What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
Note
Due to the ongoing security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.
Friday, July 26
Honor the “Pope of Pop Cinema,” late film director Roger Corman, by watching his 1960 horror flick House of Usher, shown as part of the Jerusalem Film Festival.
Based on the 1839 short story by Edgar Allan Poe, the film stars Vincent Price as Roderick, a man who informs his future brother-in-law that the entire Usher family suffers from hereditary madness. Despite the noble intentions, the discovery leads all the respective characters down a wicked path that will bury them all in ruins.
10 p.m. NIS 48 per ticket. Jerusalem Cinematheque, 11 Hebron Rd. Call (02) 565-4333 to book.
Saturday, July 27
Attend “Wagon Driver” (Ba’al Agala), a musical performance by Daniel Kiczales marking the release of the same-titled solo album. Enjoy thoughtful Hebrew folk ballads with profound lyrical undertones.
9 p.m. NIS 30 per ticket. Mazkeka, 3 Shoshan St. Call (02) 582-2090 to book.
Sunday, July 28
Mark the beginning of the week by visiting HaGoren and enjoying its Happy Hour deal of one-plus-one for draft beer and wines. The bar focuses on locally made spirits and offers unique cocktails and live music.
From 6 p.m. onward. 1 Rivlin St. Call 054-536-5103 to learn more.
Monday, July 29
Participate in a tour through the alleys of Yemin Moshe with the performance of Where Is Mrs. Gabbai? Created by Jack Shvili, the Hebrew theatrical tour combines songs, puppetry, and storytelling as the group seeks the title character.
Meet at the French Consulate, 5 Emile Botta St. at 6 p.m.; the tour starts at 6:30 p.m. NIS 35 per ticket. Call (02) 561-8514 (The Train Theater) to book.
* Catch the last day of “Sacrificer,” an exhibition by Jhonathan Ofrath at Barbur Gallery. The exhibition features a personal vision of the process of cameras breaking down.
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 4 Herbert Samuel St. Free.
Tuesday, July 30
Enjoy “A Weekday Song” (Shir Shel Yom Chulin), a concert tribute to the giants of Hebrew songs – composer Yair Rosenblum and poet Rachel Shapira.
7:30 p.m. Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Marcus St. NIS 126-NIS 180. Call (02) 560-5755 to book.
Wednesday, July 31
Attend a lecture “On the Commemoration of Jewish Tragedy” by Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter of Yeshiva University.
In English, 8:15 p.m., Kehillat Ramban, 4 Amatzia Street. All are welcome. Free.
Thursday, August 1
Attend “Summer Dream,” a performance by tar virtuoso Piris Eliyahu. Enjoy a master at work on a summer evening.
Nocturno, 7 Bezalel St. NIS 65 if booked in advance; NIS 75 on the night of the show. Doors open one hour before the performance. Call 077-700-8510 to book.
Farther Afield
Jerusalem residents looking for a refreshing pool to dip into should consider exploring the pools at Moshav Ramat Raziel.
Entrance is free. Suitable for families. Contact Yishai Salomon at yishaisa@gmail.com or call 050-822-4604.
This story was first published on jpost.com.