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

After the horrendous heat wave that struck us midweek, we really need to cool off this weekend with some air-conditioned indoor parties. A lot of this week’s events will help you feel the summer vibes without sweating through your white shirts. Check out the weekend finds and select whatever event suits you, so you don’t waste your precious weekend. 

Thursday

Loulii, Cox & Sebzz at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Looking for something fun to do on the first night of your weekend? Head to CJC 610 where Loulii and Cox will be kicking off the night with some house melodies, followed by Sebzz who will be spinning another one of his upbeat signature sets. 

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

No Mercy at Rawabet Art Space

An incredible dance experience awaits you with another performance by the female duo, nasa4nasa. No Mercy is a performance that will take you on a journey into the depth of humanity through feelings of notions of self-care, the cliches of life, and our ever-rising sense of vanity.

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Wissa Wassef 

A showcase of masterpieces with a true Egyptian feel by the talented Wissa Wassef who is known for making us feel nostalgic, yet very much at home through his work. The pieces will be displayed starting June 1 until June 21 at Ubuntu Gallery. 

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Paint Night at Arkan Plaza

Want to learn a thing or two about painting and how to use colors? Here’s a chance to paint the night away as you create an authentic art piece. You’ll get to pick an image inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night and you’ll get to create your own version of it. Tickets are limited, so hurry up!

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Tahini Talk, Egyptian Project & Motherfunkers at Cairo Jazz Club

Journey across the different genres of music in one night. With the help of Tahini Talk and their Cuban folk rock and Egyptian Project’s captivating folk tunes. Motherfunkers will be joining at the end with a groovy closing-set to make sure you’re vibing all night long!

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

Abdel Halim & Shadia at El Sawy Culturewheel

El Sawy Culturewheel listened to your recommendations on adding new puppet characters, and they are bringing Shadia and Abdel Halim to stage. Performing as a puppet duo, the characters are expected to play all your favorite classics this Thursday. 

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Friday

Kol Haga Helwa at Rawabet Art Space 

Nanda Mohammad is back to finish off the list of brilliant things about life and take you with her on a journey of self-exploration. Directed by Ahmed El Attar, this performance will take you on an emotional rollercoaster that will change your perspective on life. 

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Paranoid Eyes at Room Garden City 

What could possibly be better than spending the weekend with other Pink Floyd fans and singing your lungs out to Comfortably Numb or Another Brick in The Wall? Your weekly dose of Pink Floyd music will be sponsored by Paranoid Eyes as they give us another tribute night with all our beloved songs.

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Lexer & Fade Republic at Cairo Jazz Club 

Coming all the way from Germany, the producer and DJ Lexer will be taking over the decks at CJC with his signature house and techno mixes. On warm up duty, Fade Republic will be getting the party started.

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

DJunkie at Cairo Jazz Club 610 

Autobees El Sahra is heading west this Friday and coming on board is everyone’s favorite nightlife commercial DJ DJunkie. A surprise guest is expected to make an appearance, so make sure you are ready. 

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

Bike Rally at 90 Avenue

To all our gymrat friends, this is a chance to help you justify missing all the birthday parties because you were working out. Compete with other participants on a challenging 13 kilometre bike ride across New Cairo. After competing, an award ceremony and a BBQ event will be taking place.

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Saturday 

Paint & Sip at escaterrenal

We have said it before and we are saying it again, this is by far the most perfect event for a first date. Paint & Sip is a weekly event that takes place at various venues each weekend. This Saturday they are taking the paint brushes and the canvases to the east side, at The Waterway.  

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Ahmed Ali El Haggar at Room Garden City 

Son of an outstanding talent, Ahmad Ali El Haggar has made his own name by being an incredibly talented singer and musician. After performing with some big household names like Carole King, Jason Mraz, and Melissa Etheridge, he is coming to the stage of Room Art Space Garden City this Saturday to perform live.

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Metal Roar at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Metal Roar is an event night dedicated to all the metalheads of Cairo. Get ready to headbang all night through with some of Egypt’s best metal bands as they perform at CJC 610. A lot of original music will be played and metal screams will be filling the air on that night. 

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

Squadra at Room Art Space New Cairo 

Can’t afford therapy? Well here’s the next best thing, Squadra will be helping you laugh all your troubles away at Room Art Space New Cairo. These 7 comedians keep you chuckling all night with their hilarious jokes and funny puns. 

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