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
Open-Air Theatre
Fri 11, 8.30pm: Sufi chanting by Al-Hadra troupe, led by Nour Nageh.
Falaki Theatre
AUC Tahrir Campus, 24 Falaki St, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 012 88721446
Falaki Mainstage Theatre
Wed 9 and Thurs 10, 8.30pm (Age group 14+): Double bill dance performances: How El Fann began (how art started), is choreographed by Mounir Saeed with music, narration script, and performing by Mounir Saeed, and Light design by Saber El-Sayed.
A unique performance exploring the personal point of view of the artist no. 249817 and his experience of the art scene, everything in this performance is only an idea created through the artist's reflections and inner thoughts. Nothing is choreographed by Ezzat Ismail and Nagahm Salah Othman, Light design by Saber El- Sayed, Music composer Bonga. Nothing is an extraordinary journey of uncovering the secrets of existence as we collectively strive to expand our horizons, evolve our philosophies, and ultimately lead lives imbued with purpose and fulfillment. Together, we can embark on a path toward unlocking life's value and beauty.
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)
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
5 Hussien El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, from Talaat Harb Square, Downtown
Fri 4 to 30 Wed 30, 8.30pm: Zobaida Beyond the Horizon sensational musical production, born from a collective workshop, is back for the second time. Its a captivating journey that combines design and artistry to celebrate the choir project’s 13th anniversary.
Mon 7, 8pm: Ahmad Ali El-Haggar’s performance showcases the essence of traditional Egyptian music fused with contemporary arrangements.
Thurs 10, 8pm: Stand-up comedy show by Cairo Comedy Club.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Thurs 3 August, 9pm: A concert by The Gypsy Jazz Project.
Fri 4, 9pm: A comedy night by WKND CMDY with lit lineup as always: Iron Tawfeek (Hosting), Halawa, Esraa El-Zarea, and
Kamatco.
Sun 6, 9pm: Violinist, jazz and Arabic singer Rana Haggag’s performance combines classical Arabic music with jazz music. She is joined by a group of the most important musicians in Egypt.
Tues 8, 9pm: Karaoke night.
The Spot Mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 3, Wed 9, and Thurs 10 9pm: Karaoke night.
Mon 7, 9pm: Cloud Party 2 features 7oda Eino - Egyptian artist.
Tues 8, 9pm: The Sinatras features Karen Daniel in a charming night of your favorite Frank Sinatra songs and jazz tunes.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
River Hall
Thurs 3, 6.30pm and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel
Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs: Wa daret el ayam (and the days went by) and ana wa enta zlamna el hob (you and I wronged love).
Fri 4, 8pm: A concert by Wael El-Fashny.
Tues 8, 8pm: Arab rock band Jadal, led by Mahmoud Radaideh (Jordan).
Wisdom Hall
Fri 4, 8pm: A concert by Abu Shaar Brothers, a Muslim Sunni Syrian chanting band.
Sat 5, 8pm: Oud recital by Saad El-Oud.
Thurs 10, 8pm: A concert of contemporary religious chanting by Mustafa El-Shafaay.
Word Hall
Fri 4, 8pm: Stand-up comedy show.
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
The BA 20th International Summer Festival
(3 August-1 September)
Open-Air Theatre
Thurs 3, 8.30pm: Massar Egbari band.
Sat 5, 8.30pm: Tablet Elsitt band.
Sun 6 and Mon 7, 8.30pm: Pianist Omar Khairat, accompanied by the BA Orchestra.
Tues 8, 8.30pm: A concert of jazz fusion by Ahmed Rabea.
Thurs 10, 8.30pm: Jadal band (Jordan).
BA Conference Centre, Small Hall
Wed 9, 8.30pm: Stand-up comedy show by Alaa El-Sheikh.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 3 August, 2023 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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