Cairo Art Fair EAST
TAM Gallery, District 5 Marakez, New Cairo
The 9th edition of Cairo Art Fair continues until 24 January 2023.
The exhibition launched in early December at District 5 Marakez, showcasing the largest collection of contemporary Egyptian art to date. Over 130 talented artists grace the occasion, presenting an array of more than 1500 artworks.
Voi! Voi! Voi! - film and discussion
Wednesday 27 December, 7pm
Cairo Opera House, small hall, Zamalek, Cairo
The Egyptian film Voy! Voy! Voy! is inspired by true events, and tells the story of Hassan, a security guard living an impoverished life with his mother, who dreams of traveling and living abroad.
Voy! Voy! Voy! is nominated to Oscar's Foreign Language Film Award Committee, which will be selecting films to compete in the 96th edition of the Academy Awards (2024).
The film stars Mohamed Farrag, Bayoumi Fouad, Nelly Karim, Taha Desouki, Amgad El-Haggar, Hanan Youssef, Mohamed Abdel-Azim, Hagag Abdel-Azim with a special appearance by Passant Shawky.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with film critic Andrew Mohsen.
Cart Shahn (Recharge Cart) - film
Wednesday 27 December
Across cinemas
The film’s plot follows Sherif, a middle-class employee with a small family whose life changes with the appearance of a person who exploits him financially through digital applications and recharge cards.
The film stars Mohamed Tharwat, Bayoumy Fouad, Sami Mghawry, Mahmoud Saber.
Alice in Terrorland - film
Wednesday 27 December
Across cinemas
A recently bereaved teenage girl goes to live with her grandmother in a secluded woodland house, unaware that sinister forces lurk within.
The film stars Rula Lenska, Jon-Paul Gates, Lizzy Willis, Steve Wraith
Charlie - musical
From Thursday 28 December to 7 January, daily at 8pm
Theatre “The Theatre”, Cairo Media City, 6th of October
A musical play that revolves around the life of Charlie Chaplin and looks at the extent of his influence on the international film industry. The play tells his story from its human side and sheds light on the stages and difficulties that he overcame in his journey and artistic career.
Abdel Halim Nouira Ensemble for Arabic Music
Thursday 28 December, 8pm
Gomhoreya Theatre, Gomhoreya St, Downtown Cairo
Celebrating the New Year approaching, the orchestra and several soloists conducted by Ahmed Amer will perform works from the Arabic music repertoire beloved by the audience.
Mevlevi Night - concert
Thursday 28 December, 8pm
El-Rab3 Cultural Centre, 3 El-Sennary street, off El-Muezz street, Old Cairo
Led by the dervish Hussein Suleiman, the evening commemorates Rumi, a 13th-century Sufi mystic, poet, and Islamic scholar.
Saad El-Oud - concert
Thursday 28 December, 8pm
Theatro Arkan, Sheikh Zayed City, Cairo outskirts
Saad El-Oud plays songs of authentic Egyptian heritage while interacting with the audience.
Ali Quandil - standup comedy
Friday 29 December, 7pm
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, main hall, Alexandria
Ali Quandil is one of Egypt's stand-up comedy pioneers. Over the last 10 years, he has performed 500 shows in more than 20 Egyptian cities, in addition to his shows in Dubai and The Comedy Club in Jeddah.
Oud duo - concert
Friday 29 December, 8pm
Prince Amir Taz Palace, Seyoufia Street off Saliba Street, Khalifa District, Old Cairo
Dina Abdel Hameed and Ghassan El-Youssef have made their mark as one of Cairo's most popular oud duos.
Both musicians studied at the Arabian Oud House, under the guidance and supervision of Cairo-based Iraqi oud master Nassir Shamma.
Gaby Bishara - concert
Saturday 30 December, 7.30pm
El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Str, Zamalek, Cairo
Presenting an evening dubbed “The New Year’s Jazz Show,” Gaby Bishara and his band will perform a blend of classic jazz and golden-age melodies.
Mohamed Mounir, Afroto, and Massar Egbari
New Year’s celebration!
Euphoria Theatre Walkway - Boulevard Road, Sheikh Zayer, Cairo outskirts
The celebrations begin at 5pm and continue until midnight
These well-known musicians will be joined by many other attractions to fill the day, including magician Chris El-Masry and a fire show.
New Year’s concert
Sunday 31 December, 8pm
Cairo Opera House, main hall, Zamalek, Cairo
The Cairo Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual New Year’s concert performing classic works such as those by the Strauss family.
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