Ramadan Highlights
Beit Al-Sehemi
Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muiz St, Tel 02 2591 3391
Fri 13, 9pm (free entry): “Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns, presented by Wamda troupe featuring Ali Abu-Zeid, Mustafa El-Sabagh, and Karakouz player Saber Shiko, and directed by its founder and scripter Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144
Small Hall
Fri 13, 9.30pm: Clarinet Quartet concert features Mohamed Hamdy.
Al-Ghouri Dome
111 Al-Azhar St, Al-Ghouriya, Tel 02 2506 0227
Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music
(Performances every Sat and Wed, 9pm).
Thurs 12, 9pm: Munshid (religious chanter) Mustafa Gamal.
Fri 13, 9pm: Aaz Al-Nas (the dearest people) troupe, led by Sameh Abdel-Aziz.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Tues 31, 8pm: Om El Nour Orchestra, conducted by maestro Hanaa Tannous, will give a concert glorifying God with the participation of Awlad El Nour choir, conducted by maestro Evelyn Reda Iskandar.
Heliopolis Public Library
42 Al-Oroba St, off Beirut St, Almazah, Heliopolis, Tel 011 42464426
Sun 22, 8pm: “Zarf Tarek Gedan” (very urgent situation) interactive stand-up comedy show is back for Eid. Get ready for a night full of laughter and fun for the whole family with actor Tarek El-Ebiary.
You won't just be attending the show; you'll be part of it.
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.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Thurs 12, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Shawshy, Amon, Halawa, and Kamtcho.
Tues 17 and Tues 24, 8pm: Karaoke Night.
The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 12, 1am: “Articaria: Kheba Ramadaneya” a musical, stand-up comedy, and sketches show.
Thurs 12, 11pm and Fri 13, 12am: Let’s experience the spirit of Ramadan with the most beautiful Mawwal and Sufi songs in a Sufi concert of live singing by Abdel-Aziz Suleiman.
Sat 14, 11pm and Sun 15, 12am: Cassette 90 band nostalgia 90’s.
Sun 15, Mon 16 and Tues 17, 8 - 9pm: Ramadan Vibes Karaoke Night. Sing Your Heart Out This Ramadan, why wait for the weekend? Room Art Space is keeping Ramadan vibes alive all week long. Join Midweek Karaoke and turn those quiet nights into a celebration.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Wisdom Hall
Thurs 12, 9pm: Daraboka, a concert of percussion by Amir Emam.
River Hall
Sat 21, 7pm: Tablet El Sitt is an all-female band reviving the ancient traditional music of Egypt.
Sun 22, 8pm (standing): Black Theama band.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 12, 9.30pm: El-Enshad Al-Dini troupe celebrates Laylat El-Qadr performing religious chants featuring Ashraf Zidan, Fares Abdel-Aal, Bilal Mokhtar, Ahmed Hassan, Mohamed Nashaat, and Kareem Zidan.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Conference Centre Main Hall
Thurs 26 and Fri 27, 8pm: Pianist Omar Khairat, accompanied by the BA Orchestra.
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