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Leisure and events

City events in the coming months: tours, concerts, celebrations.

  1. Sand sculpture festival

    A city festival on the promenade: sculptors' works, music and a children's programme.

    Where
    Seaside promenade
    Price
    Free entry

    Details

  2. Бизнес-клуб АБС

    August meeting: contractors and suppliers inside the city

    On 19 August at 18:30 we go through what Ashkelon business owners buy outside the city and who could cover those orders here. The meeting is open, guests may come without club membership.

    Where
    Entrepreneur House, 24 Herzl Street, Ashkelon, Hall B
    Price
    40 ₪ for guests, included in the season fee for members

    Details

  3. Отдел абсорбции Ашкелона

    Introductory session of the artificial intelligence course for adults

    On 19 August at 17:00 the absorption department holds the introductory session of a free artificial intelligence course for adults aged 45 and over. Led by Igor Lantsman, computer course teacher.

    Where
    Absorption department, Avgura Street, computer room on the ground floor
    Price
    Free, including all eight sessions of the course

    Details

  4. Амута «Аврора»

    Trip to Beit Guvrin on 19 August

    We are going to Beit Guvrin National Park. The bus leaves the Veterans House at 4 Katznelson Street at 07:30, and we are back in Ashkelon around 15:00.

    Where
    Beit Guvrin National Park, departure from the Veterans House, 4 Katznelson Street
    Price
    45 ₪ per person, bus and park entrance included

    Details

  5. Танцы

    Summer workshop in Israeli folk dance

    On 19 August at 18:30 we are holding a two-hour open workshop at the Woldenberg community centre. No experience is required, the group has 24 places.

    Where
    Woldenberg community centre, hall on the second floor, Ashkelon
    Price
    30 ₪, free for studio students

    Details

  6. Walking tour of old Ashkelon

    A guided walk: the national park, the excavations, the history of the districts.

    Where
    Meet at the national park entrance
    Price
    40 ₪, free for pensioners

    Details

  7. Рисование

    Life drawing evening for adults

    On 19 August at 18:30 the studio at 12 Ben Gurion Boulevard holds a three hour life drawing session for adults. It is led by the teacher Anna Reznik.

    Where
    Drawing studio, 12 Ben Gurion Boulevard, Afridar, Ashkelon
    Price
    40 ₪, paper and charcoal included

    Details

  8. Фонд помощи семьям

    School kit handout day: getting ready for school

    On 19 August from 17:00 to 20:00 we hand out school kits to families that applied. A uniform swap table will also be open.

    Where
    Afridar community centre, 44 Herzl Street, ground floor hall
    Price
    Free

    Details

  9. Футбол

    Open training session for beginners aged 6-10

    On Thursday, 20 August at 17:00 we are holding a trial session for children who have not trained at the school yet. One child may come with one adult.

    Where
    Stadium in the Barnea district, entrance from HaTayasim street
    Price
    Free

    Details

  10. Дзюдо

    Open day: trial session on 24 August

    On 24 August at 17:00 the combat sports hall of the Agamim sports centre hosts an open session for children aged 6 to 12 and their parents. Entry is free, by prior registration.

    Where
    Agamim sports centre, combat sports hall, entrance from the car park side
    Price
    Free

    Details

  11. Музыка

    Summer concert of the studio at the Afridar community centre

    On 20 August the students and teachers of the studio play the summer programme: 18 items, from the first pieces of beginners to the ensemble. It starts at 19:00.

    Where
    Ashkelon, Afridar community centre, 12 Dov Gur Street, hall with 120 seats
    Price
    20 ₪, free for studio students and children under 6

    Details

  12. Фонд помощи репатриантам

    Getting to know the city: a walking tour of Afridar

    On 19 August at 18:30 we walk a route of six places that matter in the first year: the Clalit clinic, the Bituach Leumi branch, the city library, the market, the post office and the absorption centre. The tour lasts two hours and runs in Russian and Hebrew.

    Where
    Meeting point at the Afridar community centre, 5 Hillel Street, Ashkelon
    Price
    Free

    Details

  13. Плавание

    Open session of the health swimming group for people over 60

    On 19 August at 10:00 we are holding an open session of the health swimming group at the city pool. It is meant for people who have not been in the water for a long time or who cannot swim.

    Where
    City pool, Ben Gurion Street 12, small pool
    Price
    20 ₪ per single visit, 10 ₪ for city pensioners

    Details

  14. Open-air summer concert

    The city orchestra and guest performers. Programme in Russian and Hebrew.

    Where
    Amphitheatre in the park
    Price
    Free entry

    Details

  15. Театральная студия

    Open showing: scenes from The Government Inspector in Russian and Hebrew

    On 27 August at 19:00 the studio's teen and adult groups will show four scenes from The Government Inspector: two in Russian, two in Hebrew. The showing lasts about an hour.

    Where
    Woldenberg community centre, main hall
    Price
    20 ₪, free for studio participants and their families

    Details

  16. Волейбольный клуб «Элицур Натан Ашкелон»

    Summer mixed teams tournament, 20 August

    On 20 August we are putting together eight mixed teams of six. Start at 18:30 at the city sports hall on Ben Gurion Boulevard, play until 22:00.

    Where
    City sports hall, Ben Gurion Boulevard, Ashkelon
    Price
    30 ₪ per player, free for spectators

    Details

  17. Женский бизнес-клуб

    Meeting on 19 August: how to calculate cost and set a price

    A daytime club meeting with bookkeeper Miri Azulay. We work out pricing on the participants' own figures.

    Where
    12 Jerusalem Boulevard, second floor, the club hall
    Price
    30 ₪ for handouts, paid on site

    Details

  18. City of craftspeople

    A crafts fair: the city's makers show their work and teach it on the spot.

    Where
    The square by the Woldenberg centre
    Price
    Free entry

    Details

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