We’ve put together a list of events that will leave you spoiled for choice this weekend.
PICASSO ET LA FAMILLE
When: Friday to Sunday, 4-6 October
Where: Sursock Museum, Beirut
Bringing together drawings, etchings, paintings, and sculptures, this exhibition explores Pablo Picasso’s relationship to the notion of the family nucleus.
FESTIVAL OF HANDICRAFTS
When: Friday to Sunday, 4-6 October
Where: El Koura, North Lebanon
Taking place in Badr Hassoun Environmental Village, the first-ever Festival of Handicrafts will bring together craftsmen, major international cultural institutions, and specialists (among others) to demonstrate cultural diversity and unique crafts of different countries.
BLAWZA QANNOUBINE HIKE
When: Saturday 5 October
Where: Blawza, North Lebanon
Join Vamos Todos on this hike — suitable for all ages and abilities — to explore the region.
THE OLIVE TREE
When: Saturday 5 October
Where: Masrah Al Madina, Beirut
Lebanon’s European Theater Festival continues with this play by Davey Kelleher. Taking place in Ireland, this magical yet realistic story of a supermarket employee in Ireland who — after ripping a boycott sticker off an olive oil bottle — finds the historical Palestinian olive tree spring to life.
ARNABEAT LIVE
When: Saturday 5 October
Where: Teatro Verdun, Beirut
Lebanon’s favorite rock rebels Arnabeat will be taking over Teatro Verdun to perform a set of their signature Oriental-Western fusion-rock music.
BASKINTA HIKE & APPLE PICKING
When: Sunday 6 October
Where: Baskinta, Mount Lebanon
Apple season is in full swing! Join Wild Explorers as they take you through Baskinta, a village famous for its delicious apples, where you will get the opportunity to participate in fruit picking.
SFEEREH HIKE
When: Sunday 6 October
Where: Sfeereh, North Lebanon
Located in Dinnieh, Sfeereh is a cluster of historical Roman ruins and dense forests that offer panoramic views of the Akkar plains and the coast. This Sunday, join Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers as they show you around.
NO DEMAND NO SUPPLY
When: Sunday 6 October
Where: Zoukak Studio, Beirut
Conceived and directed by Sahar Assaf, this plays aims to give a voice to the women that were rescued from trafficking in Mount Lebanon in March 2017.
EL WADI EL ASWAD HIKE
When: Sunday 6 October
Where: Kobayat, North Lebanon
Kobayat is one of the largest and most beautiful villages of Akkar. It is a major village in the area and possesses an abundance of natural resources, all of which Vamos Todos will be showing you this Sunday.
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