Arab Music Institute
22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373
Sun 17, 8.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble.
Thurs 21, 8.30pm: Opera singer Reem Ezzedddin in a programme of classical Arab songs.
Arkan Plaza
El-Sheikh Zayed, Six of October, Giza
Thurs 21, 8.30pm: Star of stand-up comedy in Egypt and the Arab world, Ali Qandil, in his 574th performance. An Egyptian stand-up comedy night, original and unparalleled. Events and adventures about travel, Egypt, silly romantic relationships, and other captivating situations.
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
Main Hall
Thurs 14, 8.30pm: A concert honors the memory of composer Mohamed El-Mogui performing a selection of late singer Abdel-Halim Hafez.
Sat 16, 8.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Sun 17, 8.30pm: A concert of the drama series music by great composers.
Thurs 21, 8.30pm: The National Arab Music ensemble.
Open-Air Theatre
Mon 18, 8.30pm: A singing recital by Shady Moa’nis.
Small Hall
Fri 15, 8.30pm: String Quartet- Zagreb National Theatre (Croatia).
Sun 17, 8.30pm: The Opera Chamber Music groups, led by Rasha Yehia.
Tues 19, 8.30pm: A singing recital by Saber Abdel-Sattar.
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)
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre
12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707
Fri 15, 8.30pm: A classical Arab music concert by the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble.
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.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Al-Fustat St, Ain El Sira, Old Cairo
Thurs 14, 7pm: The Korean Culture Week’s closing ceremony will present a performance by young Egyptians who participated in the classes and workshops of the Gugak Academy and K-POP Academy.
Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159
Thurs 14, 8pm: A comedy night features Ezzat, Ahmad Salem, Mohamed Maher, Ahmed Magdy, and Mahmoud Hassan.
Fri 15, 8pm: ALIII’s favorite released tracks are performed and indie-alternative hits including Bruno Mars, SZA, MUIGLE, Jungle, Thundercat and many more.
Sat 16, 8pm: The Gypsy Jazz Project.
Tues 19, 8pm: Karaoke night.
Thurs 21, 8pm: Rashad Fahim Trio: Rashad Fahim on piano, Youssef Hadi on bass guitar, Fadi Lewis on drums, and special guest Hossam Mohy on guitar, will perform a variety of styles including Swing, Latin, Original and standard tunes.
The Spot Mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo
Thurs 14 and Thurs 21, 9pm: Karaoke night.
Sat 16, 9pm: A comedy night by Komedy Koshk.
Mon 18, 8pm: The monthly Open Mic Night.
Tues 19, 9pm: The trendiest summer hits are performed by New Folder, a group of musicians that like to share their humor and happy vibes.
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 14, 8pm: Reggae night by Meshwar.
Fri 15, 8pm: Tablet El Sett band.
Sun 17, 8pm: ESFA band for the first time at El Sawy Culturewheel.
Mon 18, 8pm: Retro band.
Wed 20, 7pm: A concert of classical Arab music by Elharamlek.
Thurs 21, 8pm: El-Jokers in a stand-up comedy show.
Wisdom Hall
Fri 15, 8pm: A oud recital by Saad El-Oud.
Thurs 21, 8pm: Sound Track Orchestra.
Word Hall
Thurs 14, 8pm: The Greek oud player Nikolas Dimitriadis for the first time at El-Sawy Culturewheel.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre)
Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106
Thurs 14, 8.30pm: Cairo Café band.
Fri 15, 8.30pm: The Umm Kolthoum Arab Music ensemble, conducted by maestro Mohamed Abdel-Sattar performs Umm Kolthoum songs.
Sat 16, 8.30pm: The Talents Development Centre concert.
Thurs 21, 8.30pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 14 September, 2023 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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