Sunday 17 Jul
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Exhibition opening
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opens 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Book Fair
10am-8pm
CAIRO
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Dokki Book Fair.
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Ebda3, 20 Dr El-Sobky Street, 1st floor, Dokki, Giza
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Theatre for children
5.30/6.30pm
CAIRO
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5.30pm: The Talented Painter, a children play written and directed by Zein Nassar.
6.30pm: Abu Ali, a children play performed by the Puppet Theatre Company.
6.30pm: Ward Wa Yasmin (Roses and Jasmine), a play performed by a group of talents with special abilities produced by the Youth Theatre Company.
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International Garden Theatre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Djuki Mala troupe from Australia as part of Cairo Opera House summer festival. Check the full programme here.
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Cairo Opera House, Open Air Theatre, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Falaki Theatre, Falaki Street, American University Campus, Downtown Cairo
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Film
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Dinner at the Movies. Screening of short films curated by Cimatheque at Eish w Malh restaurant. Reservations are required.
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Eish w Malh, 20 Adly Street, Downtown Cairo
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Poetry
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Poetry night featuring poets Ihab El-Bishbishy, Ihab Khalifa and Nada Imam.
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Beit El-Shaer (Poetry House), Beit Al-Set Wasila, Mohamed Abdo Street, Old Cairo
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Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai.
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Beit Al-Sehemi, Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaz Street, Old Cairo
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Film
8pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Three Colours: White.
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Room Art Space, 10 Etehaad El-Mohamin Street, Garden City, Cairo
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Film
8.30pm
CAIRO
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July Danish Film Night: Silent Heart.
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Darb 1718, Kasr El Shamaa, El-Fakhareen, Cairo
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Music
8.30pm
CAIRO
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Concert by the Nubian troupe for drums and folk instruments and the Indonesian troupe for singing.
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Ghouri Dome, 3 Mohammed Abdu Street, Al-Azhar district, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Layla Min Alf Layla (A Night from A Thousand Nights), a play directed by Mohsen Helmi.
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The National Theatre,
Al-Attaba Square, in front of Al-Attaba Post Office, Cairo
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Eftekasat
Monday 18 Jul
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opened on 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Book Fair
10am-8pm
CAIRO
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Dokki Book Fair.
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Ebda3, 20 Dr El-Sobky Street, 1st floor, Dokki, Giza
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Theatre for children
5.30/6.30pm
CAIRO
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5.30pm: The Talented Painter, a children play written and directed by Zein Nassar.
6.30pm: Abu Ali, a children play performed by the Puppet Theatre Company.
6.30pm: Ward Wa Yasmin (Roses and Jasmine), a play performed by a group of talents with special abilities produced by the Youth Theatre Company.
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International Garden Theatre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Film
7pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Rams. Read our Art Alert here.
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Magnolia Leaves of Art, 12 Mohamed Anis Street, off Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Dance/Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Tanoura, traditional troupe performance.
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Wekalet Al-Ghoury, Al-Ghuri Complex, Fatimid Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO |
Al Zombie Wa Al Khataya Al Ashra (Zombie And The Ten Sins), a play written by Tarek El Deweri. Read more here. |
Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House, Cairo |
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Eftekasat band as part of Cairo Opera House Summer Festival. Check the full programme here.
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Cairo Opera House, Open Air Theatre, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Concert featuring Djuki Mala band and El-Nafikha.
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El-Sawy Culturewheel, Wisdom Hall, 26 July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Layla Min Alf Layla (A Night from A Thousand Nights), a play directed by Mohsen Helmi.
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The National Theatre
Al-Attaba Square, in front of Al-Attaba Post Office, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Um Al-Shougaa (The Brave Mother), starring Raghda and Mahmoud Al-Guindi, written and directed by Mohamed Omar.
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The Modern Theatre, Qasr Al-Aini Street, Cairo
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Music
1pm
DAMIETTA
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Awtar Quartet perform Shahrazad Outside Halls, a street performance organised by Mahatat.
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Damietta, Mansoura
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(Photo: Still from W Eh Yaani? play's trailer)
Tuesday 19 Jul
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opened on 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Book Fair
10am-8pm
CAIRO
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Dokki Book Fair.
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Ebda3, 20 Dr El-Sobky Street, 1st floor, Dokki, Giza
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Theatre for children
5.30/6.30pm
CAIRO
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5.30pm: The Talented Painter, a children play written and directed by Zein Nassar.
6.30pm: Abu Ali, a children play performed by the Puppet Theatre Company.
6.30pm: Ward Wa Yasmin (Roses and Jasmine), a play performed by a group of talents with special abilities produced by the Youth Theatre Company.
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International Garden Theatre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Glass Onion band as part of Cairo Opera House summer festival. Check the full programme here.
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Cairo Opera House, Open Air Theatre, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO |
Al Zombie Wa Al Khataya Al Ashra (Zombie And The Ten Sins), a play written by Tarek El Deweri. Read more here. |
Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House, Cairo |
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Music
9pm
CAIRO
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Mawawil, Gamalat Shiha, traditional music of the Nile Delta, Nubian Fadeka, Sudanese music and songs, music from Awan and Eritrea.
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Makan - Egyptian Center for Culture and Arts, 1 Saad Zaghloul Street, El-Dawaween, Downtown Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Layla Min Alf Layla (A Night from A Thousand Nights), a play directed by Mohsen Helmi.
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The National) Theatre
Al-Attaba Square, in front of Al-Attaba Post Office, Cairo
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Music
1pm
MANSOURA
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Awtar Quartet perform Shahrazad Outside Halls, a street performance organised by Mahatat.
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Mansoura
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(Photo: Still from Rams)
Wednesday 20 Jul
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opened on 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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Painting by Samir Rafea (1926-2004). Exhibition runs until 3 August.
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Picasso Gallery, 30 Hassan Assem, off Brazil St, Zamalek
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Seminar
5pm
CAIRO
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“The Meeting of Literary Figures,” a seminar.
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El-Sawy Culturewheel, Word Hall, 26 of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Film
7pm
CAIRO
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Screening of The Sea Inside.
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Magnolia Leaves of Art, 12 Mohamed Anis Street, off Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Dance/Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Tanoura, traditional troupe performance.
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Wekalet Al-Ghoury, Al-Ghuri Complex, Fatimid Cairo
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Theatre
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Ansan Al-Tayab (The Good Human), starring Naglaa Younis, Hossam Hamdi and Hani Abdel-Nasser, written and directed by Said Souliman.
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Taliaa Theatre, Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall, Al-Attaba Square, next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO |
Al Zombie Wa Al Khataya Al Ashra (Zombie And The Ten Sins), a play written by Tarek El Deweri. Read more here. |
Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House, Cairo |
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Music
9pm
CAIRO
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Mazaher ensemble.
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Makan - Egyptian Center for Culture and Arts, 1 Saad Zaghloul Street, El-Dawaween, Downtown Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Aatr (The Perfume), a theatre show features singer Nora Nour, with music by Islam Ashraf,
written and directed by Mohamed Allam.
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Taliaa Theatre, Zaki Tolimat Hall, Al-Attaba Square, next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Um Al-Shougaa (The Brave Mother), starring Raghda and Mahmoud Al-Guindi, written and directed by Mohamed Omar.
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The Modern Theatre, Qasr Al-Aini Street, Cairo
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Shah Rukh Khan (Photo: still from 'Fan')
Thursday 21 Jul
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opened on 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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Painting by Samir Rafea (1926-2004). Exhibition runs until 3 August.
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Picasso Gallery, 30 Hassan Assem, off Brazil St, Zamalek
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Music
4pm
CAIRO
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Amr Hassan.
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El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26 July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre for children
5.30/6.30pm
CAIRO
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5.30pm: The Talented Painter, a children play written and directed by Zein Nassar.
6.30pm: Abu Ali, a children play performed by the Puppet Theatre Company.
6.30pm: Ward Wa Yasmin (Roses and Jasmine), a play performed by a group of talents with special abilities produced by the Youth Theatre Company.
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International Garden Theatre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Film
6pm
CAIRO
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Launch of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) Film Club and screening of film Fan, a Bollywood blockbuster starring Shah Rukh Khan. Read more here.
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MACIC, 2nd floor, 3 Abu El-Feda Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Wekalet Al-Ghoury, Al-Ghuri Complex, Fatimid Cairo
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Lecture
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Esmaa Wa Earaf lecture by musician Hany Shenouda.
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Beit El-Seheimy, Haret El-Darb El-Asfar, Qism El-Gamaleya, Cairo
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Theatre
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Rasmy, Fahmi, Nazmi, a comedy written and directed by Ahmed Al-Abiari and starring Riham Said, Talaat Zakariya and Tarek Al-Abiari.
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Al-Rihany Theatre
17 Emad Eddin Street, Al-Azbakiya, Cairo
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Theatre
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Ansan Al-Tayab (The Good Human), starring Naglaa Younis, Hossam Hamdi and Hani Abdel-Nasser, written and directed by Said Souliman.
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Taliaa Theatre, Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall, Al-Attaba Square, next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Mido Beshir and Mn El-Ganoub.
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Elbet Alwan, 15 Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Layla Min Alf Layla (A Night from A Thousand Nights), a play directed by Mohsen Helmi.
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The National) Theatre
Al-Attaba Square, in front of Al-Attaba Post Office, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Aatr (The Perfume), a theatre show features singer Nora Nour, with music by Islam Ashraf,
written and directed by Mohamed Allam.
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Taliaa Theatre, Zaki Tolimat Hall, Al-Attaba Square, next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Um Al-Shougaa (The Brave Mother), starring Raghda and Mahmoud Al-Guindi, written and directed by Mohamed Omar.
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The Modern Theatre, Qasr Al-Aini Street, Cairo
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Music
10pm
CAIRO
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The Elite Concert: Omar Khairat and Angham.
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Cairo International Conference Centre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Awtar Quartet (Photo: courtesy of Awtar Quartet)
Friday 22 Jul
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opened on 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre for children
5.30/6.30pm
CAIRO
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5.30pm: The Talented Painter, a children play written and directed by Zein Nassar.
6.30pm: Abu Ali, a children play performed by the Puppet Theatre Company.
6.30pm: Ward Wa Yasmin (Roses and Jasmine), a play performed by a group of talents with special abilities produced by the Youth Theatre Company.
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International Garden Theatre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Wekalet Al-Ghoury, Al-Ghuri Complex, Fatimid Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Sah El-Noum (Wake Up), a satirical comedy performed by Utopia Theatre Company, directed by Mohamed Hafez.
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Rawabet Theatre
3 Hussien El-Meamar Street, ext. of Mahmoud Basiouny Street, from Talaat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo
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Theatre
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Puppet and shadow theatre performance, scripted and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
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Beit El-Seheimy, Haret El-Darb El-Asfar, Qism El-Gamaleya, Cairo
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Theatre
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Ansan Al-Tayab (The Good Human), starring Naglaa Younis, Hossam Hamdi and Hani Abdel-Nasser, written and directed by Said Souliman.
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Taliaa Theatre, Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall, Al-Attaba Square, next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Concert with Sherif El-Shazly from Kayan and Mohamed Sa'eed Sheva from Cosmic Architects.
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ROOM Arts Space, 10 Etehaad Al-Mohamin Street, Garden City, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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El-Leila El-Kebira.
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Dandy Mega Mall, Kilometer 28, Cairo-Alex Desert Road, next to Smart Village, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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22 Taaer (22 Birds).
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Hosapeer Theatre, off Galaa street, Downtown, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Concert by Sherif El-Shazly from Kayan and Mohamed Saeed Sheva from Cosmic Architects.
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Room Art Space, 10 Etehaad El-Mohamin Street, Garden City, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Massar Egbari concert.
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El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26 July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Aatr (The Perfume), a theatre show features singer Nora Nour, with music by Islam Ashraf,
written and directed by Mohamed Allam.
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Taliaa Theatre, Zaki Tolimat Hall, Al-Attaba Square, next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Rasmy, Fahmi, Nazmi, a comedy written and directed by Ahmed Al-Abiari and starring Riham Said, Talaat Zakariya and Tarek Al-Abiari.
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Al-Rihany Theatre
17 Emad Eddin St, Al-Azbakiya, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Um Al-Shougaa (The Brave Mother), starring Raghda and Mahmoud Al-Guindi, written and directed by Mohamed Omar.
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The Modern Theatre, Qasr Al-Aini Street, Cairo
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Music
5pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Karakeeb, Meshwar. Al-Mina bands.
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MVP Sports Academy,
Hilton Green Plaza, Alexandria
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The Zombie and The Ten Sins (Photo: Al Ahram)
Saturday 23 Jul
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opened on 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre for children
5.30/6.30pm
CAIRO
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5.30pm: The Talented Painter, a children play written and directed by Zein Nassar.
6.30pm: Abu Ali, a children play performed by the Puppet Theatre Company.
6.30pm: Ward Wa Yasmin (Roses and Jasmine), a play performed by a group of talents with special abilities produced by the Youth Theatre Company.
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International Garden Theatre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Sah El-Noum (Wake Up), a satirical comedy performed by Utopia Theatre Company, directed by Mohamed Hafez.
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Rawabet Theatre
3 Hussien El Meaamar Street, ext. of Mahmoud Basiouny Street, from Talaat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo
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Theatre
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Rasmy, Fahmi, Nazmi, a comedy written and directed by Ahmed Al-Abiari and starring Riham Said, Talaat Zakariya and Tarek Al-Abiari.
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Al-Rihany Theatre
17 Emad Eddin Street, Al-Azbakiya, Cairo
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Dance/Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Tanoura, traditional troupe performance.
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Wekalet Al-Ghoury, Al-Ghuri Complex, Fatimid Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Um Al-Shougaa (The Brave Mother), starring Raghda and Mahmoud Al-Guindi, written and directed by Mohamed Omar.
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The Modern Theatre, Qasr Al-Aini Street, Cairo
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Sherif el-Shazly with Sheva (Photo: concert promotional material)
Sunday 24 Jul
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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The Second International Biennale of Arab Calligraphy Art. The event opened on 17 July and runs until 24 July.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
CAIRO
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Painting by Samir Rafea (1926-2004). Exhibition runs until 3 August.
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Picasso gallery, 30 Hassan Assem, off Brazil St, Zamalek
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Theatre for children
5.30/6.30pm
CAIRO
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5.30pm: The Talented Painter, a children play written and directed by Zein Nassar.
6.30pm: Abu Ali, a children play performed by the Puppet Theatre Company.
6.30pm: Ward Wa Yasmin (Roses and Jasmine), a play performed by a group of talents with special abilities produced by the Youth Theatre Company.
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International Garden Theatre, Nasr City, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Wekalet Al-Ghoury, Al-Ghuri Complex, Fatimid Cairo
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Poetry
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Poetry night celebrating the memory of Helmy Salem.
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Beit El-Shaer (Poetry House), Beit Al-Set Wasila, Mohamed Abdo Street, Old Cairo
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Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai.
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Beit Al-Sehemi, Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaz Street, Old Cairo
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Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
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Hekaya Masreya play.
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Ghouri Dome, 3 Mohammed Abdu Street, Al-Azhar district, Cairo
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Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
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Al-Um Al-Shougaa (The Brave Mother), starring Raghda and Mahmoud Al-Guindi, written and directed by Mohamed Omar.
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The Modern Theatre, Qasr Al-Aini Street, Cairo
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