Istanbul’s Top Sights - Istanbul - page 257

ENTERTAINMENT

Galata & Tophane

GALATA MEVLEVİI MUSEUM
(Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi; Galipdede Caddesi 15, Tünel; 40; performances 4pm Sun; Karaköy,
then funicular to Tünel) The 15th-century semahane at this tekke is the venue for a sema held
most Sundays during the year. Tickets are only available on the day of the performance and
often sell out - your best bet is to head to the museum and purchase tickets well ahead of
the performance (the ticket office opens at 9am).

| WHIRLING-DERVISH PERFORMANCE

SALON
OFFLINE MAP

| LIVE MUSIC

( 212-334 0700; www.saloniksv.com ; İstanbul Foundation for Culture & Arts, Nejat Eczacıbaşı Bldg,
Sadi Konuralp Caddesi 5, Şişhane; Karaköy, then funicular to Tünel) This intimate performance
space in the İstanbul İKSV building hosts live contemporary music (mainly jazz), lectures
and theatrical performances; check the website for program and booking details. Before or
after the show, be sure to have a drink at X Bar ( CLICK HERE ), in the same building.

NARDİS JAZZ CLUB
OFFLINE MAP

| JAZZ

( 212-244 6327; www.nardisjazz.com ; Kuledibi Sokak 14, Galata; 9.30pm-12.30am Mon-Thu, to
1.30am Fri & Sat, closed August; Karaköy) Named after a Miles Davis track, this intimate ven-
ue near the Galata Tower is run by jazz guitarist Önder Focan and his wife Zuhal. Per-
formers include gifted amateurs, local jazz luminaries and visiting international artists. It's
small, so you'll need to book if you want a decent table.

İstiklal & Around

| LIVE MUSIC, CLUB

BABYLON
OFFLINE MAP

( www.babylon.com.tr ; Şehbender Sokak 3, Asmalımescit; 9.30pm-2am Tue-Thu, 10pm-3am Fri & Sat,
club closed summer; Karaköy, then funicular to Tünel) İstanbul's pre-eminent live-music venue
has been packing the crowds in since 1999 and shows no sign of losing its allure. The ec-
lectic program often features big-name international music acts, particularly during the