Events typically take place at the Konya Ereğli Belediye Kültür Merkezi (Ereğli Municipal Culture Center).

The phrase most commonly refers to events and performances organized by L'avare , a popular cultural and performing arts venue that frequently brings theater shows, stand-up comedy, and interactive performances to the Konya Ereğli Municipal Culture and Sports Center . Performance & Culture: L'avare in Ereğli

In the local "Çayhan" dialect of Ereğli, the word "avara" (a variation of avare) is used to describe something of lower quality or a person who is wandering without a fixed purpose.

A 19th-century scholar from Ereğli who was a prominent translator and writer. His work and life are sometimes associated with the "wandering" (avare) nature of a traveler or pilgrim ( seyyah ) in classical literature.