MUSICDowntown Party – A street party with two stages across two streets, with Tribal Dance, Mercedes Band, Sahar Zengelvich and more. For ages 18 and up. • 1 p.m. on Rehov Ben-Yehuda. Info: www.youngcity.co.il. Free.Moran Magal – Mellow Piano covers. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488 Jay McEwan and Liam O’Conner – Irish music.Performance with the Israeli Black Velvet.• 10:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 90/95/100.Black & White with 20 Fingers – Pianists Marina Friedman & Gabriela Tolorosa perform music by Schubert, Messiaen, Rachmaninoff. • Noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 25-35.THEATERThe Music Man – The 1957 Tony Award winner, presented by Israel Musicals, directed by Yisra’el Lutnick, about a con man who poses as a band organizer. • Noon at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel.Info and reservations: 077-450-6012. NIS 95-105.FILMSJerusalem Film Festival – Showing films at a variety of locations including Lev Smadar and the Cinematheque. • For a complete list of the films and screening times, see www.jff.org.il. Info: 565-4333.TOURSThe Shtetl in the Center of Town – A visit to the haredi neighborhoods in the center of town: Sha’are Zedek and Nahlaot, with Rafi Kfir. In Hebrew. • 9:30 a.m. Info and reservations: 625-2357. NIS 30/40.Nature in the City – Nahal Kos is located in a vast urban nature site going down from Gilo to the science park in Malha. Tour guide: Yossi Lando. In Hebrew. • 9 a.m. at Parking Lot 3000, 50 meters from the train tracks on the road leading to Ein Yael. Info: 625-2357; www.teva.org.il. Free.SATURDAY 16MUSICThe Rishonim String Quartet – With clarinetist Danni Erdman. Schubert’s Quartettsatz in C minor; Mozart’s String Quartet in D minor; Brahms’s Clarinet Quintet in B minor. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 25-35.Dudu Tassa – Performance of Tassa’s new and old hits. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.Klezmer Journey around the World – Best of the world’s folkloric music: Romanian, Hungarian, Gypsy, Irish, country and more. • Noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 80.French Music – Music Pearls brings you the best of French composers. Before the concert, the audience is served a glass of wine. • Noon at Augusta Victoria Church. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 120.THEATERA Servant of Two Masters – The Cameri Theater presents a comedy by Carlo Goldoni. Directed by Moni Moshonov. In Hebrew. • 9:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDYStand-Up Performance – Starring Benji Lovitt. His observations of life in Israel and love for Judaism will leave you thinking positively about those living in Central Israel. • 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).TOURSVia Dolorosa – Saturday morning walking tours conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority.• 10 a.m. at Safra Square, 20 Jaffa Road. Info: 106; 671-5288. Free.Jerusalem in the Palm of Your Hand – A walk along the beautiful promenade of Armon Hanatziv. Tour guide: Reuven Rozenfelder. In Hebrew. • Meet 5 p.m. at the parking lot of the Sherover Promenade and Daniel Yanovski Street, Talpiot. Info: 625-2357; www.teva.org.il. Free.SUNDAY 17MUSICThe Israel Philharmonic Orchestra – Gurrelieder by Schoenberg, conducted by Zubin Mehta. With soprano Jennifer Wilson; mezzo-soprano Daniela Denschlag; tenors Torsten Kerl and Niklas Björling Rygert; bass Alexander Tsymbalyuk; and the Prague Philharmonic Choir and Itay Tiran, narrator. • 8:30 p.m. at Binyenei Ha’uma. Info and reservations: 1- 700-703-030. NIS 130/350.THEATERThe Music Man – See Friday’s listings.The Queen of the Palace – A drama by Leah Goldberg. 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.A Servant of Two Masters – See Saturday’s listings.
TALKSAgnon 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. • 4-6 p.m. at 16 Rehov Klausner, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 671-6498.NIS 25.CHILDRENKiftzuba – 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.MIXED BAGExercise 50+ – Led by Marilyn Cohen, graduate of the Wingate Institute with a 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 18 MUSICWomen’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.Balabasta #2 – Every Monday in July, the Jerusalem municipality offers countless activities in Mahaneh Yehuda. Music, food, actors, performances, tours, surprises and much more. • 5:30-11 p.m. at Mahaneh Yehuda. Info: (03) 604-1114/5. Free.COMEDYWeekly 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.DANCEDancing on the Walls – Moti Kutzer will guide the crowds in folk dance tradition in the amphitheater in the center of Mamilla Boulevard. • 7:30 p.m. on Alrov Mamilla Avenue. Info: 636-0028; 636-0000. Free.Tango Seduction – On the stage are 14 of the best dancers of Buenos Aires and an ensemble of five musicians and a singer, who tell the story of tango over the generations. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755. NIS 199.TALKS When Words Become a Song – Poet Tzruya Lahav takes the audience into the writing process. This first meeting will be with Rita. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.Part One: Egypt – If you think the Arab world is in crisis now, you ain’t seen nothing yet. With Jim Lederman, political and economic analyst. • 8 p.m. at the Fuchsberg Center For Conservative Judaism, 8 Agron Street. Info: 625-6386 Ext. 4. NIS 20.Informal Conversations with New Olim – Sheila Bauman, AACI absorption counselor for Jerusalem, will be available to listen to your challenges and satisfactions as new olim and to offer information and advice in an informal, supportive atmosphere. • 2:30 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566-1181. Free for AACI members.Bringing You Parents on Aliya – Understanding the process today, building a realistic plan for your family, taking many factors into consideration. • 7 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566-1181. NIS 15/20.A Legal, Tax and Financial Review for Canadian Olim – Learn the basics every Canadian in Israel needs to know regarding legal, tax and financial issues. • 7 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566- 1181. NIS 25/30.
TOURTour with Jack: The Temple Mount – A guided tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 8 a.m. just inside the Dung Gate. Info and registration: 054- 647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60.Getting To Know the Shuk – Sybil Kaplan shows you the insider’s scoop to the shuk • 9:15 a.m. Info: 566-1181 (limited space). NIS 40/50.MIXED BAGFeldenkrais 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.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 19MUSICOpen 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 Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688.One drink minimum purchase.TOUR Religions of Abraham Tour Day – Encounter with the Abrahamic faiths of Jerusalem: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Meet with a Muslim imam or sheikh, a Jewish rabbi and a Christian priest or pastor.• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Abraham Hostel in Davidka Square, 67 Hanevi’im St. Info: 671-0087. NIS 160 (includes transportation but not lunch).MIXED BAGMade by Ennion – Presenting ancient glass treasures from the Shlomo Moussaieff Collection with exhibition curator Natasha Katsnelson. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum in the exhibition. Info: 677-1300. Free with museum admission.WEDNESDAY 20MUSICChen and Roy – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. Free.Michael and Shimrit Greilsammer – He a violin virtuoso and she a singer and composer bring you reggae with a touch of Irish. • 8:30 p.m. at the Liberty Bell Park Amphitheater. Info: 566-4144. NIS 25.
COMEDYStand-Up Marathon – With host Edan Mizrachi, bringing some new 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.DANCESalsa Bailamos – Special reunion of the Zolelet’s nostalgic salsa dance. Celebrating 20 years of the Yellow Submarine reunites all of Jerusalem’s salsa lovers. • 8:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim.Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 40/50.TALKSThe Key to Anger Management – With Rabbi Ephraim Sprecher. • 6 p.m. at Beit Bnei Rachel, next to Rachel’s Tomb. Info: 054-224-2649. NIS 20/30.The Cherubim of the Ark of the Covenant – Wednesday’s Evening Lectures with Ra’anan Eichler of the Hebrew University. • 7:30 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info and reservations (recommended): 561- 1066; www.blmj.org. Free with museum admission.Retired Active Person’s Program – David London, executive director of AACI, will speak about Iceland and the Jews. • 11 a.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.Info: 566-1181. NIS 5.55ish Singles Monthly Discussion Group – On Israel and the World, led by Ted Belman, editor of IsraPundit. • 7 p.m. at AACI, Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.Info: 566-1181. NIS 15/20.TOURTemple Mount Tour – With Nachman Kupietzky. • 8 a.m. Info: 561-1347; 052-286-1829. Free.Tour with Jack: Nahlaot and the Mahaneh Yehuda Market – A walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9.30 a.m. at the corner of King George and Agrippas streets. Info and registration: 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60.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 the Abraham Hostel in Davidka Square, 67 Hanevi’im St.Info: 671-0087. NIS 140.FOODBasic Breads – A two-day class. On Wednesday, you will prepare the bread and let it rise overnight; on Thursday, the bread will be baked and finished. • 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.com. NIS 300 (for two days).CHILDRENNight at the Museum – An adventurous family tour in the museum galleries, following the sun’s 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 20/30.Rinat Gabai with Us in the Yard - A musical play starring Rinat Gabai, based on the songs of Naomi Shemer, with colorful sets and breathtaking costumes.For ages 3 to 6. In Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 79.MIXED BAGExercise 50+ – See Sunday’s listings.THURSDAY 21MUSICRoad to Zion – One of biggest events of the summer.Live shows with Ziggy Marley, Carolina, Yuval Banai, Alma Zohar, Yael Deckelbaum, Mooke and Rami Danoch. • 6 p.m. at Gan Sacher. Info and reservations: •6226; www.bimot.co.il. NIS 60/90/110.Astar Shamir – A performance celebrating Shamir’s new It’s Between You and God album. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.Summer Nights – Every Thursday evening in July and August, jugglers, street artists, arts & crafts fair, live music, and more. This Thursday, Dalia Amihood will emcee public singing. • 8:30 p.m. at Alrov Mamilla Avenue (amphitheater in center of the boulevard). Info: 636-0028; 636-0000. Free.Crystal Ship – Jerusalem’s legendary tribute band performs the best of The Doors, including “Light My Fire,” “LA Woman,” “Peace Frog” and “Roadhouse Blues.” • 9:30 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. Info: 054-549-0690. Free.Chava Alberstein in Concert – This acoustic performance traces the musical journey of award-winning artist Chava Alberstein. • 9 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.) at the Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 677-1300. NIS 120/130.Between Voice and Keys – Soprano Rona Israel- Kolat and bass-baritone Assaf Levitin present art songs by Schubert and Wolf, accompanied by 12 gifted young pianists. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 624-1041. Free.Henry Crown Hall – The Young IPO conducted by Hans-Peter Oxenhoffer. Works by Dvorak and Hindemith. • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Marcus Street. Info: 623-7000; 560-5755. NIS 60.THEATEROdeya Koren – Actress Odeya Koren in a funny and witty show. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 100.COMEDYStand-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).DANCELove Dance – Tango, slow, paso doble and cha-cha dances to all-time love songs in Hebrew, English and Spanish. Singer Avi Ofek. • Evening at Prima Royale Hotel, 3 Mendele Mocher Sforim. Info and reservations: 560-7111; •9995. NIS 50.TALK America’s Unknown Constitution: A Goal for the ‘Almost-Chosen People’ – Root and Branch Association, Ltd. Program, with Prof. Paul Eidelberg, president, Israel-America Renaissance Institute. • 7:30 p.m. at the Orthodox Union Israel Center, Keren Hayesod 22. Info: 566-7787.
FOODYemenite Shabbat – Homemade z’hug and spicy Shabbat chicken with roasted potatoes. • 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.com. NIS 150 (10% discount for AACI and OU members).Cold Soups for Summer – Gazpacho (two methods) and cold melon soup. • 1-2:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.com. NIS 150 (10% discount for AACI and OU members).MIXED BAGFeldenkrais for Healthy Backs – See Monday’s listings.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. • 2:30 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 there is 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 22 MUSICNino 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.THEATER The Queen of the Palace – See Sunday’s listings.TALKSJerusalemite Love – Dvir Soremelo tells love stories, with Gali Klein singing beautiful love songs we all know.• Afternoon at Prima Royale Hotel, 3 Mendele Mocher Sforim. Info and reservations: 560-7111; •9995. NIS 50.
TOURSIn the Footsteps of the Women of Jerusalem – Discover with Carol Caplan 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 all 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.MIXED BAGNe’eman Lemakor – Ne’eman Lemakor exhibits a joint venture between first-year students from Bazalel Academy’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.