{"id":51438,"date":"2017-04-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/51438\/10-exciting-events-happening-around-lebanon-this-weekend"},"modified":"2023-05-08T09:48:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:48:48","slug":"10-exciting-events-happening-around-lebanon-this-weekend-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/51438\/10-exciting-events-happening-around-lebanon-this-weekend-2\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Exciting Events Happening Around Lebanon This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"Upgrade your weekend with our selection of the hottest events happening around town!<\/b>

1. Saturday Greek Garden Brunch at Makan <\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Enjoy a breezy Mediterranean Greek brunch under the sunshine and the vine trees at Makan, Mar Mikhael this Saturday. The menu features traditional Greek food including tzatziki, Greek meat balls, chicken souvlaki, oven baked vine leaves, skewered and marinated chicken and much, much more. Make sure you reserve your table so you don\u2019t miss out!

Where:<\/b> Makan <\/a>

When:<\/b> Saturday 11 AM \u2013 3 PM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



2. Factory Fridays: International Night<\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Join Grand Factory this Friday to cool down from, what seems to be, the longest post-holiday week ever. Hosting international DJ\u2019s from Germany and around the world, don\u2019t miss out on this exciting event.

Where:<\/b> Grand Factory <\/a>

When:<\/b> Friday 10:30 PM \u2013 4:30 AM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



3. Spring Flower Festival, Batroun<\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Join Souk El Akel in Lebanon\u2019s idyllic Batroun this time for a flower festival, and food festival all in one while enjoying the serene view, and incredible weather.

With:<\/b> Souk El Akel<\/a>

When:<\/b> Friday 5 PM \u2013 Sunday 11 PM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



4. Zapping with the Stars: A Fundraiser Concert for Heartbeat<\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Heartbeat is a Lebanese NGO with the aim to help and treat children suffering from heart disease. Presenting 7 artists in English, Arabic and French, enjoy a night of music covering over 5 decades of music while raising money for an incredible cause. Make sure you grab your tickets from the Ticketing Box Office to not miss out!

Where:<\/b> Biel <\/a>

When:<\/b> Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 PM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



5. Uberhaus Closing Party<\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> This weekend we will bid farewell to Uberhaus with this incredible closing party at Forum with an exciting line-up of DJ\u2019s including TIA and Nicole Moudaberr.

Where:<\/b> Forum de Beyrouth <\/a>

When:<\/b> Saturday from 9:00 PM \u2013 5 AM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



6. Party at The Grand Factory: 2 Room Anniversary <\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> 2 rooms, four DJ\u2019s and a night that is not to be missed. Grand Factory is back this Saturday with a bang so get your comfiest shoes on and get ready to dance the night away.

Where:<\/b> Grand Factory <\/a>

When:<\/b> Saturday 8:00 PM \u2013 5:00 AM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



7. Spring Cleaning Flea Market <\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Selling a variety of items from clothes and electronics to toys and stamps, pass by the this market in Gemmayze to browse through a range of old treasures at great prices, with bubbly music and food and drinks provided by Oliver\u2019s caf\u00e9.

With:<\/b> Oliver\u2019s Kitchen and Coffee Shop <\/a>

When:<\/b> Saturday 2 PM \u2013 6 PM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



8. Laqlouq \u2013 Douma \u2013 Batroun Ride<\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Join this fun ride on Sunday morning to cycle through some of Lebanon\u2019s most beautiful areas including Batroun, Tannourine, Douma, Beit Chelala and more including a bit of climing and a picnic under the sun. Not for the faint hearted, but also open for everybody so put on your cycling outfit and join the fun!

With:<\/b> CyclingCircle<\/a>

When:<\/b> Sunday 7 AM \u2013 4:30 PM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



9. Free walking tour – Batroun<\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Discover the ins and outs of Batroun with this free walking tour happening this Sunday afternoon. Explore and experience Batroun like a local and view it in a different perspective while sipping on lemonade and enjoying the sunshine.

With:<\/b> Routes <\/a>

When:<\/b> Sunday 3 PM \u2013 5 PM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>



10. Rock n\u2019Roar <\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> This exciting event is for both bikers, and those who want to enjoy the beginning of the summer season in style with a glorious beach day. Biker\u2019s will be meeting in the morning in Dbayeh, and biking their way to Batroun to join the party.

With:<\/b> Rebels MC Lebanon <\/a>

When:<\/b> Sunday 11 AM \u2013 8 PM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>

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11. Saida Marathon <\/b><\/big><\/big>



What:<\/b> Get your running shoes on and head to Saida this weekend to participate in the annual marathon which aims at highlighting the historical and cultural image of the magical city.

With:<\/b> Saida International Marathon <\/a>

When:<\/b> Sunday 6 AM – 10 AM

For more information about this event, click here<\/a>.<\/big>

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