Yabangee Weekend Roundup: Friday 24 – Sunday 26 March

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...

5 Years of NewSpeak: At the Beach @ KAFES Istanbul

KAFES will celebrate 5 years of NewSpeak with a birthday party kicking off at 17:00 on Saturday 5 August until the early morning hours of Sunday....

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...

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...

Yabangee LGBTQA Night #1 Feedback Form

We had a fantastic time hosting our first-ever LGBTQA night this past Wednesday. A million thanks to everyone who joined us! As we plan...

10 Best Places for Cruelty-Free Eating in Istanbul

By Refika Kortun If you are vegan and living in Istanbul, it doesn't take long to realize how difficult it is to dine out and...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Yüzyüzeyken Konuşuruz @ Babylon Bomonti

Babylon Bomonti will host independent Turkish outfit Yüzyüzeyken Konuşuruz on Thursday 24 March. Doors open at 20:30, with tickets set at 33.75 and available...

On Now: Cappadox 2017 – Ways Out From The World

This year's Cappadox Festival looks to be the best yet, revolving around the theme of "Ways Out From The World", and set in stunning...

(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...

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....

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...

Cancelled: “Dangerous Games” @ Sahne Pulchérie

Sahne Pulchérie will host a production of Seyyar Sahne's play "Dangerous Games" on Saturday 13 May at 20:30. The performance will be subtitled in...

Video: Backstage at Cats the Musical

Our talented photographer Sveta Nekrasova went backstage at Cats the Musical, currently playing at the Zorlu Center PSM, to see what goes into making a Jellicle cat!...

Under the Turkish Sun: Stay Safe with These 4 Tips

Summer is here, and whether you like it or not, the sun isn't going anywhere. Whether you're on vacation in the south or in...

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?...

Picante: Turk-Mex in Tünel

There is one thing that most expats in Istanbul can agree upon... they miss Mexican food. Its not even like most Mexican dishes are that hard...

(PAST EVENT) Agar Agar @ Salon IKSV

French electro-pop ensemble Agar Agar has been making noise all around the world with their new album and video game 'Play Test'. Uniting with...

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...