Latest news with #TheKarakouzandTheShadowPuppet
Al-Ahram Weekly
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Autostrad band gives a concert in El Sawy Culturewheel's Nile University branch - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Singing House (Amir Bashtak Palace) Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Wed 16, 8pm: Honoring the memory of late Syrian singer Asmahan, Alfan Alsadek band gives a concert, in cooperation with Musician Farid Alatrash Lovers Society. Thurs 17, 8pm: Babyion band. Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Every Sunday, 8pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Thurs 10, 8pm: Voice band, led by artist Islam Gad. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Thurs 17, 8pm: Alshakmagia troupe, led by artist Ashraf Khamis, in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 10, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Small Hall Thurs 17, 9pm: The Egyptian-American Festival for Cinema and Arts concert. 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, 7pm). Fri 11, 8pm: Al-Khan band, led by artist Fady Elmaghraby. Thurs 17, 8pm: Alsohbagia band, led by artist Wael Sobhy. 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 Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Fri 11, 8pm: Sohba Semsemeya, a musical and singing show featuring traditional Semsemeya arts and Port-Saidi bambutiya dances. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 10, 8pm: Jeff Buckley's Grace remains a singular work of art haunting, intricate and emotionally explosive. On this special night, Ahmed Tawfik and Youssef Amarey come together for an intimate, unplugged performance of the album, in quiet tribute to its emotional and musical depth. Fri 11, 8pm: 90'z interactive stand-up comedy show. Tues 15, 8pm: Karaoke night. Wed 16, 8pm: Articaria is unique entertainment show that satisfies audience with tunes and laughs featuring Ezz Shahwan, bassist, guitarist and music composer, Gilan Alaa, an actress who is one of the popular content creators on the social media and is known for her comedy content, and Bakri Khaled, a Syrian - Cairo based actor, scriptwriter and voiceover. Thurs 17, 8pm: The Hounds is a rock-'n'-roll/rockabilly and classic rock cover band that was formed back in 2015. The band will be performing a not-to-be-missed, handpicked setlist of classics and oldies, ranging from legends like the King Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and The Kinks to Queen, The Rolling Stones, Stray Cats, and Cream. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 10, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 12, 9pm: The Comedy Bunch stand-up comedy show Mon 14, 9pm: Cassette 90 band nostalgia 90's. Wed 16 and Thurs 17, 9pm: Karaoke night. 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 10, 8pm: Sufi chanting by El-Hadra troupe. Thurs 17, 8pm: Jordanian band Autostrad gives a concert in El Sawy Culturewheel branch in Nile University, El-Sheikh Zayed. Wisdom Hall Thurs 10, 6.30pm and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Fri 11, 8pm: A stand-up comedy show by Comedy Gang. Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 10, 8pm: A concert of dancing, singing, and music straight from the heart of Egyptian folklore with Tablet El Sitt band. Fri 11, 8pm: Ain Gamal Vol 42 stand-up comedy show. * A version of this article appears in print in the 10 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El Dor El Awal band gives a concert at Room Art Space - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Every Sunday, 8pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Wed 9, 8pm: Oud recital by Mario Said, accompanied by his ensemble. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Sat 5, 8pm: A concert of religious chanting by students of Al-Enshad Al-Dini (religious chanting) School, supervised by Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy. Thurs 10, 8pm: Voice band, led by artist Islam Gad. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and 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 10, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. 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, 7pm). 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 3, 9pm: A night of music with the singer Mahmoud Fadl and his band. Fri 4, 8pm: El Dor El Awal band presents an avant-garde mixture of Jazz and Oriental tunes. The band is known for its rich and prodigious melodies that capture your sensation and its unusual band member formation rooting from different cultural and musical backgrounds. Sat 5, 8pm: Ahmad Hani jazz fusion trio represents compositions by the bass player and the band leader Ahmad Hani in addition to some jazz standard pieces rearranged by him. The project contains the musicians: Ahmad Hani (Bass Guitar), Arsan Ezzat (Piano), and Ayman Mabrouk (Percussion). Tues 8, 8pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 10, 8pm: Jeff Buckley's Grace remains a singular work of art haunting, intricate and emotionally explosive. On this special night, Ahmed Tawfik and Youssef Amarey come together for an intimate, unplugged performance of the album, in quiet tribute to its emotional and musical depth. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 3, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 5, 9pm: Unsecret Men's Club stand-up comedy show. Sun 6, 9pm: Comedy Gang stand-up comedy show. Mon 7, 9pm: After two sold-out nostalgic nights, Radio 2000 is back with its final and most epic volume, Hits. A night dedicated to the unforgettable songs of the 2000s — the tunes that defined a generation. Tues 8, 9pm: Open Mic. Wed 9 and Thurs 10, 9pm: Karaoke night. 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, 7pm (standing): Brooklyn Babies is a tribute band devoted to bringing Lana Del Rey's iconic music to life. With meticulous attention to detail, they flawlessly recreate Lana's unique sound and enchanting aesthetics. From haunting vocals to lush instrumentation, their performances offer a nostalgic journey through Lana Del Rey's discography, capturing her cinematic charm and emotive storytelling. Wed 8, 8pm (standing): Radio band. Thurs 10, 8pm: Sufi chanting by El-Hadra troupe. Wisdom Hall Fri 4, 8.30pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy. Thurs 10, 6.30pm and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 10, 8pm: A concert of dancing, singing, and music straight from the heart of Egyptian folklore with Tablet El Sitt band. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 3, 9pm: World of Arts ballet company concert. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El Dor El Awal band gives a concert at Room Art Space - Culture - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Every Sunday, 8pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Wed 9, 8pm: Oud recital by Mario Said, accompanied by his ensemble. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Sat 5, 8pm: A concert of religious chanting by students of Al-Enshad Al-Dini (religious chanting) School, supervised by Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy. Thurs 10, 8pm: Voice band, led by artist Islam Gad. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and 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 10, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. 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, 7pm). 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 3, 9pm: A night of music with the singer Mahmoud Fadl and his band. Fri 4, 8pm: El Dor El Awal band presents an avant-garde mixture of Jazz and Oriental tunes. The band is known for its rich and prodigious melodies that capture your sensation and its unusual band member formation rooting from different cultural and musical backgrounds. Sat 5, 8pm: Ahmad Hani jazz fusion trio represents compositions by the bass player and the band leader Ahmad Hani in addition to some jazz standard pieces rearranged by him. The project contains the musicians: Ahmad Hani (Bass Guitar), Arsan Ezzat (Piano), and Ayman Mabrouk (Percussion). Tues 8, 8pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 10, 8pm: Jeff Buckley's Grace remains a singular work of art haunting, intricate and emotionally explosive. On this special night, Ahmed Tawfik and Youssef Amarey come together for an intimate, unplugged performance of the album, in quiet tribute to its emotional and musical depth. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 3, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sat 5, 9pm: Unsecret Men's Club stand-up comedy show. Sun 6, 9pm: Comedy Gang stand-up comedy show. Mon 7, 9pm: After two sold-out nostalgic nights, Radio 2000 is back with its final and most epic volume, Hits. A night dedicated to the unforgettable songs of the 2000s — the tunes that defined a generation. Tues 8, 9pm: Open Mic. Wed 9 and Thurs 10, 9pm: Karaoke night. 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, 7pm (standing): Brooklyn Babies is a tribute band devoted to bringing Lana Del Rey's iconic music to life. With meticulous attention to detail, they flawlessly recreate Lana's unique sound and enchanting aesthetics. From haunting vocals to lush instrumentation, their performances offer a nostalgic journey through Lana Del Rey's discography, capturing her cinematic charm and emotive storytelling. Wed 8, 8pm (standing): Radio band. Thurs 10, 8pm: Sufi chanting by El-Hadra troupe. Wisdom Hall Fri 4, 8.30pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy. Thurs 10, 6.30pm and 8.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 10, 8pm: A concert of dancing, singing, and music straight from the heart of Egyptian folklore with Tablet El Sitt band. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 3, 9pm: World of Arts ballet company concert. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Frida modern dance show at Al-Gumhouriya Theatre is not to be missed - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Sun 29, 9pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Every Sunday, 8pm (Free entry): The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, founded by artist Zakariya El-Hagawy, performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Moez St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Friday, 8pm (Free entry): 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Karakouz and 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 Sat 28, 9pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Ahmed El-Saedi, together with A Cappella Choir and featuring soprano Malak El-Shafie, alto Gala El-Hadidi, tenor Amr Medhat, baritone Reda El-Wakil, will perform Beethoven's Symphony No 9. Sun 29, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre's ballet class performs Giselle ballet. Mon 30, 9pm: The Cairo Opera House celebrates the 30 June Revolution. Open-Air Theatre Fri 27, 9pm: The Little Fingers Orchestra, led by maestro Ragui El-Moqadam. Small Hall Fri 27 and Sat 28, 9pm: The Cairo Opera Company performs German songs and poems. 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, 7pm). Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 26, 9pm: The Modern Dance Theatre Company performs Frida show, choreographed and directed by Sally Ahmed. Mon 30, 9pm: The Talents Development Centre's Youth and Children Choir gives a concert to celebrate 30 June Revolution. 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 26, 9pm: Open Mic. Fri 27, 8pm: Paranoid Eyes. Sat 28, 8pm: 'ECHOES OF THE EARTH: Folk Songs Through Time' concert features Egyptian-Canadian guitarist Ali Omar El-Farouk. Tues 1 July, 8pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 3 July, 9pm: A night of music with the singer Mahmoud Fadl and his band. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 26, 9pm: Karaoke night. Sun 29, 9pm: Comedy stuff vol 17 stand-up comedy show. Thurs 3 July, 9pm: Karaoke night. Rawabet Art Space 5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Sat 28, 8pm: MEDIC is celebrating their 20 years anniversary in a can't miss historic show. The Progressive Rock / Metal Egyptian band was founded in 2005. 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 26, 8pm: Singing recital by Wael El-Fashny. Sun 29, 8pm (standing): A tribute to One Direction concert by 1D Rewind band. Tues 1 July, 8pm: El Wasla band in a concert of nostalgia. Wisdom Hall Fri 27, 8pm: Cassette 90s Mon 30, 8pm: Syrian singer Majd El-Kassem. Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 26, 8pm: Syrian-Armenian singer and songwriter Lena Chamamyan will give a magical concert titled Sohab (Mates). On this special night, she will launch her new album, Sohab —her first release in nearly 10 years. Tues 1 July, 8pm: NASSER, the most trending voice of the year is bringing his hits to the stage for one unforgettable night. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Fri 27, 9pm: The Alexandria Opera String Orchestra, conducted by maestro Sherif Mohie Eldeen celebrates the World Music Day performing great works for strings. Sweet Sound band, conducted by maestro Mounir Nasr Eldeen, performs selections of the most famous melodies and songs. Thurs 3 July, 9pm: World of Arts ballet company concert. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Conference Centre Small Hall Fri 27, 8pm: Closing ceremony of the artistic season 'Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Classification 125 (Choral Symphony) presents a concert by Bibliotheca Alexandrina Orchestra, Bibliotheca Alexandrina Youth Orchestra, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina Choir, conducted by maestro Ahmed Farag. Sat 28, 8pm: 'Nostalgic Themes' concert features mega star Ali El-Haggar. * A version of this article appears in print in the 26 June, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
