JERUSALEM MARCH FOR PRIDE AND TOLERANCE 2016
Support, LGBT rights, pride and tolerance by walking through the streets of Jerusalem in the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance.
Where: Independence Park (Gan HaAtsmaut), Jerusalem
When: July 21, 2016 from 5:00-8:30 pm
VIDEO PUB AFTER-PARTY!!!
Jerusalem’s premiere (and only) gay bar hosts the best after-party in the city!
Where: Video Pub, 1 Horkanus Street, Jerusalem
When: July 21, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Cost: Free!
COMMUNITY FAIR AT INDEPENDENCE PARK
Informational booths, vendors and more! Show your support, buy, donate… Whatever floats your boat!
Where: Independence Park, Jerusalem
When: July 21, 2016
Cost: Free
ARISA SHEL ZAHAV
A full on Pride party in honor of the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance at Justice near the First Station. It’s gonna be wild!
Where: Justice, 28 Hebron Road, Jerusalem
When: July 21, 2016 at 10:30 pm
Cost: 60 NIS
Tickets: Buy now!
QEEREKA #4
Fighting for a more inclusive Jerusalem through words and poetry
Where: Gan Hasus, Jerusalem
When: July 20, 2016 at 8:00 pm
Cost: Free!
DRAG SHOW AT THE FIRST STATION
Jerusalem’s most notorious drag queens take the stage for the performance of a lifetime. There will, of course, be song and dance, as well as a little history lesson on drag in Jerusalem.
Where: First Station, 4 David Remez Street, Jerusalem
When: July 19, 2016 at 10:00 pm
Cost: Free!
RAINBALL JERUSALEM
Stand against homophobia in soccer culture and have some fun playing the beautiful game. The open and inclusive tournament is brought to you by Rainball Tel Aviv organization, Hapoel Katamon Football Club, Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance and the Kick Racism Out of Israeli Football initiative.
Where: 52 Bar Yochai Street, Jerusalem
When: July 18, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cost: Free!
MODERN FAMILY: A FRIENDLY CHAT
Have a friendly chat over coffee with the real people of Jerusalem’s LGBT community, hear their stories and get to know them as people.
Where: Tmol Shilshom, 5 Yoel Moshe Salomon Street, Jerusalem
When: July 17, 2016 at 9:30 pm
Cost: Free! (30 NIS minimum purchase from Tmol Shilshom menu)
POETRY FOR SHIRA BANKI
Artists share their written poetry, spoken word and music in honor of Shira Banki, who was murdered last year in the attack on the Jerusalem Pride March. There will also be a screening of the new film “Jerusalem is Proud to Present” and a QA with the director (Hebrew).
Where: 23 Israel Zangvill Street, Jerusalem
When: July 16, 2016 at 7:45 pm
IT TURNED OUT SWEET
Meet the original members of Jerusalem’s LGBT community. Hear stories of building the community, what it was like to live an “illegal” lifestyle and how they managed to maintain their optimism through all those years and today.
Where: Alma Cafe, Independence Park, Jerusalem
When: July 14, 2016 at 8:00 pm
PRIDE MARCH PREP!
Where: Beit Shmuel, 6 Eliyahu Shema Street, Jerusalem
When: July 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Cost: Free!
JERUSALEM PRIDE SHABBAT DINNER
Friends, family and members of the Jerusalem LGBT get together for an inclusive community Shabbat dinner, including prayer services, candle-lighting, friendly discussions and, of course, food.
Where: TBA — details will be sent to all registrants
When: July 22, 2016 — exact time will be announced to registrants
Cost: TBA
Register: tehilevy@gmail.com
Photos: Courtesy of the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance