This Weekend in Istanbul
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March 19-21, 2010
The 45-minute show of dolphins, seals, white whales, and walruses takes place at Istanbul Dolphinarium at Eyüp. Show times: Friday – 11:00 and 13:30, Saturday and Sunday 12:00, 14:30 and 17:00.Reward yourself with a non-stop Bosphorus Tour on Sunday. IDO Ferry takes off Eminönü at 14:00 and takes you up the Bosphorus to Çubuklu, allowing you to enjoy the Asian side and turns back from Istinye following the European shores. The ferry arrives Eminönü at 16:00. This tour only operates on Sundays.
Famous illusionist Sermet Erkin’s shows for children take place at Profilo Shopping Mall, Mecidiyeköy on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00.
Pianist Alper Maral will play variations of balad, blues, swing, samba, Broadway musicals, jazz/improvisation at Borusan Müzikevi, Tünel on Friday at 19:30.
Classical
Istanbul State Opera and Ballet is going to perform Spring and Love Songs Concert, composed of Brahms' compositions, on Friday at 20:00. Two-act children musical play Mutlu Prens (The Happy Prince) is on Sunday at 11:00.
Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Rahbari, will accompany Leonard Elschenbroich (cello) at ITU Maçka Campus on Friday at 19:30. Program: Rey, Schumann and Brahms.
Erol Parlak Bağlama Quintet will perform at CRR Concert Hall, Harbiye on Friday at 20:00. The Balkan Journey concert of accordionist Muammer Ketencoğlu will begin at 20:00 on Sunday. Commemorating concert of famous folk poet Aşık Veysel will take place on Sunday at 20:00.
Iş Sanat Cultural Center, 4 Levent will host Yardım Rhythm Ensemble and Erkan Oğur on Saturday at 20:00. Peer Gynt, classical music concert/play for children, will be staged on Sunday at 15:00.
Jazz
Nardis Jazz Club, Galata will host vocalist Ipek Dinc and ensemble on Friday. Dilek Ser Erdoğan will perform Defourmation Turc Project on Saturday.
Soul Stuff Band will perform at Jazz Stop, Suadiye on Friday at 22:30. Group Yol will take stage on Saturday at 22:30.
Pop & Rock
The performance of Piano Magic ensemble will take place at Babylon, Asmalımescit on Friday at 23:30. Bora Uzer will be on stage on Saturday at 23:30. Social Inclusion Band, composed of handicapped young people will perform on Sunday at 20:00.
Die Freedom Fries will accompany Fatima Spar at Ghetto, Galatasaray Balıkpazarı on Friday at 22:30. Does It Offend You, Yeah DIOYY ensemble will take stage on Saturday.
Gitar Cafe, Kadıköy Sakızgülü Sokak will host Helesa and Laterna ensembles on Friday and Saturday respectively at 21:00.
“Draq Queens and Çılgınlar Kulübü Night” takes place at Murphy’s Dance Bar, Kalamış on Friday at 22:00. Dance until dawn with DJ Ahmet Portakal on Saturday night. Live Latin Music begins at 21:30 on Sunday.
New Films of the Week
Dear John / Sevgili John (Romance/War)
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfied
A romantic drama about a soldier who falls for a conservative college student while he's home on leave.
The Men Who Stare at Goats / Özel Kuvvetler (Comedy/War)
Directed by: Grant Heslov
Starring: George Clooney, Ewam McGregor
A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady, a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's New Earth Army, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions.
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Estelle 21.4.2007
The amount of information that you provide is wonderful. I have just come back from a 4 day trip to Istanbul - my first visit to Turkey - and I am in love with you all. The culture, the people, the food, the history. I cannot wait to get back and visit Turkey again and to make friends and to learn your beautiful language. I really miss Istanbul.
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