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The Great Outdoors<\/b><\/big><\/big>


Run with the Nike Running Club \u2013 Thursday 21, 6:30 PM <\/b>


(Image via Lebtivity)

Get fit and join a worldwide running community in this bi-weekly exercise program. Just head to the Nike Store at Beirut Souks every Tuesday and Thursday and run with Nike!


Stargazing and Camping, Chahtoul \u2013 Friday 22, 6:30 PM<\/b>



Gather around the fire and experience the Lyrids Meteor Shower in an event organized by the AUB Astronomy Club. Tents and rides are provided, but you\u2019ll still need warm clothes and food. Details here<\/a>.


Guided Hike through Jabal Moussa \u2013 Saturday 23, 9 AM <\/b>



Spanning 8.5 KM, this walk through wildlife is no easy feat, but if you can handle it, you\u2019ll be rewarded with gorgeous scenery, organic breakfast, and inner peace for at least 4 hours. Book your spot<\/a> before noon on Friday.


Armenia 101: Car Free Day Armenia Street \u2013 Sunday 24, 2 PM <\/b>



In commemoration of 101 years since the Armenian Genocide, and in celebration of Armenian culture, Armenia Street will remain car free this Sunday.<\/big>


The Art Scene<\/b><\/big><\/big>


Min\u00e9ral \u2013 Thursday 21, 6:30 PM <\/b>



Designer and painter Chirine Sayegh exhibits her work \u2013 inspired by her hikes, trips, and treks through Lebanese mountains, at ALBA [link to: https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/22907 ]. The exhibition goes on till Wednesday 27 from 10 AM to 7 PM, except Sunday.


Curro de Candela \u2013 Saturday 23, 8:30 PM <\/b>



Flamenco, Salsa, and Afro music converge for one night only at Platea, Jounieh. Get your tickets from Virgin Megastore<\/a>.<\/big>



The Cultural Front<\/b><\/big><\/big>


Metro al Madina<\/a> supports Beirut Madinati with Bar Farouk \u2013 Thursday 21, 9:30 PM <\/b>



Hit two birds with one stone: watch a celebration of Lebanese culture while supporting everyone\u2019s favorite alternative municipal campaign<\/a>. If you can\u2019t make it on Thursday, Bar Farouk runs independently until April 29.


Rupture \u00e0 Domicile, Theatre Monnot<\/a> \u2013 Thursday 21, 8:30 PM <\/b>



If politics isn\u2019t your scene try this comedy (in French) instead. It\u2019s bound to have you rolling off your seat with laughter.


Feijoada, Samba & Pagode \u2013 Friday 22, 7:30 PM <\/b>



Live Brazilian music with a delicious Brazilian dish? Yes, please! More details here<\/a>.


Beirut Games Day \u2013 Saturday 23, 11 AM <\/b>



A full day of gaming for fans, fanatics, newbies, and seasoned players at Minus 1<\/a>. Win the FIFA 16 Tournament and get 500$ in cash and prizes. Check out the event here<\/a> for more info.


Heartbeat: Around the World \u2013 Saturday 23, 8 PM and Sunday 24, 5 PM<\/b>



More than 100 performers take the stage once more for two nights of singing, dancing, and a beautiful cause<\/a>. Grab a ticket now, it\u2019s almost sold out!<\/big>


The Intellectual Agenda<\/b><\/big><\/big>


Swiss Art Talks \u2013 Thursday 21, 7 PM <\/b><\/big>


Not Vital, House to Watch the Sunset, Flores 2013\u2028\u00a9 Eric Gregory Powell

Hosted by the Sursock Museum<\/a>, guest artist Not Vital draws upon his work, spanning painting, architecture, and sculpture relating to dreams, narratives, and the surreal, as well as his experience with \u201cSCARCH,\u201d fusing sculpture and architecture. More information here<\/a>.


Sukoon\u2019s first Beirut reading \u2013 Friday 22, 7:20 PM <\/b><\/big>


Artwork by Reem Rashash Shaaban

Published twice a year in Dubai, Sukoon<\/a> is an online literary magazine that weaves Arab themes with works in English. Their first reading will feature poets, writers, and past contributors at Dar Bistro & Books<\/a>.<\/big>


The Seventh Art<\/big><\/big><\/b>


Tripoli Film Festival, Wednesday 20-27 <\/b>



With animations, documentaries, feature films, and short movies, this week-long festival has a huge program<\/a>, three venues, and a local and regional jury.


Screening: Kahlil Gebran\u2019s \u201cThe Prophet\u201d \u2013 Friday 22, 8 PM<\/b>



Experience the worldwide phenomenon<\/a> directed by Roger Allers and voiced by Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, and Quvenzhan\u00e9 Wallis at Sitti<\/a>, Jal el Dib, for a chilled out Friday night.<\/big>
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