Last updated November 10th 2015
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…
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Wednesday 4/11:
– Barry Sakharov @ The Barby – Nicknamed “The prince of Israeli rock”, Barry Sakharov started his musical career when he was just 16 as a member of “Cosmic Dream” rock band. Barry Sakharov got to be one of the first Israeli musicians to be recognized outside of Israel when he founded “Minimal Compact”, a PostPunk band in Belgium.
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– Electronics and Electro-Optics for your Burning Man Costume @ Google Campus – Do you have an original idea for a costume? Come and learn the basics of how to make it, choose suitable power packs(batteries), find the right lights for you, how to design interactive costume and have a bird eye view of what Arduino can do for your costume.
Thursday 5/11:
– Shopping 1: Dress Code Winter 2016 (till November 7th) – are you looking for new clothes? This huge clothes sale could be just what you’re looking for @ Dubnov 8.
Shopping 2: H&M are Launching the Balmain Collection in Israel! @ Azrieli Mall – tomorrow H&M launches its new collaboration with French boutique across the world… and Israel is getting in on the act! Get ready for beautiful haute couture at affordable prices (well, maybe semi-affordable – but you wouldn’t want everyone to have the same dress as you anyway!).
– Cool Live Music: Aviv Geffen performs at Zappa Tel Aviv – there are still a few tickets left!
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– James Bond’s new film Spectre is released across Israel! We don’t have any links, check local cinema listings.
– The Hoodna Orchestra perform @ Pasaz -new show with some old songs and some fresh material! 50 NIS. Followed by top Israeli DJs Red Axes.
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– One Moment 3 @ The Einav Cultural Center – exhibition celebrating local artists, with live music from Garden City Movement and others.
– Exhibition Opening – The Wedding of Omer Goldman and Tamar Katz @ Gabirol – an art exhibition, theatrical performance, and party – come ready to eat, drink, and be happy!
– The Massacre @ Brasco – huge heavy metal night!
– Indie City Festival Jerusalem – okay, so this one’s in Jerusalem, but it does look very cool. The fifth Indie City Festival brings together 15 bands from all over the country gathering on 4 stages in one night of, music, art and freedom. Free.
*** For ideas of where to stay in Jerusalem, check our new Guide to Hotels and Hostels in Jerusalem ***
Friday Day 6/11:
– Street Party on Levinksy – Cafelix are opening a new branch on Levinsky – and what better way of getting friendly with your neighbours than putting a huge street party! With live music and art from the awesome Pilipeled!
– BuXa’s Second Birthday Party (till 7/11) – join one of Tel Aviv’s most fashionable bars for 2 days of non-stop live music and top DJs!
– The OneDay Social Volunteering Crew are back with some Community Garden Building! Come and meet some awesome new people and do something good with your weekend!
Friday Night 6/11:
– Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat – Join hundreds of Olim and Israelis at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue.
Saturday 7/11:
– Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card Pickup @ Pancho Bar Y Grill – between 2pm and 5pm – The owners are from Austin, Texas, and have grown up eating Tex Mex. Everything is super fresh, not expensive and very good… and the margaritas are delicious! And if you have the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card get free nachos and dips with every table over 4 people, and 50% off your second margarita pitcher! For more info about the VIP Card click here.
– HUGE STREET PARTY to celebrate Beer Garden’s Second Birthday @ Kikar Dizengoff!
– Wu Tang Dedicated Night @ Kuli Alma – with non-stop hip hop, art displays, alcohol, and cool people.
– Festive Record Fair @ Romano – dozens of stalls, music, food, and alcohol.
– Red Band performs at the Barby.
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– Saturday Night Means Protest Night – these week’s protest is about the sale of Gas Reserves to government cronies (allegedly – hope that works in Israel) instead of the national coffers @ Habima Square
– 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.
– Looking to meet cool new people 2? Kickball is back! It’s a mix between baseball and soccer, and great for boys and girls. They meet up on Hayarkon Park, and games are usually followed by beer!
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Sunday 8/11:
– This looks awesome! Huge Board Games Night @ The Tavern – over 100 board game available!
– WIXFest Goes International with guest presenter and famed German Graphic Designer Tobias van Schneider. Tickets are sold out, but sign up for future WIXFest events on their website.
– Think and Drink Different Discuss Physcosis with Gadi Alon @ Kuli Alma!
Monday
– Monday night is Hip Hop night at Radio EPGB. Radio EPGB accept the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card.
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– Girls in Tech TLV – Building your Personal Brand – with Cassie Fleming. Cassie works within Microsoft leading up Talent Sourcing for India, Middle East and Africa @ Microsoft Herzliya Pituach.
Tuesday 10/11:
– Nechi Nech performs @ The Barby – playing Hip Hop and Reggae music, this amazing artist is operating mainly via his Facebook page and is using it to release new songs.
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– Breakfast Club Celebrates its 11th Birthday – expect a huge party!
– 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 11/11:
– Tune in Tel Aviv (till 15/11) – a 5-day music festival held in bars and venues across Tel Aviv. Most of Israel’s top up-and-coming bands perform, including Balkan Beat Box, Full Trunk, The Lucille Crew, Ouzo Bazooka, Red Axes, Red Band, Uzi Ramires and lots more! The conference includes talks by some of the music industries most important players. Tune in Tel Aviv was founded in 2011 by Oleh! Records.
Thursday 12/11:
– Tune in Tel Aviv’s Main Event @ Hangar 11 – live performances from Balkan Beat Box, Red Band, and lots more. 110 NIS.
– Tune in Tel Aviv Rave @ Hangar 11 – starting at 11.30 with top DJs.50 NIS pre-sale, 70 NIS on the door.
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