“The Earth is an Imperfect Ellipsoid” @ Zilberman Gallery

Zilberman Gallery will host Heba Y. Amin's project exhibition "The Earth is an Imperfect Ellipsoid" from Wednesday 18 May through Saturday 2 July. From the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

(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 EVENT) Hiromi: Solo – The World Tour @ Zorlu Performance...

On Wednesday 12 October, Zorlu PSM will host world renowned Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi. Taking place on the main Turkcell Stage, doors are set...

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...

Exclusive Third Bridge Construction Photographs!

By Erin West The infamous “Third Bridge” - officially Yavuz Sultan Selim Köprüsü - is currently under construction. This controversial project is a favorite conversation topic...

Casting Call: Foreigners Singing Turkish Songs at Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IGA) is launching a new video project and is seeking participants. Earlier this year, Yabangee helped assemble a cast featuring foreigners living...

Half Day Afternoon Tour

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide...

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...

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...

(Mar 28 – Apr 29) ”2 or 3 Things I Know...

DEPO Gallery will host an exhibition ''2 or 3 Things I Know About Turkey'' from Wednesday 28 March through Sunday 29 April. For more information,...

Yabangee+ Member Card: Terms & Conditions

Membership Card Terms & Conditions Eligibility and Use • The Membership Card is issued to one individual only and is non-transferable. • The...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...