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Sunday 14 Feb
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Exhibition
LAST DAYS
CAIRO
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The Universe, group exhibition featuring the work of Anne Quillet, Latifa Youssouf, Mahmoud Menaysy. The exhibition closes 15 February.
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Art Corner, 12 Sayed Elbakry Street (off Brazil Street), Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition Opening
6pm
CAIRO
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Al Mot Fi Lawhat (Death in Frames).
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
6pm
CAIRO
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Play titled I was in My Home. Performance is part of the 14th Festival of the Creative Youth held annually by the French Institute.
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French Institute, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Cartonet Baid (Carton of Eggs), a theatre of the absurd play by Fareeq Esmo Eh? troupe.
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French Institute, 1 Madrasset El-Huquq El-Firinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Mohamed Mohsen concert.
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Nahr Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26 July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Film
7pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Saudi Solutions, a film by Bregtje van der Haak. Read more here.
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NVIC Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek
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Theatre
7.15pm
CAIRO
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Play titled A Cartoon of Eggs. Performance is part of the 14th Festival of the Creative Youth held annually by the French Institute.
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French Institute, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Lecture and music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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A lecture titled ‘Love in our Folk Heritage’ by Mostafa Gad, followed by The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments in concert.
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Artistic Creativity Centre, Beit El-Seheimy, Haret Al-Darb Al-Asfar, Qism El-Gamaleya, Cairo
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Film
7.30pm, 10pm
CAIRO
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Cairo's arthouse cinema Zawya will host an Oscar's night with screenings of two films by Arab directors, Ave Maria and Theeb. Read more here.
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Zawya, Cinema Odeon, Downtown Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Clarinet recital by Mohamed Hamdi.
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Cairo Opera House, Small Hall, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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The Cairo Opera Company performs “Midan Al-Opera.”
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Al-Gumhouriya Theatre, 12 Al-Gumhouriya Street, Abdin, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Qadiat Zal Al-Homar (The Case of the Donkey’s Shadow), a musical comedy featuring Michael Milad, Nancy Nabil and Saber Adel, music by Ahmed Nabil and directed by Mohamed Gabr.
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El-Aem Theatre (Floating Theatre)
Abdel Aziz Al-Soud Street, Manial, near Al-Gamma (Cairo University) Bridge, in front of Salaheddin Mosque
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Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Zombi Wa El-Khataya El-Aashra (The Zombie and the Ten Sins), a play written and directed by Tarek Al-Deweri.
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El-Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
PREMIERE
9pm
CAIRO
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Men El-Qalb lel Qalb (Heart to Heart), a poetic adaptation of The Little Prince by Fouad Haddad. Read more here
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Qawmi (National) Theatre, Ataba, Cairo
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Music
8.30pm
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-Moez Street, Old Cairo
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Theatre
9pm
CAIRO
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Play El-Aabda by young university students. The performance is part of the universities’ theatre festival, Season of the University Theatre's Stars. Read more here.
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The Creativity Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Lecture
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Lecture by Tunisian poet Dina Al-Zarli.
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Freedom Centre for Creativity, 1 El-Horreya Street, Alexandria
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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The Cairo Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Valentine’s with compositions by Moncayo, Gerald Garcia and Manuel de Falla. Read more here.
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Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre), 22 El-Horreya Road, Raml Station, Alexandria
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(Photo: fragment from the poster of French Institute's Festival of the Creative Youth)
Monday 15 Feb
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Film
3pm, 7pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Three Colors: Blue.
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Magnolia Leaves of Art, 12 Mohamed Anis Street, off Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek
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Theatre
6pm
CAIRO
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Play titled Four Legs in Legs. Performance is part of the 14th Festival of the Creative Youth held annually by the French Institute.
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French Institute, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Exhibition Opening
6.30pm
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Soul by Karim Abd El-Malak.
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Safar Khan Gallery, Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Poetry and music
7pm
CAIRO
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A poetry and music night as part of the second Cairo Literature Festival.
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Beit Al-Sehemi, Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Moez Street, Old Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Theatre
7.15pm
CAIRO
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Play titled The Lesson. Performance is part of the 14th Festival of the Creative Youth held annually by the French Institute.
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French Institute, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Film
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Amy (2015).
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Balcon Heliopolis, 26 Sohag Street, Heliopolis, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Qadiat Zal Al-Homar (The Case of the Donkey’s Shadow), a musical comedy featuring Michael Milad, Nancy Nabil and Saber Adel, music by Ahmed Nabil and directed by Mohamed Gabr.
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Al-Aem Theatre (Floating Theatre)
Abdel Aziz Al-Soud Street, Manial, near Al-Gamma (Cairo University) Bridge, in front of Salaheddin Mosque
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Oboe recital by Wessam Ahmed.
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Cairo Opera House, Small Hall, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
9pm
CAIRO
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Men El-Qalb lel Qalb (Heart to Heart), a poetic adaptation of The Little Prince by Fouad Haddad. Read more here
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Qawmi (National) Theatre, Ataba, Cairo
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Theatre
9pm
CAIRO
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Nozha fi ard El-Maaraka (A Stroll Around the Battlefield). The performance is part of the universities’ theatre festival Season of the University Theatre's Stars. Read more here.
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The Creativity Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Film
3pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Cinema Club.
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Freedom Centre for Creativity, 1 El-Horreya Street, Alexandria
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Theatre
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Shakespeare’s Women, a play by Tamaroud Company and directed by Mohamed Al-Taiaa.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
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Dance
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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"Ballet Tango, Buenos Aires", a show by Nadia Muzyka, the first dancer of Buenos Aires's famed Teatro Colón. Read more here.
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Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre), 22 Sharia Tariq Al-Horreyya, Alexandria
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Music
8pm
DAMANHOUR
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The Cairo Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Valentine’s with compositions by Moncayo, Gerald Garcia and Manuel de Falla. Read more here.
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Damanhour Opera House, Damanhour
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Ballet Tango, Buenos Aires (Photo: Bassam Al Zoghny)
Tuesday 16 Feb
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Film
6pm
CAIRO
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Screening of short films by director Marwan Mostafa Hafez, who will be present for discussion after the screenings.
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El-Balad Library, 31 Mohamed Mahmoud Street, Cairo
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Film
6pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Youth (2015), followed by discussion.
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El-Bawabah Documentary, 57 Mossadak Street, Dokki, Cairo
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Discussion
6pm
CAIRO
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Walter Benjamin as a Historian: A multidisciplinary round table discussion.
Reading Benjamin’s The Storyteller and Uwe Steiner’s book titled Walter Benjamin: An Introduction to this World and Thought.
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HIll House, American University in Cairo, Tahrir Square, Cairo
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Film
6pm
CAIRO
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Screening of If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (2010).
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Arab Digital Expression Foundation (ADEF DECA), 143 Street 8, Muqattam City, Cairo
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Theatre
6pm
CAIRO
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Play titled The Lesson. Performance is part of the 14th Festival of the Creative Youth held annually by the French Institute.
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French Institute, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Arabic music concert in celebration of Om Kalthoum.
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Beit Al-Sehemi, Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Moez Street, Old Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Theatre
7.15pm
CAIRO
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Play titled The Lesson. Performance is part of the 14th Festival of the Creative Youth held annually by the French Institute.
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French Institute, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Egyptian singer Salah Begato chants classical Arab songs.
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River Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Zekrayati (My Memories) band plays classical Arab songs.
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Wisdom Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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The Abdel Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble, conducted by Salah Ghoubashi perform classical Arab music and songs.
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Cairo Opera House, Main Hall, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Zombi Wa El-Khataya El-Aashra (The Zombie and the Ten Sins), a play written and directed by Tarek Al-Deweri.
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El-Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
9pm
CAIRO
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Fassila ala Tariq Al-Moot (A Family on the Road to Death). The performance is part of the universities’ theatre festival Season of the University Theatre's Stars. Read more here.
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The Creativity Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Film
3pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Cinema Club.
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Freedom Centre for Creativity, 1 El-Horreya Street, Alexandria
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Theatre
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Shakespeare’s Women, a play by Tamaroud Company and directed by Mohamed Al-Taiaa
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
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Dance
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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"Ballet Tango, Buenos Aires", a show by Nadia Muzyka, the first dancer of Buenos Aires's famed Teatro Colón. Read more here.
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Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre), 22 Sharia Tariq Al-Horreyya, Alexandria
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Theatre
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Finir en Beaute (Khatema El-Mesk) by Zirlib troupe.
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French Institute in Alexandria, El-Nabi Daniel Street, El-Raml Station, Alexandria
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(Photo: fragment from the poster of 'Dutch Contemporary Composers Portrait' concert)
Wednesday 17 Feb
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Exhibition
LAST DAYS
CAIRO
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Sculptures, a group exhibition featuring the work of 8 sculptors. The exhibition closes on 18 February.
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Gallery Misr, 4a Ibn Zinky Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Poetry
6pm
CAIRO
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Poetry night as part of the second Cairo Literature Festival.
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Beit El-Shaer (Poetry House), Beit Al-Set Wasila, Mohamed Abdo Street, Old Cairo
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Theatre
tpm
CAIRO
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Closing ceremony of the universities’ theatre festival Season of the University Theatre's Stars. Read more here.
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The Creativity Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Wasel band.
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Elbet Alwan, 15 Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Palestinian singer and violinist Laith Abu Gaouda performs classical Arab songs from the Palestinian music heritage.
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River Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Qadiat Zal Al-Homar (The Case of the Donkey’s Shadow), a musical comedy featuring Michael Milad, Nancy Nabil and Saber Adel, music by Ahmed Nabil and directed by Mohamed Gabr.
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Al-Aem Theatre (Floating Theatre)
Abdel Aziz Al-Soud Street, Manial, near Al-Gamma (Cairo University) Bridge, in front of Salaheddin Mosque
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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‘(now)here’, Dutch Contemporary Composers Portrait. Concert performed by The Egyptian Contemporary Music Ensemble.
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Ewart Hall, American University in Cairo, Tahrir Square, Cairo
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Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Zombi Wa El-Khataya El-Aashra (The Zombie and the Ten Sins), a play written and directed by Tarek Al-Deweri.
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El-Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
8.30pm
CAIRO
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Mazaher Ensemble, Zar music performance.
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Egyptian Centre for Culture and Arts - Makan, 1 Saad Zaghloul Street, El-Dawaween, Cairo.
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Theatre
9pm
CAIRO
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Men El-Qalb lel Qalb (Heart to Heart), a poetic adaptation of The Little Prince by Fouad Haddad. Read more here
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Qawmi (National) Theatre, Ataba, Cairo
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Lecture
6:30pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Discussion of novelist Bushar Abou Shrar’s book as part of the Narrative Literature Forum.
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Freedom Centre for Creativity, 1 El-Horreya Street, Alexandria
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(Photo: fragment from the poster of Men El-Qalb lel Qalb -Heart to Heart play)
Thursday 18 Feb
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Music
5.30pm
CAIRO
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“Chief of Department”, a seminar series featuring poet Mohamed Haggag.
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Word Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Literary seminar
6pm
CAIRO
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An Egyptian-American literary seminar organised as part of the Cairo Literary Festival, featuring novelist Sonaallah Ibrahim and author Michael Marsh.
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Greater Cairo Library, 15 Mohamed Mazhar Steet, Zamalek, Cairo
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Children Theatre
6pm and 8pm
CAIRO
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Cinderella, a play directed by Lotfi Al-Sayed. The Journey of Senouhi, directed by Eid Mosaad.
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Cairo Puppet Theatre, next to the Attaba Metro Station, Downtown Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Happiness From Within: Raqeb El-Nassery with Malak El-Husseiny.
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Magnolia Leaves of Art, 12 Mohamed Anis Street, off Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Concert by Oshaq Al-Nagham troupe, conducted by Mohamed Abd El-Sattar in celebration of Om Kalthoum.
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Om Kalthoum Museum, 1 El-Malek El-Saleh, Roda Island (Manial), Cairo. tel 02 23631467
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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The Nile Project will feature musicians from eight African countries. Read more here.
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Royal Club Mohamed Aly, 2.8 km south of Mounib Square, Upper Egypt Highway, Giza
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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The Egyptian Mawlawiya troupe, led by Sufi singer Amer Al-Toni, performs Sufi songs and dances.
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River Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Qadiat Zal Al-Homar (The Case of the Donkey’s Shadow), a musical comedy featuring Michael Milad, Nancy Nabil and Saber Adel, music by Ahmed Nabil and directed by Mohamed Gabr.
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Al-Aem Theatre (Floating Theatre)
Abdel Aziz Al-Soud Street, Manial, near Al-Gamma (Cairo University) Bridge, in front of Salaheddin Mosque
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Play titled Khitamoh Misk. Performance is part of the grand finale of the 14th Festival of the Creative Youth held annually by the French Institute. The performance is in in French, accompanied by Arabic translation.
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French Institute, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya St, Mounira, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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El-Nafikha live performance.
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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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Violin recital by Hassan Sharara.
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Cairo Opera House, Small Hall, Zamalek, Cairo
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Dance
8pm
CAIRO
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“Al-Zaabaq” (The Mercury) show is performed by Fursan Al-Sharq lil Turaath wa Al-Raqs Al-Hadith (Knights of the Orient for Heritage and Modern Dance) Company.
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Al-Gumhouriya Theatre, 12 Al-Gumhouriya Street, Abdin, Cairo
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Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
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Roh (Soul), starring Fatema Ali and Yasser Ezzat and directed by Bassem Qenawi.
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Taliaa Theatre, Attaba Square, next to the Metro Station, Downtown Cairo
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Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Zombi Wa El-Khataya El-Aashra (The Zombie and the Ten Sins), a play written and directed by Tarek Al-Deweri.
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El-Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
9pm
CAIRO
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Men El-Qalb lel Qalb (Heart to Heart), a poetic adaptation of The Little Prince by Fouad Haddad. Read more here
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Qawmi (National) Theatre, Ataba, Cairo
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Omar Khairat performs with Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Great Hall, Alexandria
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing plays classical Arab songs.
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Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre), 22 El-Horreya Road, Raml Station, Alexandria
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El-Nafikha band (Photo: fragment form the event's promotional material on Facebook)
Friday 19 Feb
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Crafts
1.30pm
CAIRO
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Patchwork quilting workshop with used fabrics.
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Souq El-Fustat, Old Cairo
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Music and Garage Sale
3pm-6pm
CAIRO
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Robabekia day for Fustat residents, a garage sale to sell used clothes, products or appliances to the area’s residents with a symbolic price. Registration required.
Rubayat El-Nil, a Shadow Puppetry Project by Benha Puppetry Troupe will perform at 6pm.
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Darb 1718, Kasr El-Shamaa Street, El-Fakhareen, Old Cairo
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Children Theatre
6pm and 8pm
CAIRO
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Cinderella, a play directed by Lotfi Al-Sayed. The Journey of Senouhi, directed by Eid Mosaad
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Cairo Puppet Theatre, next to the Attaba Metro Station, Downtown Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Men El-Qalb lel Qalb (Heart to Heart), a poetic adaptation of The Little Prince by Fouad Haddad.
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Qawmi (National) Theatre, Ataba, Cairo
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Theatre
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Puppet and shadow theatre performance.
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Beit Al-Sehemi, Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaaz Street, Old Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Qadiat Zal Al-Homar (The Case of the Donkey’s Shadow), a musical comedy featuring Michael Milad, Nancy Nabil and Saber Adel, music by Ahmed Nabil and directed by Mohamed Gabr.
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Al-A’em Theatre (Floating Theatre)
Abdel Aziz Al-Soud Street, Manial, near Al-Gamma (Cairo University) Bridge, in front of Salaheddin Mosque
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Dance
8pm
CAIRO
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“Al-Zaabaq” (The Mercury) show is performed by Fursan Al-Sharq lil Turaath wa Al-Raqs Al-Hadith (Knights of the Orient for Heritage and Modern Dance) Company.
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Al-Gumhouriya Theatre, 12 Al-Gumhouriya Street, Abdin, Cairo
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Theatre
LAST DAYS
8.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Zombi Wa El-Khataya El-Aashra (The Zombie and the Ten Sins), a play written and directed by Tarek Al-Deweri.
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El-Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
8.30pm
CAIRO
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Roh (Soul), starring Fatema Ali and Yasser Ezzat and directed by Bassem Qenawi.
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Taliaa Theatre, Attaba Square, next to the Metro Station, Downtown Cairo
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Theatre
8.30pm
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Al-Aragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel, free performance by clowns in Al-Moez Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
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Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Moez Street
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Omar Khairat performs with Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Great Hall, Alexandria
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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MaQuam concert.
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Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre), 22 El-Horreya Road, Raml Station, Alexandria
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Performance
PORT SAID
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Street performance (following the Mahatat's face to face 10-day workshop)
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Port Said
(For more info, call 02 33353997)
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(Photo: fragment from 'Sekka Shemal' album cover)
Saturday 20 Feb
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Exhibition
LAST DAYS
CAIRO
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Bag-G-Age, an exhibition by Hungarian sculptor
Beáta Rostás. The exhibition closes 24 February.
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Gezira Art Centre, 1 Sheikh Marsafy Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
LAST DAYS
CAIRO
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‘Less Than Important’ exhibition featuring work by artists Amanda KM, Anna Katharina Scheidegger, Huda Lutfi, Mohamed Ezz EL-Din, Mohamed Saidy
and Sandrine Pelletier. The exhibition closes 25 February.
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Saad Zaghloul Cultural Centre, 2 Saad Zaghloul Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Music
4pm
CAIRO
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Concert by Cairokee band.
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El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26 July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Qadiat Zal Al-Homar (The Case of the Donkey’s Shadow), a musical comedy featuring Michael Milad, Nancy Nabil and Saber Adel, music by Ahmed Nabil and directed by Mohamed Gabr.
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Al-Aem Theatre (Floating Theatre)
Abdel Aziz Al-Soud Street, Manial, near Al-Gamma (Cairo University) Bridge, in front of Salaheddin Mosque
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Theatre
LAST DAYS
8.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Zombi Wa El-Khataya El-Aashra (The Zombie and the Ten Sins), a play written and directed by Tarek Al-Deweri.
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El-Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
9pm
CAIRO
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Men El-Qalb lel Qalb (Heart to Heart), a poetic adaptation of The Little Prince by Fouad Haddad. Read more here
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Qawmi (National) Theatre, Ataba, Cairo
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Omar Khairat performs with Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Great Hall, Alexandria
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
Organ in Alexandria's Saint Marc College (Photo: fragment from the concert's promotional material)
Sunday 21 Feb
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Men El-Qalb lel Qalb (Heart to Heart), a poetic adaptation of The Little Prince by Fouad Haddad. Read more here
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Qawmi (National) Theatre, Ataba, Cairo
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Exhibition Opening
7pm
CAIRO
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Indelible, photography exhibit by Randa Shaath.
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Gypsum Gallery, 5 Ibrahim Naguib, Ground Floor, Apt 2, Garden City, Cairo
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Theatre
7pm
CAIRO
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Saheb El-Somow play.
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Al-Ghouri Caravansary, Mohamed Abdou Street, off Al-Moez Street with Al-Azhar, Cairo
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Lecture
7pm
CAIRO
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Lecture titled ‘A new reading of Ragaa Al-Naqash’s book The Crisis of Egyptian Culture.’
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Om Kalthoum Museum, 1 El-Malek El-Saleh, Roda Island (Manial), Cairo. tel 02 23631467
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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Qadiat Zal Al-Homar (The Case of the Donkey’s Shadow), a musical comedy featuring Michael Milad, Nancy Nabil and Saber Adel, music by Ahmed Nabil and directed by Mohamed Gabr.
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Al-Aem Theatre (Floating Theatre)
Abdel Aziz Al-Soud Street, Manial, near Al-Gamma (Cairo University) Bridge, in front of Salaheddin Mosque
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Theatre
LAST DAY
8.30pm
CAIRO
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El-Zombi Wa El-Khataya El-Aashra (The Zombie and the Ten Sins), a play written and directed by Tarek Al-Deweri.
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El-Hanager Arts Centre, Cairo Opera House Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
8.30pm
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, Moez Street, Old Cairo
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Music
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Organ Works Concert, BA Youth Orchestra, conductor Shady Abdelsalam, soloist Mahmoud Gamal Eddin. Works by Bach, Handel and Albinoni.
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Saint Marc College, Alexandria
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Lecture
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Lecture titled ‘Naguib Mahfouz: A bibliography’.
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Freedom Centre for Creativity, 1 El-Horreya Street, Alexandria
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Indelible, photography exhibit by Randa Shaath (Photo: fragment from the exhibition's promotional material)
EXHIBITIONS this week
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Exhibition
25 Feb-5 Apr
CAIRO
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Indelible, photography exhibit by Randa Shaath.
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Gypsum Gallery, 5 Ibrahim Naguib, Ground Floor, Apt 2, Garden City, Cairo
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Exhibition
15 Feb-tba
CAIRO
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Soul by Karim Abd El-Malak.
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Safar Khan Gallery, Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
10-24 Feb
CAIRO
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Bag-G-Age, an exhibition by Hungarian sculptor
Beáta Rostás.
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Gezira Art Centre, 1 Sheikh Marsafy Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
21 Feb-5 April
CAIRO
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Indelible, photography exhibit by Randa Shaath.
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Gypsum Gallery, 5 Ibrahim Naguib Street, Apt 2, Ground Floor, Garden City, Cairo
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Exhibition
14-28 Feb
CAIRO
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Al Mot Fi Lawhat (Death in Frames), photography exhibit.
Open from 10-2pm, and from 5-9pm except Fridays.
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Palace of Arts, Cairo Opera Grounds, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
9 Feb-1 Mar
CAIRO
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Doves and Crows, a painting exhibit by Yasser Rostom.
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Art Talks, 8 El-Kamel Mohamed Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
9-27 Feb
CAIRO
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Color Subtraction, a painting exhibition by Sudanese artist Hob El-Din Hamed, with a performance by Sudanese singer El-Zeina.
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Artellewa, 9 Mohamed Ali El-Eseary Street, Ard El-Lewa, Giza
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Exhibition
4-25 Feb
CAIRO
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‘Less Than Important’ exhibition featuring work by artists Amanda KM, Anna Katharina Scheidegger, Huda Lutfi, Mohamed Ezz EL-Din, Mohamed Saidy
and Sandrine Pelletier.
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Saad Zaghloul Cultural Centre, 2 Saad Zaghloul Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Exhibition
1-15 Feb
CAIRO
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The Universe, group exhibition featuring the work of Anne Quillet, Latifa Youssouf, Mahmoud Menaysy.
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Art Corner, 12 Sayed Elbakry Street (off Brazil Street), Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
31 Jan-18 Feb
CAIRO
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Sculptures, a group exhibition featuring the work of eight sculptors.
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Gallery Misr, 4a Ibn Zinky Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
31 Jan-29 Feb
CAIRO
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The Magic Thread, painting exhibition by Soad Mardam Bey.
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Zamalek Art Gallery (Venue I), 11 Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
31 Jan-29 Feb
CAIRO
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An Introduction to Voidness, sculpture exhibition by Nathan Doss.
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Zamalek Art Gallery (Venue II), 11 Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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(Photo: fragment for the 'Season of the University Theatre's Stars' festival's poster)
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