Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Visit the Jerusalem Cinematheque to enjoy a tribute to Jack Lemmon with a screening of the 1960 Billy Wilder comedy film The Apartment.
An average Joe (Lemmon) is bullied by his overbearing boss to allow the latter to hook up with his lover in said employee’s apartment.
Played by Shirley MacLaine, the woman attempts to take her own life there.
What begins as a funny film about human weaknesses takes a sharp turn and becomes something much more powerful: a depiction of the importance of dignity and self-esteem.
6:30 p.m. Jerusalem Cinematheque, 11 Hebron Road. NIS 43. Call (02) 565-4333 to book.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Attend a Hebrew lecture by Bar-Ilan University’s Prof. Claude Stuczynski titled “Between Consolation and Identity – On the 1553 work Consolation for the Tribulations of Israel by ex-Converso Samuel Usque.” The talk will follow the kiddush at Kehilat Ma’ayanot.
Shabbat services at 9 a.m.; talk at 11:30 a.m. 11 Israel Eldad Street. Free.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Book lovers and geeks, rejoice! Arye “The Comic Books Guy” from the German Colony returns with his annual summer sale. Science-fiction and fantasy novels, as well as comics, manga, and toys will be sold until the end of June. This pop-up sale is chock-full of great items at fantastic prices, with something for all-ages. Check it out.
It is also possible to bring items of these genres to get credit or donate them – just contact Arye to check.
For the full address and visiting hours, call 052-339-2814.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
Visit the workshop of gilder and wood carver Alice Dias and try your hand at the ancient art of gold plating. The four-hour experience includes an introduction to the history of this art form, drinks, and light food, as well as the art supplies needed for the class.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1 Harashi Habarzel Street. NIS 750 plus VAT. To sign up, call the artist at 054-793-577 or visit www.alice-dias.co.il/
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Visit Public Art Jerusalem and view a solo exhibition by Tamar Scheflan titled Babylon, curated by Lital Marcus Morin. The works offer a playful interplay between the labor-intensive act of drawing and the bright, social media-inspired images Scheflan creates.
Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 17 Jaffa Road. Until August 18.
✱ Soul singer AvevA (Aveva Desa) will perform as part of the Hullegeb Festival celebrating Ethiopian-Israeli culture.
At Mazkeka, 3 Shoshan Street. Doors open 9 p.m., music begins 9:30 p.m. Tickets NIS 55-NIS 77. Call (02) 582-2090 to book.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
Attend a screening of Bliss by Ayelet Carmi and Meirav Heiman at Ticho House as part of the Artport film festival, curated by Timna Seligman. This is the premiere of the film, which depicts a fictional community of women who help one another survive in a post-disaster zone.
It is followed by a screening of Zahara. Based on the life of military pilot Zahara Levitov, who died when her plane crashed in Jerusalem, the film is presented in the format of a Jerusalem journey into memory.
These are part of the second edition of the Artist Film Festival, which will continue until Thursday, June 19, with a rich program of interesting offers.
6:30 p.m. Free. Learn more at www.artport.art/?lang=en
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Attend the School of Visual Theater marathon of graduate performances and take in the play It’s Too Expensive to Live Here by Eden Shtinoise. Shown in the first program for today, the performance deals with money as an image and a power source that feeds both life and war.
Another interesting performance for today’s third program is Let Us Stay by Anat Zosman, a circus-like exploration of the desire of two women to communicate.
It’s Too Expensive to Live Here is at 5 p.m.; Let Us Stay is at 9 p.m. 3 Menora Street. NIS 30 per two-hour program, three programs per day, four performances in each program. The marathon will continue until Tuesday, June 24. Visit visualtheatre.co.il/en/homepage/ to book.
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