What: Baraka – a Sufi word that translates roughly as “breath of life” or “blessing” – is a cinematic “guided meditation” shot in 24 countries on six continents over a 14-month period that unites religious ritual, the phenomena of nature, and man’s own destructive powers into a web of moving images.
What: Party for a cause this Friday, as all the fundraising will be going directly to helping realize and develop a youth and community center for the benefit of refugees and local Lebanese in Akkar.
Mishwar is a community-based organization run by volunteers from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and further afield. Mishwar works with refugee communities to foster creative, educational and recreational projects that help youth and their communities face the many challenges ahead.
What: Ready for an eclectic music experience? Ride along an expedition of electronic sounds at Tota through modular synthesis by Ziad M. Moukarzel AKA Both Ends Work.
What: Re-energize your Saturday with a hike in the Lebanese mountains, starting from a breakfast at Saydet Harissa. The walk will begin to Daroun village reaching the historical village of Zouk Mikael.
What: Another international culinary experience is on the list and this time we’re going East. The menu includes Chinese kitchen staples like Chao Mein (Fried Noodles), homemade Tofu, Kungpao Chicken, and Baijiu which is a traditional fermented alcoholic drink originating in China.
What: With Julian on piano, vocals, Joe on the sax, and Dany on drums, this Latin Jazz trio, performing famous Brazilian bossa nova and Samba tunes as well as American Jazz and Funk in their own unique way.
What: The snow is still fluffy so a snowshoeing day is in the works, and this time it’s in Mzaar Summit. If you are lucky, you can see Beirut on a clear day.