• Very few Israeli musicians can hold a candle to Rami Fortis, who has had one of the most storied careers in Israeli rock history. And it's not done yet. Fortis will play Hama'abada (The Lab) Thursday night in support of his new album "Meshulash." And don't worry, he'll play many of his old hits too.

• The Groovatron has become something of a Jerusalem institution, covering hits from Israel's short but rich musical history. The group returns to the Yellow Submarine Sunday night.

• The last time Nava Frenkel was in the news, it was for her award -winning play "A little Vacation." On Sunday, Hazira at Ha'amabada will present one of Frenkel's other gems, "Inclined Towards Death and The One Sitting By His Head."
  

• Israeli cinema has been enjoying something of a renaissance lately, with the movie Ajami representing the third Israeli move to make it to the Academy Awards in three years. Just in time, Beit Avi Chai is kicking off a five part film lecture series (in English!) on Israeli cinema. Check out the first installment Sunday.

• Don't confuse Juwanna Mann with Jumana Manna. One is a crass movie about a cross dressing basketball player, and the other is an internationally-known artist with a new exhibition at Barbur. Which one do you think we recommend you check out Tuesday?

• Brazil may be known as the home of the Samba, but there's way more to Brazilian music than girls on Impaneman beaches and Bossa Nova. Like flutes, and much more. Find out all about it at a show of Brazilian music at the Confederation House Wednesday.

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