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TODAY (THURSDAY)

Highlights: World Class ballet with Paquita @ Habima, loads of interesting new exhibitions, and Purim has started early with Purim parties and concerts across the city.

Purim Parties: The Purim festivities start tonight with an Underground Purim Hip Hop Party with the Pasaz crew, Under Fire Reggae Purim Fest Party @ HaEzor, and Purim raves with Sunflowers and Meow @ South Tel Aviv, and Communa @ The Block. Also tonight, Pride Purim Parties with Igy’s Purim Ball @ Art Club, Shpagat, and BEEF Heroes @ Duplex. Check out our Ultimate Purim Guide for more top parties!

Concerts: Take off your Purim mask with Orot @ HaEzor, Go on a musical journey with Omer Netzer and Special Guests @ Einav Center, and Russian band Anacondas celebrate 10 years @ The Barby. More Concerts.

Meetups: Learn the 5 Steps to Product Management @ Developers.Institute, Paint your pet @ TLV Art Studio, taste some delicious paella @ Hoodna, and it’s a Youtube Evening @ Canada Cinema. More Meetups.

Culture Corner: Don’t miss tonight’s performance of the Paquita Ballet @ Habima as part of the M:Art Russian Culture Festival, check out a cool new photography exhibition Stories of the Streets @ Mazeh 9, learn more about environmental architecture @ The Brazilian Cultural Center, there’s an Art Auction for Charity @ Bograshov Street, and a Women’s Art Exhibition for International Women’s Day @ ZOA. More Cultural Events.

FRIDAY

Highlights: Bicicletta’s annual Purim Party @ Kuli, E-Boded Purim Rave @ Haoman 17, Avraham Tal and Neta Barzilai @ Hangar 11, and get out of town with cool Purim festivals.

Purim Parties: The main Purim rave has been postponed because of bad weather, but that doesn’t mean the party is over… Bicicletta is back with their traditional Purim Fest @ Kuli Alma, It’s an Animal House with e-Boded @ HaOman 17, and Avraham Tal teams up with Neta Barzilai for an afternoon Purim concert @ Hangar 11. More Purim Events.

Purim Festivals: The IndiNegev crew are back with the Shushan 24-Hour Festival in Binyamina, Head South for the Terra Purim Desert Rave @ Khan Gamalia, and Groove Attack takes Purim back to the nature with a crazy festival in the North. More Events Out of Town.

Around Town: The Jaffa Salon of Art celebrates its 10th birthday, Asaf Amdorsky and Shlomi Shaban sing in the High Windows @ Barby, and in honor of International Women’s Day Fight TLV & CrossFit Tel Aviv are partnering to host a special event for women to promote strength, confidence and empowerment! More Events.

Shabbat Dinners: Meet Young Jewish Professionals for Happy Hour @ Chabad on the Coast, and Bring in Shabbat with a Vegan Communal Dinner @ Shevet. More Religious Events.

SATURDAY

Highlights: Midburn Pancake Purim Party, TEDER host their annual Purim Party, top Pride DJ Offer Nissim has a huge party @ TLV Expo, and The Stage have a new show!

Purim Parties: Get ready for a Psychedelic experiment at the Midburn Pancake Purim Party @ Drama, TEDER Purim Party (enough said), and join Offer Nissim for the T Dance Purim Party @ TLV EXPO. More Purim Events.

Concerts: Abigail Rose pays tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim @ Einav Center, Atar Mayner returns to the stage @ Barby, and Malabi Tropical launch a new album with a Purim Special @ Kuli Alma. More Concerts.

Meetups: See what happens when Broadway meets Purim with The Stage’s Miscast 3 @ Beit Yad LeBanim, and Discuss the Deal of the Century with Jason Greenblat and a special panel @ TLV Salon. More Meetups.

SUNDAY

Highlights: Hamantaschen workshop @ Kerem House, Celebrate International Women’s Day, and Ofiri hip hop concert @ Kuli.

Purim: Get into the Purim vibe by learning how to make tasty Hamentaschen with local baker Ana Solemani @ Kerem House. More Purim Events.

International Women’s Day: Dance for Women’s Day @ Beit Hana, and the Cuckoo’s Nest host a special Women’s Day Stand-Up Comedy Show (Hebrew).

Concerts: Ofiri brings Old-Skool Israeli Hip-Hop to Kuli, Blues and Booz Woodstock Special @ Drama, and the Sunday Showcase presents NO’OMI @ Malan 18. More Concerts.

MONDAY

Highlights: It’s Purim!

Purim Parties: Too many parties! Here are some of our favorites (check out our Ultimate Purim Guide for more top parties, and our Calendar for even more parties)…

Keep it Local: Crazy Purim Party @ Gugys (free), Vicky Cristina Classic Purim Party @ Secret Garden, Soul Train Party @ The Prince, Enchanted Purim Party @ Abraham Hostel, Rooftop Party @ Yehuda HaLevi, Eyes wide Shut Masquerade Party @ Poupee, and Electronic Purim Block Party @ Kerem HaTaemanim. Check out our Purim Guide.

Go Big or Go Home with these Huge Raves! Insomnia in the Park @ Park HaYarkon, Imagine Purim in the City @ Gargarin, Fusion Culture Carnival @ Duplex Club, and Purim Rave Party with Lucas and Steve @ Ravers of Israel. Check out our Purim Guide.

Concerts: Join Malabi Tropical for a Purim Street Party @ Faruk BaShuk, Lucille Crew are throwing an Album release party @ Barby, and Groove with Quarter to Africa @ HaEzor.

Megillah Readings: Join Tel Aviv’s “most rockin’ Purim Party and Megilla Reading” @ TAIS, and Read with Pride @ The Tel Aviv Proud Center.

TUESDAY

Highlights: Volunteer at Ichilov Hospital, Megillah Readings, and of course loads of Purim Parties!

Purim Parties: Still Alive? Good, there’s more partying to do! Embark on an Electronic Journey with the Lunar Purim Festival @ TLV Expo, Fortis’ traditional Purim celebration Fortis-Synthesis returns to the Barby, Tribe Called Mulu Purim Special @ Herzl 16, Go Mainstream with NOX @ Hangar 11, Legendary Party @ Shoken 27, and get Crossed for Purim @ Abraham Hostel. More Purim Events.

Volunteer: Bring some cheer to those who need it most this Purim with the the North Central Synagogue’s Annual Volunteering Initiative and ITV’s Purim Project, both at Ichilov Hospital.

Megillah: Enjoy Waffles, Magic and Megilla @ Chabad on the Coast, Read in the Sky with YJP @ Toha, and Join the Crazy Purim Seudah @ Kerem House. More Religious Events.

Out of Town: Rave on at Circoloco @ Ariel Sharon Park, Party between the walls with Paradox @ Tower of David Jerusalem, and keep it close to home with Hashmaliko Electronic Party on Tuval 23 Ramat Gan. More Out of Town Events.

WEDNESDAY

Highlights: Nadav Dagon 360 concert @ Kuli Alma, Bemet concert @ Drama, and Small Business Owners Meetup @ Kerem House.

Meetups: Take part in the Data-Oriented Hackathon @ Microsoft Reactor, Learn more about Gender Equality @ Mindspace Bursa, Meet the Women who will change the world @ Cinemateque, and meet fellow small business owners for happy hour @ Kerem House. More Meetups.

Purim: Yeah, it’s still Purim apparently. Don’t miss the Free Tel Aviv Purim Fair @ Namal TLV, Special Purim screening of Priscilla Queen of the Desert @ Cafe Shapira, Crazy Purim Party @ Venn, Nadav Dagon hosts a free 360 Purim Special @ Kuli Alma, Masquerade Student Party @ HaEzor, The Freak Show presents Purim Hafla @ Abraxas, and Bemet is alive for Purim @ Drama. More Purim Events.

PURIM COSTUME INSPIRATION

Still not sure what to wear for Purim? Get some inspiration from the Best Purim Costumes from 2019! Make sure you post your best Purim pics for a chance to make our 2020 Guide!

FIND YOUR DREAM JOB

With loads of new jobs, now’s a great time to be looking for your next career move! Check out our Jobs Board for over 2,000 great opportunities! Need some motivation? Check out our guide for the Best Companies to Work For in Israel and find out why they are the best. Want to learn a new skill? Check out our Best Places to Study in Israel Guide.

POSTS OF THE WEEK

What a crazy week! Check out some of the best posts from the Best Group on Facebook:

Beautiful Tel Aviv photos: Beeri and Gilad took a great picture of the marathon last week on Allenby, great pic of Jaffa from Gilad, cool 4k sunset from Yoav, and two great photos from Alexander of the sea and the tayelet.

Yosi corner: Community favorite Yosi shared more great photos this week! I love this pic of the Tel Aviv skyline (New York, we’re catching up with you!), also check out Freedom, light me on, sunset, good week, and Gatsby style.

Mind Blowing Posts from Around Town: Tel Aviv municipality van getting a parking ticket from a Tel Aviv municipality parking attendant (pic above), naked chef required for bachelorette party, delivery problems for AM:PM app, and cat spotted in airport again!

Election Watch: Quentin Tarantino voting (pic above), and Meretz campaign poster 2053.

Coronavirus Watch: Empty El Al Planes (pic above), Israeli hazmat crews, top Purim costume, and Tentin Quarantino!

Community Posts: We love this post from Max looking for her doppelganger (pic above), Goncharenko’s new concept to create unique toys and furniture from wood waste, Daria’s cool eco-bags, Tziporela theater company’s new video, and Dor saving the day!

Thanks everyone for sharing!

WIN CINEMA TICKETS

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