Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

3 ENTERTAINMENT GALATA MEVLEVI MUSEUM ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi; www.galatamevlevihanesimuzesi.gov.tr; Galipdede Caddesi 15, Tünel; ₺ 70; h performances 5pm Sun; m Şişhane, j Tünel) The 15th-century semahane (whirling-dervish hall) at this tekke (dervish lodge) is the venue for a one-hour sema (ceremony) held on Sundays throughout the year. Come early to buy your ticket. SALON ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-334 0700; www.saloniksv.com; ground fl, İstanbul Foundation for Culture & Arts, Sadi Konuralp Caddesi 5, Şişhane; h Oct-May; m Şişhane, j Tünel) This intimate performance space in the İstanbul Foundation for Culture & Arts (İKSV) building hosts live contemporary music (classical, jazz, rock and world music) as well as theatrical and dance performances. Check its Facebook and Twitter feeds for program details and book through Biletix or the venue’s box office. NARDIS JAZZ CLUB ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-244 6327; www.nardisjazz.com; Kuledibi Sokak 14, Galata; cover varies; h 9.30pm-12.30am Mon-Thu, 10.30pm-1.30am Fri & Sat, closed Jul & Aug; m Şişhane, j Tünel) Named after a Miles Davis track, this intimate venue near the Galata Tower is run by jazz guitarist Önder Focan and his wife Zuhal. Performers 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. There’s a limited dinner/snack menu. GARAJISTANBUL ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-244 4499; www.garajistanbul.org; Kaymakem Reşat Bey Sokak 11a, Galatasaray; m Şişhane, j Tünel) PERFORMING ARTS LIVE MUSIC JAZZ CULTURAL CENTRE