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

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From ballet to Billie Eilish, there’s something for everyone in Cairo this weekend! With a whole bunch of art exhibitions and small-production performances going on, coupled with the beautiful weather, there’s no reason for your weekend not to be packed to the brim 一 if you want it to! Check out our event guide here:

Art & Culture

“Back to Egypt” at Gezira Art Center

Make your way to Zamalek to view the photo exhibition titled “Back to Egypt: a Brazilian Collection of Photographs.” The photos, from 19th-century Egypt, serve as a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Emperor Dom Pedro II’s first visit to Egypt in 1871. The exhibition will remain open until the 30th of November.

Via The Embassy of Brazil in Cairo 

Hicham Rahma Exhibition at Picasso Art Gallery

Appreciate abstract art? Head to the Picasso Art Gallery in Zamalek for Hicham Rahma’s latest exhibition, “Lunar Carnival.” Catch a glimpse of his work now through to the end of the month!

Contact the gallery via email at info@picassogalleryeg.com or call 02 27367544.

Via Picasso Art Gallery

Concerts & Productions

Thursday

Hawas at Zamalek Theatre

Don’t miss Hawas in Zamalek on Thursday for a night of progressive themes and catchy melodies! The show starts at 7 pm, and tickets cost 150LE.

Tickets

Via Tickets Mall

“Clôture de L’amour” at Rawabet Art Space

Interested in love stories? What about break-ups? Get the inside, personal view of both through Pascal Rambert’s play, “Clôture de L’amour.” The play will run at the Rawabet Art Space, downtown, through to the 21st. The performance begins at 8 pm, and tickets cost 150LE.

Via Rawabet Art Space

Swan Lake Ballet at Cairo Opera House

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Enjoy classical ballet? Check out the Cairo Opera House this week for an astounding performance of the beautiful Swan Lake by the St. Petersburg Ballet Company. The show runs on Thursday and Friday and begins at 8 pm on both evenings. Tickets cost 160LE and doors open at 7 pm.

Tickets

Via Tickets Mall

Downtown Comedy Night at Egyptian Center for Culture & Arts

Laughter truly is the best medicine. Why not head downtown for stand-up comedy night? They’ve got a great lineup! The laughs start at 8 pm, and tickets cost 100LE.

Via Downtown Stand-Up Comedy

Saturday

“Haramiea El Jebna” at El Sawy Culturewheel

Be entertained by “The New Faces” as they present the play, “Haramiea El Jebna”. The show starts at 6 pm, and tickets cost 40LE.

Tickets

Via Culturewheel

Amer Eltouni at El Sawy Culturewheel

Get in the mood with Sufi soundwaves as Amer Eltouni graces the Culturewheel stage in Zamalek on Saturday night. The show starts at 7 pm, and tickets cost 50LE.

Tickets

Via Culturewheel

Nightlife

Thursday

The Woodpeckers & Gravity at Cairo Jazz Club

Take your Thursday night to Cairo Jazz Club and jam out with The Woodpeckers for some rock hits from the ’60s and ’70s! Then, stick around for funk, soul, and pop tunes from Gravity and Omar Emara.

For reservations, message CJC on Facebook.

Via CJC

Billie Eillish Tribute at Room Garden City

Make your way to the ROOM Art Space & Cafe in Garden City to dance and sing along to all your favourite Billie bops! The show starts at 9 pm and doors open at 8:30 pm! Tickets cost 150LE.

Tickets

Via Room Art Space

Friday

Strawberry Swing at The Tap East

Get your dancing shoes on and head to The Tap in New Cairo for an upbeat evening of enjoying Coldplay’s top records with popular tribute band, Strawberry Swing!

For reservations, call 01060000869.

Via The Tap East

Saturday

Zeal at Room New Cairo

Head to the ROOM Art Space & Cafe in New Cairo for a bumpin’ night of rock n roll. Zeal hits the stage at 9 pm, and doors open at 8:30 pm. Tickets cost 150LE.

Tickets

Via Room Art Space

Workshops

Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation at Osana

Curious about sound therapy? Osana Family Wellness will host a 2-hour long session on Friday beginning at 7 pm. The workshop will incorporate meditation and relaxation through the use of instruments such as wave drums and gongs. The session costs 350LE.

Check out Facebook for more details.

Registration

Via Osana

Sport

Yalla Agala Ride at Moaaz Street

Want to start your Friday with some exercise? Make your way to Heliopolis for a 7:30 am bike ride with Yalla Agala. Check out the beautiful setting and make new friends 一 registration costs only 10LE! If you need a bike, you can rent one for an additional 30LE.

Ticket info

Via Yalla Agala