The spirit of fall returns
Fred Armisen’s Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome at Salon
September’s event list begins with a delightful musical comedy from Fred Armisen, the comedian, writer, producer and musician. Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome will be hosted at Salon İKSV by Comedy Stage, which previously captivated audiences at the Gezgin Salon Festivali (Traveling Hall Festival).
Adana Golden Boll Film Festival kicks off
The 31st edition of the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (Adana Altın Koza Film Festivali) takes place between September 23-29. The jury of the National Feature Film Competition, chaired by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, includes actor and director Mehmet Aslantuğ, actor Serenay Sarıkaya, writer and screenwriter Nermin Yıldırım, director and screenwriter Mustafa Kara, editor Ayris Alptekin and writer, film critic and curator Müge Turan.
HAL-BU-Kİ at Anna Laudel Bodrum
Opening at Anna Laudel Bodrum, Hanefi Yeter’s solo exhibition HAL-BU-Kİ continues the celebrated artist’s journey of more than half a century with inspiration from social and sociological observations. Yeter shares his writings and works with Anna Laudel Bodrum visitors by combining his artistic autobiography his books and current painting exhibition. The book launch is scheduled for August 22, at 19:30 at Anna Laudel Gallery in ZAİ Yaşam and the exhibition runs through September 8.
Two new movies in theaters: Longlegs and 8×8
Longlegs, starring Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage and young horror-thriller star Maika Monroe, has been dubbed “the best serial killer movie since Silence of the Lambs.” Kıvanç Sezer’s 8X8 is a story about love, separation and death, centered on Eda and her boyfriend Sarp, going abroad on a scholarship. Both movies will be in theaters starting September 6.
Arter Children’s Festival between September 6-8
Among the must-see September events is the Arter Children’s Festival. Arter invites children aged 4 to 11 to the Arter Children’s Festival: Art As I See It, taking place between September 6-8. Children interested in art are invited to discover the power of expression through art at the festival, which opens the doors to a world full of inspiration for little ones through exhibition tours, workshops and rhythm-based activities.
Jazz in Bozcaada
The Bozcaada Jazz Festival, one of September’s most anticipated events, hosts music lovers between September 6-8. Now in its 8th edition, this year’s festival is themed “Mycelium”, a substance that plays an important role in the transportation of nutrients in nature as the thin and thread-like webs of fungi. The festival features renowned musicians such as Anika Nilles, Anıl Şallıel and Alfa Mist.
Odunpazarı Modern Museum celebrates its 5th anniversary with the exhibition Ehlikeyif
Eskisehir residents and visitors are in for a treat as the Odunpazarı Modern Museum celebrates its 5th anniversary with the Ehlikeyif exhibition, presenting contemporary works and fantastic designs. Curated by İdil Tabanca, the exhibition features international artists and designers who push traditional boundaries in painting, sculpture, installation and furniture design, redefining the relationship between form and function. Ehlikeyif can be seen at OMM beginning Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Gezici Film Festivali (Travelling Film Festival) brings cinema to the villages of Istanbul
Gezici Film Festivali (The Traveling Film Festival), which began in July and concludes on September 8, continues with film screenings and workshops in villages including Beykoz, Şile, Tuzla, Çatalca, Arnavutköy and Silivri. The link will take you to the program of the Gezici Film Festivali which is organized by IBB Culture and offers free screenings.
