April 2013
See what you can do with a disused railway station, even in a recession, at Hatachana, at the southern end of the city. It has now become a shopping and dining complex showcasing the best of Israel's fashion designers, jewellers and artisan ice-cream makers.

January 2013
The private fashion and textiles collection of the late, great fashion designer Balenciaga are on show throughout January at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (tamuseum.com).

April 2013
Take a free guided walking tour of Tel Aviv's nightlife scene at 8pm Tuesday evenings. You'll be too early for the actual nightlife, but will get a great overview of where the venues are. Call 03 516 5188 for more information.

July 2012
Go to the beach on a Friday afternoon and watch the biggest public party of the week unfold before your eyes; all welcome.