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10 Awesome Events Happening Around Lebanon This Weekend

You don’t need to spend your whole weekend lying in bed watching series with our weekly event roundup for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Happy weekend Lebanon!


Friday:

1. Full Moon Walk & Dinner



What: Join in on a bright full moon walk into the Cedars Reserve. Enjoy hiking through the silhouette of some of the oldest Cedars trees in Lebanon. After the walk and for those that would have worked up an appetite, you can join in for a healthy dinner around our fire. Wear your hiking shoes, jackets for the cold night, and don’t forget to bring your camera for the spectacular views.

Where: Cedars Ground Campsite

When: Friday at 9 PM – 1:45 AM

For more information about the event, click here.


2. The Garden Show & Spring Festival 2018



What: Join more than 20,000 visitors for four magical days under the iconic pine trees of Beirut’s Hippodrome with over 220 stands and pick up everything you need to brighten up your terraces and gardens, from plants and flowers to outdoor furniture.

Where: Hippodrome Du Parc De Beyrouth (The Beirut Hippodrome)

When: Friday at 4 PM – 11 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


3. Opening Of The African Shop



What: Sing and dance to some traditional African music and beats, feed your soul with some mouth watering bites, create fun memories by taking photos and videos, and get your coupon for a discount on your first purchase. Be ready to experience some good good time at this cool new shop opening.

Where: The African Shop LB

When: Friday at 6 PM – 10 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


Saturday:

4. The Hood 007 – The Encore



What: Hip-hop all night long at your favorite get-down spot. RnB lovers this party’s for you!

Where: The Grand Factory

When: Saturday at 11 PM – 5 AM

For more information about the event, click here.


5. Dreamcatchers Workshop at Haven



What: Dating back to native American culture, the dreamcatcher was believed to “catch” bad dreams in its web, and when the morning light strikes it, the bad dreams are burned. This is why it hung in tents just above beds. Made originally from items found in nature, like wooden sticks, real feathers and wooden beads, modern dreamcatchers still hold the same shape and elements.

Head this weekend to cabin in Blat, Jbeil for out-of-this-world views and this fun workshop.

Where: Haven – The Cabin

When: Saturday at 1 PM – 4 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


6. Elissar & Rachel – Covers Pop Rock Alternative



What: Elissar and Rachel are back with their growing repertoire that includes covers of contemporary and alternative songs to classic and soft rock tunes along with some Arabic medleys. So put on your dancing shoes and be many!

Where: NOW Beirut

When: Saturday at 10 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


7. Hidden Gem Walking Tour



What: Gemmayze is charming as ever in Spring, so join this upcoming walking tour to discover the many hidden gems of Rue Gouraud and the Sursock Quarter. There will be many photo-friendly stops, so don’t forget to bring a camera with you.

With: Hidden Gem – A Walking Tour

Where: Gemmayze, Beirut

When: Saturday at 5 PM – 6:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


Sunday:

8. Iftar in The Lake Village Resort



What: Have special iftar this weekend in a very special location, nestled between the trees in Rwayset El-Ballout.

Where: Lake Village

When: Sunday at 4 PM – 10 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


9. Into the Forest: Fire Heroes to the Rescue



What: Explore the beautiful mountains of Keserwan this weekend in a hike on the Msaylekh trail, the old Ajaltoun town.

With: AjalTeam and SEPT Save Energy Plant Trees.

Where: Ajaltoun

When: Sunday at 10 AM – 1:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.


10. Milonga at Salon Beyrouth



What: The magic of this Milonga could be shared by anyone who is looking to spend a nice Sunday evening watching people dance, listening to a beautiful a romantic Waltz, a nostalgic Tango or a playful Milonga while enjoying a meal and drinks.

With: Mazen Kiwan The Academy

Where:
Salon Beyrouth

When: Sunday at 7 PM – 11:30 PM

For more information about the event, click here.