Pessah Fest – The End of the West from past to present, with authentic instruments. • 12 noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 60.The Jerusalem Barbershop Ensemble – Classic barbershop tunes. • 10 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.Thrash and Black Attack – An evening of metal and thrash music, featuring Hammercult, Demented Sanity, Hangman, The Fading and more.• 9 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 35-40.THEATER
Shabbat Variations: The Splendor of Space – The 24/6 Jewish Theater Company presents six short theatrical variations exploring people confronting spirituality as a response to the excess of modern industrial society. • 9:30 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai. NIS 30/50.Fable of the Goat – Agnon House presents a play based on a the S.Y. Agnon story, directed by Eli Kaplan- Wildmann. • 9:30 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai. NIS 30/50.The Maccabee Queen – The story of Alexandra of Judea (Shlomzion Hamalka) and her ally, Cleopatra III of Egypt. Written and directed by Lauri Donahue. • 11:30 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/50.The Pianist – The Encore! Educational Theater Company presents the story of a Polish-Jewish musician struggling to survive in the Warsaw Ghetto, based on the book by Wladyslaw Szpilman. • 1 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.COMEDYShort and to the Point – With Hanny Nahmias, Tzipi Shavit and Irit Anavi. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 130.FILMSPotiche (Toy Woman) – A comedy starring Catherine Deneuve, Fabrice Luchini and Gérard Depardieu. In French with Hebrew subtitles. • 1 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.Das Lied in Mir (The Day I Was Not Born) – A drama, directed by Florian Micoud Cossen, starring Jessica Schwartz, Michael Gwisdek and Rafael Ferro. In German and Spanish with Hebrew subtitle. • 1 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. NIS 36.TOURSRamat Rahel and Talpiot – Visit excavations from the First Temple period through the Byzantine period and learn about Kibbutz Ramat Rahel during the War of Independence. With Jacob Solomon . • 10 a.m. in front of the entrance to the Ramat Rahel Hotel. Info: 054-783-7998.2,000 Years on Rehov Agron – A multicultural experience with Ruth S. Frank. • 10 a.m. at the Supersol on Rehov Agron. Info and reservations (required): 625-4108.Find the Afikoman – A tour of riddles and tasks leading to a prize for the whole family. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at Kibbutz Tzoba. Info and reservations (required): 534-7000. NIS 30.Candlelit Tours in the Judean Hills – Tour the biblical paths of Kibbutz Tzoba and the surrounding area by candlelight. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at Kibbutz Tzoba. Info and reservations (required): 534-7000. NIS 30.CHILDREN A Stroll with Mrs. Pilpel – A walking tour for the whole family in Rehavia with Mrs. Pilpel. For ages 5- 12, in Hebrew. • 9:30 a.m. at the Giraffe Garden, Rehov Ramban. Info and reservations (required): 077- 322-1389; 052-880-7966. NIS 30.MIXED BAGAuthors at the Gardens – Guided tour of the Botanical Gardens, followed by a discussion with author Gadi Taub, on “Nature versus society: The debate between egoists and sentimentalists.” In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. the tour begins, followed by the author discussion at 11 a.m. at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. Info and reservations: 679-4012. NIS 50 (includes refreshments).Aish Hatorah Visitors Center – Enjoy the best view of the Temple Mount from the roof of the Aish Hatorah building, along with a model of the Temple. • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Aish Hatorah. Entry from Mayberg – Hatamid. NIS 10.Botanical Gardens – The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens will be free to the public. • 5 Rehov Zalman Shneur. Info: 679-4012.Snappling (Rappelling) – Snappling off a cliff in Gei Ben Hinom valley, overlooking the Old City. For ages four and up. • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Info and reservations (required): 050-903-1913.SATURDAY, HOL HAMOED 23MUSIC Pessah Fest – Chamber music with the Millennium Ensemble. Works by Mendelssohn, Schubert and Tchaikovsky. • 12 noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250 NIS 80.Jazz Family – The Gorfinkel family performs jazz renditions of classical pieces. • 12 noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 80.Harel Skaat – An intimate concert with songs from Skaat’s two hit albums. With Yohai Bloom, piano and Lidor Levy, guitars. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900.Danny Litani – The famous Israeli blues artist returns to the stage. • 10 p.m. the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.COMEDYJerusalem Blend – Featuring Hani Skutch, Pinhas Levinson and more. • 9:30 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).DANCE Complexions Dance Company – The 17-member US dance group returns to Israel, incorporating classical and popular music in an energetic performance. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 169/229/299.FILMSCopacabana – Directed by Marc Fitoussi, starring Isabelle Huppert, Aure Atika and Lolita Chammah. In French with English subtitles. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 36.Das Lied in Mir (The Day I Was Not Born) – 9 p.m. See Friday’s listings.TOURSMount of Olives – Conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Safra Square, 20 Jaffa Road. Info: 106; 671-5288. Free.Candlelit Tours in the Judean Hills – See Friday’s listings.Find the Afikoman – See Friday’s listings.CHILDRENZimbalista Rhythm Performance – A performance incorporating a wide range of instruments and sounds, creating a rhythmic musical experience for the whole family. In Hebrew. • 11 a.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shamai. Info and reservations: 620-3455. NIS 70.A Stroll with Mrs. Pilpel – See Friday’s listings.MIXED BAGSnappling (Rappelling) – See Friday’s listings.SUNDAY, HOL HAMOED 24FILMSCopacabana – 1 p.m. See Saturday’s listings.Das Lied in Mir (The Day I Was Not Born) – 1 p.m. See Friday’s listings.TOURSSpring and Springs – A tour between vineyards and springs in the Judean Hills with Arie Salomon. • 10 a.m. at the Kibbutz Kfar Etzion gate (Egged bus No.160). Info and reservations (required): 050-5624- 856 (no voice or text messages). NIS 35/45.Musrara – A neighborhood in transition with Carol Caplan. • 10 a.m. at the corner of Shivtei Yisrael and Hanevi’im streets. Info and reservations: 054-522- 1665; 671-3770. NIS 35/45.Candlelit Tours in the Judean Hills – See Friday’s listings.Find the Afikoman – See Friday’s listings.CHILDRENA Stroll with Mrs. Pilpel – See Friday’s listings.MIXED BAGSnappling (Rappelling) – See Friday’s listings.MONDAY, HAPPY PESSAH 25 MUSIC The Nutcracker – A musical fairytale by Tchaikovsky. For children ages 4-8. • 12 noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 60.Ave Maria – Soprano Irena Bartman and tenor Yotam Cohen, with the Jerusalem Festival Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Barshewitz. • 4:30 p.m. at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 120.Religious Classics – The Jerusalem Festival Orchestra hosts the Israeli Opera soloists, performing religious works. • 4:30 p.m. at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 120.Schmemel – The 10-man band full of energy and fun, perform songs from their debut album, Helium for Everyone, in a special Mimouna concert. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 50/55/60.THEATERThe Dinner Game – Habima Theater presents the wild farce by Francis Veber about a group of wealthy French snobs who get together and play “the dinner game.” In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDYComedy 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.FILMSPotiche (Toy Woman) – 9:15 p.m. See Friday’s listings.Das Lied in Mir (The Day I Was Not Born) – 9:15 p.m. See Friday’s listings.TOURSMitzpeh Naptoach – Enjoy spring flowers and hopefully encounter local gazelles. • 10 a.m. at Gan Hakipod, Derech Hahoresh, Ramot Bet. Info and reservations (required): 586-7794. NIS 10.TUESDAY 26MUSIC Jazz at the Submarine – Mishmash, a new group formed of folk, punk, jazz and rock musicians, performs a blend of musical styles. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. Free.Open Mic with Mike Perry – Enjoy late-night professional and amateur singing. • 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. One drink minimum purchase.THEATERThe Dinner Game – 8:30 p.m. See Monday’s listings.FILMSThe King’s Speech – The story of King George VI and the speech therapist who helped him. Directed by Tom Hooper, starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755. NIS 36.Waste Land – A documentary about the transformative power of art and the human spirit. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. NIS 36.Potiche (Toy Woman) – 7 p.m. See Friday’s listings.Copacabana – 9 p.m. See Saturday’s listings.Das Lied in Mir (The Day I Was Not Born) – 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. See Friday’s listings.TALKSDemocracy in the Middle East – Can it work? With Paul Liptz. • 1 p.m. at the Sophie Udin Club Na’amat, 10 Rehov Shalom Aleihem. Info: 679-5839. NIS 20 (proceeds go to Na’amat daycare centers).TOURSNahlaot and Mahaneh Yehuda – With Janet Moshe. • 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center on Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 673- 3445; 054-633-4525. Nis 35/45.Christian and Jewish Quarters – A tour of the Old City with Vivian Nadir. • 10 a.m. outside the New Gate, Old City. Info and reservations: 671-5288; 052- 233-6040 (no voice messages). NIS 35/45.King David Street – With Carol Caplan. • 10 a.m. at the Yemin Moshe windmill. Info and reservations: 054-522-1665; 671-3770. NIS 35/45.Ein Kerem – A tour through the Judean Hills neighborhood with Vivian Nadir. • 2:30 p.m. at the main parking lot in the center of Ein Kerem. Info and reservations: 671-5288; 052-233-6040 (no voice messages).Nahlaot’s Picturesque Neighborhoods – With Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the corner of King George and Agrippas streets. Info and reservations: 054-521- 6933. NIS 50.CHILDRENRecycling Workshop – Creating art using recycled materials. For ages 3-9. • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum Youth Wing. Info: 670-8963. NIS 15.MIXED BAGCommunal Potluck Meal – Bring a vegan dish (no meat, fish, eggs, milk or honey) or just yourself and your friends. • 8 p.m. at Ginger, the Vegetarian Community Center, 8 Rehov Balfour. Info: 566-5737. Free.WEDNESDAY 27MUSICThe Eliav Family – Grooves from Tazjekistan with a three-generation, eight-man band. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 50/55/60.THEATERValentino – The Beit Lessin Theater presents the story of Alberto who, 40 years after abandoning his wife and small children and running off to Argentina, returns to Israel to meet his family. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDYStand-up Marathon with Open Mic – Edan Mizrachi takes the new comedians of Israel to thestage, in Hebrew. • 10:30 p.m. at the 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.FILMSThe King’s Speech – See Tuesday’s listings.Potiche (Toy Woman) – 9 p.m. See Friday’s listings.Copacabana – 7 p.m. See Saturday’s listings.Das Lied in Mir (The Day I Was Not Born) – 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. See Friday’s listings.TALKSConversions – World Emunah presents Prof. Benny Ish Shalom, president of Beit Morasha, discussing the issues of conversion. • 4:30 p.m. at Emunah Beit Hachavera, 6 Rehov Arlozorov. Info: 566-0414.Moses, Sargon and Their Shared Birth Stories – With Dr. Filip Vukasavovic, Bible lands Museum curator. 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.MIXED BAGMovement and Inner Listening – With Vicky Lefelman, D.M.T. • 7 p.m. at ALMA, the interdisciplinary center for body-mind balance, 4 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info: 678-1478; 672-6912. Free.THURSDAY 28MUSICThe Israel Philharmonic Orchestra – Conducted by Gianandrea Noseda with Gerhard Oppitz, piano. Works by Singaglia, Mendelssohn, Martucci and more. • 8:30 p.m. at Binyenei Ha’uma. Info and reservations: 1-700-70-3030.The Swingle Singers – The international eight-person a cappella group and five-time Grammy winners return to Israel. • 8:30 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: *2274. NIS 139-299.Where Is the Child – Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.Eric Livnat – Performing film music on the saxophone. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Shmuel, Hirsh Theater, 6 Rehov Shama. Info and reservations: 1-700-508-408. NIS 80.THEATERValentino – 9 p.m. See Wednesday’s listings.COMEDYTour of Funny through the Holy Land – Part of David Kilimnick’s Aliya Monologues series. • 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 – Some of Israel’s finest comedians take the stage with 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).TALKSJerusalem Cuisine, Is There Such a Thing? – With culinary researcher Sherry Ansky. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info and reservations: 561-1066; contact@blmj.org; 629-2212; prog@mishkenot.org.il. NIS 50.A Look at the Fathers – Learn about the personalities of Pirkei Avot, with Prof. Avigdor Shinan. • 8 p.m.at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900.The Armenian Massacre – The Asian and African Studies Department of Hebrew University will hold a memorial marking 96 years since the Armenian genocide. • 6:30 p.m. in room 502, Beit Maiersdorf, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Info: 588-3516.CHILDRENBehind-the-Scenes Magical Tour – See what goes on behind the curtains of the theater and learn about how a production is made. For children ages 5-10; in Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 45/55.FRIDAY 29MUSICSergei Stadler – The international conductor and violinist performs works by Bach, Haydn, Tartini, Vitali and Paganini. • 7 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Church. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 120.Indigo Festival for Japan – Featuring a range of electronic, trance and chill-out music. All proceeds go to help Japan. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info:679-4040. NIS 50.TOURSThe Grounds of Yad Vashem – The Holocaust from a slightly different perspective, looking at some of the artistic installations on the grounds outside, with Helen Cohn. • 9:30 a.m. in the plaza outside the visitors center. Info and reservations (required): 054-308-1150. NIS 60.From Ramot to Einot Telem – With JNF guides, in Hebrew. • 9 a.m. Info and reservations: 1-800-350- 550; www.eyarok.org.il.MIXED BAGYoga Therapy – A workshop on the therapeutic aspect of body work in couples with Daniel Gilad Gilboa. In Hebrew. • 9:00 a.m. at ALMA, the interdisciplinary center for body-mind balance, 4 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 678-1478; 672-6912.