Not-So-Eco-Friendly “Bio-degradable” Plastic Bags
Written by Duygu Dinçer
Recently, we have been confronted with the label, “100% biodegradable”, on plastic bags in most of the big supermarkets in Istanbul....
Fuerza Bruta @ Volkswagen Arena
You know those theatre performances that you go to and are so blown away that you struggle to comprehend what you have just seen?...
Hiring: Native English Speaking Content Creator @ Ikas
Ikas is a new-gen e-commerce platform designed for small businesses. They help SMBs to have lightning fast storefronts as well as great back-end features...
Help an Academic: EURA-NET Research Interview Calls for European Migrants
Researchers at the Migration Research Center at Koç University are seeking highly skilled or self-employed European migrants to participate in their study "Transnational Migration...
Can Istanbul Be Named Europe’s Green Capital in 2017?
Istanbul, Bursa and ten other cities want to be Europe's Green Capital in 2017. Do we stand a chance against the lean, green cities...
Yabangee & Friends Spring Secret Terrace Social
To mark the arrival of Spring and celebrate in classic Istanbul fashion, we'll be gathering on Saturday 25 March for drinks, music and general...
Books Set in Istanbul
Living in a city of such chaos, wonder and history, it comes as no surprise that novels based in Istanbul capture a bit of...
![Sibel Horada, “A Fall (A 1:3 Scale Copy of the Gigantic Stone Wing)” [Conference of the Birds], fiberglass resin, crushed marble, 30x110x50 cm, 2013/2016](https://yabangee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sh_dusus-324x160.jpeg "“Conference of the Birds” @ Ariel Sanat")
“Conference of the Birds” @ Ariel Sanat
Ariel Sanat will host "Conference of the Birds", featuring work from artists Murat Akagündüz, Ebru Ceylan, Sibel Horada and Pelin Kırca, from Sunday 29 March...
Karakoy Charity Flea Market // Yardım Amaçlı Bit Pazarı @Istanbul&i Office
Istanbul&i will host a charity flea market on the 15th of April in their office at Karakoy. Until the 15th of April, they everyday...
Yabangees Making a Difference: Yesilist Eco-Pioneer Ulli Allmendinger
This month, Yesilist connected with Ulli Allmendinger, MSc. Ayurveda, to talk about the lifestyle behind Ayurveda and what she does on a daily basis...
Yabangee Weekend Roundup: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 January
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...
(PAST EVENT) HOZHO @ Klein Phönix
Portuguese DJ and producer Hozho with his own musical genre of 'Melodark' is in Istanbul once again! Known for incorporating unique intricate melodies into...
Theodore Paul & Gabriel @ Salon IKSV: Reviewed
Theodore Paul & Gabriel played Salon IKSV last night (Friday 19 April) and put in the work winning the audience over to their brand...
Calling All Volunteers: Support the 1st Relay For Life Turkey
Pembe Hanim, a local NGO focused on providing support for cancer patients and their loved ones, has partnered up with the American Cancer Society to bring the first...
Yabangee Izmir Survey: Learning More on the City’s English-Speaking Community
As Yabangee nears their Izmir section launch, we thought it wise to learn a bit more about the city's English speaking community. This is...
An Opportunity to Join the Istanbul International A Cappella Choir
Istanbul International A Cappella Choir, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Centre, is seeking out new members.
From the organizer:
Istanbul International A Cappella Choir is...
Gevende @ Babylon Bomonti
Babylon Bomonti welcomes back Gevende, an eccentric band in the Turkish alternative music scene, on Thursday 7 April. Their name means "instrumentalist" in Kurdish, which is a...
Sign this petition to bring a new baseball/softball field to Istanbul!
In an effort to create a greater sense of community and sporting diversity within Istanbul, some yabangees and locals have sought to open a...
“Home” @ x-ist
x-ist will host Engin Konuklu's second solo exhibition "Home" from Thursday 27 October through Saturday 27 November.
From the organizer:
Engin Konuklu, whose first solo exhibition "Éternité"...
10 Best Malls in Istanbul to Visit
Shopping is not the only activity you can do in a mall. Food courts, restaurants, architecture, environment, the crowds, and many other factors make...
Snoop Dogg Joins Istanbul Summer Music Lineup
Istanbul's summer music lineup is looking better than ever. After announcements that Iron Maiden, Rihanna, Depeche Mode, Alicia Keys, Joe Satriani, Justin Beeber, and...
Support an Independent Film: Tarlabaşı ve Ben
Marianna Francese and Jaad Gaillet, two former exchange students of Istanbul, are currently working on a film taking place in one of our city's most...
Yabangee Goes Camping!
Greetings friends! Summer is just around the corner and we thought the best way to celebrate would be to warm up with a little...