Sunday 18 Oct
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Workshop
5pm
CAIRO
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L'Hijaz Car, a French troupe that fuses oriental Arabic jazz and traditional instruments, will deliver an open workshop as part of this year’s Cairo Jazz Festival. Check the programme here.
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GrEEK Campus, 28 Falaki Street, Bab El-Louk, Downtown, Cairo
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Film
7pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Ibnak National Am International (Noha El-Hennawy, 2013).
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Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
7pm
CAIRO
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Cairo Jazz Festival. Check the programme here.
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GrEEK Campus, 28 Falaki Street, Bab El-Louk, Downtown, Cairo
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Exhibition opening
7pm
CAIRO
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‘SURPLUS! Housing from the Periphery’ by Anthony Hamboussi. Curated by Mohamed Elshahed.
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Townhouse Gallery, 10 Nabarawy Street, off Champolion Street, Downtown, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Omar Khairat Concert.
For info call: 16826
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Misr Opera House, 6th of October City, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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About Lovers, directed by Hani Afifi.
Based on book Tawko Elhamama (The Dove's Collar) by Ibn Hazem, The Andalusian. Performances run until 21 October.
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Al-Amir Taz Palace, 27 Al-Soufeieh Street, Manial, Old Cairo
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Street Art
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
CAIRO
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Backstreet Festival runs between 16 and 22 October including troupes from Austria, Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and USA. Check the complete programme here.
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Alexandria and Cairo
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Film
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Screening of The Birth of a Nation.
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Auditorium Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
(Photo: still from Casa Grande film)
Monday 19 Oct
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Books
CAIRO
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Tahrir Bookstore grand reopening.
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AUC Tahrir Bookstore, American University in Cairo, Downtown Campus, Cairo
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Film
7.30pm
CAIRO
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Celebrating the Animated Cinema with films from France and Egypt. The event continues until 22 October.
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French Institute in Cairo, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Pop and Jazz funk music with Lia Seddio – MarcoLia duo project.
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Italian Institute for Culture, 3 El-Sheikh El-Marsafi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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About Lovers, directed by Hani Afifi.
Based on book Tawko Elhamama (The Dove's Collar) by Ibn Hazem, The Andalusian. Performances run until 21 October.
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Al-Amir Taz Palace, 27 Al-Soufeieh Street, Manial, Old Cairo
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Exhibition
last days
CAIRO
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Nawar’s Journey, featuring works by Ahmed Nawar. Exhibition closes 22 October.
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Safarkhan Gallery, 6, Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Inshad
9pm
CAIRO
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Inshad by Sheikh Salah El-Azizi.
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Makan – Egyptian Centre for Culture and Arts, 1 Saad Zaghloul Street, at the intersection with Mansour Street, Downtown, Cairo
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Street Art
ALEXANDRIA
CAIRO
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Backstreet Festival runs between 16 and 22 October including troupes from Austria, Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and USA. Check the complete programme here.
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Alexandria and Cairo
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Film
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Screening of Casa Grande (Brazil).
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Auditorium Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
Coppelia Ballet (Photo: fragment form the Cairo Opera House's promotional material)
Tuesday 20 Oct
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Film
6pm
CAIRO
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Celebrating the Animated Cinema with films from France and Egypt. The event continues until 22 October
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French Institute in Cairo, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Film
6:30pm
CAIRO
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Screening of Trois Couleurs: Blanc (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1994) at ADEF DECA.
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Arab Digital Expression Foundation, 143 Street #8, Muqattam City, Cairo
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Ballet
8pm
CAIRO
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“Coppélia” Ballet performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company. Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Sherif Mohie El-Din
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Main Hall, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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About Lovers, directed by Hani Afifi. Based on book Tawko elhamama (The Dove's Collar) by Ibn Hazem, The Andalusian. Performances run until 21 October.
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Al-Amir Taz Palace, 27 Al-Soufeieh Street, Manial, Old Cairo
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Exhibition last days
CAIRO
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Exhibition featuring pastel artwork of artist Hayam Abdelbaky. Exhibition closes on 22 October.
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Ubuntu Gallery, 20 Hassan Sabry Street, from Ibn Zinky Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Music
9pm
CAIRO
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Nubian music by Aragide troupe.
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Makan – Egyptian Centre for Culture and Arts, 1 Saad Zaghloul Street, at the intersection with Mansour Street, Downtown, Cairo
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Street Art
ALEXANDRIA
CAIRO
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Backstreet Festival runs between 16 and 22 October including troupes from Austria, Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and USA. Check the complete programme here.
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Alexandria and Cairo
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Film
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Screening of Los Hongos (Colombia).
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Auditorium Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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L’Hijâz’Car quintet.
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French Institute in Alexandria, 30, Nabi Daniel Street, Alexandria
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
(Photo: from ‘SURPLUS! Housing from the Periphery’ exhibition promotional material)
Wednesday 21 Oct
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Ballet
11am & 8pm
CAIRO
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“Coppélia” Ballet performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company. Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Sherif Mohie El-Din
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Main Hall, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
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Film
6pm
CAIRO
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Celebrating the Animated Cinema with films from France and Egypt. The event continues until 22 October.
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French Institute in Cairo, Madrasset El-Huquq El-Frinseya Street, Mounira, Cairo
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Lecture
7pm
CAIRO
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Anthony Hamboussi in conversation with Charlotte Malterre Barthes, Ahmed Zaazaa, and Nabil El-Hady as part of the ‘SURPLUS! Housing from the Periphery’ exhibition by Anthony Hamboussi. Curated by Mohamed Elshahed.
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Townhouse Gallery, 10 Nabarawy Street, off Champolion Street, Downtown, Cairo
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Theatre
8pm
CAIRO
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About Lovers, directed by Hani Afifi.
Based on book Tawko Elhamama (The Dove's Collar) by Ibn Hazem, The Andalusian.
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Al-Amir Taz Palace, 27 Al-Soufeieh Street, Manial, Old Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Celebrating five years of Egyptian Contemporary Music Ensemble with programme that includes performances by Rasha Yehia, Peter Olah, Nesma Abd El-Aziz, Tamer Kamal, Sherif El-Razzaz.
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American University in Cairo, Downtown Campus, Cairo
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Music
9pm
CAIRO
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Zar music by Mazaher Ensemble.
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Makan – Egyptian Centre for Culture and Arts, 1 Saad Zaghloul Street, at the intersection with Mansour Street, Downtown, Cairo
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Street Art
ALEXANDRIA
CAIRO
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Backstreet Festival runs between 16 and 22 October including troupes from Austria, Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and USA. Check the complete programme here.
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Alexandria and Cairo
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Film
7pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Screening of La tirisia (Mexico).
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Auditorium Hall, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
Maurice Louca (Photo: Courtesy of Nawa Recordings)
Thursday 22 Oct
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Ballet
11am & 8pm
CAIRO
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“Coppélia” Ballet performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company. Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Sherif Mohie El-Din
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Main Hall, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
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Lecture
5:30pm
CAIRO
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‘Egyptian Textbooks and Nationalism,’ lecture by Farida Makar.
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Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Film
6pm
CAIRO
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Celebrating the Animated Cinema with films from France and Egypt. This is the last day of the event that opened on 19 October.
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French Institute in Cairo, Madrasset el Huquq el Frinseya street, Mounira, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Maurice Louca and guests present Benhayyi Al-Baghbaghan.
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Townhouse Rawabet Theatre, 3 Hussein Al-Meamar Street, Cairo
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Music
8pm
ALEXANDRIA
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Harpist Manal Mohie El-Din and her ensemble.
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Sayed Darwish Theatre (Alexandria Opera House), Alexandria
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
balalika (Photo: courtesy of El-Genaina)
Friday 23 Oct
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Music
Conference
11am
CAIRO
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MUZIX Expo: Music exhibition and conference aiming at promoting the music industry. The whole day event that takes place on 23 and 24 October.
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GrEEK Campus, American University in Cairo, Downtown, Cairo
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MUSIC and THEATRE
3pm
CAIRO
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Family event: Cairo Symphony Chamber Orchestra and Per Poc Puppet Theater from Spain will perform Mendelssohn’s Overture and Music to 'Midsummer’s Night Dream.' Conductor of the evening is Ahmed Hamdy.
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Main Hall, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
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Performance
8pm
CAIRO
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‘Balalaika,’ by Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School.
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Wisdom Hall, El-Sawy Culture Wheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek
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Ballet
8pm
CAIRO
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'Coppélia' Ballet performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company. Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Sherif Mohie El-Din.
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Main Hall, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
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Street Art
ALEXANDRIA
CAIRO
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Backstreet Festival runs between 16 and 22 October including troupes from Austria, Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and USA. Check the complete programme here
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Alexandria and Cairo
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Music
8pm
DAMANHOUR
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Harpist Manal Mohie El-Din and her ensemble.
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Damanhour Opera House
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
Manal Mohei Eldin (photo: Ahmed El-Koussi)
Saturday 24 Oct
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Music
Conference
11am
CAIRO
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MUZIX Expo: Music exhibition and conference aiming at promoting the music industry. The whole day event that takes place on 23 and 24 October.
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GrEEK Campus, American University in Cairo, Downtown, Cairo
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Workshop
2pm
CAIRO
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Open dance workshop: Ancient Modernity. Registration required.
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Ezzat Ezzat Contemporary Dance Studio, 6 Obida Ben Al-Garah Street, off Faisal Street, Giza
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Inshad
7pm
CAIRO
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Waslat Samaa troupe will perform an array of Inshad songs.
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Wisdom Hall, El-Sawy Culture Wheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Harpist Manal Mohie El-Din and her ensemble.
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Small Hall, Cairo Opera House, Cairo
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Music
8pm
CAIRO
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Weekly concert by the Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
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Main Hall, Cairo Opera House, Cairo
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Scroll to the bottom for the list of recommended exhibitions this week
Sunday 25 Oct
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Exhibition opening
7pm
CAIRO
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Paintings by Walid Ebeid, a solo exhibition titled 'One Man One Painting.' The exhibition runs until 5 November.
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Art Lounge Cairo, 37b Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Film
7:30pm
CAIRO
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A selection of shorts discussing the topic of education.
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Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Backstreet festival (Photo: fragment from the festival's promotional material)
EXHIBITIONS this week
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Exhibition
11-19/31 Oct
CAIRO
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'The Last of Domestic Rituals,' featuring works by Salah El-Mur.
The exhibit will be held at Gallery Misr from 11-31 October and at Mashrabia Gallery 11- 19 October.
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Gallery Misr,
4a Ibn Zinky Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
Mashrabia Gallery, 8 Champolion Street, Downtown, Cairo.
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Exhibition
12 Oct-15 Nov
CAIRO
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'Many Rivers to Cross,' featuring work of Maged Mekhail.
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Art Talks Gallery, 8 El-Kamel Mohamed Street. Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
11 Oct-28 Nov
CAIRO
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Vision, a multimedia exhibit with watercolor paintings and bronze wire works, displaying artwork of Nouran Gamal.
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Kafein, 28 Sharif Street, Abdeen, Downtown, Cairo
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Exhibition
7-22 Oct
CAIRO
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Exhibition featuring pastel artwork of artist Hayam Abdelbaky.
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Ubuntu Gallery, 20 Hassan Sabry Street, from Ibn Zinky Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition opening
7pm
CAIRO
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Paintings by Walid Ebeid, a solo exhibition titled 'One Man One Painting.' The exhibition runs until 5 November.
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Art Lounge Cairo, 37b Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
1-22 Oct
CAIRO
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'Nawar’s Journey,' featuring works by Ahmed Nawar.
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Safarkhan Gallery, 6 Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo
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Exhibition
5 Oct-25 Nov
CAIRO
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'Colony,' a solo exhibition by Shady El-Noshokaty.
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Gypsum Gallery, 5 Ibrahim Naguib Street, Ground Floor, Apt 2, Garden City, Cairo
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Exhibition
1-20 Oct
CAIRO
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'3 Tales,' painting exhibition featuring works by Ahmed Saber, Lina Osama and Rasha Amin.
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Art Lounge, 37b Ahmed Heshmat Street,1st Floor, Apt 2, Zamalek, Cairo
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