Help an Academic: Take the ‘Expat Kitchens in Istanbul’ Research Survey

From the survey: This survey is part of an academic research project titled "Expat Kitchens in Istanbul: Reading Local and Global Identities Through Foodways". The...

“Limited” @ The Photographers’ Gallery

The Photographers’ Gallery will host "Limited", the venue's first exhibition of editions, from Tuesday 4 October through Saturday 29 October. From the organizer: Limited (Sınırlı) is...

(PAST EVENT): Brodinski @ 100% Studio

On Friday 16 September, Zorlu PSM will host French composer, DJ and producer Brodinski. Taking place at 100% Studio, doors are set to open...

Yesilist Eco-Pioneers of the Month: Rumisu Brings Deniz and Pinar’s Stories...

When sisters Pinar Yeğin and Deniz Yeğin İkiışık came together, each just off a different life path, they created Rumisu, an accessories design project...

Starting Friday: “25” @ Gallery Ilayda

Gallery Ilayda will celebrate their 25th anniversary with the group exhibition "25" from Friday 14 April through Saturday 20 May. From the organizer: At a time...

“If you can’t go through the door, go through the window”...

Alt art space will host "If you can't go through the door, go through the window", featuring works by Aykan Safoğlu, Hasan Özgür Top, and...

Cirque Du Soleil – Varekai @ Ülker Sports Arena

Cirque Du Soleil - Varekai, an extraordinary traveling show written and directed by Dominic Champagne, is coming to Ülker Sports Arena from Wednesday 5...

Yabangee Mission: A Bridge Between Communities

Yabangee is an English resource and community platform for Turkey's diverse array of internationals, as well as for globally-minded locals. Having been active in...

Snowstanbul – Early Onset Nostalgia Through Photos

Last week's record-breaking snowfall is behind us now, for better or worse. We asked you to send us photos making the best of the...

Jaakko Eino Kalevi @ Salon IKSV

Salon IKSV will host Finnish synth-pop Jaakko Eino Kalevi on Saturday 8 October. Set to start at 22:30, tickets are priced at 45 TL...

(PAST EVENT) Kings of Convenience @ Zorlu Performance Hall

Celebrating its 10th year anniversary Zorlu PSM will host Norwegian indie folk-pop group Kings of Convenience. Taking place on 30th of September and 1st...

Past and Future: A Review of Istanbul Modern’s New Permanent Exhibition

By Sam Gimson Past and Future is a new chronological arrangement of Istanbul Modern's permanent collection, featuring works by many of Turkey's most significant artists....

Introducing: The Yabangee Reader Survey

The last couple of years have been a chaotic, enlightening and delightful mess for those of us at Yabangee. The site has grown from a...

Yabangee “Get Together” #1: Summer Edition Feedback Form

We had a fantastic time launching our new "Get Together" series to start off July. A million thanks to everyone who joined us! As...

Big News: Turkey to have a permanent venue in the Venice...

Turkey is obtaining a long-term venue in the Venice Biennale, one of world's leading contemporary art and architecture events. The allotment of 20 years (from...

I’ll take you to the Pudding Shop: A taste of...

My first introduction to Istanbul came via embellished story, when my father regaled me as a pre-teen with tales of his freewheelin' hippie misadventures traveling...

Ephemerals (+ DJ Nomad of Africaine 808 Midnight Session) @ Babylon...

Babylon Bomonti, as part of the 27th Akbank Jazz Festival, will host British outfit Ephemerals on Friday 17 November, followed by a Midnight Session...

Yabangees Making a Difference: Yesilist Eco-Pioneer Jeremy Pingul

Each month, Yesilist highlights an eco-pioneer who is making way for a greener, healthier, and more environmentally-conscious Turkey. Yesilist sat down with Jeremy Pingul...

Ali Perret’s DU.DU // Mehmet Uluğ Night @ Babylon Bomonti

Babylon Bomonti, as part of the Akbank Jazz Festival, will host Ali Perret’s DU.DU for Mehmet Uluğ Night on Tuesday 18 October. Set to start at...

(POSTPONED) 100% Presents: Picnic and Gathering @ Life Park Q Garden

100% Music presents Picnic & Gathering at Life Park Q Garden on Sunday 3 September at 15.00. Join for a fun time filled with...

Yesilist Eco-Pioneer of the Month: IDA-KEW is Turkey’s Latest and Greatest...

I recently had the fortune of meeting Selma Aydemir, creator of IDA-KEW, a skincare line that is all-natural and boasts ingredients that are, frankly,...

Yabangee Weekend Roundup: Friday 26 May – Sunday 28 May

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...

VOTING ENDS TODAY: Top 10 Istanbul Cat Photos of 2014

We asked for your cat photos for Yabangee's first ever Istanbul Cat Photo Contest, and boy, did you ever deliver. It was difficult to...