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...

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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...

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!...

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...

Underneath Istanbul

The timeless column feels cold and rough to the touch. I like to visit things that are a lot older than I am. It...

Turkey’s Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology Needs: A summary

This article was written by Barbara Ann Cash How do we meet the energy needs of a population of 74 million while simultaneously protecting the...

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...

(Past Event) PSM Loves Summer Presents: Moderat @ Zorlu PSM Turkcell...

PSM Loves Summer Presents: Moderat will be at Turkcell Stage on June 24, Saturday by %100 Müzik. Doors set to open at 20.30, with...

Yabangee Summer Soirée Retrospective!

Greetings, Friends! /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0cm;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:#0400;mso-fareast-language:#0400;mso-bidi-language:#0400;}Some of our lovely guests! (Photo: Özlem Kiniş)As many of you know, Yabangee...

A Raw Foodist in Turkey – Yesilist’s Eco-Pioneer of the Month

What better way to celebrate August than with someone that captures the lightness and brightness of the summer months? Çisem Çakır is a raw...

Beth Hart @ Zorlu PSM

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...

Green Architecture in Istanbul: The 3rd International Green Building Summit

by Moritz Marwein On February 20 and 21, the Green Building Summit was held at the Swissotel in Macka, Istanbul, and organized by Çevre Dostu Yeşil...

Athena (Acoustic) @ Babylon Bomonti

Babylon Bomonti will host Turkish ska punk band Athena for an acoustic set on Thursday 31 March. Doors open at 20:30, with ticket prices...

Introducing Sanat Hostel: Comfort and Entertainment in the Heart of the...

In an excellent location, clean and with plenty of atmosphere, Sanat Hostel in Taksim is among the best hostels in Istanbul. Very tastefully decorated and...

Constructing a multidisciplinary space for art lovers: The Halka Art Project...

Written by Övgü Ülgen Halka Art Project is an art initiative based in Moda that was founded in 2011 by two like-minded academics from Yeditepe...