Each week we bring the best events from around town, from open markets to films and everything in-between! But this week we are all about the geeks, the gamers and the artists! Your inner performing artist is covered this week with the Amman Jazz Festival and the Contemporary Dance Festival. Whereas our gamers & geeks alike will not wanna miss out on the highly anticipated first gaming based community event for Jordan or build their own app for cash!

Amman Jazz Festival 2015

April 19 – 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Get in step with spring and enjoy local and worldwide artists for the 2015 Amman Jazz Festival! With shows throughout the week at several locations there is no reason you should miss out on this amazing event! Buy your 5 JD tickets online by clicking here or go to Turtle Green, Moka Patisserie Cafe (no longer carry) or Music Box!

Battery Dance (New York) and Black Ice (Jordan) featuring guest artist Hani Mitwasi

– Haya Cultural Center 19 April at 7:30 p.m.

Marc Perrenoud Trio (Switzerland)

– Haya Cultural Center 20 April at 7:30 p.m.

– Blue Fig 21 April at 9:00 p.m.

Franz Von Chossy (Germany) featuring Laila Sabbagh (Palestine) & musicians from Jordan

– Haya Cultural Center 21 April at 7:30 p.m.

Michelle Rounds (Australia) and Black Ice (Jordan)

– Blue Fig 20 April at 9:00 p.m.

– Trader Vic’s 21 April at 9:30 p.m.

– Haya Cultural Center 22 April at 7:30 p.m.

The Nordanians (Netherlands)

– Blue Fig 22 April at 9:00 p.m.

– Haya Cultural Center 23 April at 7:30 p.m.

– Corner’s Pub 24 April at 9:00 p.m.

Black Ice (Jordan)

– Blue Fig 28 April at 9:00 p.m.

Amman Contemporary Dance Festival @Al Hussein Cultural Center

Running until April 25, performances at 8:00 p.m.

The National Center for Culture & Arts of the King Hussein ‎Foundation is proud to host the 7th Annual Amman Contemporary Dance Festival! Watch in awe as renowned contemporary dance companies from Switzerland, The USA, UK, Spain and Norway bring amazing performances to life! Support the promotion of cultural exchange and the enhancement of theater and dance in ‎Jordan. Tickets are 5 JD and are available at Sajilni, Shams El Balad Cafe and Mlabbas. For more information click here!

RedTroops’ JO Hackathon @King Hussein Business Park

April 24 – 25 

Get ready to geek out at this 2 day event where developers/designers will work within teams to create a fully functional mobile application in just 48 hours. The event will take place in Umniah’s “The Tank” with $1000 going to first place, $400 to second place and $200 to third! Register for free before 22 of April by clicking here!

Orange Jordan Games Week @Zara Expo Amman

April 23 – 25

The first gaming based community event for Jordan is finally happening! Presented by Orange, in association with the Arab Bank, be there for tough competitions on gaming systems alike with food, beverages, entertainment, special guests and prizes and giveaways. For 15 JD get a single day pass or a weekend pass for 20 JD to access all activities, entertainment, competitions and tournaments. Any student with a valid student ID can buy a ticket and get another FREE ticket for another student! Don’t miss out on this hot event! Click here to find out where tickets are being sold or to register for tournaments click here!

Until next week!

Lemur Love,

The Tip n’ Tag Team