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10 Awesome Events Happening Around Lebanon This Weekend

Don’t have any plans this weekend? Well, we’ve got you covered. Check out our selection of events to attend and start planning.


Friday:

1. Decksonthebeach Season Closing with Yuksek



What: Closing this season of Decks is the first ever artist that was hosted at Sporting back in July 2011: Yuksek, preceded by Ayla. Dance your heart away this Friday for one last hurrah.

Where: Sporting Club Beach

When: Friday at 9 PM – 5 AM

For more information about the event, click here.



2. Punjabi Dhaba cuisine



What: Indulge in this international cuisine experience this Friday as the Dhaba takes over. The menu will include Purni Delhi seekh kabab, Sirke Pyaaz, Mint Raita, Peas Pilau, Mango Dal, and many more appetizing dishes!

Where: Motto

When: Friday at 8 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



Saturday:

3. The Last Beach Party of Summer; For the First Time in Tyre



Post edit: We’re bummed to announce that this event has been cancelled due to an issue with the required permits.



4. AHM x Amnesia Ibiza



What: Party until after sunrise this Saturday with The Amnesia Ibiza: German Brigante, ANNA and Luca Donzelli at everyone’s favorite techno night.

Where: AHM

When: Saturday at 9:30 PM – 7 AM

For more information about the event, click here.



5. Discover Australia – wine, cheese, and nibbles night



What: Travel to Australia this weekend (not really) and enjoy tasting the best of local Australian wine paired with delicious cheese and nibbles in everyone’s favorite Beirut wine bar.

Where: Cantina Sociale

When: Saturday at 7 PM – 9 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



6. Movie Evening: “Dead Poets Society”



What: Dead Poets Society by Peter Weir is screening this weekend in Mar Mkhayel, so gather up your friends and watch Captain, O Captain, Robin Williams take on the role of English literature teacher, John Keating, as he guides his students using unorthodox teaching methods. After the movie, a 20 minute discussion will be held.

Where: Riwaq Beirut

When: Saturday at 6 PM – 8:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



Sunday:

7. The Beyond – Composer’s Cut Cine Concert



What: For the first time in Lebanon, Maskoon Fantastic Film Festival – Beirut and Istituto Italiano di Cultura bring one of the most renowned Italian film composers Fabio Frizzi and his band to Beirut for a special Cine-Concert.

Where: Music Hall

When: Sunday at 9 PM – 12 AM

For more information about the event, click here.



8. Carpe Diem Lunch



What: Join the festivities at the Chateau with Chef Maroun Chedid’s specialty dishes, open wine and arak, and Djette playing in the background which adds up to what surely will be a lovely day. If you get there at 11 AM, there will be oenotouristic activities and wine tasting, including the tasting and sale of Château 2013 and Comte de M 2013 “en avant première”, the launch of “L’Atelier 2014”, and a cigar lounge at the heart of vines.

Where: Chateau Kefraya

When: Sunday at 11 AM – 7 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



9. Apple Picking Day!



What: The apples are getting ripe, the tractors are warming up, another picking season is about to start!

The people behind Guita Bed and Bloom are organizing an apple picking day where you will learn about apples, have a walk in the orchard, enjoy the gorgeous scenery and finally indulge in the yummy picnic.

Where: Guita Bed & Bloom

When: Sunday at 12 PM – 7 PM

For more information about the event, click here.



10. Sunday Afternoon Races!



What: Enjoy the experience of witnessing seven Lebanese races on track and four French races live on screen this Sunday afternoon, and join the excitement of guessing the winning horse.

Where: Hippodrome Du Parc De Beyrouth

When: Sunday at 2 PM

For more information about the event, click here.