Capital Calendar: July 22-July 29

This summer, the largest children’s amusement park of its kind in Israel is preparing special activities. Compi-Land challenges the senses.

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Children in kindergarten classroom 311 (photo credit: woodlywonderworks)
Children in kindergarten classroom 311
(photo credit: woodlywonderworks)
FRIDAY 22 MUSIC Nino Biton – Special performance by the singer, oud and banjo player who performs Andalusian music with accompanying musicians. • 2 p.m. at Avram Bar-Café, Jaffa Road 97. Info: 077-445- 0701. Free.
THEATER The Queen of the Palace – Lea Goldberg’s powerful play takes place in Europe two years after the end of WWII. Directed by Yitzhak Shauli. In Hebrew.• 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755; www.bimot.co.il. NIS 75/90/150.
ART Neeman Lamakor – Neeman Lamakor presents a joint venture between first-year students from Bezalel’s Ceramics and Glass Design Department and SPNI’s Jerusalem Bird Observatory. • 12:30 p.m. at JBO’s Gail Rubin Wildlife Art Gallery, James Rothschild St. Info: 052-386-9488. Call to reserve.
TALKS Jerusalemite Love – Dvir Soremelo tells love stories, while Gali Klein sings beautiful love songs we all know. Open only for hotel program subscribers. In Hebrew. • 3:30 p.m. at Prima Royale Hotel, 3 Mendele Mocher Sforim. Info and reservations: 560-7111; •9995. NIS 50.
TOURS In the Footsteps of the Women of Jerusalem – Guide Carol Caplan reveals the love stories of Jerusalem (area of the Russian Compound and Rehov Hanevi’im), a mix of women from Russia, Ethiopia, Austria and the US who contributed to the history and richness of life in Jerusalem. • 10 a.m. at Beit Sergei, 13 Heleni Hamalka. Info: 566-1181; 671-3770. NIS 35/45.
SATURDAY 23 MUSIC Dixieland from New Orleans – A concert that will take you back to the early days of New Orleans’s magical jazz scene. Ragtime, blues, swing, hot jazz and Dixieland music. • 12 p.m. at Latrun, Yad Lashiryon Museum. Info and reservation: 535-6954. NIS 100.
Adesose Wallace – Dudu Balileti and Sound of the Ground host the Nigerian Afro-beat artist for an energetic performance. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: and reservations: 679- 4040. NIS 70/75/80.
Benchmarks – Rock covers. • 10:30 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street - the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.
Ensemble Millennium, Ensemble in Residence – Brahms’s String Sextet op.18 in B flat major and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, op.70 in D minor. • 11 a.m. at the Eden-Tamir Music Center, Ein Kerem. Info: 641-4250; www.einkeremusicenter.org.il. NIS 60-75.
THEATER Play It Again, Sam – Beersheva Theater. Play by Woody Allen, translated and adapted by Eli Bijawi, directed by Ilan Eldad. Cast: Guri Alfi, Efrat Baumwald, Guy Loel, Meirav Shirom. In Hebrew. • 9:15 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus.
Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.
COMEDY David Kilimnick: Jerusalem’s Comedian – Kilimnick spits the details of Israel from all directions in rant form. If you want to remain dry, don’t sit in the front row. • 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).
Kobi Maimon – A stand-up show in which Maimon discusses situations of daily life and finds a lot of humor in them, good jokes and entertaining improv.
In Hebrew. • 9:30 at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 120.
TOURS Nahlaot – Saturday morning walking tours conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Safra Square, 20 Jaffa Road. Info: 106; 671- 5288. Free.
Loves Me? Loves Me Not? – A tour following Jerusalem love stories with Orly Ben-Moshe. Open only for hotel program subscribers. In Hebrew. • 11 a.m. at Prima Royale Hotel, 3 Mendele Mocher Sforim. Info and reservations: 560-7111; •9995.
CHILDREN The Nutcracker – Interactive concert for kids and their parents based on the legend of Hoffman and the music of Tchaikovsky. With actress Avia Roth and the Jerusalem Festival Orchestra. For ages 4 to 8. In Hebrew. • Noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 50.
SUNDAY 24 THEATER Play It Again, Sam – See Saturday’s listings.
TALKS 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 Rehov Klausner, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 671-6498. NIS 25.
CHILDREN 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.
Magical Backstage Tour – The audience is invited to spend an hour and a quarter touring the theater.
Actors accompany the audience along the way, playing the different roles that bring a production about.
For ages 5-10. In Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755. NIS 45/55.
MIXED BAG Exercise 50+ – Led by Marilyn Cohen, graduate of the Wingate Institute with certification in physical activity for seniors. Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothing. • 11 a.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.
Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 35/45.
MONDAY 25 MUSIC ElectricDiva & Bustop Trio – Two performances in one night. A special blend of rock, electronic, African, jazz, ethnic, groove and soul. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 40/45/50.
Munchies – Groove rock in Hebrew. Open mic after the show. • 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St.
(entrance from Darom Street- the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549- 0690. Free.
Women’s-Only Karaoke – Monday is girls’ night out. 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. Drink minimum purchase of NIS 15.
COMEDY Weekly Comedy & Poetry Open Mic – All performances welcome. Share in the development of Jerusalem-based 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.
DANCE Dancing on the Walls – Moti Kutzer will host some folk dancing in the amphitheater in the center of Mamilla Ave. • 7:30 p.m., Alrov Mamilla Avenue.
Info: 636-0028; 636-0000. Free.
TALKS Legends from the "Horban" – With Rabbi Mordecai Silverstein, senior lecturer, Project Oded and the Conservative Yeshiva. • 8 p.m. at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism, 8 Rehov Agron. Info: 625-6386 ext. 4. NIS 20 (donation).
Britain and the Jews: Jew-Hatred with the Boots Off? – With Prof. Robert S. Wistrich, director of the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism. • 7:30 p.m. at the Orthodox Union Israel Center, Keren Hayesod 22. Info: 566-7787.
Philanthropic Consulting – Meet with Arnie Draiman and make the most of your tzedaka money.
By appointment only. • Between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 566-1181; 050-515-6776.
Informal Conversations with New Olim – Sheila Bauman and Volunteer Belle Fine-Cohen will be available to listen to your challenges and satisfactions as new olim and offer information and advice in an informal, supportive atmosphere. • 6:30 p.m.
at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566-1181. Free for AACI members.
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 130 or NIS 100 for SAR members.
Tour with Jack – A walk on the walls from Jaffa Gate to Damascus Gate, with licensed guide Jack Cadranel • 9.30 a.m. just outside the Jaffa Gate.
Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 16 site entrance fee.
Getting to Know the Shuk – Join Sybil Kaplan as she shows you the inside scoop of the shuk.. • 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Info: 566-1181 (limited space). NIS 40/50.
MIXED BAG Bridge – Come play bridge with friends. • 1 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566-1181. NIS 5.
TUESDAY 26 MUSIC The Great Success – Original rock in English. • 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street – the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.
Open Mic with Mike Perry – 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 the Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688.
One drink minimum purchase.
ART Art Happening for the Whole Family – Installation by internationally known artist Noa Haim, with audience participation. • 4:30 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 677-1300; 670-8935. Free with museum admission.
Gallery Talk – The works in the exhibition address the culture of do-it-yourself and the role of instructions and regulations in daily life. In most of the works, instructions are subverted, emphasizing the absurdity and internal contradictions often found in reality. • 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 677-1300; 670-8935. Free with museum admission.
The Israeli Revolution Orchestra – An original performance of music and animation, in collaboration with the Holon Mediatheque and the Bezalel animation program. • 8 p.m. at the Israel Museum.
Info: 677-1300; 670-8935. Free with museum admission.
FOOD Amit Women – On Tuesday and Wednesday Miriam Loev of Cake Creations will give a two-session workshop on cake decorating in a private home. • 7:30 p.m. Info and reservations: 077-400-0552 (Marion Kalkstein). NIS 30.
TOUR Talpiot – Walk through the old and quaint Talpiot neighborhood, ending up with a tour in the Agnon House, with Nachman Kupietzky. • 9 a.m. Info: 561- 1347; 052-286-1829. Free.
Religions of Abraham Day Tour – Encounters with religious leaders: a Jewish rabbi, a Christian priest and a Muslim sheikh in their homes in east and west Jerusalem. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abraham Hostel in Davidka Square, 67 Rehov Hanevi’im. Info: 671-0087. NIS 140.
CHILDREN Ceramics in Nature – A fun ceramics workshop for the whole family, led by first-year students from the Bezalel Academy’s Ceramics and Glass Design Department in conjunction with their ceramics exhibition Neeman Lamakor. • 4 to 8 p.m. at JBO’s Gail Rubin Wildlife Art Gallery, James Rothschild St. Info: 052-386-9488. Call to reserve.
Rooster Prince – In the distant kingdom of Marova, the prince is getting married, and the preparations are in full swing. All of a sudden the prince begins behaving like a rooster and causes panic and helplessness.
For ages 5-12. In Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 90.
WEDNESDAY 27 MUSIC Izabo – Izabo is one of Israel’s most successful bands to attain international fame. Now they are performing to support their upcoming third studio album, produced by the British label 100%. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 50/60/65.
TALK Retired Active Person’s Program – • 11 a.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566-1181. NIS 5.
Travel Advice – Call Henriette at 631-0849 for an appointment. • 12 to 3 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Free for AACI members.
FOOD Intermediate Bread – This class must be taken over two days. On Wednesday, you will prepare the bread and let it rise overnight. On Thursday, the bread will be baked and finished. • 9:30 a.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.com. NIS 300 for the two days (10% discount for AACI and OU members).
TOUR Tour with Jack – A guided tour in Ramat Rahel with licensed guide Jack Cadranel • 9.30 a.m. at the entrance to the Ramat Rahel Hotel (Bus No. 7). Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@ gmail.com. NIS 60.
CHILDREN Night at the Museum – An adventurous family tour in the museum galleries, following the sun’s nocturnal 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.
MIXED BAG Exercise 50+ – See Sunday’s listings. 9:30 a.m.
THURSDAY 28 MUSIC The Big Tish – Moshe Lahav sings Israeli music, from well-known hits to songs forgotten in the narrowest of alleys, in an interactive show. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim.
Info: and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 65/75.
Singing on the Boulevard – Gabi Berlin emcees the evening and leads the crowd in a sing-along.
• 8:30 p.m. at Alrov Mamilla Avenue (amphitheater in center of the street). Info: 636-0028; 636- 0000. Free.
Flashback – Rock Party. • 10:30 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street – the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.
COMEDY Stand-Up with Friends – Some of Israel’s finest comedians come to perform with Jerusalem’s Edan Mizrachi and David Kilimnick. In Hebrew and English. • 10:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George – down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info: 050-875- 5688. NIS 35/45 (includes a free drink).
FOOD Filled Pasta – Make your own fresh pasta, ravioli and cannelloni, and fill with a variety of delicious fillings and top with a fresh summer sauce. • 9:30 a.m.
at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.
com. NIS 150 for the two days (10% discount for AACI and OU members).
Grilled and Braised Vegetables – Grilled eggplant with basil and sumac and Italian braised vegetables with pine nuts and raisins. • 1 p.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.com. NIS 150 for the two days (10% discount for AACI and OU members).
CHILDREN The Wizard of Oz – Asherov Productions. A musical based on the story by Frank Baum. Starring Michal Amdursky, Meir Swisa, and Nir Levi (Niro). For ages 3- 10. In Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 70.
MIXED BAG Feldenkrais for Healthy Backs – In each Feldenkrais class, Shoshanna will guide students through a sequence of movements to discover ways of moving that are easier and give relief from aches and pains. • 10:30 a.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.
Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 40/50.
Tai Chi: Advanced and Beginners – Almost everyone can do Tai Chi. It is done in slow motion with little joint stress, cleansing and rejuvenating the body and mind. • 3:45 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.
Info: 566-1181. NIS 35/40.
Advanced Digital Photography – Learn how to make your photos really “wow!” Course will cover Picasa, ACDSee, and if enough interest, Photoshop. • 4 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566-1181. NIS 35/40.
FRIDAY 29 MUSIC The Apples – Hatapuchim are back for performances in Israel before going out on tour again across Europe’s finest festivals. The show will include old tunes along with new ones. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 60/65/70.
Urban Beach Party – Huge beach party with DJ Oren Sesta Naim and DJ Roi Moalem in this artificial Jerusalem beach. Trucks will unload 80 tons of yellow beach sand, and the Malha Mall parking lot will become a lively beach with matkot, backgammon, beach chairs, watermelons and popsicles. • 1 p.m. at Parking Lot 4, Rotem Gate, above Malha Mall.
Info: 072-251-2763; www.young-city.co.il. Free.
Ala Esh – Israeli rock and groove. • 11 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street – the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin).
Info: 054-549-0690. Free.
CHILDREN Science Museum Show – No Imagination is a show about three boys who come to tour the museum and discover a hidden room each time. They face a challenge posed by the scientist: to imagine. For ages 4-10. In Hebrew. • 1 p.m. at Bloomfield Science Museum, Museum Blvd. Givat Ram.
Info: 654-4888; www.mada.org.il. NIS 20 + entrance fee.
FYI Let’s Talk: ESRA Modi’in – Hebrew and English social conversation meetings for language improvement.
Brenda Brett, English coordinator; and Riki Rafaely, Hebrew coordinator. • Info: 054-534-6857 (Riki); brendagrbrett@gmail.com. Free.
ESRABOOKS Modi’in – Secondhand bargain bookshop in English and Hebrew. Books for all ages. • Open daily: 10-1 p.m. Tuesday: 6-9 p.m. and Thursday: 4-7 p.m. at Azrieli Mall, Modi’in (first parking level, end of Row 18). Info: (08) 634-6528. All proceeds for tzedaka.
Ceramic Workshop – Create your own original and usable ceramic pieces in the studio of artist Sarah Shuraki. Learn different techniques and the art of glazing. • 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 26 Rehov Haportzim.
Info: 052-471-1813; http://SaramicArt.com.