Ignite The Night: Lebanon’s To Do List July 12th-18th

July is arguably one of the best months to be in Lebanon. As the month marks mid-summer, events are happening on a daily and nightly basis, with tourists and locals alike ready to party! This week be ready for another packed calendar including local and international superstars live in concert, loads of beach parties, a comedy night, super model competitions and more! It’s that time again…Time to Ignite Your Night with BeirutNightLife.com!

Cherry On The Rooftop at Le Gray Hotel Thursday July 12^th: Enjoy our Chef’s innovative bites to share and special cocktails – take in the magnificent views – open nightly from 8 pm. www.legray.com

Neon Sensation Cyan’s Beach Party Thursday July 12^th: Party people of Lebanon, get ready for the first glowing event of the century has finally arrived. Brace yourselves for a totally new, groundbreaking party concept that is about to ignite, the hottest and wildest event of Summer 2012. Hosts: Bahaa K. Tayara, Tatyana Zein, Mohamad ali-Hazimeh, Jad Rizk. We proudly announce the massive line up awaiting you, we only chose the DJs that can handle such scale with attitude and personality: Warm Up DJ HAIDO Residing at House-Ravers (Progressive House), DJ GEO (Commercials), DJ RAMZ (RnB / Hip Hop), DJ KRM (Commercials), DJ KIKS (Minimal). Don’t miss this!

Bar ThreeSixty at Le Gray Hotel Thursday July 12^th and Monday July 16^th: Dj Alexis from Monday to Sunday tunes from the 60s and 70s on Thursdays – Samer Maroun on Fridays – ask our bartender for his special cocktails the Grand Cosmopolitan and Grand Margarita. Cheers! www.legray.com

J Cole Live At Pier 7 Thursday July 12^th: Sing along with J Cole, the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s new Roc Nation label.

Les Winx Live In Concert at Palais des Congres, Antelias highway July 13^th, 14^th and 15^th: Les Winx live en concert au Liban! Après l’énorme succès de leur tour en Europe, les ”Winx” viennent pour la première fois au Liban pour 3 jours seulement, à l’initiative de CrocBisous. Tous les fans des Winx, filles et garçons, seront enchantes par ce spectacle musical en direct inspiré des grands concerts rock. Un spectacle inoubliable avec des décors empruntés du monde de Magix, des projections vidéo ahurissantes et des effets spéciaux éblouissants. Vos six fées Winx, gracieuses et romantiques à leur habitudes, se transformeront, sous vos yeux, en rock stars. Tous les fans auront l’occasion de voir Bloom, Stella, Musa, Tecna, Layla et Flora danser et chanter leurs meilleures chansons au cours d’un spectacle magique. C’est un spectacle plein de surprises à ne pas rater!

Indigo On the Roof at Le Gray Hotel Friday July 13^th: ndigo On The Roof at Le Gray Hotel. Enjoy the sunset at Indigo with a glass of champagne! It is your good reason to come early for dinner – cooled indoors – beautiful hanging gardens all around the terrace – exquisite Sunday Lunch www.legray.com

Jessye Norman Live at Saalbek Festival Friday July 13^th: Jessye Norman is the diva of our times. Recognized by all for her unique voice that has made her the most sought after opera singer in the world, Jessye Norman has marked the field of lyrical song by her unique stamp. Winner of a Grammy Award in 2006 for her entire carrier, the Mayor of Pasadena in California declared the 22nd of September the “Jessye Norman Day”. Known for her voice but also for her amazing presence and sparkle, we all remember Jessye Norman wrapped in the French flag singing La Marseillaise a capella in front of one hundred thousand people. At Baalbek, she will sing all the Duke Ellington, Bernstein and Gershwin hits inside the temple of Bacchus.

The Comedy Factory at Forum De Beirut Friday July 13^th: The best night in Stand-Up comedy Mitch Fatel: The headline comedian who has had over 1.8 million YouTube hits, has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and voted “The Best Comedian” during the HBO comedy Festival. Mohammed “MO” Amer: Who has had sold out shows at the Apollo London, been interviewed over and over again on television and radio stations, including on NPR, BBC, and CNN “The Independent” newspaper in the UK, compared his excitement for comedy to that of Eddie Murphy!! Special Guest Amer Zahr: The International and most popular Arab/American comedian who has performed throughout America!!

Evening By the Sea at Iris Beach Club July 13^th, 14^th, 15^th: Iris Beach Club & Restaurant welcomes you for untraditional evenings by the sea. PS: Don’t forget your bikinis and swimsuits.

One Night In July at Sporting Beach Club Friday July 13^th: ONE NIGHT IN JULY an evening of quality house music. We are very proud to welcome Berlin most interesting export, he has released dancefloor fillers on labels such as Vakant, Cadenza, Cocoon and Freak n’Chic, Tolga Fidan live at Sporting Club, head to head with Beirut’s finest house DJs, all in one evening under the stars, by the sea..Line up 9pm – LADYBUG 11pm – PHIL 12am – DIAMOND SETTER 1am – TOLGA FIDAN (live) 3am – RONIN & NESTA. Beirut In the Mix, Retro Clash and C U NXT SAT will come together for an intimate musical night with deep, funky, groovy house sounds!

Ferry Corsten Live in Lebanon at La Suite Ocena Friday July 13^th: POLIAKOV Vodka proudly presents for the 1st Time Ever in Lebanon: FULL ON FERRY – Beirut Hosted by the one & only: FERRY CORSTEN With Guest DJs in back-2-back sets as well as extended main sets: DJ Shogun Giuseppe Ottaviani (Live Set) and more!

Wet n’ Wild At Riviera July 14^th and 15^th: Riviera beach lounge pool parties with Jessica Shell and George Canadi. Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/RivieraHotelBeachLoungeBeirut

Kadim Al Sahir Live at Byblos Festival Saturday July 14^th: Celebrated as “ The Caesar of Arabic Music”, Kadim Al Sahir is one of the most successful singers in the Arab World. Having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, he’s also a talented author and composer in his own right. Come check out this big name in music live at Byblos.

Carole Samaha Live at Zouk Mikael Festival Saturday July 14^th: Known as “The Chameleon” who excelled in acting, singing and dancing throughout many years at the famous Rahbanis Musical Theater, moving later on to a successful solo career kicked off by “Bi Sabah el Alf el Talet” that represented a huge hit in Lebanon and the Arab world.

All White Sunday at C-Flow Sunday July 15^th: he wildest daytime disco beach party for the first time ever! Featuring: Boney M C-Flow resident Dj Pierre G. and all Dj’s from your favorite pubs all over Lebanon and award winning live tributes to: Michael Jackson, Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Tina Turner, Donna Summer. This event is going to be a blast!

Mashrou’ Leila at Baalbaek Festival Sunday July 15^th: In the two years since Mashrou’ Leila became the revelation on the local Lebanese music scene they have performed at sold-out venues in Lebanon, Cairo, Amman, Paris, Amsterdam and Prague. The group has been hugely followed and built an impressive fan club. Because they are young and in, because their music pulls you, and because the stories they sing are those of our daily lives, Mashrou’ Leila (in Arabic: overnight project) represents a whole new generation. For this unique concert in Lebanon in 2012, Mashrou’ Leila will interpret their best-selling hits and their all time most popular songs such as  Shim El Yasmine, Raksit Leila, Habibi ou El Hal Romancy but also a large part of the songs on their next album which will be recorded next spring. For the closing show of the Baalbeck International Festival’s 2012 program Mashrou’ Leila promises us a special evening.

Miss World Next Top Model at Life Sunday July 15^th: Miss World Next Top Model At Life. Style Events In Collaborations with LIFE Beirut are organizing Miss World Next Top Model 2012 in Lebanon, covered by MTV The sexy event will take place on Sunday July 15 at LIFE – Beirut.

Chill n’ Tan at Riviera Beach Lounge Monday July 16^th: Riviera Chill n’ Tan with our resident DJ Jessica Shell. Eat, Drink, Swim, Dance & Tan at the unique beach lounge at Riviera Hotel Beirut Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/RivieraHotelBeachLoungeBeirut

Salsa Summers at Riviera Beach Lounge Tuesday July 17^th: Pool parties with Jessica Shell, Riviera’s resident DJ Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/RivieraHotelBeachLoungeBeirut Be part of Riviera’s Social Media: bb pin: 29423089

Snow Patrol Live at Byblos Festival Tuesday July 17^th: Watch out Lebanon, a snowstorm is heading your way this summer! After playing the biggest European festivals, one of the world’s most successful rock bands, Snow Patrol, will be in Byblos on July 17 for a mind-blowing night. They’re behind some of the last decade’s defining singles so come rock out with Snow Patrol.