American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Malak Gabr Arts Theatre
Mon 8, 7-8pm: Cairo Guitar Collective (CGC) performs world premieres of five works composed especially for the group. This concert showcases composers living in Egypt. Composers include Amr Okba, Bahaa El-Ansary, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Fattah, Karim Frège and John Baboukis. CGC members include Paweł Kuźma, Taha El-Mansy, Rowies Aziz and Chelsea Green (Free, open to the public and livestreaming).
Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Sun 7, 8.30pm: Umm Kolthoum songs performed by the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble.
Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 8pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments.
Every Friday, 8pm: “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Main Hall
Thurs 4, 8.30pm: Super star Ali El-Haggar and his band.
Sat 6, 8.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Mon 8, 8.30pm: The annual concert of the High Institute of Ballet.
Wed 10 and Thurs 11, 8.30pm: Pianist Omar Khairat gives two concerts, accompanied by the Cairo Opera Orchestra.
Open-Air Theatre
Thurs 4, 8.30pm: Mando and his band.
Thurs 11, 8.30pm: Al-Tanboura troupe from Port-Said performs the folk songs and dances of the Suez Canal cities.
Small Hall
Thurs 4, 8.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Tues 9, 8.30pm: Fabrica band, led by soprano Neven Allouba.
Thurs 11, 8.30pm: The Cairo Opera Company concert.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Thurs 4, 8.30pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe for religious chanting.
Thurs11 and Fri 12, 8.30pm: Forsan Al-Sharq troupe for Heritage performs Bahiya show.
Al-Ghouri Caravansary
Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475
Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music
(Performances every Sat and Wed, 7.30pm)
Le Lac du Caire
Al-Fustat, Al-Khalifa district, Ain Al-Sira, Giza
Fri 5, 11pm: Embark on a new era at the heart of Cairo and discover an unforgettable experience at a one-of-a-kind venue - Le Lac du Caire - surrounded by stunning scenery. Super star Assala is excited to give a concert performing a number of her highly sought-after songs, reflecting on the challenges Arab women face to achieve success and the millions of people who have yet to pursue their passions.
Makan
1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878
Every Tuesday, 8pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band.
Every Wednesday, 8pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah.
Rawabet Art Space
3 Hussien El Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Basiouny St, from Talaat Harb Square, Downtown
Sun 7, 8pm: Break a Leg Vol.2, three different contemporary dance performances presented by different artists: Mountain Trail by Samar Ezzat, Trio by Ziad Wallace, Ziad Medhat, Mohanad Azzam, and How El Fann Began (how art began) by Mounir Said.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Thurs 4, 9pm: Join the monthly Open Mic Night! If you play music, write poetry, or a stand-up comedian sign up when you arrive for 7 minutes on Room stage. If you want to register as a performer, don’t forget to come early (8:00) and fill our application form at Room.
Fri 5, 9pm: Luka will use her singer/songwriter skills to tell stories and sing her favourite songs from the past 10 years of her life, this time on her own.
Sat 6, 9pm: Dreamy and moody pop music by Naheli whose warm voice and cinematic songs invite the listener to detach themselves from reality, drift into a meditative state while moving them on a deeply emotional level.
Thurs 11, 9pm: Inside the Blue Balloon features Ayman Asfour, Andrew Nasser on violin, oud and composition by Aly Eissa.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 4, Wed 10 and Thurs 11, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Sat 6, 9pm: A stand-up comedy show by Slapsticks.
Sun 7, 9pm: Giggle Terminal comedy night Vol.4.
Mon 8, 9pm: Armenian-Egyptian singer Roupen will perform trendy, hit songs that have been favorites throughout the years. Tues 9, 9pm: Release event for Rizo’s new album Journey.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
River Hall
Sat 6, 8pm: Arab rock songs by Malaz band.
Tues 9, 8pm: A singing recital by Fady Roushdy.
Thurs 11, 8pm: The Egyptian Mawlawiya troupe, led by Sufi chanter Amer El-Touni, performs Sufi chants and dances.
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 4, 6.30pm and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs.
Fri 5, 8pm: A singing recital by Ali El-Helbawi.
Sat 6, 8pm: Syrian-Algerian artist Tala Tourqan gives a concert.
Thurs 11, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by the Comedy Stuff.
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Ewart Memorial Hall
Mon 8, 8.30-10pm: A drumming spectacular, master tabla player Said El-Artist will present dozens of his students in a grand concert spanning multiple generations of rhythmic colours.
AUC Tahrir Square Bookstore and Gardens
Fri 5, 5pm: As part of the Tahrir Book Fair, a concert will be given by Oscarima Marching band.
Fri 12, 5pm: As part of the Tahrir Book Fair, Kousha Puppet group will give two performances with a workshop in between performance to learn how to manipulate puppets.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Fri 5, 8.30pm: Fabrica band, led by soprano Neven Allouba.
Sat 6, 8.30pm: Blue Nile Orchestra.
Thurs 11, 8.30pm: A concert by Alexandria Opera Strings Orchestra.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 4 May, 2023 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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