As a follow up to
Monday’s post, which outlined the major events taking place in Beirut this week, here’s another to highlight other happenings occurring throughout the weekend.
So, join in the pre-Christmas fun, shop and have fun all the while donating to worthy causes!
Date: 19, 20 December
Event: The Christmas Mission #RockForLife2014
For the third consecutive year, the Lebanese Bands Community will be hosting a two night concert whereby several local bands are set to perform with all proceeds going to the children of SOS. Head to Hazmieh's The Quadrangle where you can enjoy a drink, listen to your favorite Lebanese band, all the while knowing that your well spent money will help a child in need this year.
Where: The Quadrangle, Hazmieh
More details
here.
Date: 20, 21 December
Event: Garage Sale
Still looking for that “special” gift? Then try out one of the city’s garage sales! From jewelry to instruments, books, clothes, bags and accessories… all can be found at Minus 1 Gallery at Tabaris.
Where: Minus 1 near 124 Rue 70, Beirut
More details
here.
Date: 20, 21 December
Event: Christmas Market
Held at “
THE BACK DOOR” in Beirut’s trendy Mar Mekhayel Street and in collaboration with “
AYADINA ASSOCIATION*," this year’s Christmas Market will offer local and regional products including crafts, clothing, accessories, jewelry and other unique gifts. 10% of the total "Christmas Market" proceeds will be contributed towards helping the children and senior citizens of Ayadina Association. So you can shop guilt-free!
Open from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Santa's bag at the door accepts all kinds of donations!
*Ayadina Association is a Lebanese, non sectarian, non political NGO located in Beirut, Lebanon committed to community development with a focus on underprivileged children and senior citizens, mainly in Nabaa area.
Where: The Back Door - Mar Mkhayel
More details
here.
Date: 21 December
Event: Love vintage? Then swing by
Depot-Vente between 12 and 6 pm to pick up some of the best vintage pieces for the Holidays Season!
Where: Depot-Vente, Mar Mkhayel
More details
here.
Date: December 21
Event: Dress to Kill - Christmas Edition
Where: Behind The Green Door, Gemmayze
Entrance: $15 with all proceeds support free creative education
More details
here.
Dont' forget to check out other events happening this weekend on this
link.