The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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Why wait until New Year’s to party when you can party every weekend? This will be our motto until 2023 and you should tag along with us. Like every week we make it our responsibility to guide you through the weekend, and we have, yet again, gathered all the fun events happening in Cairo for you to choose from.

Thursday

Luka Wel Batteekh & Kahareb st Cairo Jazz Club

Want to start the weekend on a good note? Join Luka Wel Batteekh at CJC and experience the joyful vibes they spread the minute they walk on stage. After their tuneful Indie Folk sounds, Kahareb will get on stage to continue the night with their mixture of music, visual art and storytelling. Mohamed Sadek will be on wrap-up duty with one of his fire DJ sets.

For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Sahar El Amir at Ubuntu Art Gallery

Unlike any artwork you have seen before the master pieces that Sahar El Amir will be presenting at her new exhibit “The Upside Down Sky” will leave you mesmerized. The exhibit will be open until the 17^th of December, and you definitely should not miss it.

For more info, click here.

Hany Adel at El Sawy Culturewheel

The Gray Man Tour is not over yet and Hany Adel is ready to perform some more. This Thursday catch another one of his concerts at El Sawy Culturewheel and sing along to your favorite hits.

For more info, click here

Standup Comedy Show at Makan

If your boss has been overworking you, then this is exactly what you need. Forget about work and stress with the help of this lineup of comedians who will be performing in Downtown this Thursday. Mina Selim, Walid Khairy and others will be helping you laugh your heart out.

For more info & tickets, click here.

Francis Mercier, Aguizi & Moenes at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Remember all the unforgettable nights with Haitian DJ and producer Francis Mercier? Another one of those nights awaits you at CJC 610 as he takes over the decks there again. Expect deep melodic tunes and tech house melded with soul, afro and disco tunes. More good music will be played there by Aguizi and Moenes as they spin some uplifting house beats.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Friday

Kollectiv’s Anniversary at Cairo Jazz Club

Come celebrate with the Kollectiv’s label a year of successful homebrewed releases. All the way from the Netherlands Jaap Ligthart will be joining the label’s artist Hady Tarek, Pipo, 531 and Sentio for a unique night of good music. 

For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Bubblegum Kollectiv at Cairo Jazz Club 610

The fun is wherever Bubblegum Kollectiv is. If you haven’t been to some of their parties then you need to start this weekend. The Friday is dedicated to afro beats and reggaeton hits that will force you to shake what your mamma gave you.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.

The Sinatras at Room Art Space Garden City

Enjoy a warm night of jazz music with a lineup of incredibly talented people. Order your hot cup of chocolate and listen to all your favourite jazz hits.

For more info, click here.

Mostafa Rahma at Picasso Art Gallery

Explore the world of Mostafa Rahma through his paintings in his newest exhibit “Fantasy”. We can guarantee you’ll be staring at each painting for a good 10 minutes just to figure out all the details and complicated brush strokes. The exhibit will be open until the 18^th of December.

For more info, click here.

Ride at Maadi

The best workout for the weekend will be with the help of Bescletta as they through another bicycle ride for the people of Maadi. Come with your own bike or rent a bike with a vest and hat for 75 LE. The ride will start from El Nasr Street in front of Starbucks at 7 am.

For more info, click here.

Saturday

AirZone EAU Waters Cup

Football fans get ready! In celebration of the World Cup, join AirZone on Saturday, December 10th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Point 90 Mall in New Cairo. Sign up & compete with different teams to see who will win the Cup.

Call 01025308680 for more info or sign up here. 

Rai-Na & Asia Madanii at Cairo Jazz Club

Get ready for a night of outstanding performances this CJC on Saturday. Start the night with Rai hits and good vibes from Rai-Na. The Sudanese queen Asia Madani will also perform her Sudanese folk tunes alongside her band.

For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Sidd, Saify & The Fake Scientist at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Are you ready to dance from sunset till midnight? Move to the beat and munch on some tasty bites this Saturday with the newest Terrace Grooves event. Sidd, Saify and The Fake Scientist will be setting the tone for the night with their music sets.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Taht El Sefr at Room Art Space Garden City

The relatable lyrics and amazing music by the band That El Sefr will be all you need this Saturday. Their Indie Rock beats will have you calling for an encore.                                                        

For more info, click here.

Paint & Sip at The Nile Ritz Carlton

Tired of the usual dinner and a movie kind of dates? Here’s a fun date idea that will help you explore new skills. Sip on some good wine and put your art skills to the test with this experience that you won’t forget. You don’t have to be Bob Ross to join the event, as all skill levels are welcome to partake. You won’t even need your own art supplies as everything will be provided when you get there.  

For more info, click here.