Capital Calendar: June 3 - June 9

Five accordionists from 5 countries come together to create a spectacular performance. The five blend traditional, folk, Irish and jazz music.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
five accordionists_250 (photo credit: Lieve Boussauw)
five accordionists_250
(photo credit: Lieve Boussauw)
Information on events in and around Jerusalem may be submitted to INJERUSALEMEVENTS@GMAIL.COM, or mailed to In Jerusalem, PO Box 81, 91000 Jerusalem. Please indicate “Capital Calendar” clearly on all submissions. The deadline for submissions is THURSDAY, 8 DAYS PRIOR TO PUBLICATION AT 4 P.M. Events are in English unless otherwise noted.
FRIDAY 3
MUSIC
Classics at St. Andrew’s – The Israel Camerata conducted by Avner Biron with Muki Zohar, oboe. Works by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Corelli. • 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
at St. Andrew’s Scottish Church, 1 Rehov David Remez.
Info and reservations: 630-3600.
Classical Music – With Yael Levita, soprano; Na’ama Goldman, mezzo soprano and a baroque trio directed by Eithan Schmeisser. Performing works by Dowland, Purcell and Handel. • 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Austrian Hospice, 37 Via Dolorosa, Old City. Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692.
Bach – The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra conducted by David Shemer, performs Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti, numbers 3-6. • 11:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church.
Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692.
Latin American Liturgy – With Yotam Cohen, tenor; the National Kibbutz Choir and the South American Ensemble, performing Missa Criolla and other Latin American liturgical works. • 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Lutheran Church. Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692.
Arias – By Handel, Mattheson and Hasse. Featuring Hila Baggio, soprano; Shira Raz, mezzo-soprano and a Baroque trio directed by Eithan Schmeisser. • 4 p.m. at the Austrian Hospice.
Italian Opera – Sacred songs by 19th-century Italian opera composers Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi and Puccini. • 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Tower of David Museum, Jaffa Gate. Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692.
Israel Festival at Ein Kerem – The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance presents sonatas for two pianos by Mozart and Brahms. • 12 noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 95/100.
The Ankor Choir – Directed by Dafna Ben-Yohanan, performing choral works by Raminsh, Poulsen, Carter, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Busto. • 11 a.m. at the Augusta Victoria Church, Mount of Olives. Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692.
Gustav Mahler Marathon – Marking 100 years since the passing of the Romantic Austrian-Bohemian composer.
• 10 a.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 100-150.
The Song of the Earth – A cycle of songs based on ancient Chinese ceremonies arranged for chamber orchestra by A. Schoenberg, conducted by Gil Shohat. • 1:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. NIS 150.
The Bat Kol Choir – With David Feldman, countertenor, directed by Anat Morag. Performing Choral works. • 4 p.m. at the Dormition Abbey. Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692.
Rock Kabalat Shabbat – The University Botanical Gardens hosts Israeli rocker Corinne Allal. • 4:30 p.m. at the University Botanical Gardens, Givat Ram. Info and reservations: 648-0059. NIS 90/100/110.
Nino Biton – Andalusian music. • 2 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Road. Info: 077-445-0701. No cover.
Winterhord – Metal. • 9 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine.
Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 40/45/50.
THEATER
Hamlet – A new adaptation of the Shakespearian classic, presented by Schaubühne Berlin. In German with Hebrew surtitles. • 1 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 100/160/200.
COMEDY
Kalabat Shabbat – A satirical look at the world and the weekly Torah portion. With Jackie Levy. In Hebrew.
• 12 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.
DANCE
Reaping the Harvest – A pre-Shavuot workshop for women, with Nechama Cheses. Incorporating movement, learning and song. • Info and reservations: 052- 618-6851; imaches@gmail.com. NIS 55.
TOURS
The British in Jerusalem – What was daily life like for the average British citizen living in Jerusalem during the Mandate? With guide Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the Lion’s Fountain at the junction of King David and Emek Refaim streets. Info and reservations: 054-521-6933. NIS 50.
SATURDAY 4
MUSIC
Israel Festival at Ein Kerem – The Millennium Ensemble performs The Four Seasons by Vivaldi and by Piazzolla. • 12 noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 95/100.
Jazz Music – With Leonid Ptashka, piano; Moses Say, vocals; Valery Lipetz, bass and Yevgeny Maestrovsky, percussion. • 12 noon at the Latrun Armor Museum.
Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 100.
The Samuraï – Five accordionists from Ireland, Belgium, Italy, France and Finland come together to create a spectacular performance. • 9:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 695-1333. NIS 120.
Raza de Shabbat (The Secret of Shabbat) – An innovative performance for Shabbat with Andre Hajdu and Ha’oman Hai Ensemble. • 10 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. NIS 90.
Kool Klezmer – Live nigunim of old Hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs and more. • 10 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687- 4433. NIS 30/40.
Yali Sobol – An intimate performance with the vocalist of the rock band, Monica Sex. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/50.
Jesus Moving Services – Rock covers. • 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.
Michael Greilsammer – Reggae violin, with Shimrit Greilsammer, vocals. • 9 p.m. at Hakatze, 4 Rehov Shushan. Info and reservations: 052-325-4310. NIS 40/50.
Mike and Sharon – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
Ganawah Music and Fusion Jazz – Featuring Master Hassan Busso, gymbri and vocals; Dudu Balilty, ckeracab and African drums and more. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 60/65/70.
THEATER
Hamlet – 9 p.m. See Friday’s listings.
COMEDY
Jerusalem Blend – Featuring Effie Allman, David Kilimnick and more. • 10 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. NIS 40/50 (includes a free drink).
FILMS
Stranger No More – A screening of the Oscar-winning documentary, followed by a presentation by Refugees in Jerusalem. • 8 p.m. (Screening will begin after Shabbat) at Kehilat Kol Haneshama, 7 Rehov Asher. Info: 050- 735-8911. NIS 25 (proceeds go to Refugees in Jerusalem and the Bialik Rogozin School breakfast program).
TOURS
Street of the Prophets – Conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Safra Square, 20 Jaffa Road. Info: 106; 671-5288. Free.
SUNDAY 5
MUSIC
An Evening of Schubert – With the Aviv Quartet: Sergey Ostrovsky, violin; Evgenia Epshtein, violin; Timur Yakubov, viola and Aleksandr Hromouchin, cello.
• 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies). Info: 626-5666. Free.
The Twin Sisters – By Avrom Sutzkever, with the Elysium ensemble, conducted by Gil Shohat. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 85.
Classical Music – Florilegium and Gillian Keith, soprano. Works by Vivaldi, Pergolesi, Handel, Purcell and Bach. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. NIS 100/180.
Natan Galili – Jerusalem-based acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054- 531-3255. No cover.
THEATER
The Phantom Tollbooth – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the classic beloved children’s book. • 5 p.m. at the Way Off Theater, 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig (in the AACI building). Info and reservations: 054-688- 0281. NIS 40/50.
Eating – A powerful political satire, with the biblical Ahab and Jezebel as protagonists. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m.
at the Khan Theater, 2 Rehov David Remez. Info and reservations: 630-3600.
TALKS
Sivan: Kindness and Charity – A discussion in honor of the month of Sivan, inspired by the Book of Ruth, which is read on Shavuot and deals with kindness. With Prof. Avigdor Shinan, Prof. Admiel Kosman and Sari Revkin. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue.
Info: 621-5900. Free (tickets available from 7 p.m.).
MIXED BAG
Game Show Night – With host Airy Ellis and “Wheel of Fortune.” For women only. • 9 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. One drink minimum purchase.
MONDAY 6
MUSIC
Jerusalem – Performed by Verdi soloists, the Transylvania Philharmonic Choir from Cluj and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Stern. • 8:30 p.m. at the Sultan’s Pool. Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692.
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra – Conducted by Yoel Levi with Vadim Repin, violin. Works by Dukas, Bruch and Tchaikovsky. • 8:30 p.m. at Binyenei Ha'uma.
Info and reservations: 1-700-703-030.
A Tribute to Maurice El-Medini – With the new Andalusian orchestra, Ashkelon, directed by Tom Cohen. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.
Poetry Festival – Barry Sakharov plays Ibn Gvirol. • 8 p.m. at the Canada Center, 27 Rehov Raziel. Info and reservations: 636-7326.
Music on Mondays – Reggaestan: Reggae, hip-hop and rock. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.
Women’s-Only Karaoke – Join the jewels of Jerusalem in song. • 7 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. NIS 15.
Louis – A rock performance, in memory of Gadi Bar- Brinker. • 9:15 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 40/45/50.
THEATER
The Cherry Orchard – Anton Chekhov’s last play, about an aristocratic Russian woman and her family as they return to the family’s estate, just before it is auctioned.
In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Khan Theater, 2 Rehov David Remez. Info and reservations: 630-3600.
COMEDY
Comedy and Poetry Open Mic – All performances welcome. • 10:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050- 875-5688.
DANCE
Split Sides – The Merce Cunningham Dance Company performs the farewell waltz. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 100/220/280.
Reaping the Harvest – See Friday’s listings.
TALKS
The Fall of the Northern Kingdom – From creation to Obama, a series on the story of the Jewish people, with Rabbi Berel Wein. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Knesset Hanassi, 24 Rehov Usishkin. Info: 052-833-9560. NIS 15/20.
CHILDREN
The Wizard of Oz – The Mediatheque Theatre and the Beit Lessin Theatre perform the classic children’s story by Frank Baum. In Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755. NIS 90.
TUESDAY 7, EREV SHAVUOT
MUSIC
The 38th Music Festival in Abu Ghosh – Featuring the Israel Stage Orchestra, conducted by Ronen Borshevsky, and the Kibbutz Choir, performing Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor. • 11:30 a.m. at the Kiryat Ye’arim Church. Info and reservations: 623- 7000. NIS 135.
Avishai Cohen – Israeli rock with traditional elements.
Double bass and strings. • 3 p.m. at the Kiryat Ye’arim Church, Abu Ghosh. NIS 150.
Eran Zur and Corinne Allal – Israeli rock. • 9:30 p.m.
at the Confederation House.
Hashovavim – Humorous Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.
Open Mic – Eclectic jams with Mike Perry. • 10:30 p.m. at the Off the Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben- Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info: 624-3218. NIS 15.
TALKS
Shavuot Learning: Soil – A unique evening focused on soil as a source of creation and a basis of ethical existence.
Including lectures, workshops, a beit midrash, a public sing-along and skits. In Hebrew. • 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. Free.
TOURS
Secrets of the Temple – A mystical tour of the Old City, the Western Wall excavations and the Davidson Center. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at Jaffa Gate. Info and reservations: 1-700-509-992; 054-475-1080. NIS 80 (includes refreshments but not entrance fees).
CHILDREN
Live Museum at Ein Yael – Take a journey to Jerusalem, 2,000 years ago and meet ancient artisans, Roman soldiers and Jews making their pilgrimage to the holy temple. • 10 a.m. Info: 645-1866; www.einyael.co.il.
NIS 35/40.
Watch The Ball – The Orna Porat theater for children and youth presents a play about friendship and responsibility.
For ages 5-10, in Hebrew. • 10:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 80.
WEDNESDAY 8, SHAVUOT
MUSIC
Classical Music – With Saida Bar-Lev, violin; the Collegium singers and players from the IPO, conducted by Avner Itai. Works by Puccini, Vivaldi, Rossini, Bellini and Haydn. • 11:30 a.m. at the Kiryat Ye’arim Church, Abu Ghosh. Info and reservations: 623-7000. NIS 135.
The Ra’anana Symphonette and the TA Chamber Choir– Conducted by Michael Shani, performing Bruckner's Requiem. • 3 p.m. at the Kiryat Yearim Church, Abu Ghosh. NIS 140.
The Barrocade Ensemble and the National Kibbutz Choir – Conducted by Yuval Ben-Ozer, performing Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion. • 6;30 p.m. at the Kiryat Ye’arim Church, Abu Ghosh. NIS 145.
Classical Music – Featuring Noa Israeli, soprano and Hagai Rehavya, guitar. Performing songs by Villa-Lobos, Jobim and Ramirez. • 2 p.m. at the Kiryat Ye’arim Church, Abu Ghosh. NIS 95.
Classical Music – Featuring Na’ama Goldman, alto and Yehuda Schrier, guitar. Performing songs by Bach, Lorca, De Falla and Ydov. • 4:15 p.m. at the Kiryat Yearim Church, Abu Ghosh. NIS 95.
The Beatles and Bach – With the Vocal Octet and Alexander Gurin, organ. • 12 noon at the Augusta Victoria Church, Mount of Olives. Info and reservations: 1-599-501-692. NIS 120.
Yoni Rechter – The Israeli jazz and classical composer and pianist. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 95/169.
Antonio Zambujo – The Portuguese Fado singer. • 10 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. NIS 120/140.
John Hook – Blues. • 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.
Ofer Amichai – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
THEATER
The Cherry Orchard – 9:30 p.m. See Monday’s listings.
COMEDY
Stand-up Marathon – Host Edan Mizrachi takes some of Israel’s newest and finest comedians to the stage. • 10:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688.
NIS 20.
TOURS
Unknown Jerusalem – A tour of Jerusalem, seeing lesser-known remnants of the two Temples. In Hebrew.
• 10 a.m. at Jaffa Gate. Info and reservations: 1-700-509- 992; 054-475-1080. NIS 80 (includes drinks and refreshments).
FAMILY
Shavuot in Tzoba – Celebrate the land of milk and honey with the whole family. Enjoy arts and crafts workshops, performances and song. In Hebrew. • 12 noon at Kibbutz Tzoba. Info and reservations: 534-7000. NIS 39/64.
Live Museum at Ein Yael – See Tuesday’s listings.
THURSDAY 9 MUSIC
The Jerusalem Quartet – Performing works by Beethoven, Bartok and Brahms. • 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 26 King David Street. Info and reservations: 623-7000. NIS 110/130.
Jerusalem Folk Music – Featuring Marianne and Shawn, original and classic folk music; Sharon Neeman, original musical humor and satire and more. • 8:30 p.m.
at Beit Yehudit (ICCY) 12 Rehov Emek Refaim, 1st floor.
Info: 054-752-1239. NIS 35 (includes light refreshments).
Music at the College – Jewish jazz with the Atar Trio and special guests Uri Brener, piano and bassoon and Shai Cohen, flute and clarinet. • 8 p.m. at the Hebrew Union College, 13 King David Street. Info and reservations: 620-3333. NIS 50/60.
Drive ‘n’ Roll – ‘50s swing and rock ‘n’ roll. • 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. No cover.
Clare, Diane and Graffiti – Rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
Moshe Lahav – The Big Tisch of the Israeli Songbook and its back stories. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim.
Info: 679-4040. NIS 65/75.
THEATER
The Cherry Orchard – 8:30 p.m. See Monday’s listings.
COMEDY
Slaughtering the Cow – On Jerusalem, with Yair Lehman and Inbal Lori. In Hebrew. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900.
The Aliyah Monologues – Tour of funny through the Holy Land with David Kilimnick. • 8:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. NIS 40/50 (includes a free drink).
Jerusalem Stand-up With Tel Aviv Friends – Eidan Mizrachi hosts some of Israel’s finest comedians. In Hebrew. • 10:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement. NIS 35/45 (includes a free drink).

DANCE
Ship of Fools – Three characters coexist alongside one another, while each is bound in a closed, protected world of his own.
Choreographed by Niv Sheinfeld and directed by Oren Laor. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.
TALKS
From Alef to Tav – The mysterious life of the Hebrew letters and its secrets. With Dr. Zviya Walden and Prof. Avigdor Shinan. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621- 5900.