American University in Cairo
Wed 17, 7-8pm (Online event): Join the virtual book discussion of The Jinn Daughter (Hoopoe, 2024), the stunning debut novel by Rania Hanna, a Syrian-American writer and neuroscience doctoral student at George Mason University. The virtual discussion will feature the author in an engaging conversation with Melanie Magidow, translator and founder of Marhaba Language Expertise. They will explore Hanna’s debut novel, delving into its blend of Middle Eastern folklore and fantasy, uncovering the secrets of her fantasy world, and introducing the intriguing characters within the novel. The book is an impressive feat of storytelling that pulls together mythology, magic, and ancient legend in the gripping story of a mother’s struggle to save her only daughter. Register to attend via Zoom meeting on https://e.cglink.me/2kZ/r300105412 The book discussion will be livestreamed on Hoopoe's Facebook Page.
Amir Taz Palace
27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581
Every Saturday and Tuesday, 1pm: Enshad Dini (religious chanting) workshop by Munshid Mahmoud Al-Tohamy.
Every Sunday and Thursday, 4pm: The singing workshop of Amir Taz Palace Choir.
Ceramic and Traditional Handicrafts Centre
1 Al-Imam St, behind Amr bin Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Fustat, Old Cairo, Tel 02 2364 3103
Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3-6pm: Egypt’s artisans’ initiative for training on handicrafts such as porcelain, copper, Khayamiya, heritage jewellery.
Heliopolis Library
42 Al-Oroba St, off Beirut St, Misr Al-Gedida, Tel 011 42464426
Sat 13, 5.30pm (free public invitation): "The Effect of Psychological State and Proper Nutrition on the Health and Development of Children" lecture will be delivered by Dr. Abeer Mohieddin, Pediatrics and pediatric nutrition consultant.
Misr Public Library
4 Gamal Hamdan St, off Nile St, next to the State Council and the Saudi Embassy building, Dokki, Giza, Tel 02 33360291
Every Monday and Thursday, 2pm: Science Crazy lab, a new activity for the age group 9 to 14 years. The course consists of four lectures, each lecture has a topic in which they will learn: Animal classification, Fossils, Electric dough, Scientific presentation of five chemical experiments. For more information, contact the children’s library via WhatsApp https://wa.me/201555420938
Talaat Harb Cultural Centre Al-Sayyeda Nafissa St, Zeinhom area, Tel 02 2362 2647/ 2362 8174 Every Monday, 1pm: Art workshop, teaching drawing supervised by Rahma Mohsen.
Every Saturday, 12pm: Artistic skills development workshop with Sarah El-Guindy. Embroidery art workshop by Amany Reda, 2pm.
Every Sunday, 12pm: Wax making workshop with Professor Dalia El-Sherbiny.
Every Wednesday, 2pm: Arabic calligraphy workshop with Mohamed Fawzy.
Every Friday, 2pm: Doll making workshop with Rahma Mahgoub.
Saturday and Wednesday of every week: a workshop (integration) for Talaat Harb choir team and people with special abilities, 1pm.
Every Thursday, 1pm: Reading and narration workshop.
Every Saturday, 12pm: Artistic workshops and skills development for people with special abilities, supervised by professor Dalia El-Sherbiny.
Every Sunday, 8pm: “Information and Question” an online workshop and “Book of Delivery”, a book summary on the center’s Facebook and WhatsApp pages.
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