In Cairo, Alexandria and Damanhour film screenings, theatre dominate the week's events, which also sees exhibition openings and music nights.
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Sunday 14 May
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Qawaaid Al-Ashq Al-Arbaain (The Forty Rules of Love), a play based on a text by Rasha Abdel-Moneim
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Cairo
Film
4pm
CAIRO
Screening of Memories of a Private Eye
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
Yom an Qatalo El-Ghenaa (The Day They Killed Singing) play
Zaki Toleimat stage, El-Talia Theatre, Attaba Square, Downtown, Cairo
Film
7.30pm
CAIRO
Screening of A Present from the Past followed by a Q&A with director Kawthar Younis
Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr. Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Film
7.30pm
CAIRO
Coffee & Film Night: Screening of Wild Tales. Read more here.
ROOM Art Space & Cafe, 10 Etehaad Al Mohamin st, Garden City, Cairo
Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
Arabic music concert with Abo Khadra Wa Asrar El-Gamal
Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26 July St., Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Omar Khairat orchestra
Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Arabic Music Heritage ensemble
Arabic Music Institute, 22 Ramsis St., Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Qawaaid Al-Ashq Al-Arbaain (The Forty Rules of Love), a play based on a text by Rasha Abdel-Moneim
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Cairo
Music
8.30pm
CAIRO
The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai
Beit El-Sehemi
El-Gamaliya, Al-Muizz St, Old Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of Angry Lebanese
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Dance
8pm
CAIRO
Dance Performance of Alef Layena (Perspectives), directed by Georgia Mova - Silsilah Project, Centre Rézodanse Egypte
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
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Monday 15 May
Exhibition
Last days
CAIRO
Margo Veillon retrospective
Cordoba Gallery, 3A Degla St., off Al-Furat St., from Gamaeat Al-Dowal, Al-Mohandesin, Cairo
Film
6.30pm
CAIRO
Screening of Off Frame AKA Revolution Until Victory
Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr. Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of Stephen King’s It (1990)
Magnolia. Leaves of Art: 12 Mohamed Anis St, Zamalek, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
Yom an Qatalo El-Ghenaa (The Day They Killed Singing) play
Zaki Tolaimat stage, El-Talia Theatre, Attaba Square, Downtown, Cairo
Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
Karaoke Monday
ROOM Art Space & Cafe, 10 Etehaad Al Mohamin st, Garden City, Cairo
Film
8pm
CAIRO
Arab Film Institute Presentation, a briefing for film professionals interested to know about the Institute’s activities, membership benefits and more.
Zawya, Odeon Cinema, 4 Abdel-Hamid Said Street, off Talaat Harb Street, Downtown, Cairo
Dance/Music
8pm
CAIRO
El-Tanoura Troupe for Cultural Heritage, whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music
Al-Ghouri Caravansary
Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Concert by students of the Talent Development Center
Cairo Opera House, open air theatre, Zamalek, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Qawaaid Al-Ashq Al-Arbaain (The Forty Rules of Love), a play based on a text by Rasha Abdel-Moneim
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Cairo
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Tuesday 16 May
Exhibition
Last days
CAIRO
Via Aurelia, sculpture exhibition by Naguib Moein
Gallery Misr, 4A Ibn Zinky st., Zamalek, Cairo
Film
4pm
CAIRO
Screening of 12 Angry Lebanese
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Film
5pm
CAIRO
Screening of Song of the Sea, followed by discussion and analysis by Mostafa Soufi. Read more about the film here.
Zour Khana, 30 Hassan Basha Assem St., Zamalek, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of Taxi Driver
ADEF DECA
143, St no. 8, Muqattam City, Cairo
Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
Alhoor inshad band
Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26 July St., Zamalek, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of films by the late documentary filmmaker Hossam Ali, under the topic of War and Its Discontents. Check our Art Alert here.
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
Jazz night with Noha Fekry, Ramy Attallah and Andre Sigone Live
ROOM Art Space & Cafe, 10 Etehaad Al Mohamin st, Garden City, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Mawawil and Gamalat Shiha & Reda Shiha present traditional music of the Nile Delta; Nubian Fadeka; traditional Sudanese music and songs; Al-Jaafra music and traditional music from Eritrea.
Makan, Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo
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Wednesday 17 May
Film
6pm
CAIRO
Screening of A Single Man, followed by a discussion
Albawabh, 57 Mosaddak St., El-Dokki, Cairo
Music
6pm
CAIRO
El-Forsa El-Oula (The First Chance) talent show for first timers
Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26 July St., Zamalek, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of The True Cost, part of an event organised by Fashion Reveolution. Read more here.
Up-Fuse, 105 Al-Banafseg 10 compound, New Cairo, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of Four Rooms
Magnolia. Leaves of Art: 12 Mohamed Anis St, Zamalek, Cairo
Poetry
7pm
CAIRO
Poetry evening with Essam Khalifa
Cairo Opera House, small hall Zamalek, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
The Day They Killed Singing play
Zaki Toleimat stage, El-Talia Theatre, Attaba Square, Downtown, Cairo
Exhibition opening
7pm
CAIRO
Opening of The Center of Arts with exhibition titled Treasures of Our Art Museums
Center of Arts, 1 Aziz Abaza St., Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Mazaher ensemble: Zar music & songs
Makan, Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Qawaaid Al-Ashq Al-Arbaain (The Forty Rules of Love), a play based on a text by Rasha Abdel-Moneim
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
Henna play, read more here.
The Garage, 298 Jesuit Cultural Center, Port Said St., Cleopatra, Alexandria
Film
5.30pm
El-Minya
Screening of The Edge of Heaven
Solo Cafe, Taha Hussein St., El-Minya
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Thursday 18 May
Theatre
11am
CAIRO
Abtal Baladna (Heroes of Our Country), a puppet show performed by Misr Theatre Puppets
Grand Nile Tower
Corniche Al-Nil, Garden City, Tel 16826
Film
4pm
CAIRO
Screening of films by the late documentary filmmaker Hossam Ali, under the topic of War and Its Discontents. Check our Art Alert here.
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Film
5pm
CAIRO
Screening of The Book Thief, followed by a discussion.
Registration for attendance through this form.
Dar El-Kelma bookstore, 5 Ghernata St., Roxy, Cairo
Film
5pm
CAIRO
Screening of Hidden Figures.
For attendance call: 01090267793
Mishkah, 11 Kholosy St., Abdelaziz El-Soud St., El-Manial, Cairo
Lecture
6pm
CAIRO
Thursday Lecture: Dreams and Hallucinations in Mamluk Literature: The Delight of the Souls in Hashish and Wine of Taqī al-Dīn Abū l-Tuqā al-Badrī (d. 894/1489) by Danilo Marino
Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr. Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Puppet Theatre
6.30pm
CAIRO
Cinderella, a children play directed by Lotfy Al-Sayed
The Cairo Puppet Theatre, Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
Radwan Syrian traditional band concert
Sawy Culturewheel, El-Hekma Hall, 26 July St., Zamalek, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
The Day They Killed Singing play
Zaki Toleimat stage, El-Talia Theatre, Attaba Square, Downtown, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of a collection of short films by Hossam Ali under the theme of Life in Egypt
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
Anta Fein Ya Qamar (Where are you Moon?), a play written by Hatem Azab, directed by Hassan Saad
Metropol (The Children’s National) Theatre
6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Cairo
Opera
8pm
CAIRO
Opera Aida
Cairo Opera House, main hall, Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
National Arabic Music Ensemble
Al-Gomhoriya Theatre, 12 Al-Gomhouria Street, Abdeen, across from Abdin Palace, Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Egyptian Fantasia play, directed by Michael Tadros
Malak Opera Theatre
9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152
Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
Al-Aragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muizz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat
Beit El-Sehemi
El-Gamaliya, Al-Moez St, Old Cairo
Theatre
9.30pm
CAIRO
Ahlan Ramadan playa comic play starring cinema and TV star Mohamed Ramadan. Read more about the play here.
Al-Haram Theatre
174 Al-Haram St, next to Al-Arish St, Giza, for information and reservation call 16826
Salon
8pm
DAMANHOUR
Culture Salon on the antiquities and monuments in Damanhour
Damanhour Opera House, Damanhour
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Friday 19 May
Art
1pm
CAIRO
Deca decoration free workshop
ADEF DECA
143, St no. 8, Muqattam City, Cairo
Puppet Theatre
6.30pm
CAIRO
Cinderella, a children play directed by Lotfy Al-Sayed
The Cairo Puppet Theatre, Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
Anta Fein Ya Qamar (Where are you Moon?), a play written by Hatem Azab, directed by Hassan Saad
Metropol (The Children’s National) Theatre, 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
The Day They Killed Singing play
Zaki Toleimat stage, El-Talia Theatre, Attaba Square, Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Egyptian Fantasia play, directed by Michael Tadros
Malak Opera Theatre
9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Amm Mohamed, saxophone
Elbet Alwan, 15 Ahmed Heshmat St., Zamalekl, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Qawaaid Al-Ashq Al-Arbaain (The Forty Rules of Love), a play based on a text by Rasha Abdel-Moneim
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Shady Moenes concert
Sawy Culturewheel, El-Hekma Hall, 26 July St., Zamalek, Cairo
Opera
8pm
CAIRO
Opera Aida
Cairo Opera House, main hall Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Talent Development Center concert
Cairo Opera House, small hall Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Ahmed Rabie band
Cairo Opera House, Open air theatre, Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Greek music concert
Al-Gomhoriya Theatre, 12 Al-Gomhouria Street, Abdeen, across from Abdin Palace, Downtown, Cairo
Music
8.30pm
CAIRO
The Art of Maqam Concert, featuring Ney player and composer Mohamed Antar accompanied by Russian Oud player Dimitry
ROOM Art Space & Cafe, 10 Etehaad Al Mohamin st, Garden City, Cairo
Music
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
A. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, by BA Orchestra Violin Soloist and Conductor: Khaled El Showeikh
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, alexandria
Music
8pm
DAMANHOUR
Kalthoumiyat, concert of Om Kalthoum songs
Damanhour Opera House, Damanhour
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Saturday 20 May
Film
4pm
CAIRO
Screening of a collection of short films under the theme of Life in Egypt
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Exhibition opening
7pm
CAIRO
Exhibition of works by artist Weaam El-Masry between 1999 and 2017
Easel and Camera, Dreamland Golf Club, next to Hilton Dream, Alwahat Road, 6th of October, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of contemporary Arab short films
Cimatheque, 19a Adly Street, Downtown, Cairo
Film
7pm
CAIRO
Screening of Tickling Giants. Read more about the film here.
Elbet Alwan, 15 ahmed Heshmat St., Zamalek, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
The Day They Killed Singing
Zaki Toleimat stage, El-Talia Theatre, Attaba Square, Downtown, Cairo
Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
Samar El-Husseiny concert
Sawy Culturewheel, El-Hekma Hall, 26 July St., Zamalek, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Egyptian Fantasia play, directed by Michael Tadros
Malak Opera Theatre
9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Munich Rhythm group, with Choral A Capella
Cairo Opera House, main hall, Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Soiree band, with Yasser Soliman
Arabic Music Institute, 22 Ramsis St., Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Qawaaid Al-Ashq Al-Arbaain (The Forty Rules of Love), a play based on a text by Rasha Abdel-Moneim
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Cairo
Dance/Music
8pm
CAIRO
El-Tanoura Troupe for Cultural Heritage, whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music
Al-Ghouri Caravansary
Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Cairo
Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
Greek music concert: Tribute to Mimis Plessas
Sayed Darwish theatre, Alexandria
Poetry
8pm
DAMANHOUR
Abo Shear Brothers poetry band
Damanhour Opera House, Damanhour
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Sunday 21 May
Books
6pm
CAIRO
Discussion of Latifa Al Zayyat’s book The Open Door
Magnolia. Leaves of Art: 12 Mohamed Anis St, Zamalek, Cairo
Music
6pm
CAIRO
Opera Aida
Cairo Opera House, main hall, Zamalek, Cairo
Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
Yom an Qatalo El-Ghenaa (The Day They Killed Singing) play
Zaki Toleimat stage, El-Talia Theatre, Attaba Square, Downtown, Cairo
Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
El-Fan El-Assil Chorus
Sawy Culturewheel, 26 July St., Zamalek, Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Bedaa Saat fel Yom (A Few Hours in the Day), by Kombars theatre troupe. Performed also on 22 May.
Hosapeer Theatre, 56 El-Teraa El-Bolakeya St., Off Galaa St., Cairo
Music
8pm
CAIRO
Kalthoumiat, Om Kalthoum Songs
Arabic Music Institute, 22 Ramsis St., Downtown, Cairo
Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
Qawaaid Al-Ashq Al-Arbaain (The Forty Rules of Love), a play based on a text by Rasha Abdel-Moneim
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Cairo
Music
8.30pm
CAIRO
The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai
Beit El-Sehemi
El-Gamaliya, Al-Muizz St, Old Cairo
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EXHIBITIONS this week
Exhibition
ongoing
CAIRO
Permanent exhibition of the handicraft centre’s products, including pottery, brass artworks and jewellery.
Al-Ghouri Caravansary
Imam Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Moaiz St with Al-Azhar, Cairo
Exhibition
ongoing
CAIRO
A permanent exhibition of the centre’s ceramic, brass, jewellery and khayameya products.
Ceramic and Traditional Handicrafts Centre
1 Al-Imam St, behind Amr bin Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Fustat, Old Cairo
Exhibition
13 May- 13 Jun
CAIRO
Out of the Box, group sculpture exhibition
Picasso East, Villa 39, El-Narges 3 compound, 5th settlement, New Cairo, Cairo
Exhibition 20 May- 2 Jun
CAIRO
Exhibition of works by artist Weaam El-Masry between 1999 and 2017. Runs till 2 June.
Easel and Camera, Dreamland Golf Club, next to Hilton Dream, Alwahat Road, 6th of October, Cairo
Exhibition
7 - 25 May
CAIRO
A new beginning, paintings by Dina Targam
Picasso Gallery, 30 Hassan Assem St., off Brazil St., Zamalek, Cairo
Exhibition
30 Apr - tba
CAIRO
Kintsugi, group exhibition of photography by Karim Hayawan, Nelly El Sharkawy, and Nour Kamel with embroidery by Mariam Faried
Soma, 14 Maraashli St., 2nd floor, Apt 4, Zamalek, Cairo
Exhibition
3 - 18 May
CAIRO
Margo Veillon retrospective
Cordoba Gallery, 3A Degla St., off Al-Furat St., from Gamaeat Al-Dowal, Al-Mohandesin, Cairo
Exhibition
23 Apr- 18 May
CAIRO
Via Aurelia, sculpture exhibition by Naguib Moein
Gallery Misr, 4A Ibn Zinky st., Zamalek, Cairo
Exhibition
27 Apr - 31 May
CAIRO
In the Presence of the Animal, paintings by Adel El-Siwi
Mashrabia gallery, 8 Champollion street, Downtown, Cairo
Exhibition
12 April -- TBA
CAIRO
Doa Aly & Islam Zaher: Remnants of Enchantment
Gypsum Gallery
5 Ibrahim Naguib, Ground Floor, Apt 2, Garden City, Cairo
Exhibition
3 Apr - 15 May
CAIRO
Halfway Through the Thread, group exhibition focused on textile work. Read more here.
Darb 1718, Kasr El-Shamaa St., Old Cairo
Exhibition
Untill 27 May
CAIRO
Artists of Tomorrow, group exhibition
Arts-Mart
Km 28 Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Abu Rawash, 6th of October, Tel 0100 0773860
Exhibition
20 Apr- TBA
CAIRO
Under the Sun, paintings by Artist Enas El-Kawa
Art Corner, 12 Sayed Bakry St., Zamalek, Cairo
Exhibition
23 Apr- TBA
CAIRO
Gamal El-Sagini retrospective exhibition celebrating the artist’s centennial.
Opening will be at 5.30pm at Mahmoud Mohktar Museum, and at 8pm in Zamalek Art Gallery
Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum, 5 El-Tahrir St., Cairo
Zamalek Art Gallery, 11, Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Exhibition
23 Apr- 23 May
CAIRO
Shorouk, paintings by Mohamed Dessouki
Gallery Grant, 6 El-Gomhouriya St., Abdeen, Cairo
Exhibition
3 - 31 May
CAIRO
Ghost Cars of Cairo, Photography by Steve Double
Arcade Gallery, 25 Orabi St., Maadi, Cairo
Exhibition
30 Apr- 12 June
CAIRO
Out of Print, a collaborative initiative with Cairo Hackerspace which invites the public to present ideas to be 3-D printed. Registration through this form.
From 4pm to 8pm daily.
Townhouse Factory space, 6 El-Nabarawy St., Downtown, Cairo
Exhibition
29 Apr- 25 May
CAIRO
Earth Memory, sculptures by two artists, Said Badr and Ayman Al-Semary
Dai Gallery, 14 Al-Ahrar St., from Batal Ahmed St., Mohandesin, Cairo
Exhibition
18 Apr-18 May
CAIRO
An exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of veteran artist Sayed Abdel-Rasoul
Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum
On the corner of Giza St and Kafur St, next to the State Council, Cairo
Exhibition
30 Apr- tba
CAIRO
The Sun Daughter,” paintings by Akila Riyad
Nile Art Gallery, 14 Kamal Al-Tawil St, Zamalek, Cairo
Exhibition
3 May - 22 June
CAIRO
Imagined Life in a Museum Vitrine: Chapter 4 of If Not for That Wall longterm series of exhibitions by CIC
Featuring works by Ala Younis, Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Hossam Ali, Maha Maamoun
Contemporary Image Collective, 22 Abdelkhalek Tharwat St, Downtown, Cairo
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