Art, music, dance, theater, and more – here’s an agenda of only a few of the things happening around Beirut:
1. Al Bustan Festival 2017
What: Arguably Lebanon’s biggest music and arts festival, this year’s theme is ‘Queens and Empresses of the Orient’. The festival is jam-packed with incredible performances like the Quatuor Saxophone Morphing, Sheherazade’s Rimsky Korsakov, and Jacaranda Ensemble. Don’t miss out!
When: Feb 15 – March 19
Where:Emile Bustani Auditorium
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2. Lucy in the Sky Exhibition
What: Influenced by lyrical abstraction, artist Ghassan Zard’s large-scale canvases depict a coloured rhythmic universe reminiscent of music partitions.
When: Until March 4.
Where:Galerie Tanit
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3. “Manal” Art Exhibition
What: A unique art exhibition for artist Anas Albraehe and his muse, his neighbor with down-syndrome, Manal. Manal with her many expressions that frequently change like reflections on water, captured the attention of the artist. The show features paintings, film and installations by the artist.
When: Until February 18.
Where: Artspace Hamra
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4. ‘The Wait’ by Mohamad Omran
What: A contemporary art show by artist Mohamad Omran, showcasing paintings and sculptures.
When: Until March 4.
Where:Art on 56th
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5. Kelkon Sawa-كلكن سوا
What: A moving Lebanese play about love, friendship, loss, and the power of memories.
When: Until Feb 16
Where:Sunflower – Douwar el Shams
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6. ‘May He Rise’ Dance performance by Ali Chahrour
What: “May He Rise” is an interpretive dance performance and a ceremony, where death, in all its primitiveness and violence, emerges from the depth of the earth to become a rite for life. The woman, the mourning priestess, summons the men so that they may experience grief and the pain of loss.
When: February 16 – February 19
Where:Masrah Al-Madina
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7. Metropolis Youth Film Festival | 2nd edition
What: Movie screenings and free workshops geared towards the youth (ages 8-18). The perfect opportunity for the younger generation!
When: February 23 – February 26
Where:Metropolis Empire Sofil
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