Monday marks the International and European Day against capital punishment, and on this occasion the French Cultural Center is hosting a number of activities; a documentary film screening, a reading of Victor Hugo’s “the Last Day of the Condemned Man”, and a talk by Jordanian human rights activist Suleiman Sweis. This week the Royal Film [...]

Hakaya Storytelling festival continues this week with diverse theater and storytelling performances and readings at Al-Balad Theater, the Duke’s Diwan, and other venues. The festival closes with “Dhikra”, play/readings inspired by a 2008 Belgian play based on the testimonies of three women connected to three PLO leaders assassinated in the 70s. Another highlight this week [...]

This week, the Jordan Media Institute has its open day featuring a round table discussion with Zaven kouyoumjian from Future TV) and Caroline faraj from CNN Arabic. The day is also an excellent opportunity for those interested in the Institute’s Masters program in journalism and new media to find out more before the application deadline. [...]

This coming Friday is World No Tobacco Day Celebration, and it’s marked with a special event here in Amman with music and dancing with DJ Tully, and performances by the Harley Owners Group, Al-Riyadi Basketball Team, the Source MMA, Freeway Dance Studios, and our National Football Team stars. Don’t miss it this weekend at the [...]

Compiled by Sierra West | تجميع سييرا وست This is a visual glimpse into some of last week’s cultural activities; Adel Abidin’s art exhibition at Darat al Funun, a short film screening by German Jordan University, shadow theater, and a poetry reading from the 17th Amman International Theater Festival. If you take photos at arts [...]

This is a visual glimpse into some of last week’s cultural activities; a talk and a concert from Land & Dignity: Israeli Apartheid Week Amman, a spanish dance performance, a concert by Kaza Mada on the 10th anniversary of the Community Media Network, and a solo theater performance by Lana Nasser as part of International [...]

The Land and Dignity Week, which kicked off yesterday with an exhibition at Darat al-Funun and an engaging talk by activist Hanin Zoubi, continues this week with daily activities that include film screenings, seminars, exhibitions in different galleries across town, and a concert on Friday by Tareq Abu Kwaik (El Far3i), Sahar Khalifeh, and Welaat [...]

This week’s highlight is the Festival of Alternative Arts, organized by the Swedish Embassy in close cooperation with Jordanian and International institutions and independent artists, to showcase and discuss graffiti and other urban alternative art expressions. It will continue through January and February. This week’s program includes a concert by El Morabba3, Hana Malhas, and [...]

This week features lots of interesting music; Canadian rock group “The Last Supper” are performing tonight and tomorrow, after they cancelled their show in West Jerusalem which was scheduled for later this week (join the discussion on cultural boycott here). American folk/rock group the Fuuls are playing at Zara Expo on Wednesday. Jazz/Funk nights continue [...]

It’s the last week of Ramadan, and it’s probably fair to say that while the agenda got smaller, there was more happening in terms of arts and culture this year than previous Ramadans. As we share this week’s calendar, we want to hear from you: how did you spend your evenings this Ramadan? What were [...]