MUSIC Urban Parking Lot Party – Monica Sex, Efrat Gosh and Arik Berman. Huge party in a parking lot in one of the last Friday summer street parties conducted by the Jerusalem Municipality. • 1 p.m. at 66 Jaffa Road parking lot. Info: *106; www.young-city.co.il., free ages 18 and up.
The Shakes – Alternative rock. • 11 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel Street (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Ben-Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.Nino Biton – Special performance of a singer, oud and banjo player who performs Andalusian music with accompanying talented musicians. • 2 p.m. at Avram Bar-Café, 97 Jaffa Road. Info: (077) 445-0701. Free.
COMEDY Kalabbat Shabbat – Jackie Levy and the Incubator gang cut into living flesh. News, affairs, and bypasses in the weekly portion. In Hebrew. • 12 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.TOURS Mamila: History And Story – From the 2nd Temple water pool to a Muslim cemetery from the 13th century.The house where Theodor Herzl stayed, the beautiful Palace Hotel built by Jewish engineers for the infamous Jew-hater, the mufti of Jerusalem. These and other stories and sites surrounding this lively old\new neighborhood.Tour guide: Naomi Ehrlich Kuperman. • 10 a.m. at side entrance of David Citadel Hotel, Eliyahu Karib Street.Info: (054) 436-3771. NIS 35/45.Outside The Walls: Mishkenot Sha’ananaim, Mahaneh Yisrael & Nahalat Shiva – The story of the 19th century expansion of Jerusalem. • 10 a.m. at the Windmill in Yemin Moshe. Info: 054-522-1665; 671-3770. NIS 35/45.CHILDREN City of David Art Workshop – In this fun and original workshop, you and your children will create your own artistic masterpiece. Ages 3 and up. In English and Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at The Peace Forest. Info: *6033. NIS 25.
Jerusalem Paintball – This competitive activity is appropriate for groups of all type, ages 12 and above. You will receive 100 paintballs and all the gear you need. • 11 a.m. at The Peace Forest. Info: *6033. NIS 25.Science Museum Show: No Imagination – A show about three boys who come to tour the museum and routinely reveal a hidden room each time. For ages 4-10. In Hebrew. • 12 p.m. at the Bloomfield Science Museum, Museum Blvd. Givat Ram. Info: 654-4888; www.mada.org.il. NIS 20 + entrance fee.SATURDAY 13MUSIC Annual Motzei Shabbat Nahamu Sing-Along with Howie Kahn – Featuring Jewish Music of the ’60s & ’70s including Shlomo Carlebach plus a Salute to Summer of 2011 Concert Favorites Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. • 9:30 p.m. at OU Israel Center, 22 Keren Hayesod Street.Info: 560-9100. Free.John Hock Blues Band – Blues. • 11 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel Street (entrance from Darom Street- the continuation of Ben-Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: (054) 549-0690. Free.COMEDY Jerusalem Blend – Michael Danzinger (US Comedian) and David Kilimnick (Jerusalem’s Comedian) hosts Israel's Top Talent, Starring: Michael Danzinger. • 10 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda Street (corner of King George- down the stairs, near Hamashbir).Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. NIS 40/50.
CHILDREN Night At The Museum – Join us in the hot summer nights for an adventurous family tour in the Museum galleries, following the suns’ night journey in ancient Egypt. Ideal for ages 7-12. In Hebrew. • 8 to 9 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Avraham Granot Street. Info: 561-1066; contact@blmj.org. NIS 20/35 (free admission for ages under 18 through August).SUNDAY 14 MUSIC Summer Concert – Ensemble Meitar: Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Bassoon, & Piano. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University, The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Info: 626-5666. Free.ART Summer Time – Group gallery of painting, sculpture and photography created by four fascinating artists: Anita Meir Z’L, Rachel Gordon, Miryam Veiner and Hanna Cohen. • Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday at Beit Tzarfat, Admund Y. Safra Campus, Hebrew University in Givat Ram. Info and reservations: 566-0192.COMEDY David Kilimnick: Jerusalem's Comedian – Off The Wall Comedy Basement in conjunction with The OU Israel Center Present: Tu Be’av Comedy Special, “Jewish Singles,” from the “Find Me A Wife” show. • 8 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: (050) 875-5688. NIS 30/40.CHILDREN Neverland – Peter Pan and Captain Hook come to the Botanical Gardens. A wonderful family experience with Tinker Bell, ferries, mermaids, Indians and pirates all coming to life. In Hebrew. • 4 p.m. all week through Thursday at Jerusalem’s botanical garden, Givat Ram.Info: 623-7000; *6226. NIS 50.Noah’s Ark – August Family Fun. Follow costumed actors as they bring to life your favorite Biblical stories. Sunday through Thursday. For ages 5-9. In Hebrew. • 10, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Avraham Granot Street. Info: 561-1066; contact@blmj.org. NIS 20/35.
Agnon On The Balcony – Summer Sunday Activities at the Agnon House. Dramatized reading of Agnon’s stories followed by discussion. Coffee and cookies on the balcony. For all ages. • 4 p.m. at 16 Klausner Street, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 671-6498. NIS 25.
Kiftzuba – Every day of the week you can enjoy the many attractions of Kiftzuba Park. • Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and Shabbat at Kibbutz Tzuba. Info: 534-7952; www.kifztuba.co.il. NIS 22/39/45/64.Look What A Bit Of Color Can Do – Learn about the importance and significance of color in works of art and try your hand at a number of activities. Ages 7 and up. • Call for exact times. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem (in the Youth Wing Activity Yard). Info: 677-1300; 670-8935. NIS 25/30.
Journey To Faraway Lands – Participants receive a passport, postcards, and stamps to share their impressions of the journey throughout the Museum world. Ages 5 and up. • 12 to 2:30 p.m. (Sunday through Friday) at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Info: 677-1300; 670- 8935. NIS 10/15.MONDAY 15
MUSIC When Words Become Poetry – Zruya Lahav hosts Dana Berger and Itay Pearl to perform her hit songs. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.Natan Galili & Assaf Amgar – Original Americana and covers in a laid-back bar with good people. • 10 p.m. at Shoshana Bar, 7 Salomon St. Info: shoshanabarltd@ gmail.com. Free.Tamar & Michael – Duo plays covers. • 11 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel Street. (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Ben-Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: (054) 549-0690. Free.THEATER Romeo and Juliet: In Motion – Presented by Theater in the Rough. Seating on the grass. Fun for the whole family. Be ready to move during the show! • 5:30 p.m. at Bloomfield Gardens, Jerusalem, Elimelech Admoni Street (off King David Street). Info: (052) 553-8052; theaterinmotion@ gmail.com. Free (NIS 30 donation).
ART Still Life – Using museum pieces as models. Workshop in quick art techniques: “Creative Mind,” with water colors, monotypes, collages and pastels. • 10 a.m. at the Jewish Art Museum Hechal Shlomo, 58 King George Avenue Info: 052-713-6214; yomtovgallery@yahoo.com.
DANCE Dancing On The Walls – Professional dancer Moti Kutzer will guide the big crowds in folk-dancing tradition.• 7:30 p.m. at Alrov Mamilla Avenue (amphitheater in center of the boulevard). Info: 636-0028; 636-0000. Free.TALKS Palestinian Refugee Policy: From Despair to Hope – A documentary screening. Director: David Bedein, Israel Resource News Agency, Center for Near East Policy Research. • 8 p.m. at the Fuchsberg Center For Conservative Judaism, 8 Agron Street. Info: 625-6386 Ext. 4. NIS 20 (donation).TOURS Synagogues Of The Old City – Take a fascinating tour of the synagogues of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian Quarters of the Old City with tour guide Barnea Selavan. • 3 p.m. Info and reservations: 052-734-6326 (Liat); synartres@gmail.com. NIS 100/130.
Tour With Jack – Yemin Moshe to Beit Harav Kook: Breaking Out of the Old City. A walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9.30 a.m. at the Begin Heritage Center entrance, Nahon Street. Info and reservations: 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 (NIS 12 site fee).
MIXED BAG Israeli Wine: Tasting Festival – A celebration of wine tasting Monday through Thursday from the leading wineries in Israel. Ticket includes a wine glass, unlimited tasting, and admission to the Museum galleries until 9 pm on Tuesday. Warm clothing recommended. • 7 p.m. at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Info and reservations: 625-9703. NIS 70.Tu Be’av Party – Shopping and refreshments at Boutique Viva. • 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at 16 Ha’eyal Street, Malha. Info: 679-5757.CHILDREN Ever Green – Children and parents are invited for an enjoyable and fascinating afternoon full of creative activities.We’ll set out on an enthralling journey among pictures, views, and sounds from all over Israel that depict nature around us and the way we relate to it. Ages 5 and up. • 5 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20 (Free ages 14 and up).TUESDAY 16 MUSIC Malach Misulam Yaakov – Songwriter and artist Nurit Hirsh joins cantor and singer Israel Rand in a musical encounter for an evening of traditional songs and early songs of Israel. An evening full of love for modern Hebrew-Jewish songs. Warm attire is recommended.• 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai (courtyard), 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621- 5900. NIS 30/70.
Ink Bath – Original Israeli rock. • 11 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel Street (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Ben-Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.
Open Mic – Music with Mike Perry Jerusalem’s King of the Music Open Mic). All performers welcome. • 10 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben- Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near the Mashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. Free (drink minimum purchase).ART Portraits – Workshop in quick art techniques: “Creative Mind,” with water colors, monotypes, collages and pastels. • 10 a.m. at the Jewish Art Museum Hechal Shlomo, 58 King George Avenue Info: (052) 713-6214; yomtovgallery@yahoo.com.
Gallery Talk – Sands of Time: The Work of Micha Ullma with exhibition curator Yigal Zalmona. 7 p.m. at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Info: 677-1300; 670-8935. Free with Museum admission.
COMEDY Comedy Open Mic – Weekly Comedy & Poetry Open Mic. All performances welcome. This is your chance to be on stage (I don't want to hear excuses) or to just have a good time and hear some good performers. • 9 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George Avenue, down the stairs, near the Mashbir). Info and reservations: (050) 875-5688. Free (drink minimum purchase).TOURS The Hidden Shuls of Nachlaot – With tour guide Barnea Selavan. Largely unaware are the throngs of people coming to Mahane Yehuda to shop an Gan Sacher to play of the treasures only steps away. • 9:45 a.m. For meeting place and more information: (052) 734-6326; synartres@gmail.com. NIS 80.TALKS Tahrir Square: Egyptian Revolution and Gathering Global Jihad – With Aaron Braunstein, Former U.S. Foreign Service Officer stationed in Egypt. Association, Ltd. Program. • 8 p.m. at the Orthodox Union Israel Center, 22 Keren Hayesod Street, Jerusalem. Info: 566- 7787. http://lowellgallin.com.WEDNESDAY 17
MUSIC Adon Ha-Selichot – Jewish Gospel and Music from Prayers. For the first time ever, the stirring gospel spirit joins synagogue melodies in a new concert full of a variety of ethnic groups and Jewish cultural traditions— combining gospel and jazz with piyyutim, Jewish prayer, and Israeli music. Songs and prayers in the show include: Adon Ha-Selichot, A’aroch Me-Halel Nivi, Adon Olam, and Shir Hama’a lot. Warm attire is recommended. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai (courtyard), 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.Karaoke Open Mic – All performers welcome. Every night, following the shows (excluding nights when there are no shows), Off The Wall is your place to enjoy the great entertainment of Jerusalem. • 9 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben- Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near the Mashbir). Info and reservations: (050) 875-5688. Free (drink minimum purchase).
THEATER Romeo and Juliet: In Motion – See Monday’s listings.ART Jerusalem Landscapes – Paintings from museum rooftop. Workshop in quick art techniques: “Creative Mind,” with water colors, monotypes, collages and pastels.• 4:30 p.m. at the Jewish Art Museum Hechal Shlomo, 58 King George St. Info: (052) 713-6214; yomtovgallery@yahoo.com.COMEDY Stand-up Marathon of Jerusalem with Open Mic – Host Edan Mizrachi takes the new comedians of Israel to the stage. In Hebrew. • 10:30 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben Yehuda (corner of King George- down the stairs, near the Mashbir). Info and reservations: (050) 875-5688. NIS 20.FILMS The Converts – The customs and hidden practices developed by the converted Jews of Spain and the terror of the Inquisition in Portugal. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Avraham Granot Street. Info: 561-1066; contact@blmj.org. Free with museum admission (20-40 NIS).
TOURS Tour With Jack – Markets and marketplaces in the Old City. A walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9.30 a.m. at the Begin Center’s entrance, Nahon Street. Info and reservations: 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 (NIS 12 site fee).CHILDREN Night At The Museum – See Saturday’s listings.THURSDAY 18 MUSIC Jerusalem Park Hoot – An evening of folk music by local performers. Line-up includes: Roby Shmerling (MC), The Hazel Hill String Band, Yehuda Ledgley, The Lovebirds, Tamar Capsouto, Liad Tweener, Elliot Dobin and Elisheva Kornberg. • 8:30 p.m. at Gan Hashoshanim, (Pinsker & Graetz Sts.). Info: 561-8910 (Dena, evening). Free.
Pritzat Disk – Rock party. • 11 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel Street (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Ben-Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054- 549-0690. Free.
Efraim Shamir – The Israeli legend is coming to Avram with a new surprising blues experience all in Hebrew. • 9:30 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Rd. Info: 077-455-0701. NIS 50/55/60.Timba Talmud - Roberto Juan Rodriguez, the virtuoso percussionist and drummer, is one of the most soughtafter drummers in the world (having played with Paul Simon, Jo Jackson, and others). This thrilling performance combines original music, hot Cuban beats, and Jewish melodies. Warm attire is recommended. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai (courtyard), 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.
Singing On The Boulevard – This Thursday, Natan Cohen will be the mc of the evening guiding the crowd in a special public singing. • 8:30 p.m. at Alrov Mamilla Avenue (amphitheater in center of the boulevard). Info: 636-0028; 636-0000. Free.
THEATER Slaughtering The Cow – The cow at its best, or at least, that’s what she’d like to hope… An evening special for which the cow scrubs each blotch separately. In Hebrew. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/50 (first drink on the house).
Romeo and Juliet: In Motion – See Monday’s listings.ARTBiblical Art Show and Sale – Presenting artist: Ellen Lapidus Stern and also a presentation by lecturer Devorah Mantel from Bar-Ilan University. Women Only. • 6 p.m. at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem, 1 Derech Chaya Rachel (Egged bus #163). Info and reservations: 054-224-2649; rachelschildren@gmail.com. NIS 200.Touches – Eli Matityahu, photography and digital processing, with Joyce B. Matityahu, ceramic designer. Eli will present series of photos that have been “touched” in different interesting techniques. • 8 p.m. at the Khan Theater, 2 David Remez St. Info: 052-353-4666.
COMEDY Jerusalem Stand-up Comedy with Tel Aviv Friends – Israel’s Finest comedians (changes every week) come to perform with Jerusalem’s Eidan Mizrachi, David Kilimnick, Rami Dagan, Yehezkel Laing, Dadi ‘HaHolech’ Ophir, and more. In Hebrew. • 10:30 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near the Hamashbir). Info and reservations: (050) 875-5688. NIS 35/45.
TOURS Synagogues Of The Old City – Take a fascinating tour of the synagogues of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian Quarters of the Old City with tour guide Barnea Selavan. • 9:45 a.m. Info and reservations: 052-734-6326 (Liat); synartres@gmail.com. NIS 100/130.Nachlaot, Mahaneh Yehuda Market and Zichron Moshe – Stroll through the charming alleyways of the Nachlaot neighborhood, taste some of the fresh fruit at the Machaneh Yehuda produce market, and end up in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Zichron Moshe. • 2:30 p.m. at corner of Nissim Bechar and Bezalel Street. Info: 671-5288; 052-233-6040. NIS 35/45.FOOD Taste of India – August Cooking Workshop. • 9:30 a.m. at Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim Street, Talpiot. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128. NIS 150 (10% discount for AACI and OU members).Chicken Fingers – Children’s Workshop. Children under 12. • 1 p.m. at Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim Street, Talpiot. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128. NIS 75 (10% discount for AACI and OU members).
MIXED BAG Tai Chi: Advanced and Beginners – Find your balance at AACI with Nancy Harel. Almost everyone can do Tai Chi; it is done in slow motion with little joint stress, cleansing and rejuvenating the body and mind. • 2:45 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info and reservation: 566-1181 Ext. 311. NIS 35/40.FRIDAY 19 MUSIC Nino Biton – Special performance of a singer, oud and banjo player who performs Andalusian music with accompanying talented musicians. • 2 p.m. at Avram Bar-Café, Jaffa Road 97. Info: 077-445-0701. Free.
COMEDY Kalabbat Shabbat – Jackie Levy and the Incubator gang cut into living flesh. An open heart surgery for your weekend! News, affairs, and bypasses in the weekly portion. In Hebrew. • 12 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.
TOURS Beyond the Walls of the Damascus Gate – With tour guide Ruth Goldberg. • 10 a.m. at Schmidt School across from Damascus Gate, Hatsanchanim St./Nablus Rd. Info: (052) 897-8148. NIS 35/45.Mount Zion: From King David to Schindler’s Tomb – With tour guide Naomi Ehrlich Kuperman. • 10 a.m. at the Zion Gate. Info: (054) 436-3771. NIS 35/45.