MUSIC Balkan Street Party – With Sipulochus, Yolki Folky, New Orleans Function Jazz band and more. • Noon on Rehov Shushan. Info: www.jerusalemseason.com.High Priest – Alternative rock. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Excellence Series – Ensembles of the Buchmann- Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University, perform piano trios by Thuille and Dvorak. • Noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 25/35.The Percussion Ensemble – Directed by Alon Bor, performing works by Rosauro, Sejourne, Zivkovic, Tchaikovsky, Debussy and Bizet. • 12:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Conservatory, Room 221, Givat Ram. Info: 641-4481. Free.COMEDYKalabat Shabbat – With Jackie Levy and the Incubator, satirizing public events and discussing the weekly Torah portion. In Hebrew. • Noon at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.ARTPaper Leaves – An exhibit about paper, trees and the environment. • 11 a.m. at the Botanical Gardens. Info: 679-4012/3 (ext. 2).TOURSBrave Ventures outside the Old City Walls – Visit the first Jewish neighborhoods built outside the Old City walls and see the evolution of Yemin Moshe.With guide Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the Lion’s Fountain (corner of King David and Emek Refaim streets). Info and reservations: 054-521-6933. NIS 50.CHILDREN The Phantom Tollbooth – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the classic beloved children’s book. • 1 p.m. at the Way Off Theater, 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig (in the AACI building). Info and reservations: 054- 688-0281. NIS 40/50.SATURDAY 2MUSIC Chamber Music – Featuring Maria Rosenblatt, violin; Kirill Mihanovsky, cello; and Ariel Halevy, piano. Performing works by Brahms, Grieg and Tchaikovsky. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.Harp Music from around the World – With Olga Meutlis, Maria Golberg and Sunita Stanislow. • Noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535- 6954. NIS 80.The Elastic Band – Multigenre covers. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Mike and Sharon – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.Marsh Dondurma – Lively 15-man brass and percussion ensemble. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 50/55/60.Kool Klezmer – Hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs, Carlebach nigunim and more treasures from the klezmer repertoire. • 10 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687-4433. NIS 40/50.THEATERGrocery Store – A co-production of the Cameri Theatre and Beit Lessin, about Jaffa in the 1970s. Written and directed by Hillel Mittelpunkt. In Hebrew. • 9:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDYStand-up Live – Featuring Hani Skutch and Pinchas Levinson. • 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).TOURSJewish Quarter of the Old City – Conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Kikar Safra, 20 Jaffa Road. Info: 106; 671-5288. Free.France and Italy in Jerusalem – Visit impressive sites built by the French and Italians in the capital, such as Notre Dame, Sisters of Zion and more. With Zeev Ben-Aryeh, in Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at the Jaffa Gate. Info and reservations: 1-700-509-992; 054-475- 1080. NIS 80.CHILDRENCubes Circus – An inventive performance, without dialogue, combining puppetry, plastic art and dance theater. In Hebrew, for ages 4 and up. • 11 a.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info and reservations: 561-8514. NIS 40.Chen Zimbalista – A rhythmic, musical experience for the whole family. • 11 a.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shamai. Info and reservations: 620-3455. NIS 70.The Dream Trackers – Learn the skills of tracking and identifying dreams. In Hebrew, for ages 4 and up.• 5:30 p.m. at the Train Theater. Info and reservations: 561-8514. NIS 40.SUNDAY 3MUSIC The Arab-Jewish Youth Orchestra – Directed by Prof. Taisir Elias, performing classical and Oriental music. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies), Mount of Olives. Info: 626-5666. Free. Nivi Yavin – Original music and covers. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Amit Meiri – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.TALKSWomen and Judaism – The seventh annual Kolech conference, with lectures on grandparenting, building a marriage, psychological tools for relationships and more. • 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Keshet School, 23 Rehov Alexandrion. Info: 672-0321.The Religious Roots of Zionism – With Rabbi Chaim Wasserman. • 6 p.m. at Beit Bnei Rachel, next to Rachel’s Tomb, Beit Lehem. Info and reservations: 054-224-2649. NIS 20/30.CHILDRENThe Phantom Tollbooth – 5 p.m. See Friday’s listings.MIXED BAGAgnon on the Balcony – Interactive tours of the Agnon House for all ages, with dramatized readings of Agnon’s stories. • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Beit Agnon, 16 Rehov Klausner. Info and reservations (required): 671-6498. NIS 25.Ceramic Workshop – Create your own original, unique and usable ceramic pieces. Learn different techniques and the art of glazing. • Noon at 26 Rehov Haportzim. Info: 052-471-1813.The Month of Tamuz – A tribute to the sea, with Prof. Avigdor Shinan and musical guests Gila Chasid and Uzi Rosenblat. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. Free.MONDAY 4 MUSIC Etnahta – Closing concert of the 28th season: Man of the Tango, with the Pitango Quartet: AmihayShalev, bandoneon; Shahar Ziv, piano; Hadar Cohen, violin; and Rinat Avisar, double-bass. • 5 p.m. (free tickets distributed at the theater from 4 p.m.) at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755.Music on Mondays – Featuring Smadar Ronen and Dumamshata and their original jazz music. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.Women’s Only Karaoke – 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.Rock and Blues Party – Celebrating the 4th of July with Sobo. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.THEATERThe Music Man – The 1957 Tony Award winner, presented by Israel Musicals, directed by Yisrael Lutnick, about a con man who poses as a band organizer. • 7 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 077-450-6012. NIS 95-105.La Mandragola – The Beit Lessin Theatre presents a juicy comedy about stupidity and lust, based on the Niccolo Machiavelli work. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDYComedy and Poetry Open Mic – All performances welcome. Share in the development of Jerusalembased expression. • 11 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.TALKSThe First Hebrew Map of Eretz Yisrael – With Rabbi David Geffen, a noted writer on American Jewish lore. • 8 p.m. at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism, 8 Rehov Agron. Info: 625-6386 Ext. 4. NIS 20.Women and Judaism – See Sunday’s listings. 9:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.TOURSTour with Jack: Rehavia – Yekkes in Spanish streets, a walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. at the corner of King George and Keren Kayemet Le’Israel streets. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60.MIXED BAGAACI 4th of July/Canada Day Event – Games, fun, music and a yard sale. • At Kraft Stadium. Info: 566-1181.Open Air Market Festival – See a different side of Mahaneh Yehuda when it comes to life with live performances, tours and entertainment. • In the evening hours. Free.Ceramic Workshop – 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. See Sunday’s listings.True to the Original – On the complex relationship between film and literature. With Iri Rikin and Benny Barbash. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.TUESDAY 5MUSICThe Israel Camerata – Featuring Avner Biron, conductor, performing Haydn’s comic opera Lo Speziale. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.Open Mic – With Mike Perry. All performers welcome. Enjoy late-night professional and amateur singing with your friends. • 9:30 p.m. sign-up; performances 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.Tripolar – Original Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Hot Jazz – Featuring Saomar (Brazil) and the Chorole Ensemble. • 9 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 623- 7000; 03-573-3001. NIS 115.The Moshav Band – Jewish soul rock. • 8:30 p.m. at Reshimu, 8 Rehov Menora. Info and reservations: 625-5643. NIS 75.Double Show – Jazz performances by the Ofer Ganor trio and the Amit Friedman sextet in honor of the Yellow Submarine’s 20th anniversary. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. No cover.THEATERThe Tanach Show – The Hatzaga Yomit ensemble performs revised versions of biblical stories, directed by Tzvika Fishzon. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.TOURSNahlaot’s Picturesque Neighborhoods – Return to the 19th century and visit some of the first neighborhoods built outside the Old City. With Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the corner of King George and Agrippas streets. Info and reservations: 054-521-6933. NIS 50.CHILDRENKuntz the Jester – Presented by the Orna Porat Theater, the play tells the story of Kuntz, a banished jester and his scheme to return to the kingdom. In Hebrew, for ages 5-10. • 5 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 670-8855. NIS 35/60.Love Dot Kav – A wordless, animated performance about a line, a dot and imagination run wild. For ages four and up. • 5 p.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info and reservations: 561-8514. NIS 40.MIXED BAGPoetry and Prose Reading – With light refreshments. • 7 p.m. at Emunah, Beit Hachavera, 6 Rehov Arlozorov. Info and reservations: 563-9963 ext. 101, 104. NIS 20.Ceramic Workshop – 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. See Sunday’s listings.WEDNESDAY 6MUSICThe Jewish Village – Zvi Salton presents “Eve’s Women,” stories and melodies inspired by the Bible. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.Music of Psalms – Original arrangements of works by Gluck, Schumann, Caldara and Rossi, and hassidic melodies with the Tehilim Duo. • 8 p.m. at the Museum of Psalms, 9 Rehov Harav Kook. Info and reservations: 054-804-6858. NIS 50.Nachman Solomon – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.Double Feature – With Shlomi Shaban and Gal Toren, with the Yellow Submarine ensemble. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 60.An Evening of French Chansons – With Brigette Chaviv and Boris Katz. • 8:30 p.m. at Barud, 31 Jaffa Road. Info: 625-9081.THEATERCarousel – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, presented by the Encore! EducationalTheatre Company, with a 12-piece orchestra. • 8 p.m. at the Hirsch Theatre, Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shama. Info and reservations: 054-578-9006; 620- 3463; www.Encore-etc.com.COMEDYStand-up Marathon with Open Mic – Host Edan Mizrachi takes some of Israel’s newest comedians to the stage. 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 20.TALKSNebuchadnezzar – Two traditions of the Second Temple period, with Prof. Israel Ephal, Hebrew University. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066. NIS 20-40.TOURSTour with Jack: Rebuilding Jewish Jerusalem – From Ramban to the Old Yishuv, 1267 – 1860, a walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. just outside the Zion Gate. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 10 site entrance fee.CHILDRENA Night at the Museum – We all know the sun sets every evening, but where does it go? Follow the sun on an adventurous journey in ancient Egypt for the whole family. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066. NIS 20/35.MIXED BAGInternational Street Culture Festival – With an international breakdance competition and more. • From 5 p.m., 49 Rehov Emek Dotan, Modi’in. Free.Ceramic Workshop – See Sunday’s listings.THURSDAY 7MUSIC The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra – Conducted by Eduard Topchjan and featuring Gianpiero Sobrino, clarinet. Performing works by Tchaikovsky, Weber, Bizet and Borodin. • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.Swing de Gitanes – With Daniel Weltlinger, violin; Oren Sagi, double bass; Ori Ben Zvi, jazz guitar and Ya’acov Hoter, jazz guitar. Performing music by Django Reinhardt. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies), Mount of Olives. Info: 626-5666. Free.Children of the Land – In honor of Ehud Manor’s 70th birthday, Nava Spitzer will perform songs of Uzi Hitman and Ehud Manor and tell their back stories.In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at The Prima Royal Hotel, Rehov Mendele Mocher Sfarim. Info and reservations: 560- 7111. NIS 45.Jerusalem Park Hoot – An evening of folk music, featuring Judi and Lynn Lewis, Sandy Cash, Judy Cohen, Hachmoni, Dave Brill and more. Bring chairs. • 8:30 p.m. at Gan Hashoshanim (corner of Rehov Pinsker and Graetz). Info: 561-8910. Free.Limonchiki – Three musical performances in one evening from different backgrounds and cultures. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.The Chasers – Rhythm ‘n’ blues party. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No coverThe Simon Shaw Band – Rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.COMEDYStand-up – Featuring Jeremy ‘political’ Man and more. • 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 Comedy 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. NIS 35/44 (includes a free drink).TALKSElul Conference – Beit Midrash Elul presents a conference on Jewish identity and learning. In Hebrew. • 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info: 561-9436; www.elul.org.il.The Weekly Torah Portion – With Dr. Shelly Goldberg, a lecturer on Kabbala and Hassidut. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Begin Heritage Center, 6 Rehov S.A. Nahon. Info: 565-2011. Free.How to Teach the Hebrew Alphabet – Utilizing games, symbols, humor and more. With Michel Kichka, in Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.CHILDRENThe Phantom Tollbooth – 5 p.m. See Friday’s listings.MIXED BAGOnions and Garlic – A culinary workshop with Prof. Avigdor Shinan and chef Yossi Ben-Dayan. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/60.Ceramic Workshop – 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. See Sunday’s listings.
Capital Calendar: July 1 - 8
Information on events in and around Jerusalem.
MUSIC Balkan Street Party – With Sipulochus, Yolki Folky, New Orleans Function Jazz band and more. • Noon on Rehov Shushan. Info: www.jerusalemseason.com.High Priest – Alternative rock. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Excellence Series – Ensembles of the Buchmann- Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University, perform piano trios by Thuille and Dvorak. • Noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 25/35.The Percussion Ensemble – Directed by Alon Bor, performing works by Rosauro, Sejourne, Zivkovic, Tchaikovsky, Debussy and Bizet. • 12:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Conservatory, Room 221, Givat Ram. Info: 641-4481. Free.COMEDYKalabat Shabbat – With Jackie Levy and the Incubator, satirizing public events and discussing the weekly Torah portion. In Hebrew. • Noon at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.ARTPaper Leaves – An exhibit about paper, trees and the environment. • 11 a.m. at the Botanical Gardens. Info: 679-4012/3 (ext. 2).TOURSBrave Ventures outside the Old City Walls – Visit the first Jewish neighborhoods built outside the Old City walls and see the evolution of Yemin Moshe.With guide Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the Lion’s Fountain (corner of King David and Emek Refaim streets). Info and reservations: 054-521-6933. NIS 50.CHILDREN The Phantom Tollbooth – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the classic beloved children’s book. • 1 p.m. at the Way Off Theater, 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig (in the AACI building). Info and reservations: 054- 688-0281. NIS 40/50.SATURDAY 2MUSIC Chamber Music – Featuring Maria Rosenblatt, violin; Kirill Mihanovsky, cello; and Ariel Halevy, piano. Performing works by Brahms, Grieg and Tchaikovsky. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.Harp Music from around the World – With Olga Meutlis, Maria Golberg and Sunita Stanislow. • Noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535- 6954. NIS 80.The Elastic Band – Multigenre covers. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Mike and Sharon – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.Marsh Dondurma – Lively 15-man brass and percussion ensemble. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 50/55/60.Kool Klezmer – Hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs, Carlebach nigunim and more treasures from the klezmer repertoire. • 10 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687-4433. NIS 40/50.THEATERGrocery Store – A co-production of the Cameri Theatre and Beit Lessin, about Jaffa in the 1970s. Written and directed by Hillel Mittelpunkt. In Hebrew. • 9:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDYStand-up Live – Featuring Hani Skutch and Pinchas Levinson. • 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).TOURSJewish Quarter of the Old City – Conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Kikar Safra, 20 Jaffa Road. Info: 106; 671-5288. Free.France and Italy in Jerusalem – Visit impressive sites built by the French and Italians in the capital, such as Notre Dame, Sisters of Zion and more. With Zeev Ben-Aryeh, in Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at the Jaffa Gate. Info and reservations: 1-700-509-992; 054-475- 1080. NIS 80.CHILDRENCubes Circus – An inventive performance, without dialogue, combining puppetry, plastic art and dance theater. In Hebrew, for ages 4 and up. • 11 a.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info and reservations: 561-8514. NIS 40.Chen Zimbalista – A rhythmic, musical experience for the whole family. • 11 a.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shamai. Info and reservations: 620-3455. NIS 70.The Dream Trackers – Learn the skills of tracking and identifying dreams. In Hebrew, for ages 4 and up.• 5:30 p.m. at the Train Theater. Info and reservations: 561-8514. NIS 40.SUNDAY 3MUSIC The Arab-Jewish Youth Orchestra – Directed by Prof. Taisir Elias, performing classical and Oriental music. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies), Mount of Olives. Info: 626-5666. Free. Nivi Yavin – Original music and covers. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Amit Meiri – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.TALKSWomen and Judaism – The seventh annual Kolech conference, with lectures on grandparenting, building a marriage, psychological tools for relationships and more. • 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Keshet School, 23 Rehov Alexandrion. Info: 672-0321.The Religious Roots of Zionism – With Rabbi Chaim Wasserman. • 6 p.m. at Beit Bnei Rachel, next to Rachel’s Tomb, Beit Lehem. Info and reservations: 054-224-2649. NIS 20/30.CHILDRENThe Phantom Tollbooth – 5 p.m. See Friday’s listings.MIXED BAGAgnon on the Balcony – Interactive tours of the Agnon House for all ages, with dramatized readings of Agnon’s stories. • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Beit Agnon, 16 Rehov Klausner. Info and reservations (required): 671-6498. NIS 25.Ceramic Workshop – Create your own original, unique and usable ceramic pieces. Learn different techniques and the art of glazing. • Noon at 26 Rehov Haportzim. Info: 052-471-1813.The Month of Tamuz – A tribute to the sea, with Prof. Avigdor Shinan and musical guests Gila Chasid and Uzi Rosenblat. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. Free.MONDAY 4 MUSIC Etnahta – Closing concert of the 28th season: Man of the Tango, with the Pitango Quartet: AmihayShalev, bandoneon; Shahar Ziv, piano; Hadar Cohen, violin; and Rinat Avisar, double-bass. • 5 p.m. (free tickets distributed at the theater from 4 p.m.) at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755.Music on Mondays – Featuring Smadar Ronen and Dumamshata and their original jazz music. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.Women’s Only Karaoke – 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.Rock and Blues Party – Celebrating the 4th of July with Sobo. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.THEATERThe Music Man – The 1957 Tony Award winner, presented by Israel Musicals, directed by Yisrael Lutnick, about a con man who poses as a band organizer. • 7 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 077-450-6012. NIS 95-105.La Mandragola – The Beit Lessin Theatre presents a juicy comedy about stupidity and lust, based on the Niccolo Machiavelli work. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDYComedy and Poetry Open Mic – All performances welcome. Share in the development of Jerusalembased expression. • 11 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.TALKSThe First Hebrew Map of Eretz Yisrael – With Rabbi David Geffen, a noted writer on American Jewish lore. • 8 p.m. at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism, 8 Rehov Agron. Info: 625-6386 Ext. 4. NIS 20.Women and Judaism – See Sunday’s listings. 9:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.TOURSTour with Jack: Rehavia – Yekkes in Spanish streets, a walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. at the corner of King George and Keren Kayemet Le’Israel streets. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60.MIXED BAGAACI 4th of July/Canada Day Event – Games, fun, music and a yard sale. • At Kraft Stadium. Info: 566-1181.Open Air Market Festival – See a different side of Mahaneh Yehuda when it comes to life with live performances, tours and entertainment. • In the evening hours. Free.Ceramic Workshop – 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. See Sunday’s listings.True to the Original – On the complex relationship between film and literature. With Iri Rikin and Benny Barbash. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.TUESDAY 5MUSICThe Israel Camerata – Featuring Avner Biron, conductor, performing Haydn’s comic opera Lo Speziale. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.Open Mic – With Mike Perry. All performers welcome. Enjoy late-night professional and amateur singing with your friends. • 9:30 p.m. sign-up; performances 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.Tripolar – Original Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Hot Jazz – Featuring Saomar (Brazil) and the Chorole Ensemble. • 9 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 623- 7000; 03-573-3001. NIS 115.The Moshav Band – Jewish soul rock. • 8:30 p.m. at Reshimu, 8 Rehov Menora. Info and reservations: 625-5643. NIS 75.Double Show – Jazz performances by the Ofer Ganor trio and the Amit Friedman sextet in honor of the Yellow Submarine’s 20th anniversary. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. No cover.THEATERThe Tanach Show – The Hatzaga Yomit ensemble performs revised versions of biblical stories, directed by Tzvika Fishzon. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.TOURSNahlaot’s Picturesque Neighborhoods – Return to the 19th century and visit some of the first neighborhoods built outside the Old City. With Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the corner of King George and Agrippas streets. Info and reservations: 054-521-6933. NIS 50.CHILDRENKuntz the Jester – Presented by the Orna Porat Theater, the play tells the story of Kuntz, a banished jester and his scheme to return to the kingdom. In Hebrew, for ages 5-10. • 5 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 670-8855. NIS 35/60.Love Dot Kav – A wordless, animated performance about a line, a dot and imagination run wild. For ages four and up. • 5 p.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info and reservations: 561-8514. NIS 40.MIXED BAGPoetry and Prose Reading – With light refreshments. • 7 p.m. at Emunah, Beit Hachavera, 6 Rehov Arlozorov. Info and reservations: 563-9963 ext. 101, 104. NIS 20.Ceramic Workshop – 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. See Sunday’s listings.WEDNESDAY 6MUSICThe Jewish Village – Zvi Salton presents “Eve’s Women,” stories and melodies inspired by the Bible. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.Music of Psalms – Original arrangements of works by Gluck, Schumann, Caldara and Rossi, and hassidic melodies with the Tehilim Duo. • 8 p.m. at the Museum of Psalms, 9 Rehov Harav Kook. Info and reservations: 054-804-6858. NIS 50.Nachman Solomon – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.Double Feature – With Shlomi Shaban and Gal Toren, with the Yellow Submarine ensemble. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 60.An Evening of French Chansons – With Brigette Chaviv and Boris Katz. • 8:30 p.m. at Barud, 31 Jaffa Road. Info: 625-9081.THEATERCarousel – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, presented by the Encore! EducationalTheatre Company, with a 12-piece orchestra. • 8 p.m. at the Hirsch Theatre, Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shama. Info and reservations: 054-578-9006; 620- 3463; www.Encore-etc.com.COMEDYStand-up Marathon with Open Mic – Host Edan Mizrachi takes some of Israel’s newest comedians to the stage. 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 20.TALKSNebuchadnezzar – Two traditions of the Second Temple period, with Prof. Israel Ephal, Hebrew University. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066. NIS 20-40.TOURSTour with Jack: Rebuilding Jewish Jerusalem – From Ramban to the Old Yishuv, 1267 – 1860, a walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. just outside the Zion Gate. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 10 site entrance fee.CHILDRENA Night at the Museum – We all know the sun sets every evening, but where does it go? Follow the sun on an adventurous journey in ancient Egypt for the whole family. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066. NIS 20/35.MIXED BAGInternational Street Culture Festival – With an international breakdance competition and more. • From 5 p.m., 49 Rehov Emek Dotan, Modi’in. Free.Ceramic Workshop – See Sunday’s listings.THURSDAY 7MUSIC The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra – Conducted by Eduard Topchjan and featuring Gianpiero Sobrino, clarinet. Performing works by Tchaikovsky, Weber, Bizet and Borodin. • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.Swing de Gitanes – With Daniel Weltlinger, violin; Oren Sagi, double bass; Ori Ben Zvi, jazz guitar and Ya’acov Hoter, jazz guitar. Performing music by Django Reinhardt. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies), Mount of Olives. Info: 626-5666. Free.Children of the Land – In honor of Ehud Manor’s 70th birthday, Nava Spitzer will perform songs of Uzi Hitman and Ehud Manor and tell their back stories.In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at The Prima Royal Hotel, Rehov Mendele Mocher Sfarim. Info and reservations: 560- 7111. NIS 45.Jerusalem Park Hoot – An evening of folk music, featuring Judi and Lynn Lewis, Sandy Cash, Judy Cohen, Hachmoni, Dave Brill and more. Bring chairs. • 8:30 p.m. at Gan Hashoshanim (corner of Rehov Pinsker and Graetz). Info: 561-8910. Free.Limonchiki – Three musical performances in one evening from different backgrounds and cultures. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.The Chasers – Rhythm ‘n’ blues party. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No coverThe Simon Shaw Band – Rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.COMEDYStand-up – Featuring Jeremy ‘political’ Man and more. • 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 Comedy 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. NIS 35/44 (includes a free drink).TALKSElul Conference – Beit Midrash Elul presents a conference on Jewish identity and learning. In Hebrew. • 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info: 561-9436; www.elul.org.il.The Weekly Torah Portion – With Dr. Shelly Goldberg, a lecturer on Kabbala and Hassidut. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Begin Heritage Center, 6 Rehov S.A. Nahon. Info: 565-2011. Free.How to Teach the Hebrew Alphabet – Utilizing games, symbols, humor and more. With Michel Kichka, in Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.CHILDRENThe Phantom Tollbooth – 5 p.m. See Friday’s listings.MIXED BAGOnions and Garlic – A culinary workshop with Prof. Avigdor Shinan and chef Yossi Ben-Dayan. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/60.Ceramic Workshop – 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. See Sunday’s listings.