Geffen Bankir – Mellow blues jam. • 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.
Music at the Zoo – Irish and Celtic music with Vitalica. • 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Biblical Zoo. Info: 675-0111.
Nino Biton – Andalusian music. • 1 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Road. Info: 077-445-0701. No cover.COMEDY
Kalabat Shabbat – Jacky Levi and friends satirize current events while connecting them to the weekly Torah portion. • 11 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.TOURS
Herzl’s Visit to Jerusalem – Follow Herzl’s visit to Jerusalem through the old train station, the Herzl Museum, his grave and more. In Hebrew. • 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Info and reservations: 052-341-7492; (03) 651-6065. NIS 180/190.
The Bucharian Neighborhood – With Yair Maron, in Hebrew. • 9:30 a.m. at the junction of Rehov Yehezkiel and Rabeinu Gershon. Info and reservations: 625-2357.Rehavia: Where Money Does Grow on Trees – With Zvi Hillman, in Hebrew. • 9 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and registration: 625-2357.TALKS
Poets and Authors – Poet Dr. Gilad Hameiri speaks with poet Roni Somek about the birth pangs of a poem. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 95.19 SATURDAY MUSIC
Chamber Music – The Israel Chamber Orchestra wind ensemble. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 60/70.Sounds of Peace – Henrik Chaim Goldschmidt, principal oboist of The Royal Danish Orchestra, Copenhagen, and accordionist Anders Singh Vesterdahl perform a repertoire of Scandinavian songs, Middle Eastern traditional music, classical works and a selection of their own compositions. With special guest Bilal Irshed, oud. • Concerts begin at 8:30 p.m., pre-concert highlight tour at 7:40 p.m. Info and reservations: 561-1066; www.blmj.org. NIS 65-75.Daniel Zamir – Saxophone, with guest Shem-Tov Levy; Mark Giuliana, drums; Nitai Hershkovitz, piano and Gilad Abro, bass. • 8 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Rehov Derech Hebron. Info and reservations: 629- 2000. NIS 70/80.
Shalom, Hollywood – Tzahi Siton and Sharon Roshnik take you on a musical journey to the red carpet of Hollywood, with hit songs from classic films in the US and Israel. • 12 noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 100.Let’s Fall in Love – Silva Kegean-Paulie and Igor Neimrak, with the Jerusalem Festive Orchestra, perform classical pieces by Bach, Vivaldi, Schubert and Vardi, as well as Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder hits. • 12 noon at the Saint Vincent de Paul Church (opposite the Old City walls). Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 120.Kool Klezmer – Live nigunim of old Hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs, Carlebach nigunim and more treasures from the klezmer repertoire. • 9 p.m. at Yung YiDiSH, 52 Rehov Yermiyahu. Info: 500- 1395; (03) 687-4433. NIS 30/40.Dana Berger – Israeli pop-rock star in an acoustic concert. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/50.Dudu Taassa – The Israeli rocker performs hits from his latest album. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.D3 Radicals – Rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
From Madrid to Argentina – Raphael Gal Gonzales and the Rolantino band perform Latin hits, accompanied by dancers. • 8:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center, Modi’in. Info and reservations: (08) 973-7333. NIS 60.Etnahta – Simcha Heled, cello and Victor Stanislawsky, piano perform works by Bazelaire, Beethoven, Eilenberg and Rachmaninoff. • 5 p.m. (Free tickets distributed from 4 p.m.) at the Henry Crown Hall, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5757.THEATER The Caucasian Chalk Circle – A play by Bertolt Brecht, with original music by Keren Peles, tells the story of a kitchen maid who takes care of an abandoned child. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.COMEDY
Odeya Koren: Closed for Renovations – Actress Odeya Koren presents a funny and witty show about women and growing older. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 70/100.
Jerusalem Blend – With Jeremy “Political” Man, Baruch Spier and Benny Firszt. • 9 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
Contra Dancing – No experience or partner needed. All dances are called by Cyrelle Soffer to live Irish, British and Appalachian music provided by the Hazel Hill String Band. All ages welcome. • 8 p.m. (lessons at 7:40 p.m.) at Kehilat Mevakshei Derech, 22 Rehov Shai Agnon. Info and reservations: 054-566-5293; jerusalemcontra@yahoo.com. NIS 40/50.20 SUNDAY MUSIC
Classical Music – The Yuval piano trio, with Uri Pianka, violin; Simcha Heled, cello; and Jonathan Zak, piano, perform works by Brahms and Beethoven. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies), Mount of Olives. Info: 626-5666.THEATER The Caucasian Chalk Circle – See Saturday’s listings.TALKS
Afternoon Lecture – Prof. Kimi Kaplan of Bar- Ilan University will speak on “An uproar in the Neturei Karta and an Embarrassment in the Haredi Community: The marriage of Ruth Ben-David and Amram Belevi.” In Hebrew. • 1 p.m. at the National Library, Givat Ram. Free.
Midrash Agnon in English – Explore the writings of Nobel Prize laureate S.Y. Agnon in Agnon’s own home or via simultaneous, interactive online broadcast at www.WebYeshiva.org/Agnon. With Rabbi Jeffrey Saks. • 7:30 p.m. at the Agnon House, 16 Rehov Klausner. Info and reservations: 671- 6498.MIXED BAG
AACI Book Sale – Don’t miss out on AACI’s famous book sale – great books, great bargains. Books for the visually impaired as well. • 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite the Hadar Mall). Info: 566-1181.21 MONDAY MUSIC Women’s-Only Karaoke and Open Mic – Join the jewels of Jerusalem in karaoke and song. • 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.Music on Monday – Silan performs unique Israeli folk rock with a North African beat. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.Etnahta – Semmy Stahlhammer, violin; Zvi Plesser, cello; and Michal Tal, piano perform works by Schubert, Galinne, Debussy and Mendelssohn. • 5 p.m. (tickets available at the theater from 4 p.m.) at the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755.THEATER The Caucasian Chalk Circle – See Saturday’s listings.
COMEDY Comedy and Poetry Open Mic – All performances welcome. This is your chance to be on stage or just have a good time and hear some good performers. • 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.TALKS Pop Art: Fast Food, Women and Andy Warhol – With associate curator Ella Regev, in Hebrew. • 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Wing Auditorium, Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 670-8813; 670- 8960. NIS 70/80.
A Positive Approach to Life at Any Age – The English-speaking Tamar chapter of Hadassah-Israel presents Charlotte Slopak Goller, PhD • 10 a.m. at Beit Frankforter, 80 Derech Beit Lehem. Info: 054- 533-1945. NIS 10.TOURS
Jewish Quarter from the 1st Temple Period until Today – A walk through the quarter discussing the history and the many fascinating sights, ending with a tour of the Old Yishuv Museum. With Carol Caplan. • Meet at the Old Yishuv Court Museum, Old City. Info and reservations: 671-3770. NIS 45.
Getting to Know the Shuk – Sybil Kaplan shows participants the insider’s scoop on the shuk • 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Info and registration (required): 566-1181. NIS 35/45.CHILDREN Big Art for Little Artists – Michal Kerer’s storytelling inspires children to create their own works of art. • 4:30 p.m. for ages 4-6; 5:30 p.m. for ages 7- 9 at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8813. NIS 25/30.
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AACI Book Sale – See Sunday’s listings.22 TUESDAY MUSIC
Youth at the Center – The Moran Singers ensemble, directed by Naomi Faran, with pianist Eyal Batt. perform works by Carissimi, Mendelssohn, Mordecai Seter, Aharon Harlap, Ella Milch-Sheriff and others. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 624-1041. Free.
Hot Jazz – Rodney Green, drums and Seamus Blake, saxophone with Assaf Kehati, guitar and Noam Wiesenberg, bass. • 9 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 623-7000; 625-1139. NIS 115.Open Mic with Mike Perry – All performers welcome. Enjoy late-night professional and amateur singing with your friends. • Sign up at 9:30 p.m., shows 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; www.israelcomedy.com. One drink minimum purchase.
Submarine Jazz – With Chitola, a nine-man ensemble. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679-4040. No cover.Tuco Bem – Brazilian music. • 9:30 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Road. Info: 077-445-0701. NIS 25.Evyatar Banai – Jewish inspired soulful rock. • 10 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech hebron. Info and reservations: 629-2000. NIS 95/105.THEATER The Caucasian Chalk Circle – See Saturday’s listings.ART Meet the Artist – Gal Weinstein discusses his works, sources of inspiration and creative process. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at the Springer Auditorium, Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 670-8813. NIS 15/55.A Journey through Jewish Worlds – Highlights from the Braginsky collection of Hebrew manuscripts and printed books with exhibition curator Rachel Sarfati. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8813 Free.TALKS
The Allegory of the Library – Architectural archetypes of the Israeli library, with Moshe Shapira, in Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. at the Shrine of the Book Auditorium, Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 633-2566. Free.
MK Danny Danon – Take part in an exclusive question and answer session with MK Danny Danon. • 7:30 p.m. at the OU Israel Center, 22 Rehov Keren Hayesod. NIS 10.Local Photography in Eretz Israel – On the Hills of Sheikh Abrek and Hartiya, with Prof. Motti Golani of the University of Haifa. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900.23 WEDNESDAY MUSICJerusalem Symphony – The Liturgical series: Keri-Lynn Wilson, conductor; Hila Baggio, soprano; George Mosley, baritone; and the Israeli Opera Chorus directed by Yishai Steckler. Requiems by Fauré and Brahms. • 8 p.m. at the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 1-700-70-4000; 561-1498/9.Wednesday Nite Lije – Alternative open mic, hosted by Long Time Gone’s Eliyahu “Lije” Sidikman, featuring Lev Feinerman. • 9 p.m. (signup begins at 8:30) at the Lagos Bar and Restaurant, 17 Rehov Shlomzion Hamalka. Info: 054-549-0690.
Piano Recital – Works by Mozart, Weber, Schumann and Chopin performed by Maria Solodovnik. • 8 p.m. at Ticho House, 7 Rehov Harav Kook. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 45/55.
Double Feature – Quami and the Halvot and Electra. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 679- 4040. NIS 45/50/55.
Mike and Sharon – Acoustic rock and blues. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. No cover.THEATER The Caucasian Chalk Circle – See Saturday’s listings.COMEDY Stand-up Marathon in Hebrew – Edan Mizrachi takes the new comedians of Israel to the stage, with David Kilimnick, Rami Dagan, Avi Navon and more. In Hebrew. • 10:15 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.TALKS Daily Life in Idumaea of the 4th Century BCE – “A New Look at the Museum’s Aramaic Ostraca” with Prof. Bezalel Porten of the Hebrew University. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066; www.blmj.org. Free with admission to the museum.
Learn to Decipher Blood Tests – For health practitioners and laymen alike, with Aliza Adar Levine, nurse/midwife/TCM herbalist. • 7 p.m. in Ramot Aleph, 36 Rehov Hertz. Info and reservations: 052- 439-8680; alizasplace.com. NIS 25.CHILDREN Backstage Magical Tour – The audience takes a tour of the theater accompanied by actors, directors, a drama teacher and other surprises. 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 Spotlight on Women – Open mic and showcase featuring Shira and Ariell Kletter. • 7:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben Yehuda (Corner of King George, next to Hamashbir). Info and reservations: Annie - 054-632-3066. NIS 30/40.24 THURSDAY MUSIC Horses – Rali Margalit, a classical cellist by training, performs songs from her new album Horses, described as strong, original and refreshing, and a crossover between classical and ethnic music. • 8:30 p.m. at the Confederation House, 12 Rehov Emile Botta. Info and reservations: 623-7000. NIS 65.
Teiyere Meine (My Dear) – Yiddish poetry set to melodies by Leibu Levine. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at the National Library, Givat Ram. Free.
Alec Kopyt and the Doolee Band – Russian popular and folk music. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621- 5900. NIS 20/50.Ot Azoy – A CD release concert in honor of Orit Perlman and Ity Alter’s new album, which takes you on a journey through Yiddish folk songs, blending classic arrangements with more than a touch of jazz, blues and bosa nova. • 8:30 p.m. at Yung YiDiSH, 52 Rehov Yermiyahu. Info: 500-1395, (03) 687-4433. NIS 40/50.Moshe Lahav – The Big Tisch of the Israeli songbook and its back stories. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info and reservations: 052-599-9244. NIS 65/75.Shmemel – Energetic theatrical performance with a band. • 10 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron. Info and reservations: 629-2000. NIS 50/60.THEATER
The Caucasian Chalk Circle – See Saturday’s listings.COMEDY
Find Me a Wife – With David Kilimnick. A oneman stand-up show dedicated to the single community, in which Kilimnick approaches the issues of the single man/woman in this society known as Jerusalem and Katamon. • 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 in Hebrew – Some of Israel’s finest comedians come to perform with Jerusalem’s Eidan Mizrachi. With David Kilimnick, Rami Dagan, Yehezkel Laing, Dadi “HaHolech” Ophir, Moris Shavit, Edo Noyman, Din Moriel and more. 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).
CHILDREN
Gilli in the Land of Feelings – A funny new musical full of familiar and beloved characters. For ages 3-7, in Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. at the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 75.