Beirut Events & Things to Do Today

Karaoke Nights at Hard Rock Cafe

Ain El Mreisseh

Every Friday night is singing night at Hard Rock Cafe, one of the the best karaoke nights in town! Party (Karaoke Night) Fridays, 10:00pm -> 1:00am at Hard Rock Cafe, Ain El Mreisseh.

My Mic at Dahab

Monot

Take control of the stage with confidence, grab the mic and sing your heart out and if singing isn't your thing then sit back and let yourself be entertained - or amused. Party (Karaoke Night) Fridays, 10:00pm -> 1:00am at Dahab Cafe and Restaurant, Monot.

Special Nights at Le Particulier

Sodeco

Live entertainment with the exceptional music of Jihad Akl and the fabulous voices of Cynthia and Pavos. Live Music Fridays, and Saturdays, 9:00pm -> 1:30am at Le Particulier, Sodeco.

Karaoke Night at Chill Resto Pub

Hamra

Feel like singing? Drop by, grab the mic, read the texts on the screen and unleash your inner-star. Sing the latest songs and enjoy the special food and drinks. Party (Karaoke Night) Fridays, 9:30pm -> 1:00am at Chill Resto Pub, Hamra.

The Magic Lantern

Achrafieh

The Metropolis Association, in partnership with the Swiss Magic Lantern announces the second edition of the CineClub The Magic Lantern starting October 2011. This club enables children between 8 and... Screening Fridays [until Jun 1] at Metropolis Empire Sofil, Achrafieh.

L'Atelier Thespis: Formation of young Actors

Badaro

L’Atelier Thespis is launching its new program for the year 2012. - Acting, mime, corporal expression, yoga and capoeira for students between the age of 8 and 12 - Special Program: theater... Workshop Daily, until Jun 1 at L'Atelier Thespis, Badaro.

Salsa Picante at DRM

Hamra

The DRM have figured out the perfect recipe for a stellar Salsa Picante night: Start with generous serving of a live salsa band, add in some suave singers and a spoonful of sultry dancers, and top it ... Party (Special Themed Party) Fridays, 9:00pm -> 12:00am at DRM - Democratic Republic of Music, Hamra.

WTF (White House this Friday)

Sodeco

Mondays you can fall apart; Thursday don't even start; Saturdays make you wait; Sundays on the other hand always come too late. But Fridays, they never hesitate. WTF: White House this Friday and... Party (Special Themed Party) Fridays, 10:30pm -> 4:00am at White House, Sodeco.

After Hours Party At Dany's

Hamra

Do you feel like your nights are ending early? Do you feel the need to keep the party going? Do you want to dance your ass off to some great music? Dany's UNDERGROUND is the new underground section... Party (Special Themed Party) Fridays, 11:30pm -> 3:00am at Dany's, Hamra.

Cake Decoration Class

Hamra

The art workshop is inviting you to a delicious class. The class covers decorating delicious cakes, cookies, cupcakes, candy sticks and more Workshop Fridays, 11:00am -> 1:00pm at The Artwork Shop, Hamra.

DJ Gustashio at The speakeasy

Hamra

Enjoy DJ Gustashio every Tuesday and Friday night at Speakeasy. Dj Gustachio Plays the top hits of each week in nights themed according to the moods of people around town, from oldies to disco to... Party (DJ) Tuesdays, and Fridays, 9:00pm -> 2:00am at The Blind Pig by The Speakeasy, Hamra.

Karaoke Night At Hard rock Cafe

Ain El Mreisseh

Do you want to go somewhere you can sing and enjoy an exuberant night? Hard rock Cafe presents the Karaoke Night! Party (Special Themed Party) Fridays at Hard Rock Cafe, Ain El Mreisseh.

Fridays at Pasteur

Gemmayzeh

You are invited to join underground parties and musical events every Friday night. Join this night of underground fun where Lio' & Ryan K spinn the tunes. Guest mix by Hicham N. Go Underground,... Party (Special Themed Party) Fridays, 8:00pm -> 3:00am at Pasteur, Gemmayzeh.

Saltimbanco - Cirque du Soleil

Karantina

After a first sold out week,Cirque du Soleil added 4 extra shows of Saltimbanco on May 18,19 & 20 so make sure you get your tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Created in 1992,... Performance (Circus) From May 10 to May 13, 2012, 8:30pm -> 11:30pm From May 12 to May 13, 2012, 4:30pm -> 7:30pm Daily, until May 19, 8:30pm -> 11:30pm From May 19 to May 20, 4:30pm -> 7:30pm at Forum de Beyrouth, Karantina.

Bassem Feghali in Monroe Ave.

Downtown

Bassem Feghali is a Lebanese comedian and drag queen. He graduated from Studio el Fan in 1996 winning a gold medal. He performed at many shows, festivals and television programs. Many of Bassem's TV... Performance Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9:00pm -> 10:30pm at Monroe Hotel, Downtown.

Salsa Latino Party

Monot

Join the new Salsa Latino Party, every friday at Xtreme Pub. Hosted by Jeff Hanna Dance Group & Star Dance Academy, with Dj Sako followed by Dj Alex playing his best hits of R&B commercial and... Party (Special Themed Party) Fridays, 10:00pm -> 3:30am at X-treme Pub & Night Club, Monot.

“IRCA Certified ISO 9001 2008 “ training

Downtown

Objectives: Course Objectives ●Describe the purpose of a Quality Management System and explain the 8 principles of Quality Management. ●Explain the purpose, content and inter-relationship of ... Workshop Daily, until May 18, 8:30am -> 6:30pm at Management Mix, Downtown.

Cabaret Show: ”The Flaming Agent and The Double Dancer”

Hamra

”The Flaming Agent and The Double Dancer” a cabaret show that consists of 5 acts of stand-up comedy, live music, dance and theatrical performances. A magical night with 14 artists covering the... Performance Fridays, and Saturdays [until May 19], 10:30pm -> 3:00am at Metro Al Madina, Hamra.

Beirut Spring Festival 2012

Tayouneh

Spring Festivals are successful celebrations of international modern creativity organized by SHAMS Association and Culture Resource (Al Mawred Al Thaqafy) once every two years to present a wide range ... Festival (Cultural, Music, Dance, Theatre) From Apr 1 to May 30 at The Sunflower Theatre, Tayouneh.

Gerhard Richter - Beirut

Achrafieh

Beirut Art Center is proud to present a solo exhibition by the acclaimed German artist Gerhard Richter. The exhibition, Gerhard Richter – Beirut, is organized in collaboration with Achim... Exhibition (Photography, Art) Daily, until Jun 16, 12:00pm -> 8:00pm at Beirut Art Center, Achrafieh.

The Power of...

Downtown

From beautifully staged monochrome fashion photography, to playfully encasing the sun’s orb in a street lamp, immortalizing the shadows caressing a wall, and evoking the desolation of a train... Exhibition (Art) Daily, until May 18, 10:00am -> 8:00pm at Ayyam Gallery, Downtown.

Screening Berlin

Clemenceau

Each year, as tourist vacationers, tens of millions of humans yield to an extra conditioning: they follow the directives of a guide, the rhythm of a group, and are instructed cursorily in the doxa on ... Exhibition (Photography) Daily, until May 31, 1:00pm -> 7:00pm at Espace Kettaneh Kunigk, Clemenceau.

Alcazheimer

Gemmayzeh

Alcazar Happy Hour would like to help you forget your problems and worries. To do that there's two simple steps you have to take. Step One, go down to Alcazar (Gemmayze) from 6 to 9 any day of the... Gathering Daily, 6:00pm -> 9:00pm at Alcazar, Gemmayzeh.

Night Lights And Shadows

Karantina

Following their successful first exhibition, Night Collective's second photography exhibition is the result of over 30 events during 2011. Night Lights And Shadows covers various projects around... Exhibition (Photography) Daily, until May 19, 7:00pm -> 9:00pm at Art Lounge, Karantina.

Gate #5

Achrafieh

A Film by Simon El Habre, Lebanon, 84' - In Arabic with English subtitles. They were young,loved adventures and had choices. In the 1960s and 70s thousands of young Lebanese left their villages and... Screening Daily, until May 23 at Metropolis Empire Sofil, Achrafieh.

The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni

Achrafieh

Directed by Rania Stephan, Lebanon - 2011 - 70’ - In Arabic with English subtitles. The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni is an elegy to a rich era of film production in Egypt, seen through the ... Screening Daily, until May 31 at Metropolis Empire Sofil, Achrafieh.

Ricardo Mbarkho Fine Pixels

Minet el-Hosn

Mark Hachem Gallery cordially invites you to the new exhibition of the great artist Ricardo Mbarkho. For all art and culture lovers, this exhibition is a not to miss. Ricardo Mbarkho received his... Exhibition (Art) Daily, until May 29, 6:00pm -> 9:00pm at Mark Hachem Gallery, Minet el-Hosn.

All that is reminiscent of her name a BAC design show by Krikor Jabotian

Achrafieh

Beirut Art Center is proud to present 'All that is reminiscent of her name' by Krikor Jabotian, the latest exhibition as part of its series BAC design. Aptronym: A name that aptly matches the... Exhibition Daily, until Jun 16, 12:00pm -> 8:00pm at Beirut Art Center, Achrafieh.

Scrapbook: A Month of Lebanese Cinema

Achrafieh

The Metropolis Association and MC Distribution have the pleasure to present Scrapbook : A month of Lebanese Cinema, a special program dedicated to the productions of Lebanese cinema between 2010 and... Festival (Film) From May 3 to Jun 28 at Metropolis Empire Sofil, Achrafieh.

Full Moon Fridays

Minet el-Hosn

Join the party every Friday as the Mist is transformed into a neon wonderland of spectacular proportion with influences from Thailand's most infamous parties. Get ready for a night that you will never... Party (Special Themed Party) Daily, 10:30pm -> 3:00am at Whisky Mist, Minet el-Hosn.

Barcode

Raoucheh

The bar code has become the icon that is most present in our world today. We see it everywhere, on merchandise, objects, and on whatever we use in our daily lives. It is there to identify each unique ... Exhibition (Art) Fridays [until May 31], 10:00am -> 7:00pm Saturdays [until May 31], 10:00am -> 2:00pm Thursdays [until May 31], 10:00am -> 7:00pm Tuesdays [until May 31], 10:00am -> 7:00pm Wednesdays [until May 31], 10:00am -> 7:00pm Daily [excluding Mondays] Daily [excluding Mondays]Sundays] at Janine Rubeiz Gallery, Raoucheh.

Harmony Photography Exhibition by Rachel Partamian

Mar Mikhael

Harmony: A photography exhibition by Rachel Partamian. She is a Lebanese photographer. She likes to experiment with time and space and have an affinity for portraits and photo-journalism. Her use of... Exhibition (Photography) Daily, until May 27, 7:00pm -> 11:00pm at Nasawiya, Mar Mikhael.

Shafik Abboud Expo

Downtown

Solidere officially inaugurated the retrospective exhibition for famed Lebanese artist Shafik Abboud. Curated by Nadine Bekdash and Saleh Barakat and originally initiated by Claude Lemand, the... Exhibition (Art) Daily, until Jul 8, 10:00am -> 10:00pm at Beirut Exhibition Center, Downtown.

Daniele Genadry Exhibition

Hamra

The exhibition includes a group of paintings, objects, printed images and installations, which address the process of seeing and remembering. These works began with a search for the (extinct) train... Exhibition (Art) Daily, until Jun 8, 10:00am -> 6:00pm at Agial Art Gallery, Hamra.

Tudor and Ducati's Launch

Downtown

Tudor and Chronora have the pleasure to invite you to the official launch of Tudor and Ducati's partnership. The challenge is on! Get your Tudor watch by the 1st of June to enter the draw of a... Competition Daily, until May 20, 5:30pm -> 8:30pm at Beirut Souks, Downtown.

Spicy Summer 2012 Collection by Nada Talhame

Achrafieh

Nada Talhame is the creative force and soul behind her self-named design label. A former architect, Nada became intrigued with fashion design and went on to study at the Ecole Superieure des Arts et... Exhibition (Fashion) Daily, until Jul 14, 10:00am -> 8:00pm at Nada Talhame, Achrafieh.

Saro and Sato Live

Clemenceau

Come join the fun at Razz'zz Jazz club and restaurant for a unique music night. Saro and Seto known for their Classic and Oldies genre are coming to play some of the best hits. So for all you oldies... Live Music (Classical, Oldies) Friday, May 18, 10:00pm -> 12:30am at Razz'zz Jazz Club & Restaurant, Clemenceau.

Falling and Rolling, Dance Workshop Given by Guy Nader

Hamra

This workshop is based on a physical and powerful floor work, entering and leaving the ground. We will be using movement patterns that involve breathing, speed and release of energy throughout the... Workshop Daily, until May 20, 3:00pm -> 7:00pm at Maqamat Dance Theatre, Hamra.

Les Dames De Beyrouth

Downtown

Esquisse Gallery and Le Gray, Beirut are pleased to invite you to the private opening reception of Les Dames de Beyrouth contemporary sculpture art exhibit, taking place at Le Gray Hotel. Mazmanian ... Exhibition (Sculpture, Art) Daily, until Jun 17, 11:00am -> 6:00pm at Le Gray, Downtown.

2007 or How I Squeezed My Bubble Envelopes

Monot

Written and performed by Chrystèle Khodr, directed by Farah Nehmé,“2007 or how I squeezed my bubble envelopes” is a story of a woman who writes letters to men she knew, she loved and hated... Theater Daily, until May 20, 7:00pm -> 9:00pm at Monnot Theatre, Monot.

Space Time Shape

Monot

Your invite to a very exceptional dance show presented by Nadra Assaf and Al Sarab DanceTroupe. ''Our lives are shaped by areas and rhythms that motivate our actions. We move as one. We move one.... Performance (Dance) Daily, until May 20, 8:30pm -> 10:00pm at Monnot Theatre, Monot.

Hassan Sharif Exhibition

Karantina

Sfeir-Semler Gallery is happy to announce the opening on Thursday 29th of March, 7-9 pm, of the solo show by the Emirati artist, Hassan Sharif. We will be presenting early work from the 70s and 80s... Exhibition (Art) Daily, until Jul 21, 11:00am -> 6:00pm at Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Karantina.

A Walk Around the Corniche

Come and join this team of public space advocates on a walk around the city, exploring five different installations in five different locations along the Corniche. From Ain el Mraisséh to the old... Gathering (Intervention) Daily, until May 25 at The Corniche, El-Manara.

51-Mohamad Mazhar St.

Hamra

Join the crowd at 6:00 p.m.everyday till the end of May ,for the photography illusion exhibition of one of the best artists, Sir Elie Abou Samra. And enjoy the happy hour drinks and cocktails while... Exhibition Daily, until May 31, 6:00pm -> 12:00am at BoBo, Hamra.