From major musical acts to the Jerusalem Film Festival to great activities for kids on vacation, Jerusalem has a lot in store this week. Here’s a slew of stuff that will keep you entertained all week long.
- Israeli rock trio Boom Pam opens for American-Israeli party music ensemble Balkan Beat Box this evening at Independence Park. The internationally acclaimed group is in Israel promoting their new album “Give” with a new show full of songs that will have you jumping out of your seat. This is your chance to be “part of the glory”!
- Singer songwriter Mika Karni launches her new album at Beit Avi Chai on Thursday night, with original tunes and arrangements of texts from
the Song of Songs. The concert fuses current Israeli reality with the
ancient words and provides the understanding that love knows no limits
of time or space. She’ll also play older hits of hers and Israeli
classics. - The 29th Jerusalem Film Festival kicks off tonight at Sultan’s Pool with a screening of “To Rome With Love,” Woody Allen’s new romantic comedy. The 10 day festival, organized by the Jerusalem Cinematheque,
screens around 200 films in a number of programs. A staggering array of
movies of all genres will be accompanied by special events. Jerusalem movie buffs, this one’s for you! - Israeli singer and actress Miri Mesika takes a break from Kochav Nolad, hitting the stage at the Jerusalem Theatre on Saturday night to perform a fundraising concert for “Kol HaIsha,” an organization which has been active for 18 years,
helping women living in poverty achieve financial security and
independence. All proceeds go to “Kol HaIsha.” - The Bloomfield Science Museum invites parents and children to enjoy a slew of activities, workshops, and pyrotechnic show inspired by the new Traces of Light exhibit. In addition, popular Disney characters Phineas and Ferb visit the museum with an interactive exhibit which takes the experience of the show into the real world.
- The world of Kabuki, a 400-year-old Japanese theatre, unfolds at the Israel Museum’s new “Crossplay”
exhibit through a display of 30 prints and paintings from the Museum’s
collection, alongside historic costumes from Japan belonging to actors
in female roles. - Beit Shmuel presents “Appearances”:
an exhibition displaying the works of eight Jerusalem women artists, on
display in the lobby from June 15-August 29. The exhibit explores the
human appearance from a various points of view, especially that of
women. The group of artists presents both individual pieces as well as
joint projects.
And see our full events section for plenty more.
