Looking for cool things to do in Tel Aviv? Carry on reading if you are into partying, culture, hi-tech, networking, sports, and lots more in Tel Aviv…
If you just want to go to a bar for a drink and boogie, check out our ‘Guide to the Best Bars and Clubs in Tel Aviv – From Pregame to Late Nite’.
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Monday 30/11:
– Arabic Music Night @ Pasaz from 10pm – catch up for a late night drink and boogie at Tel Aviv’s coolest bar.
*** get a free chaser with every drink at Pasaz with the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card***
– Monday night is Hip Hop night at Radio EPGB. Radio EPGB accept the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card.
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– Check out some live music – New band performing in Bar Giora
Tuesday 1/12:
– 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 2/12:
– Tel Aviv Blues Festival Winter Edition (till 5/12) – Get ready for 40 shows in 4 days across 20 clubs in Tel Aviv! Including performances from blues artist Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton from Mississippi ,the acoustic duo ‘Piedmont Bluz’ from New York and Lil’ Jimmy Reed from Louisiana.
– French-Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy talks about his upcoming book, Judaism, Israel, anti-semitism, and pays tribute to the victims of the Paris terror attacks. In French @ the Tel Aviv Museum.
– Elevation Academy kick off their new course ‘Coding Bootcamp’ with an introductory session – how to build a web-page in 30 mins. The Bootcamp lasts 12 weeks, and at the end you should have the tools to be a junior programmer.
– Hubspot Inbound Marketing Meetup @ WeWork Herzliya – do you work in inbound marketing? Come and hear a panel of experts talk about best practice strategies, and horror-stories!
– French musician Laura Mayne performs @ Cafe Bialick – she has sold more than a million albums in France and this is her first performance in Israel.
Thursday 3/12:
– Accessories Market @ Ibn Gvirol 26 (till 5/12) – 3-days of accessories shopping, restock your winter wardrobe with bags, shoes, jewelry and other accessories.
– Midburn’s Shit Hole Camp are having a reunion – Dark Side or the Burn – with Video Art, Live Performance, Spanking Contest, Creepy Rabbits, Hentai Porn, Wall Of Shame, Lap Dances, and STDs @ Abarbanel 5. 40 NIS, money goes toward next year’s camp.
– Mi Casa Su Casa XXI @ Bascula – Mi Casa is an art party produced by Maria Kong. Over 30 artists from the entire spectrum of the arts joining together to create a 360 degrees experience that blows the mind and stimulates all senses. Featuring: rocking musicians, electrifying dancers, talented live sculptures, video-artists, street artists, tattoo artists, and many more. 65 NIS.
– Joy Records 2nd Birthday Rave – with a kick-ass lineup @ NOHO Club.
– Cafe Xoho will be open for a special musical evening as part of the Tel Aviv Blues Festival Winter Edition. DO NOT MISS OUT on the wonderful performances of She-Rock, some warm drinks, perhaps a cocktail or two and our yummy food of course. See you there!
*** get a free cookie with your main meal at Cafe XoHo with the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card***
– Special screening of the David Bowie documentary Blow Up @ Tel Aviv Museum – followed by a talk. Tickets 50 NIS.
– Style Wars II Screening – The Israeli Premiere of Slovenian-Swiss artist duo Veli & Amos’ graffiti documentary shot in Israel, New York, Zurich, Palestine, and Slovenia @ Raw Art Gallery.
Friday Day 4/12:
– Street Art Photography Exhibition @ Port Gallery, Jaffa (till 19/12) – huge exhibition with beautiful photography of landscapes.
– Shuk TenKach (Give and Take Market) @ Kuli Alma – this free market involves no monetary transactions – simply bring your old stuff and swap it for new stuff.
– Anna Dubinsky: Episodes – Yafo Creative hosts a special exhibition by plastic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer Anna Dubinsky.
Friday Night 4/12:
– TLV Seaside Shabbes – bring in Shabbat on the shores of Tel Aviv with a song-filled, contemplative, Carlebachy Kabbalat Shabbat!
– Join hundreds of Olim and Israelis at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue for their acclaimed Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday 5/12:
– Pasaz is celebrating its third birthday party! This is going to be huge! Tel Aviv’s top bar is celebrating, with live music from some really cool bands! Happy Birthday!
*** get a free chaser with every drink at Pasaz with the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card***
– Fun Run on the Beach – New Charity Bamboo is having its first event – a costume fun run on Gordon Beach, followed by drinks @ Cafe XoHo.
*** get a free cookie with your main meal at Cafe XoHo with the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card***
– Florentine cocktail bar Cocktails and Dreams is celebrating its first birthday!
– 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 6/12:
– First night of Chanukah! Chag Chanukah Sameach!
– EatWith Chanukah Pop-up (6/12 to 14/12): The EatWith Hosts of Tel Aviv and Haifa are creating a series of delicious pop-up events to celebrate Chanukah. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to attend some of the most talked about and tasty events in the city, featuring dishes that cannot be found in a restaurant.
Monday 7/12:
– Getting excited for Midburn 2016? we sure are! Last week they officially announced the theme will be Abracadabra. This week is the first official kick-off meeting. The startup event is an ongoing tradition – a community meeting where we meet and learn to know each other, hear about production departments, getting inspired about the path we are about to take and getting updates about the Midburn Association @STOA in Gaash.
Tuesday 8/12:
– Lucille Crew @ Barby – Lucille Crew is an international Groove band from Tel Aviv influenced by Hip Hop, Funk and Soul music. Since they are local Israelis, Lucille Crew combines Mediterranean factors within their music. 53 NIS.
*** for live Israeli music check out the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
– Big Chanukka Party @ Ismi Salma!
Wednesday 9/12:
– The XJazz Festival! @ Roschild 12 and Kuli Alma (till 11/12) – this looks really really cool! XJazz, a German record label and festival, is doing a special 3-day show in Tel Aviv. With Israeli and international bands, cool venues, and jazz, this promises to be awesome!
– Chabad on the Coast presents Urban Lights with live performance from The Portnoy Brothers @ Alexander Hotel – Mingle over cocktails, enjoy the stunning seaside view, experience incredible music by the Portnoy Brothers, and watch a menorah lighting!
Thursday 10/12:
– Tuna @ Barby, Tel Aviv – this Israeli rapper, that reminded us all why the 90’s were awesome, has been in the music industry for 15 years, but only now, at the age of 30, with his new hit, getting the spotlight he deserves.
– Ranking Joe @ The Zone – one of the pioneering reggae DJs of the 70s back with a special performance in Tel Aviv!
– A-WA are performing in Be’er Sheva!
– Midbernerrot (till 12/12) – an event for the true Midburners, Midbernerrot is a 2-day mini festival with a maximum of 500 people, with the goal of starting to create art installations for Midburn 2016.
– The XJazz Festival! @ Roschild 12 and Kuli Alma (till 11/12) – this looks really really cool! XJazz, a German record label and festival, is doing a special 3-day show in Tel Aviv. With Israeli and international bands, cool venues, and jazz, this promises to be awesome!
Friday Day 11/12:
– Sarona celebrates Hanukkah with three days of kids activities (till 13/12) – creative workshops, dance shows, and parties. Candle lighting every day at 5pm.
Friday Night 11/12:
– Join hundreds of Olim and Israelis at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue for their acclaimed Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat
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Wednesday 16/12:
– SOLD OUT! Enrique Iglesias is coming to Israel for two-sold out shows on Wednesday 16th December and Tuesday 22nd December as part of his Sex and Love Tour!
*** for more international artists performing in Israel check the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
– Plus Size Fashion Weekend @ Yad Harutzim Street 11 (till 18/12) – with fashion shows, 30 mini-boutiques, and surprises!
Thursday 17/12:
– Happy Birthday Alma De Cuba – Tel Aviv’s top Cuban Salsa club is celebrating its third birthday – with live shows, face painting, surprises and lots more!
Friday 18/12:
– Dress it Bazaar returns – a huge annual event with over 600 designers donating over 40,000 pieces of clothing, all proceeds go to the Victims of Sexual Assault Charities.
Saturday 19/12:
– SOLD OUT! Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Israel for four sold out shows on Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th December. There are second-hand tickets available on Viagogo.
*** for more international artists performing in Israel check the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
Sunday 20/12:
– SOLD OUT! Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Israel for four sold out shows on Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th December. There are second-hand tickets available on Viagogo.
*** for more international artists performing in Israel check the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
Monday 21/12:
Tuesday 22/12:
– SOLD OUT! Enrique Iglesias is coming to Israel for two-sold out shows on Wednesday 16th December and Tuesday 22nd December as part of his Sex and Love Tour!
*** for more international artists performing in Israel check the Secret Tel Aviv Ticket Office ***
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