What's on
What's on in Ashdod
Community events, classes and programmes, each linked to its organiser. I list only events with a public source.
Tuesday 13 October
Ashdod Race 38 in memory of Rafi Hamaoui (roads closed 15:00-19:00)
Other15:00–19:00Menachem Begin Blvd and Moshe Dayan Blvd (coastal road)
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ashdod MunicipalityItamar and the Magic Hat (children's musical play)
Kids & families17:15Meirhof Municipal Library
A musical play by the Orna Porat Theater for Children and Youth, based on David Grossman's book, about a boy preparing for a new baby brother. For ages 4-7.
Wednesday 14 October
Apartment for Rent (children's play)
Kids & families17:30Beit Lebron (Culture Wing)
A children's play based on the story of an apartment for rent at the top of a tower and its new neighbors. For ages 3-6.
Espace Francophone lecture: Simon Moos, 'Israël et la guerre des mots'
Culture20:00Bet Lavron, 25 Nathan Elbaz St
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From AshdodCafé (for Espace Francophone)
Thursday 15 October
Lecture: Disco, music and fashion
Culture19:00בית קלנג
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ironit (Ashdod municipal culture and leisure company)
Sunday 18 October
Ayelet Goes Traveling (Rinati children's play)
Kids & families17:15Am Shalom Community Center
An interactive play for young children in which a girl meets animals on her way home. Part of a 9-show series; a season pass for one parent and child is 200 NIS at the community center office.
Hipazon and Zehiron: Adventure in the Neighborhood (children's show)
Kids & families17:30Ashdod Performing Arts Center (HaMishkan)
A children's musical based on the Hipazon and Zehiron series, in which the neighborhood friends go on an adventure inside the pages of books.
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Mishkan Ashdod Performing Arts Center
Monday 19 October
Yael's House, starring Miki (children's show)
Kids & families17:30Duna Community Center
A children's show based on the classic Hebrew children's book, starring Miki. About 80 minutes including an intermission; for ages 2-10.
Theatre: 'Jaco's Barbershop', stories of early Ashdod
Culture18:00מרכז קהילתי דקל
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ironit (Ashdod municipal culture and leisure company)
Tuesday 20 October
Thumbling (children's musical, one-actor show)
Kids & families17:15Meirhof Municipal Library
A one-actor musical by the Meditak Theater about a lonely girl in kindergarten who meets a tiny boy the size of a finger. For ages 4-9; children under 3 are not admitted.
The Sleeping Beauty - National Ballet Theatre of Russia
Culture17:30Ashdod Performing Arts Center (HaMishkan)
Tchaikovsky's ballet in two acts, performed by the Russian Ballet Theatre directed by Vyacheslav Gordeyev. Tickets via Bravo (*3221); family discounts via *5359.
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Mishkan Ashdod Performing Arts CenterA Tale of Five Balloons (Rinati children's play)
Kids & families17:30Tene Community Center
A play for young children based on the classic Hebrew book about five children and their colored balloons, dealing with saying goodbye to things we love.
Wednesday 21 October
Comedy show 'Monsieur Albert', stories of Rova Alef
Culture18:00מרכז קהילתי תקוותנו
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ironit (Ashdod municipal culture and leisure company)Women's Evening in Honor of Rachel
Community19:30Am Shalom Community Center
An evening for women with challah separation, an artists' meal and music. Advance registration required; places are limited, and each participant receives a challah kit to take home.
Espace Francophone: new study cycle on Jewish history, culture and thought (Dan Jaffé)
Class19:30Espace Francophone, Golden Tower, 27/3 HaOrgim St, 1st floor
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From AshdodCafé (for Espace Francophone)
Sunday 25 October
KKL Superheroes Family Festival
Kids & families17:00Duna Community CenterFree; registration on the KKL website
A family festival by KKL with an original play, craft workshops, photo stations and interactive activities. Free; registration is only through the KKL website.
Tuesday 3 November
Health fair for senior citizens (60+)
Community10:00מרכז קהילתי טנה
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ironit (Ashdod municipal culture and leisure company)Fatma - Bedouin Stand-up Show
Culture20:30Duna Community Center
A comedy show with stories from village life, music and dance. For adults.
Wednesday 4 November
Ashdod Philharmonic: Fate and Fire
Culture20:30Ashdod Performing Arts Center (HaMishkan)
A concert of the Ashdod Philharmonic series conducted by Vahe Papian, with Brahms's Double Concerto for violin and cello and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4.
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Mishkan Ashdod Performing Arts Center
Thursday 5 November
Indian Jewry Day: main show for the Indian community
Community19:00המשכן לאמנויות הבמה אשדוד
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ironit (Ashdod municipal culture and leisure company)Bollywood Concert for Ashdod's Indian Community
Community20:00Ashdod Performing Arts Center (HaMishkan)150 NIS
A concert for the Indian community in Ashdod with Delhi singers Alisha Arora and Mohit Khanna and six musicians from India. Gates open at 19:00; every child over 2 needs a ticket.
Tuesday 10 November
Painting Big - Workshop for Children
Kids & families17:00Ashdod Art Museum
A large-format painting workshop for ages 7-12 inspired by Amit Kabessa's exhibition, using tools other than brushes. Materials included.
Salon du Livre et des Arts (French-speaking authors and artists), free entry
Culture17:00–21:00Yad Lebanim, 3 Derech Eretz St
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From AshdodCafé (for Espace Francophone)The Elephant Who Wanted to Be the Most (children's play)
Kids & families17:30Ashdod Performing Arts Center (HaMishkan)
A children's play based on the book by Paul Kor about a small elephant who wants to be different from everyone else.
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Mishkan Ashdod Performing Arts Center
Wednesday 11 November
Fascinating Cities: Istanbul - Naples - Marseille
Culture20:30Ashdod Performing Arts Center (HaMishkan)
A concert-lecture on the music of three Mediterranean port cities, with singers Tilda Rejwan and Nimrod Greenbaum, pianist Leonid Ptashka and lecturer Rami Simsolo.
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Mishkan Ashdod Performing Arts Center
Monday 16 November
Meeting Point: Between History and Life Stories (museum guided tour)
Culture18:00Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture
A guided tour of the permanent exhibition 'The World of the Philistines', held during a mental health awareness week, followed by a discussion. About 50 minutes.
Tuesday 17 November
The Dancer - film about Valery Panov
Culture11:00Monart Culture Center
A documentary screening about ballet dancer Valery Panov, who performed in the Soviet Union, the US and Europe, and his life and dancers in Israel.
Thursday 19 November
Hanukkah Menorah Workshop for Parents and Children
Kids & families17:00Ashdod Art Museum
Parents and children make a personal clay Hanukkah menorah together, led by Daniel Yoran. For ages 7-12.
Sunday 22 November
Children's show 'The Princess and the Lost Crown'
Kids & families17:15מרכז קהילתי עם שלום
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ironit (Ashdod municipal culture and leisure company)
Tuesday 24 November
Tuvia Tzafir: 80 years of humour
Culture20:00מרכז קהילתי דיונה
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Ironit (Ashdod municipal culture and leisure company)
Thursday 3 December
The Maccabees Story - Hanukkah Show for Children
Kids & families17:15Am Shalom Community Center
A Hanukkah show for young children telling the story of the Maccabees, with holiday songs and audience participation.
Tuesday 8 December
Beauty and the Beast (children's theater-dance show)
Kids & families16:30Ashdod Performing Arts Center (HaMishkan)
A theater and dance show for ages 5-10 with the Fresco dance company. Performances at 16:30 and 18:30.
Details from the organiser (opens in a new tab)From Mishkan Ashdod Performing Arts Center
Friday 11 December
Cinderella (family musical)
Kids & families11:00Duna Community Center
An original Hebrew musical version of Cinderella for families, about 75 minutes. Recommended for ages 2-12; every child needs a ticket.
