Baboon
Baboon is Beirut's alternative electronic rooftop dancefloor, opening for one summer only, and lit for two open air clubbing nights a week.
As one of the places that transformed the street of Gemayzeh into what it is today, MYU is an amazing mix of restaurant and bar - although literally separated - where the trendy design spirit spreads from the interior design into your plate. Delicious cuisine and finger food accompany fantastic cocktails in an atmosphere that will keep you hooked until late night. And this is where MYU welcomes yo
03/09/2020
After a challenging year and the devastating blast, we are getting back on our feet and are re-opening our doors this Friday.
Our thoughts and prayers go to our neighbors and friends who have suffered losses.
We are here to stay.
24/08/2018
Noema's Beirut debut is tonight at Baboon and we can't wait.
You’ve probably moved your feet to his edit of Ata Kak ‘Daa Nyinaa’, a stone-cold fox of an anthem that appeared on massive hit African Shakedown #1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEyWIqQCTWk
Event details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/254125821896037/
ata kak - daa nyinaa (noema's tribute edit) http://www.discogs.com/Various-African-Shakedown/release/4016761
This month's jamboree at Baboon:
Dengue Dengue Dengue, Boem,Jack the Fish, Cyrill Alreaidy, JAJA, Yør Kultura, Jad Taleb, BIBZ, Liliane Chlela, Noema, Nesta
Track: Djougou Yah EP feat. Ahmed Sosso by Laolu & Mr Raoul K
A glimpse of last Sunday's magic at the rooftop.
Chronicles x DKMV : RendezVous # 26 at Baboon! this Sunday 29th, we start at 5:00pm.
Friday July 27: & .rux_ playing World Music DJ set. Joined by Jackthefish.
9:30 📞71 562 050
A sunset RendezVous starting 5:00 PM with Barney and his old school friends on July 22 and July 29.
Turn your groove on, and get ready for one crazy party!
More info here:
Chronicles x DKMV : RendezVous #25 at Baboon!
Throwback to when O/Y Caleesi and Sarah Kreis set Baboon on fire.
This week we're extremely excited to host São Paulo DJ and music producer duo Xique-Xique for a live world music set, joined by Ayla Hibri and Nesta.
https://www.facebook.com/events/263737084379903/
12/07/2018
Stay tuned and spot Barney.
Chronicles are up to something, in collaboration with D K M V
Can you spot Barney?
In collaboration with D K M V
Liliane Chlela will be warming up the deck for Marcus Marr tonight. Catch her set early.
Throwback to a great night with Jascha Hagen and Jack the Fish, for the Pre-opening of Baboon
"Familiar Five is about accepting who you are, even if society labels you as a freak" - Marcus Marr
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This Saturday Jul 7 at Baboon
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Influences by classic soul, rock, disco, and acid house, Marcus Marr makes spacy dance music, often including percolating synths, funky bass guitar, and vocals. Over the last few years, Marr has been releasing acclaimed records via DFA RECORDS, including 'Brown Sauce', named in Pitchfork's Best Tracks in 2015, and 'The Music', named one of the "Best Dance Tracks of 2013" by SPIN.
05/07/2018
Friday 06: Tunnelvisions, The Netherlands (Akumandra)
Electronic and tech house DJ sets by this hypnotic Dutch duo.
Line-up: Tunnelvisions, LØC, Rabih Rizk
Details here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/231295927673959/
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Saturday 07: Marcus Marr, UK (DFA RECORDS)
Electronic and house DJ set by this regular at Berlin's famed nightclub Berghain/Panorama bar. Expect spacey dance music, often including percolating synths, funky bass guitar, and vocals.
Line-up: Marcus Marr, Liliane Chlela, Jad Taleb
Details here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/231509630789676/?active_tab=about
Dutch duo Tunnelvisions (Raynor de Groot and Emiel van den Dungen) will be bringing an eclectic style of electronic and tech house music to our dancefloor this weekend.
Click on the event for details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/231295927673959/
03/07/2018
Marcus Marr this week at Baboon:
https://www.facebook.com/events/231509630789676/
Here's a collaborate EP he released with Chet Faker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAd--mEjcco
Chet Faker, Marcus Marr - The Trouble With Us Music video by Chet Faker, Marcus Marr performing The Trouble With Us. Detail Co Taken from the EP 'Work' with Marcus Marr, out now on Detail Records. Buy it...
26/06/2018
From the "Cotton Candy does Baboon" night!
Photos by Myriam Boulos
pink pixels by Myriam Boulos
Billy Caso - Rabih Rizk - Jackthefish
We're on!
14/06/2018
OPENING WEEKEND LINE-UP
Tonight!
Cotton Candy does Baboon
Friday 15
Billy Caso | Live set at Baboon
Saturday 16
Prïss + Liliane Chlela | DJ Sets at Baboon
71 562050 for more information
Cant wait!!!!!!!
SAVE THE DATE // JUNE 15th
31/05/2018
It's been a great adventure with you all as MYU on the Roof, this year we're rebranding and updating as Baboon. We can't wait to show you.
Stay tuned for the season's line-up, and save the date for June 15th!
07/11/2017
Gemmayzeh's neighborhood bar and restaurant is re-opening its doors Wednesday November 8th. Follow MYU Gemmayze for updates and announcements on what's
20/10/2017
It's tomorrow!
All good things must come to an end, the weekend finale for this season is here!
13/10/2017
The countdown is on: one more weekend to go!
MYUers, we're closing our summer season next weekend!
05/10/2017
The weekend is upon us!
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