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

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Are you ready to say goodbye to partying for a whole month? Before the Ramadan commercials start living rent-free in our heads and the overpriced Suhoor becomes trendy again we want to party one last time and we know you do too. This week, we compiled a very special list that can help you go crazy this Thursday & Friday.

Arts & Culture

Thursday

Umm Kulthum at El Sawy Culturewheel

If you still haven’t been to one of the Umm Kulthum puppet tributes yet, then this is your chance to enjoy this fun and interesting event. All the songs you have grown to love will be played at the concert the only difference is that Umm Kulthum and her band will be puppets controlled by strings.

For more info and tickets, click here.

Opera La Boheme at Cairo Opera House

Cleanse your ears from all the mainstream music you have been consuming and enjoy some real music. Puccini’s symphonies will be played this week at Cairo Opera House’s Main Hall. Take your favorite person with you because it is a guaranteed good time.

For more info & tickets, click here.

Friday

Introduction to Potter at Le Studio

Tired of the usually overpriced dinners and boring dates? This is your chance to take your significant other and do something a little different. Take this introductory pottery session this Friday at Arkan Plaza and live your wildest Ghost dreams.

For more info, click here.

Graphic Design Meetup at El Sawy Culturewheel

A call for all the upcoming graphic designers to come to El Sawy Culturewheel and meet up with other people who share a similar passion.

For more info & tickets, click here.

Day with Drummers at Cairo Opera House

Learn all the drumming techniques you need to know with none other than music professor Alfred Barakat. Sign up now for an experience you will not forget.

For more info & tickets, click here.

Paint & Sip at Binge

Sip on a good glass of wine while you work on your painting skills with Brush It. You don’t even need to bring your own art supplies and no actual talent is needed unless you want to flex.

For more info, click here.

The Candle & The Fish by Helmi El Touni at Picasso Art Gallery

Known for his subtle depiction of national political concerns and issues of public awareness through art, Helmi El-Touni is showcasing his artwork for the first time at Picasso Art Gallery. The exhibit will be open every day from 10:30 am to 9 pm except on Sundays.

For more info, click here.

Nightlife

Thursday

The Sinatras Ft. Yara Tarek at Room Garden City

Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and many more musicians will be celebrated on this special Thursday night at Room Art Space Garden City. Yara Tarek will be performing some jazz tunes while another lineup of talented local artists will be paying tribute to some of our favorite music legends.

 For more info and reservations, click here.

Sha’abi Night at Zamalek Theater

A special night dedicated to Sha’abi music, and Sha’abi music only this weekend at Zamalek Theatre. Listen to some banging beats by Abo Sahar, DJ Totti and Gelba.

For more info and tickets, click here.

DJunkie & AK at The Tap West

Party like there’s no tomorrow with the crowd’s favorite DJunkie and AK at the Tap West. Be ready to dance the night away with the fun pop mixes that will be played just for your entertainment.

For reservations, call: 0106 0000 867

Gravity at The Tap East

Gravity is taking the good vibes and the even better music to the eastside with pop, soul, funk and R&B mixes.

For reservations, call: 0106 0000 869

Bubblegum Kollectiv at The Tap Maadi

Bubblegum Kollectiv is heading to the cosy Tap Maadi to help you turn it up a little before Ramadan. Follow the good music and make your reservations now.

For reservations, call: 0106 0000 865

Ashmawy, Fur Coat and Jonas Saalbach at CJC 610

One more Impulse night before awaits you at CJC 610 before it closes off for Ramadan. Enjoy a lineup of incredible DJs and producers who will keep you hyped up all night! 

For reservations, message CJC 610 on Facebook between 12 and 8 pm

Cabaret Night at CJC

The last Cabaret Night of the season and the nostalgic jazzy vibes will be taking over Cairo Jazz Club with Harfoush and his band. Habiba Azab will end the night with her jaw-dropping vocals.

For reservations, message CJC on Facebook between 12 and 8 pm

Paranoid Eyes at Room Art Space Garden City

The weekly Pink Floyd appreciation event is back this Friday and more covers of your favorite songs will be played all night.

For more info and reservations, click here.