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Erica Moukarzel

June 10-12: What’s Happening Beirut?

Summer madness is on its way! Take it easy this weekend with these select events tailored to your relaxation.


The Great Outdoors


Global Wellness Day – Saturday 11, 12 PM



For seasoned healthy lifestyle practitioners and those who leave it in the realm of contemplation alike. It’s happening at Edde Sands.


Shanti Escape – Saturday 11 and Sunday 12, 12 PM



Wind down and find your inner peace away from the city’s chaos in Nahr Ibrahim for a weekend of positive energy, movement, art, and tranquility.


Discover Gemmayze Car Free Day – Sunday 12, 10 AM



If you can’t get out of the city this weekend, let the city bring you a moment of calm… now how does a full day sound?




The Rave



Red Bull Vertical Stage – Friday 10, 9 PM



The Village Dbayey hosts the latest collaboration of musicians under Red Bull’s pop-up balcony stage, the Vertical Stage at Mayor. This time, Karim Khneisser, Xriss Jor, and Gurumiran will join forces to tune up and kick off your Friday night.


Decksonthebeach presents Polo and Pan – Friday 10



Parisian club Le Baron’s resident DJs are on deck with their nu-disco-inspired tracks.


Reveal your true colors at the Pop Up Hotel – Friday 10



Let your inner Renegade surface with Jeep’s latest launch.


The Gärten – Saturday 11



Bringing you his revolutionary sound, Jamie Jones is in the haus this Saturday.


CUNXTSAT’s 2 Rooms – Saturday 11



H.O.S.H. and Oceanvs Orientalis take over 2 rooms for a booming night at The Grand Factory.




The Art Scene



Video Works – Thursday 9 through Saturday 11, 7 PM



Photo via Ashkal Alwan

The platform dedicated to supporting Lebanese artists will screen locally produced films all weekend. Entrance is free, but reservation is a must.



The Cultural Front



Oumsiya Soufiya – Friday 10, 9 PM



Enjoy a Soufi music night with Sheikh Ahmad Hawili and Ziad Sahhab at the Pierre Abou Khater Theater in USJ in celebration of Ramadan.


Karaz Hammana – Sunday 12, 11 AM



Hammana is known for its cherries, and this Sunday is its annual cherry-picking day! There will be plenty to do, see, and indulge in.




The Intellectual Agenda



Bassem Youssef in Support of SANAD – Friday 10, 9:30 PM


Book your ticket to a night of humor and fantastic satire. It’s sponsored by SANAD, an organization that arranges care to terminally ill patients.