Nino Biton – Andalusian music. • 1 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Road, Info: 077-445-0701. No cover.Yankele Rosenblatt and His Devek Band – With Gadi Ronen, guitar and Boaz Reinschreiber, piano. • 11 a.m. at the Tower of David Museum, Old City. Info: 626-5333. NIS 50/60.MIXED BAG Purim Street Festival – Ginot Ha’ir invites you to a special Purim festival on Emek Refaim. • 10 a.m.– 1 p.m.19 SATURDAY MUSIC A Baroque Ball – Maria Joffee, soprano; Ilya Konovalov, violin; Shani Shahar, oboe; Alexander Rosenblatt, piano and harpsichord, and the Jerusalem Festival Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Barshewitz. Works by Bach, Vivaldi, Marcello, Caccini, Handel, Paganini and others. • 6 p.m. at the Augusta Victoria Church, Mount Scopus. Info: 535- 6954; 052-326-5915. NIS 120.Heavenly Flutes – Hefziba Zer-Arbiv, flute with Vitaly Podolsky, accordion and Jacob Hotter, guitar. Balkan, Gypsy, Romanian, klezmer and Israeli folk music. • 12 noon at the Latrun Armor Museum. Info and reservations: 535-6954; 052-326-5915. NIS 100.The Best of Chamber Music – The Millennium ensemble plays works by J.C. Bach, J.S.Bach and Claude Bolling and Brahms. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.Bach, The Musical Offering – The Phoenix Ensemble: Sarah Paysnick, Baroque flute; Yasuko Hirata, Baroque violin; Marina Minkin, harpsichord and Myrna Herzog, viola da gamba. • 4 p.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 80.Keren Peles – An intimate concert with the esteemed artist, who has set many records in Israeli music since her breakthrough five years ago. Peles will sing as well as discuss her journey from her childhood in Yavni’el, up to her present-day success. With Omri Behr. In Hebrew. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900.Pritzat Disk – Rock covers. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Jane – Rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.Koby Oz – The Teapacks frontman and music personality plays Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 65/70/75.COMEDY Jerusalem Blend – With Elazar “Dr. Jazz” Brandt, Baruch Spier and Benny Firszt. • 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. NIS 40/50 (includes free drink).THEATER
The Dreamer – An entertaining, thought-provoking one-man play written and performed by Jonathan Gillis, directed by Nurit Cohen. • 8:30 p.m. at the Khan Theater, 2 Rehov David Remez. Info and reservations: 671-8281. NIS 65.CHILDREN Rosebud – Experience the world of Sleeping Beauty and take part in a meeting between the illustrations and the story. With a workshop in honor of Purim. For ages four and up. In Hebrew. • 11 a.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info and reservations: 561- 8514; www.traintheater.co.il. NIS 30 (on the website) and NIS 40.MIXED BAG
Purimshpiel – Reenactments of episodes from the megila, music and overall merriment. • 9 p.m. at Yung YiDiSH, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687- 4433. NIS 40/50/60 (includes drinks and more).Family Bike Ride – A family bike ride from the Central Bus Station to Kiryat Yovel. • 9:30 a.m. at Kikar Safra or 10:30 a.m. at the Central Bus Station. Info: 054-442-8163; www.yerushalmim.org.20 SUNDAYMUSIC The Moshav Band – Jewish inspired soulful rock, with classic hits and new material from their seventh album, Dancing in a Dangerous World. • 8 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron. Info: 629-2000. NIS 80/90.Blaze House Rock – Rock Party. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Sobo – Rock, blues and soul. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.THEATER Dead Sea Discs – In celebration of Purim, Kehila Mizmor LeDavid’s Kosher Hams present an original new comedic musical revue. • 9 p.m. at the Masorti High School auditorium, 8 Rehov Beitar. Info: mizmorledavid@ gmail.com; 673-5338. NIS 30.DANCE Purim Boogie – A special evening with a unique performance by Gil Ron Shema and friends. • 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: www.boogienights.co.il; 052-860-8084. NIS 50-60.CHILDRENMegila Reading at Ammunition Hill – The Jerusalem Municipality presents a tour of Ammunition Hill, along with a megila reading for the whole family. • 4 p.m. at Ammunition Hill. Info: 582- 9392. Free.Megila Reading – A humorous, modern take on the megila for the whole family, from the people who brought you Kalabat Shabbat. • 11 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 30/60.Purim Fun in Keftzuba – Partake in Kibbutz Tzuba’s special three-day Purim festival at their fun park, Keftzuba. With a juggling workshop and more. • Kibbutz Tzuba. Info: 534-7000.Museum of Italian Jewish Art Purim – Enjoy a theatrical tour of the museum for kids and parents, and see ancient megilot. Includes a mask-making workshop. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Italian Jewish Museum of Art, 27 Rehov Hillel. Info: 624-1610. NIS 25.Children’s Theater – There will be a special story theater in honor of Purim, as well as an interactive performance of “Arabian Nights.” • The Museum for Islamic Art, 2 Rehov Hapalmach. Info: 566-1291. NIS 25/40.Rosebud – 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. See Saturday’s listings.
MIXED BAGPurim at Rachel’s Tomb – Enjoy megila reading, a special seuda, and hear a lecture from Rabbi Ephraim Sprecher on “Mother Rachel and Queen Esther, the most beloved heroines in Jewish history.” • 11 a.m. at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel’s Tomb complex. Register ASAP for possible bus: rachelschildren@gmail.com; 054-224-2649; www.theracheltear.blogspot.com. NIS 70 (includes light refreshments).Purim/Meatout Party – It’s both Purim and World Meatout, a day dedicated to veggie education. Both will be celebrated together. Feel free to come in costume. • 8 p.m. at the Ginger Vegetarian Community Center, 8 Rehov Balfour. Info: 566-4496. NIS 25.21 MONDAY MUSIC
Chamber Music – Music of All Sorts: Christoph Pregardien, tenor; Joseph Petric, accordion and the Pentaedre Ensemble perform Winterreise by Franz Schubert. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem YMCA, 26 King David Street. Info: 623-7000. NIS 110/130.Etnahta – Rivka Golani, viola and Michael Hampton, piano, perform works by Brahms, York Bowen and Britten. • 5 p.m. (free tickets distributed from 4 p.m.) at the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755.All the Words – Third in the series with Dror Keren and Rama Messinger. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.Esther’s Blow – In honor of Purim, the Israel Stage Orchestra, conducted by Roni Porat. • 11:30 a.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 677-1302.
Women’s-Only Karaoke and Open Mic – Join the jewels of Jerusalem in karaoke. • 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 (includes a free drink).Joyous Jazz – Celebrating Barud’s 16th year, with Boris Gamar, saxophone; Wolfgang Berger (Germany), bass and Olog Bogod, keyboard. • 8:30 p.m. at Barud, 31 Jaffa Road. Info: 625-9081.COMEDY
Comedy and Poetry Open Mic Night – Weekly comedy and poetry open mic. All performances welcome. • 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. One drink minimum purchase.CHILDREN Old Yishuv Court Purim – Bring your children to a “place of the past” and let them learn about the history of the Old City and the communities that lived there, and enjoy a special tour for families including games and costumes of the past. In Hebrew. • 11 a.m. at the Old Yishuv Court Museum, 6 Rehov Or Hachaim, Old City. Info: 628-4636.Marzipan Fairy and Workshop – Take a journey with Mick, Tino the Dwarf and her father’s magic wand, into the witch’s candy garden. It’s a poetic journey full of surprises about confrontation and friendship with the strange and unknown. For children ages 3-6. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info and reservations: 561-8514; www.traintheater.co.il. NIS 30 (on the website) and NIS 40.MIXED BAG
Purim Carnival – This Purim, take your family to an exciting day at the Mamilla promenade. Enjoy a circus show, a gymboree center for children, a colorful procession of stilt-walkers, costumed performers and walking dolls, and an all-round cheerful environment. • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Alrov Mamilla Promenade. Info: 636-0000; 636-0028. Free.
My Second Childhood – The magical world of children, through poems that have become integral parts of Israeli culture, including works by Bialik, Ayin Hillel, Miriam Yalan Stekelis, Natan Alterman and more. With Dror Keren and Rama Messinger. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.
Purim Rhythm – The Mayumana performing arts group presents a special Purim workshop. Open to parents and children who enjoy rhythm and music, creativity and humor. Just bring comfortable clothes and sport shoes. For ages 7 and up. • 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Tower of David Museum. Info and reservations: 626-5333; www.towerofdavid.org.il. NIS 50.22 TUESDAYMUSIC
Youth at the Center – Yuval Herz, violin and Maria Yulin, piano, perform works by Beethoven, Webern, Schumann and Debussy. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 624- 1041. Free entrance.Tripolar – Israeli acoustic rock. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.Bill Drummond and The 17 – Music without words. • 5:30 p.m. at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University, auditorium 222. Info: 589-3333.Open Mic with Mike Perry – Join Jerusalem’s king of the open mic. All performers welcome. Enjoy late-night professional and amateur singing with your friends. • Sign up is at 9:30 p.m., shows begin at 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; www.israelcomedy.com. One drink minimum purchase.Tibi Golan – Balkan music. • 9:30 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Road. Info: 077-445-0701. No cover.Submarine Jazz – Brazilian music with Odelia Dahan, vocals; Michel Baron, guitar; Yoav Kfir, percussion and Matan Klein, flute. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679- 4040. No cover.THEATER Stricken – A unique, humorous and moving drama about the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, and issues of identity, independence and loss. • 8:30 p.m. at the Shalem dance hall, 22 Rehov Shivtei Yisrael. Info and reservations: 624- 4585; *6226.Grease – Center Stage Theater and Encore Educational Theater Company bring you one of the most popular musicals of all time. • 8 p.m. at Beit Sefer Masorti, 8 Rehov Beitar. Info and reservations: 052-603-9115; cst@themerkaz.org.il. NIS 50/70.
The Miracle Worker – Way Off Productions presents the Broadway classic about Helen Keller, by William Gibson. • 8 p.m. at the Way Off Theater, 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig/ 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek, at the third floor (in the AACI building). Info and reservations: 054-688-0281; wayoffproductions@gmail.com. NIS 60/20.MIXED BAG
Millions of People by Themselves – The city is the center of modern life but also a place of alienation, where many find themselves alone among the multitudes. Join us for a discussion about urban loneliness and alienation through the works of poets, authors and musicians. With Eran Tzur, vocalist and composer; Eran Hadass, poet; and Sigal Ben Yair, poet. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.Cooking Workshops – French vegetarian dishes in phylo and a lesson on sharpening your knife skills. • 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., respectively, at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS125 (10% discount for AACI and OU members).23 WEDNESDAY MUSIC Mainly Bach – Eighth in the series: Choral music (mass, motet and cantata) with the Academy Choir conducted by Stanley Sperber, Amit Tieffenbrun. With Shmuel Magen, viola da gamba; Michael Meltzer and Yael Shimshoni, recorders and Netta Leder, organ. • 8 p.m. at the Wise Hall, Jerusalem Academy of Music, Givat Ram campus of Hebrew University. Info: 675-9907. NIS 70.Informal – Informal encounters about cultural landmarks and creative processes that helped shape Israeli music. With Assaf Amdursky. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.
Paris, Classical and Romantic – French chansons by Aznavour, Piaf, Montand and others performed by Yael Melul-Gonzales, vocals; Asnat Schweifel, piano and keyboard and Michal Mashkautzen, guitar. • 8 p.m. at Beit Ticho, 7 Rehov Harav Kook. Info: 624- 5068; 535-6954. NIS 55.Israel Ben-David – Original rock in English. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816- 5488. No cover charge.
Natan Galili – Acoustic rock hits and classic covers, with an up-and-coming star. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.COMEDY Stand-up Marathon with Open Mic – Host Edan Mizrachi takes the new comedians of Israel to the stage, with David Kilimnick, Rami Dagan, Avi Navon and more. In Hebrew. • 10:20 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.THEATER Stricken – A unique, humorous and moving drama about the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, and issues of identity, independence and loss. • 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Shalem dance hall, 22 Rehov Shivtei Yisrael. Info and reservations: 624-4585; *6226.Grease – See Tuesday’s listings.FILMS What’s Up, Doc? – A fun night of film, friends and snacks. What’s Up, Doc? will be preceded by a short lecture by movie maven Gary Levine. • 7 p.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite the Hadar Mall). Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 20/25.TALKS Jerusalem and Its Fortifications during the First Temple and the Persian Periods – With Prof. David Ussishkin of the Tel Aviv University. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066. Free with admission to the museum.TOURS
Tour with Jack: A Walk on the Walls from Jaffa Gate to Damascus Gate – A walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel.• 9:30 a.m. just outside the Jaffa Gate. Info and registration (required): 054- 647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 16 site entrance fee.MIXED BAG
Cooking Workshops – “Vegetarian Tower” and “Eclairs and Cream Puffs.” • 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., respectively at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 125 (10% discount for AACI and OU members).24 THURSDAY MUSIC
The Honors Chamber Music Concert – Chamber groups will perform in the first part, while the second part will be joined and led by violinist Vadim Gluzman in Schnittke’s Suite in Old Style and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D minor. • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info and reservations: 624-1041. NIS 40.The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra – With Reinhard Seehafer, conductor and Tomásˇ Jamník, cello. Works by Verdi, Dvorák and Franck. • 8 p.m. at the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755. NIS 170.
Limonchiki, Intercultural Musical Encounters – The Unternationale. An astonishing and crazy project, combining Yiddish, Russian, English, klezmer, punk, blues, rap, and musical cabaret.With Daniel Kahn (Germany) – vocals, piano, and accordion, and Psoy Korolenko (Russia) – vocals and piano. • 8 p.m. meet the composers, led by Asia Istoshina; 9:30 p.m. the show begins at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900; www.aurismedia.com/limonchiki. NIS 20/50.Bakashot – The New Andalusian Orchestra of Ashkelon with soloists Rav Haim Louk and Moshe Louk and jazz pianist Omri Mor. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shama. Info and reservations: 1- 700-508-408. NIS 60.Perach Adom – Greek rembetico music. • 9:30 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Road. Info: 077-445-0701. No cover.The Mercy Band – Rock and dance music. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531- 3255. No cover.
Erez Lev Ari – Soulful Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron. Info: 629-2000. NIS 70/80.COMEDY
The Jerushalmy Comedy Show: Tour of Funny through the Holy Land – This is what your tour guide didn’t tell you, 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).Stand-up Marathon with Tel Aviv Friends – Some of Israel’s finest comedians come to perform with Jerusalem’s Eidan Mizrachi. In Hebrew. • 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 35/45 (includes a free drink).THEATER Grease – Center Stage Theater and Encore Educational Theater Company bring you one of the most popular musicals of all time. • 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Beit Sefer Masorti, 8 Rehov Beitar. Info and reservations: 052-603-9115; cst@themerkaz.org.il. NIS 50/70.The Miracle Worker – See Tuesday’s listings.TALKS
There’s No Place Like Home – You can learn a lot about people just by looking at their homes. Join journalist and satirist Kobi Arieli as he takes you on a journey to the family home, from biblical times to today. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Mishkenot Sha’ananim. www.blmj.org; 561-1066. NIS 50.Haredim: East and West, North and South – What are the latest developments in the residential patterns of haredi society and what are the national ramifications of the new haredi cities? With Dr. Lee Kahaner, University of Haifa and Avishai Ben-Haim, Channel 10 News. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900.MIXED BAG The Flavors of Japan – The International Young Israel movement and the Jerusalem Culinary Institute present a special presentation on Jewish life in Japan, with Justin Zimmerman. The event includes a sushi rolling demonstration by JCI chefs Zev Beck and Jeff Lewis, with a sushi tasting to follow. Open to unattached young professionals aged 23-38. • 8 p.m. at the JCI, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info: www.iyim.org.il; www.jcichef.com. Early bird price: NIS 85 by March 18, otherwise NIS 95. RSVP by March 20 to iyim.events@gmail.com.Cooking Workshops – “Vegetarian Dishes for the Family,” “Asian Chicken,” “Designer Cupcakes,” “Winter Soups and Stews,” “Taste of Thai” and “One Dough, Lots of Cookies.” • At the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 125 (10% discount for AACI and OU members).25 FRIDAY MUSIC Shai and Simon – Rock covers. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.
TOURS
Through the Land of the Philistines – Visit Tel es-Safi/Gath, one of the largest pre-classical sites in the Land of Israel. Guided by excavation director Prof. Aren Maeir of Bar-Ilan University. In Hebrew. Includes some strenuous walking. • 7:45 a.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations (required): www.blmj.org; 561- 1066. NIS 175.The Monasteries of the Judean Desert – The quiet wilderness of the Judean Desert attracted many monks during the Byzantine period. Visit the remnants of the monasteries, including two recently opened sites. • 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: (03) 651-6065; 052-341-7492. NIS 180/190.