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10 Exciting Events Happening Around Lebanon This Weekend

Here are our picks of the coolest events happening around Lebanon this weekend:


Friday:

1. House of Pop: Season Closing



What: It’s curtain call at The Grand Factory, so this is your chance to dance one last time at the House of Pop.

Where: The Grand Factory

When: Friday at 10 PM – 5 AM

For more information about the event, click here.


2. Decksonthebeach presents Superlover



What: Kicking off their 7th summer edition with Suara and Mother Rec’s SUPERLOVER and Sheridan.

Where: Sporting Club Beach

When: Friday at 9 PM – 5 AM

For more information about the event, click here.


3. Xangô live at NOW



What: Xangô is a Lebanese based band covering Brazilian and jazz music. The music ranges from smooth Bossa Nova to fast Samba, variety of Afro Brazilian rhythms.

Where: NOW Beirut

When: Friday at 9:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


Saturday:

4. Opening of Hona Beirut – Café B Kaffak



What: MARCH has the pleasure to invite you to the Opening Festivities of its new peace-building project, cultural hub and garden “Hona Beirut – Café B Kaffak”. Hona Beirut is an open green space and cultural center serving young men and women from Beirut’s diverse communities and neighborhoods, coming together and creating art and culture.

Where: Hona Beirut

When: Saturday at 4 PM – 9 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


5. Live – Alsarah & The Nubatones + KHANSA



What: Brooklyn-based Alsarah & The Nubatones return to Station Beirut after their acclaimed concert in 2016 to open the 2nd edition of Beirut Pride alongside Lebanese performer Khansa/خنسا.

Where: Station Beirut

When: Saturday at 9 PM – 1 AM

For more information about the event, click here.


6. AUB Outdoors 2018



What: The annual AUB Outdoors is back for the 35th time to bring the jungle back to life right here in Beirut. The festival will kick off with performances and live acts that will blow your mind away, food that will put food courts to shame, and games that will make you want play over and over again.

Where: American University of Beirut (AUB)

When: Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM – 10 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


7. Marika Rossa at NO AFTER // NO PARTY



What: Marika Rossa is a Top Ukrainian techno DJ, famous for her strong performances at Kazantip festival and countless sets across whole Europe and Mexico. Welcome her to Beirut this weekend.

Where: Moon Republic

When: Saturday at 11:55 PM – 9 AM

For more information about the event, click here.


Sunday:

8. Hiking “جبل المحابس”: Trail of our ancestors “طريق القدّسين”



What: Pack your backpacks with lunch, water, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, light snacks that will boost up your energy. Wear a jacket and comfortable walking shoes and head out to this picturesque hiking trail.

Where: Arz Tannourine – Ain El Raha/Batroun, North Lebanon

With: Dale Corazon

When: Sunday at 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


9. Back to the Roof



What: Enjoy happy hour drinks, listen to good music, and feast on the BBQ grill. The band is ALKO B, the DJ is Ziad Kobeissy AKA Diaz, and the life of the party is all you.

Where: Coop D’etat

When: Sunday at 12 PM – 1 AM

For more information about the event, click here.


10. Yoga – Meditation & Biking at Taanayel



What: Escape the hectic city life, and join this event for a Sunday in Taanayel:

– First stop is Arc en Ciel, Ecolodge Taanayel and Khan Al Maksoud, for a yummy and healthy Lebanese breakfast while chilling around in the beautiful nature and ambiance.

– After that you will head to the hiking place where you will have the option to take a bike and go on a 3 kilometers trail, or go hiking on foot passing by the beautiful lakes taking memorable photos and keeping unforgettable memories at Taanayel area.

– Then you will arrive to a shaded green area for an hour and half yoga practice and meditation with Aaed Ghanem.

Where: Taanayel, Bekaa

With: Beirut Yoga Center

When: Sunday at 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.