A New Driver). Blending Western pop music with Eastern elements, HaDag Nahash are famous for releasing protest songs that make a political statement about government and the many different sides of Israeli opinions. Click here to get tickets!
*** For live Israeli music check out the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
Friday Day 29/7
– Succulent Day @ Tutus Karex – Meet nature enthusiasts, listen to lectures, attend workshops for assembly and sequencing and an exhibition of rare plants, all this while listening to a DJ set by Tomer Kariv and Nimrod Rotem. Free entry, cold beer, tasty food, and amazing food at this cool event.
– Amir Dadon Live @ Jaffa Port – Once again, The Jaffa Port and Kazoo Music have prepared for you treats, surprises, live performances, an amazing urban fair and all that goodness for free! What will be at the fair? Everything from Yoga, live music by Amir Dadon and delicious food!
Friday Night 29/7
– Join hundreds of Olim and Israelis at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue for their acclaimed Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat.
Saturday 30/7
– Summer Portraits @ Abraham Hostel – Summer is here! And our ideal plans these days are parties with AC, drinks and live music. This event consists on a multidisciplinary evening, which showcases works from emerging choreographers, dancers, artists, musicians , DJ’s, filmmakers, video-artists & more.
**Cool down with a cold beer at the Abraham Hostel with your Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card (5% off your entire bill!) Don’t have one yet?? Abraham Hostel is one of our four permanent pickup spots, so you can pick it up for FREE at the party!**
– KEF Roof Party @ Rival 5 – It’s summer and that is a good enough reason to celebrate, but Libra Music found a much better one – they are expanding! And they are going big, they will be hosting a roof party with great music, delicious food by Burning Tacos and drinks form French 57. Can’t ask for anything else.
– World Food Market @ Bascula – On the last Saturday of July, you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy a variety of dishes from all corners of the world: Colombia, Vietnam, Philippines, Ethiopia, Japan, Italy, Peru, Georgia, Sudan, India and Mexico. The food will be as authentic as possible – most of the food featured at the events is sourced from expats.
– Carlos Santana @ Park Hayarkon – Mexican guitar legend Carlos Santana performs in Gnei Yehoshua in Park Hayarkon – spreading a message of peace and love!
** For more international artists performing in Israel click here **
– Hoodna Bazar @ Florentin – Books, clothing, accessorises, records, art… All this and a lot more for up to 30 NIS at the Hoodna Bazar on Florentin.
– Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Tel Aviv @ Joz Ve Loz – Join Lesbians Who Tech. Get geeky with techy folks, enjoy tasty adult beverages, make new friends and connections. Lesbians Who Tech is a community of queer women in tech that started in San Francisco and already have built a community of over 15,000 queer women in 35 different cities.
– Kip For a Cure @ CrossFit Tel Aviv – CrossFit Tel Aviv is hosting the 3rd Annual Kip For a Cure Workout Of the Day, to help raise awareness and funds for research for A.L.S. (All proceeds go to IsrALS). The workout includes Pull Ups, Hand Stand Push Ups and Squats to finish your week feeling powerful.
– Sherwin Garden & Groove Ambassadors Concert @ Gan HaPisga – Every Saturday eve at Gan haPisga in Jaffa enjoy live music performances. This Saturday come and dance to the funky music of Sherwin Garden and Groove Ambassadors. Sherwin Gardner is a Trinidadian Gospel reggae singer. He is noted for his use of dancehall style and patois. Groove Ambassadors is a 11 people band of funky afrobeat music that’s definitely going to get you dancing!
*** For lots of live Israeli music check out the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
– 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.
*** Get a free chaser with every drink at Radio with the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card***
– Looking to meet cool new people? 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) and they’re always looking for new players!
*** For more places to meet people check out Secret Tel Aviv’s Friends Blog Post ***
Sunday 31/7
– Unite In Babylon Summer Circle @ Habima Square – Chanting circle in Habima with dozens of artists and hundreds of participants synchronized with dozens of circles around the world! The idea is to join together at city centres, at a place that is open for the public, and sing songs that everyone can join and sing along. You don’t need to know a song or the lyrics. You just need to join a few hundred people to sing together as one.
– ArtConceptSrote Opening @ Hayarkon 70 – The Official Opening Party of the Gallery “Art Concept Store” By Michael Edery – Pop and Contemporary Artist. There will be a live set by DJ OferH20, artwork exhibits, T-Shirt Collection, costumized Stan Smith & Jeans and more. Entrance is free.
Monday 1/8
– Le Xoho Crew Garage Sale @ Xoho – Your favourite ‘hood coffee shop is having a summer sale! So bring your coins, there will be costumes (or as normal people call it, “clothes”) – lots of that!, finger licking cookies (and cookie dough?!), amazing coffee by brew shop and more!
** Remember that Secret Tel Aviv VIP Cardholders get a free DELICIOUS cookie with every meal! If you don’t have your FREE card yet, you are lucky because at Xoho you can pick it up, find out more here **
– NUTZ Premiere @ Heichal Hatarbut – For the first time Tchaikovsky’s immortal music meets a new beat. 30 dancers, internationally renowned violin player Yuri Revich and DJ Tomer Maizner on one stage.
Tuesday 2/8
– Animix Festival @ Cinemateque Tel Aviv (till 6/8)- Started at the year 2000, the Animix Tel Aviv Animation International Festival is a theme festival showcasing animation, comics and caricature in our holy land. You can enjoy meeting famous comics artists, lectures about animation and join workshops and watch animated films.
– Tuesday’s Nights @ Jaffa Flea Market – Come listen to live Israeli music every Tuesday night during July from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Free entrance.
*** For more live Israeli music check out the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
Wednesday 3/8
– Agadir Block Party @ Agadir Nachalat Binyamin – An evening full of live performances urban, skateboarding, street fashion culture, a pop-up market and live performances. Enjoy the urban vibes with a great burger and 10 NIS draft beer!
Thursday 4/8
– The Idan Raichel Project @ Tel Aviv Performing Arts Centre – The Idan Raichel Project are a favourite of Olim Chadashim. Making their big break at 2003 with their song Bo’ee (Come here), The Idan Raichel Project are combining the Ethiopian language in their songs. Led by keyboardist Idan Raichel, almost every song they wrote made it to the top 10 in main radio stations in Israel.
*** For more live Israeli music check out the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
– Osho Israel Festival @ Givat Habiba (till 6/8) – The 9th Osho Festival in Israel is taking place at Givat Habiba with inspiring workshops, meditations, insights and meaningful powerful moments, good music with exciting performances. The Osho Israel Festival has grown to be one of the largest in the world.
– Never-ending Improv Show @ Bikurey Ha’Itim – For the past 9 months, the fabulous improv group has been meeting, practicing and playing week in and week out. Now it’s time to show you all what they came up with! Join them as they take the stage for a night of fast-paced Improv hilarity!
– Live Hip Hop Show @ Bar Giora – If you didn’t know there is a live rap show, now you do. It’s going to be an incredible night at Bar Giora. There will be two rappers performing, Gal Avraham also known as “GAUL” and Michael Greenberg aka “Mic G”.
– Aperitivo *Unlimited Tapas And Wine* @ Abraham Hostel – Starting 28th of July, and every Thursday evening! Aperitivo is a known thing in Italy, meaning a pre-dinner. After a work day, Italians are usually going to an aperitivo bar, drinking a drink or two, and eating small tapas plate before they get home for dinner, only this one is all you can drink and eat!!
**You get 5% off your bill at the Abraham Hostel with your Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card!! Don’t have one yet?? Abraham Hostel is one of our four permanent pickup spots, so you can pick it up for FREE at the party!**
Friday Day 5/8
– E BODED a Day at the Water Park @ Neve Yam Water Park – With this heat the only thing that makes sense is to be in the water, lucky you E-Boded is organising a day at the Neve Yam water park, all the fun you had as a kid with all the perks of being an adult!
Friday Night 5/8
– Join hundreds of Olim and Israelis at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue for their acclaimed Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat.
Saturday 6/8
– Jaffa Saturday Nights @ Gan HaPisga – This Saturday The Israeli Pink Floyd will be giving a concert as part of the Jaffa Saturday Nights. There will play the highlight os the legendary band among other things.
*** For lots of live Israeli music check out the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
– The Hazelnuts @ OzenBar – The Hazelnuts are a unique phenomenon in the Israeli music scene that managed to infect a large and diverse audience with a swing and wobble fever, watch them live at one of The Best Places to Watch Live Music in Tel Aviv
– 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.
*** Get a free chaser with every drink at Radio with the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card***
– Looking to meet cool new people? 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) and they’re always looking for new players!
*** For more places to meet people check out Secret Tel Aviv’s Friends Blog Post ***
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