“The Perfect Day” @ Pi Artworks Istanbul

Pi Artworks Istanbul will host Volkan Aslan's "The Perfect Day" from Tuesday 1 September through Saturday 31 October. From the organizer: The Perfect Day at Pi...

Sinkane @ Babylon Bomonti

As part of the 25th Akbank Jazz Festival, jazz and world music collide with Sinkane at Babylon Bomonti on Friday 23 October. Doors open...

Bill Frisell Music for Strings @ Zorlu Center PSM

As part of the 25th Akbank Jazz Festival, Bill Frisell Music for Strings will perform at Zorlu Center PSM on Friday 23 October. Doors...

Pink Martini @ Volkswagen Arena

The always popular Pink Martini is coming back for another concert in Istanbul on Sunday 18 October at the Volkswagen Arena in Maslak. The...

“The Ones Who Refuse to Forget” @ artSümer

artSümer will host the Basim Magdy's solo exhibition "The Ones Who Refuse to Forget" from Saturday 5 September through Saturday 17 October. From the organizer: artSümer...

Halfway Through the TBL Season: Taking the Temperature of Istanbul’s Pro...

We’re nearing the halfway point for the Turkish Basketball League (TBL) season and that means it’s time for a little refresher on the Istanbul teams....

Introducing Sonikraf: Gaining International Exposure for Independent Musicians

A new bilingual website, Sonikraf, has arrived to the scene. Focused on increasing international exposure for independent musicians in both Turkish and English, the project...

YAŞÖM is Calling for Foreign Volunteers

From the organizer: Are you a foreigner in Istanbul? Would you like to be a volunteer and teach your language? Would you like to share your...

The Zorlu Center PSM: An Overview of the 2014-2015 Season

I am an avid follower of the stage performance scene in Istanbul, which has just kicked off what looks to be an impressive year. While...

How about a trip to the U.S. to learn about students’...

Yesilist has teamed with Koç Unviversity to host the Students Go Green project, August 29-31. Project Overview: The Students Go Green event is a 3-day...

Help an Academic: Research Project Seeks European Expat Women

Didem Kılıçkıran is an architect and academic teaching at the Department of Architecture in Kadir Has University. She is currently conducting a research project which aims to...

Hiring: Pro Bono Web Developer @ Yabangee

Yabangee is currently searching for a pro bono web developer to become an active member of our team. As our readership and team of...

Become a fellow of the Hrant Dink Foundation

The Hrant Dink Foundation has established the Turkey-Armenia Fellowship Scheme with a view to promote cross-border affiliation and cooperation of professionals from the two...

It’s Here! A 2014 World Cup Schedule & Venue List

It's time! The planet's greatest sporting event has arrived! Get ready for the 2014 World Cup, kicking off on Thursday 12 June at 23:00....

Calling All Ultra Runners: Summer 2014 Races in Turkey

Among those of us who enjoy running on a regular basis, there is a group of people who take it to the next level...

Cast Away: Istanbul’s Rüzgar Casting Agency

When I came to Istanbul seeking fame and fortune as a writer, little did I imagine that I would also be a star. A...

Turkish Authors 101: Hakan Günday

Born on the island of Rhodos, Hakan Günday is one of the most prominent writers in modern Turkish fiction. After completing his primary education...

Walk Across Turkey: I’m a Killer and Obama’s a Jew

Thursday, 11 October The next morning I walked out of Gelendost in the rain, which let up a few kilometers later as I entered a...