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There's a maxim of which every new parent should be reminded, and it's something about how nobody else is as interested in your baby...

A notable player in the current world of art house cinema, Turkey has seen a new wave emerge and establish itself. Amongst others, there...

Shopping is not the only activity you can do in a mall. Food courts, restaurants, architecture, environment, the crowds, and many other factors make...

Editor's Note: This piece was first published in 2015, and was most recently updated in May of 2022. Important Note: The Covid-19 pandemic had a...

The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed the way we travel... if we travel at all. Most yabangees live far away from their families and...

Christmas is famous for causing a spike in suicides for the depressed; this long-term single would be curious to see the stats on the...

As a person who has a deep interest in the contemporary history and the treatment against the minority groups, I tend to get super...

Zorlu PSM will host Sólstafir on Saturday 15 December. To keep up with the details, make sure to check the official event page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=A6j7mUxGz20 From the...

Most citizens of Istanbul, including myself, have a tendency to get caught up in a cycle of complaining about the things that are wrong...

Salon IKSV will host the Egyptian/Belgian singer-songwriter Tamino on Friday 25 May. Set to start at 22:00, tickets are priced at 60 TL (standing)...

Bova Sahne will host Zeytin, reggae-rock band on Saturday, 24th of February. The concert begins at 23:00 and the entrance is 10TL. From the organizer: Zeytin...

Apollo Space will host the first the of its kind; a 'Sleep Concert' on Sunday, 25th February. The event takes place between 15.00 - 16.30;...

Being an expat is difficult. You need courage to leave not only your comfort zone and sense of security behind, but also your lifestyle,...

Şiddetsizlik Eğitim ve Araştırma Merkezi (Nonviolent Education and Research Association) in Cihangir is organizing a stress dance/yoga therapy workshop for yoga practitioners for all...

I wanted to send a friend living in the U.S. a letter, so duly went to find my nearest PTT branch. This seemingly simple process...

It was 4 A.M. and the little taxi we were in was flying down the coastal road. That's where things started to get a little...

Summer is coming, which means Turkey´s festival season is about to start. Even though the number of outdoor and open air festivals has definitely...

Arkaoda presents a Mini Festival with international DJ's, especially from Berlin and Leipzig on Sunday 14 May. The event will start at 20:00; tickets...

We’ve done our best to compile events we’re aware of. If you think we’ve forgotten one or want to see your event featured, please...

100% Music Presents: Parkfest returns to Küçükçiftlik Park on May 13 for the 2017 edition. The concerts will be given by Unkle, Koop Oscar...

Zorlu PSM will host the American singer-songwriter Beth Hart as part of the Zorlu PSM Jazz Festival on Wednesday 10 May. Set to start at 20:00, tickets are...

Electronic music in Istanbul is a seriously mixed, often disappointing bag. For the late night revelers among us, there are only a few options in...

Life is a collection of rhythms, reflecting humanity’s collective love of tradition and routine. Yet for many around the world, the rhythm of the...

Our favorite local stand-up comedian Aslı Akbay (of TMUTB) will join forces with Erim Bilgin for Malignant Humour, a guaranteed hilarious night of English...