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

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The weather is getting finer as the week comes to a close, so let’s hope it remains like this during the weekend. Come what may, we believe that nothing should stop us from going out and about, making the best out of what Cairo offers.

Thursday begins with Egyptian jazz musician Yehia Khalil taking to the stage for a round of tunes at Cairo Opera House, Amena El Abd flaunts various tunes on stage at ROOM Art Space Garden City, while Bahgaga serve a colourful performance at Darb 1718 that gathers music, acting, and more. Movie lovers can also head to Zawya, which screens of 1982 and For Sama, as part of Cairo Cinema Days.

Elsewhere, DJ Mobbz takes to the decks at The Tap Maadi for a round of hip-hop and R&B tunes, Bubblegum Kollectiv spins some pop at The Tap West, the same genre that Armen V will be flaunting on the decks at The Tap East. Speaking of pop Cairo Jazz Club welcomes Bluefrank, who will serve some experimental pop tunes, before Neobyrd take over, while this edition of Cairo Jazz Club 610’s Impulse sees Dutch producer, Eelke Klejin, taking to the decks, along with Jeremy Olander, and Richard R.

When Friday comes, Egyptian Project deliver a fusion night at Darb 1718, Nesma Harky flaunts some jazzy numbers on stage at Grand Nile Tower Hotel, while local band Kawkab takes to the stage at ROOM Art Space Garden City to play a round of rock songs.  As part of Cairo Cinema Days, Zawya is set to screen You Will Die at Twenty and Abo Leila.

Elsewhere, DJ Mohasseb celebrates his 8^th anniversary at Cairo Jazz Club, Mr. Arafa takes to the decks at The Tap East, while The Tap Maadi sees Undercover Elvis taking to the stage to pay homage to The King, before Boy Wonder takes over for a round of pop/rock numbers.

As for Saturday, Zawya screens of 1982 and For Sama for the second time, as part of Cairo Cinema Days, Rami Attalah plays a round of jazz tunes at ROOM Art Space Garden City, while Taksir Sharqi plays a host of Oriental tunes at Cairo Jazz Club. Agaty closes the night with a round of acoustic tunes at The Tap East.