Capital Calender: April 8 - April 15

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is hosting a series of encounters with Israeli authors.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Botanical gardens 250 (photo credit: Courtesy)
Botanical gardens 250
(photo credit: Courtesy)
8 FRIDAY
MUSIC
Chamber Ensembles – From the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University, performing works by Clara Schumann, Brahms, Haydn and Mozart. • 12 noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info and reservations: 641-4250. NIS 25/35.
Lazy Gordon – Soul, funk and jazz. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.
Tirtzah Atar – A Ballad for a Woman, with Natan Slour, Roni Alter, Osnat Zibil and Yohai Bloom. • 11 a.m. at the Tower of David, Old City. Info and reservations: 626-5333. NIS 50/60.
TOURS
The Springs of Emek Refaim – A walking tour with JNF guides, in Hebrew. • 9 a.m. Info and reservations: 1-800-350-550; www.eyarok.org.il.
9 SATURDAY
MUSIC
Chamber Music – With violins, viola, cello and piano, performing works by Mozart and Dvorak. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.

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Latin American Hits – Featuring Ramirez’s “Missa Criolla” and other hits, with the Tel Aviv Philharmonic Choir and the Latin-Argentine Ensemble, conducted by Leonti Wolf. • 12 noon at the Latrun Armor Museum. Info: 535-6954. NIS 100.
The Jerusalem Festive Orchestra – Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty, Peter and the Wolf and other pieces by Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Saint-Saens. • 12 noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 50.
Gilad Kahane – The Giraffes frontman performs and discusses personal stories. In Hebrew. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/50.
Yoni Eilat and The Tarnegolim – Nostalgic Israeli songs. • 8:40 p.m. highlight tour; show begins at 9:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot.
Info and reservations: 561-1066. NIS 55/65.
Drunk Machine – Alternative rock. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover D3 Radicalz – Rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
Hadag Nachash – Israeli hip-hop. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679- 4040. NIS 90/95/100.
Kool Klezmer – Live nigunim of old Hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs and more. • 9 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687-4433. NIS 30/40.
THEATER
The Caucasian Chalk Circle – Presented by the Cameri Theater the play tells the story of a kitchen maid who takes care of an abandoned child. In Hebrew with Russian surtitles. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.
COMEDY
Jerusalem Blend – With David Kiliminick, Baruch Spier 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).
TOURS
City of David – Conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Safra Square, 20 Jaffa Road. Info: 106; 671-5288. Free.
CHILDREN
Girl in a Flower Pot – A puppet theater performance based on poems by Shlomit Cohen-Asiff. For ages 4-8, in Hebrew. • 11 a.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info: 561-8514. NIS 40.
Children Paint – Learn about Pessah, enjoy an art workshop and stories. • 11 a.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shamai. Info and reservations (required): 620- 3455. NIS 30 (per child).
10 SUNDAY
MUSIC
The Atar Piano Trio – Ofer Shelley, piano; Tanya Beltser, violin and Marina Kats, cello, perform works by Beethoven and Saint-Saens. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies). Info and reservations: 626-5666. Free entrance.
The Israel Contemporary Players – With Ed Spaanjard, conductor and Noam Buchman, flute; performing works by Varese, Adès, Ran, Leef and Lutoslawski. • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 623-4347. NIS 30/50.
Ofer – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-521-3255. No cover.
Aharon Razel – Jewish rock and jazz, featuring the recent hit single “What Did You Do Today?” • 10 p.m.at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 60/65/70.
TALKS
Ongoing Problems in Holocaust Reparations – Presented by the Root and Branch Association, with Yitzhak Kerem, historian of Sephardic Jewry, Hebrew University. • 7:30 p.m. at the Israel Center, 22 Rehov Keren Hayesod. Info: 566-7787; lowellgallin@lowellgallin.com.
Green and Sustainable Chemistry – Design and engineering in enrichment of nature, by Prof. Yoel Sasson of the Hebrew University. In Hebrew. • 5 p.m.at the Wise Auditorium, Givat Ram campus of Hebrew University. No charge.
CHILDREN
Apartment to Rent – Presented by Hateatron Shelanu, the play is a musical adaptation of Lea Goldberg’s classic children’s book. For ages 3-9, in Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 75.
MIXED BAG
Cooking Workshops – Chicken fingers for kids, French salmon, chicken pie for kids and more. • 9:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 992-3128 or e-mail info@jcichef.com.
11 MONDAY
MUSIC
The Israel Camerata Jerusalem – With Avner Biron, conductor, and Mischa Maisky, cello; performing works by Weinberg, Tchaikovsky, Bruch and Respighi. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.
Etnahta – Hillel Zori, cello and Roglit Ishay, piano, perform works by Brahms. • 5 p.m. (free tickets distributed at the theater from 4 p.m.) at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755.
Jewish Music, Past and Present – A classical presentation, with the Tehilim Duo: Alexandra Baroukh, piano and Nissim Baroukh, tenor. • 8 p.m. at the Museum of Psalms, 9 Rehov Harav Kook. Info: 054-804-6858. NIS 50.
Monday Afternoon Classics – Idit Zamir, soprano; Karin Hochman, mezzo-soprano; Aleksey Kanunikov, bass-baritone and Sonia Mazar, piano perform works by Verdi, Puccini and Rossini. • 1:15 p.m. in room 2715, Humanities Building, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Free.
Music on Monday – Dilan and the Believers, rock. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.
Open Mic Night – Guitar and mic on stage. • 11 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.
Women’s-Only Karaoke – 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. NIS 15 (includes a free drink).
THEATER
A Warm Family – The Cameri Theater presents the story of what starts as a typical Friday evening dinner but ends in a battle over love and obligation. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.
COMEDY
Comedy 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.
TALKS
Jews as Chosen People – Analyzing texts by Novak, Eisen, Wyschogard and others. With Rabbi Prof. David Hartman. • 7 p.m. at the Shalom Hartman Institute, 11 Rehov Gedalyahu Alon. Info: www.hartman.org.il. Free.
Can You Hear Me? – Dr. Kahatia Adelman and Shmuel Weiss discuss the elderly and hearing impairment.Hosted by the Tamar chapter of Hadassah-Israel.• 10 a.m. at Beit Frankforter, 80 Derech Beit Lehem.NIS 10.
The Renewed Israel Museum, What Is New? – With Chief curator Yigal Zalmona, in Hebrew. • 6:30p.m. in the Youth Wing auditorium, Israel Museum. Info: 670- 8811. NIS 70/80.
Facebook Seminar – Lessons on how to use Facebook, the most popular social networking site. • 9:30 a.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek, (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info and reservations (required): 566-1181. NIS 50/60.
Skype Seminar – Lessons on how to use Skype, the free communication tool. • 10:45 a.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info and reservations (required): 566-1181. NIS 50/60.
TOURS
Tour with Jack, When Jews Lived in the Muslim Quarter – A walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. at the bus stop in the Old City’s Jewish Quarter parking lot. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60.
MIXED BAG
Cooking Workshops – Fish fingers for children, Asian cuisine, and ravioli. • 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 992- 3128; info@jcichef.com.
12 TUESDAY
MUSIC
Youth at the Center – The Helix Percussion Duo (UK) performs works by Steve Reich, Dave Maric, Emmanuelle Sejourne, Adi Morag, György Ligeti and more. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 624-1041. Free entrance.
Submarine Jazz – Featuring the Amit Silverman Sextet. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679- 4040. No cover.
Open Mic – With Mike Perry. Enoy late-night professional and amateur singing. • 9:30 p.m. sign up; show begins 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.
THEATER
The Volunteer – This drama, written by Dan Clancy, tells the story of Melvin, a terminally ill AIDS patient who asks Adam, the volunteer who visits him regularly, to help him end his life. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 160.
ART
Life: A User’s Manual – A new exhibit about the do-it-yourself culture and the role of instructions in everyday life. • The Israel Museum Youth Wing, through February 2012. Info: 670-8811.
TALKS
Concealed Tibetan Libraries – Texts hidden within sculptures.• 5:30 p.m. at the Shrine of the Book Auditorium. Info and reservations: 633-2566. Free with museum admission.
A Journey through Jewish Worlds – Highlights from the Braginsky collection of Hebrew manuscripts and books, with Prof. Rachel Elior. • 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811. Free with museum admission.
TOURS
Brave Ventures outside the Old City Walls – A walking tour, visiting the three first Jewish neighborhoods built outside the Old City, with Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the lion’s fountain, junction of King David and Emek Refaim streets. Info and reservations: 054-521-6933. NIS 50.
CHILDREN
Walking with Mrs. Pilpel – A walking tour for the whole family in Rehavia with Mrs. Pilpel. For ages 5-12, in Hebrew. • 4 p.m. at the Giraffe garden, Rehov Ramban. Info and reservations (required): 077-322-1389; 052-880-7966. NIS 30.
Sports Radio – Children plan and record a show and interview athletes and media personalities. • 8:30 a.m. Info and registration: 563-4751; israelsportsradio@ yahoo.com. NIS 150/175.
MIXED BAG
Cooking Workshops – Vegetarian dishes in phyllo; Asian chicken and healthful Pessah desserts. • 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.com.
13 WEDNESDAY
MUSIC
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra – Young Spirit series: “Love Conquers the World.” • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.
Mainly Bach – With four pianists: Allen Sternfield, Eitan Globerson, Dmitri Novgorodsky and Benjamin Hochman. • 8 p.m. at Wise Hall, Jerusalem Academy of Music, Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University. Info and reservations: 675-9907. NIS 70.
Workshop for Piano Duos – With the Yaara Tal – Andreas Groethuysen piano duo (Germany). • 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 624-1041. Free entrance.
Tripolar – Acoustic Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816- 5488. No cover.
Black Sheep – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
Reggaestan – Reggae with hip-hop and rock, performs songs from their upcoming debut album. • 8:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 40/45/50.
THEATER
Valentino – 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. Directed by Rami Danon. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755. NIS 200.
COMEDY
Stand-up Marathon with Open Mic – Host Edan Mizrachi takes the new comedians of Israel 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.
ART
Inspired – A tour of the new Manel Alvarez exhibition inspired by the Bible, with Alvarez and curators Esthi Drori and Doron Polak-Artura. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066.
TALKS
The Arab Volunteers in Afghanistan (1980-1992) – With Prof. Avraham Sela and Prof. Emanuel Sivan of the Hebrew University; under the auspices of the Harry S. Truman Institute for Peace. In Hebrew. • 12.30 p.m. at the Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Info: 588-2329.
CHILDREN
Mimi’s Pessah Program for Kids – Pessah songs, stories and snacks, for ages 4 and up. • 4:15 p.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info and reservations (required): 566-1181. NIS 25/30.
MIXED BAG
Cooking Workshops – Classic fish dinner in a hurry, ravioli and gluten-free/sugar-free/dairy-free treats. • 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: 992-3128; info@jcichef.com.
14 THURSDAY
MUSIC
Sacred Vocal Music – Spanning five centuries, from the English Chapel Royal, the Sistine Chapel in Rome and St. Tomas’s Church, Leipzig. • 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 26 King David Street. Info: 624-1041. NIS 110/130.
Ladino and Spanish Music – With Betty Klein, guitar and vocals; the Sof Ma’arav band and more. • 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center, 27 Rehov Hillel. Info: 627-1777.
Lazy Gordon – Soul, funk and rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
Dudu Tassa – Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.
Cosmo-Yiddish – Songs of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, George Gershwin and others, in Yiddish, with Polina Belilovsky and Mendy Cahan. • 8:30 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687- 4433. NIS 40/50.
Eric Berman – Berman and his band perform new songs, as well as hits from their past three albums. • 10:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 130.
THEATER Valentino – 9 p.m. See Wednesday’s listings.
COMEDY
Tour of Funny through the Holy Land – With David Kilimnick. Kosher for Pessah. • 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 perform 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).
CHILDREN
Little Amadeus – Presented by the Orna Porat Theater for children and youth, the play tells the story of the formative years of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For ages 3-9, in Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at the Little Theater, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 90.
Aya Oucha Awa – Presented by Hateatron Shelanu, this is the tale of a secret place where saying someone’s name can heal. For ages 3-9, in Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 75.
Language Games – A celebration of words, letters and inscriptions, and family puzzles and riddles. For ages 6-12. • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Tower of David Museum, Old City. Info and reservations: 626-5333. NIS 20.
MIXED BAG
Thai Meal – Celebrating the Thai new year, the volunteers of The Mahatma invite you for a meal of vegan Thai food. • 7 p.m. at Ginger, the Vegetarian community center, 8 Rehov Balfour. Info: 566-5737. NIS 25.
15 FRIDAY
DANCE
Israeli Dance – The Israel Museum hosts a special dance performance of 14 dance troupes from around the world. • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8963. Free with entrance to the museum.
TOURS
Family Bike Riding – Ride along the paths of the Jerusalem Park, with routes of 3, 8 or 16 kilometers. • Info: 106.
CHILDREN
Bird Ringing Demonstration – Learn how birds are given rings to keep track of their migration. In Hebrew. • 8:30 a.m. at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, Givat Ram Rose Garden. Info: 052-386- 9488. NIS 10/15/20.
Bible Lands Kaytana – Children will explore different shapes and their artistic, religious and practical representations, while participating in art, cooking and drama workshops. In Hebrew, for ages 6-11. • 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info: 561-1066; education@ blmj.org.