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What’s On in Tunis: June 18 – 23

Nissaf Slema | 19 June 2013 | 0 Comments

The summer heat has finally reached Tunisia, claiming the country for its own. While the weather might compel you to head for the beach, several concerts happening in Tunis this week are equally alluring. On Wednesday, Tunisian violinist Jasser Haj Youssef will enchant the audience with a fusion of oriental, jazz, and contemporary music from [...]

What’s on in Tunis: June 11 – 17

Roua Khlifi | 11 June 2013 | 0 Comments

As the heat begins to sweep the country this week, Tunis will treat you to a variety of activities to keep you refreshed and lively. The Tahar Haddad Club is presenting an art exhibition entitled “Que Viva La Vida” by artist Chahla Soummer. On Tuesday, the club will host a literary meeting to pay tribute [...]

What’s on in Tunis: May 23 – 29

Chris Barfield | 22 May 2013 | 1 Comment

“Spines of Jasmine,” a new drama by director Rachid Ferchiou, is playing at cinemas across Tunis this month. The Hope Contemporary Art Gallery in La Marsa is hosting an exhibition for three aspiring artists entitled “Young Little Monsters.” On Friday, Tahar Haddad Cultural Club’s weekly Literary Salon features poet, writer, and critic Salwa Al-Rashidi. The [...]

What’s On in Tunis: May 9-15

Chris Barfield | 08 May 2013 | 0 Comments

Activists have declared May 8 the National Day Against Torture, and a new photographic exhibition on the subject is being unveiled tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Ibn Rachiq Cultural Center in the presence of the Minister of Culture. The exhibition focuses on the lives of Tunisians who suffered torture under previous governments. The show will rotate [...]

What’s on in Tunis: May 2-8

Chris Barfield | 01 May 2013 | 0 Comments

Happy Labor Day, Tunis! Enjoy your break from work by reviewing some of the cultural events taking place in the capital this week. The “Just Standing” Dance Festival will begin today in various locations around Tunis. Be sure to drop by the Municipal Theater on May 4th for a battle featuring different styles of dance, [...]

What’s on in Tunis: April 25 – May 1

Chris Barfield | 24 April 2013 | 0 Comments

Visual art exhibitions take center stage this week with two shows continuing in Gammarth and Sidi Thabet and a third opening next Wednesday in Sidi Bou Said. “Al Rahib,” a drama about classical Tunis, is showing this Thursday through Saturday at the 4th Art Theater on Avenue de Paris. Also downtown, the Municipal Theater will [...]

What’s on in Tunis: April 18-24

Chris Barfield | 17 April 2013 | 1 Comment

Nice weather is settling in this week and Tunis is abuzz with fun activities. In memory of the late quanun musician Halil Karaduman, the Tunisian Music Addicts Association will be offering two Turkish music concerts, at the Municipal Theater and Dar Ennejma Ezzahra, as well as master classes in Turkish traditional instruments. On Thursday, Tahar [...]

Russian Film Festival to Start Tomorrow

Roua Khlifi | 12 April 2013 | 1 Comment

Tunisia’s Russian Film Festival, called “Russian Spring,” starts tomorrow and runs until April 20, showcasing a variety of classic and modern films from Russia. The event aspires to introduce Russian cinema to Tunisian audiences through a collection of films ranging from long features to documentaries. “The festival aims to promote an important chapter in the [...]

What’s On in Tunis: April 11 – 17

Chris Barfield | 10 April 2013 | 1 Comment

Cultural centers are hard at work this week, bringing us a diverse and international selection of events. Tahar Haddad’s Wednesday Literature Club will have a poetry reading Wednesday with Tunisian poet Imen Amara. That evening, the Goethe Institute will show the German film “Berlin is in Germany” at the Ibn Rachia Culture House downtown. A [...]

What’s On in Tunis: April 4-10

Chris Barfield | 03 April 2013 | 3 Comments

Tunis’ cultural activities begin this week with a quartet of art exhibitions opening in Belvedere and Carthage, although you may be painted into a corner trying to decide which to visit first. Meanwhile, philatelists will go postal over the premiere of “Tunisian Millennium: A Long History of Stamps” at the National Library of Tunis. On Thursday, [...]

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