Cultural long-weekend in Beirut: Music, theater, cinema and vintage finds
From Hamra to Badaro, via Mar Mikhael and Monnot, Beirut is rolling out its cultural red carpet this weekend. Electro-Oriental concerts, bold theater, political cinema, poetic exhibitions and a vintage market — the capital pulses to the rhythm of its creators. Follow the guide.
Concert: Nadah el-Shazly live at Metro al-Madina📍 Wednesday, April 16, 9 p.m., at Metro al-Madina, Hamra (Beirut).Fresh from Cairo, Egyptian composer and singer Nadah el-Shazly will present her latest album, "Laini Tani," for the first time in Beirut. Opening the evening is the unique voice of Lebanese artist Sandy Chamoun, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying night. Read more Dining with the cosmos: Inside Yasmine Moufti's culinary universe Blending electronic music with Oriental influences, Shazly continues the sonic exploration she began with "Ahwar" (2017), a critically acclaimed album that established her as one of the boldest figures in contemporary music.Tickets are available at Antoine Ticketing. For a preview of her work: @nadah_elshazlyTheater: 'Bi Barcelona,' a biting comedy by Lucien...
Concert: Nadah el-Shazly live at Metro al-Madina📍 Wednesday, April 16, 9 p.m., at Metro al-Madina, Hamra (Beirut).Fresh from Cairo, Egyptian composer and singer Nadah el-Shazly will present her latest album, "Laini Tani," for the first time in Beirut. Opening the evening is the unique voice of Lebanese artist Sandy Chamoun, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying night. Read more Dining with the cosmos: Inside Yasmine Moufti's culinary universe Blending electronic music with Oriental influences, Shazly continues the sonic exploration she began with "Ahwar" (2017), a critically acclaimed album that established her as one of the boldest figures in contemporary music.Tickets are available at Antoine Ticketing. For a preview of her work: @nadah_elshazlyTheater: 'Bi Barcelona,' a biting comedy by Lucien...