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Culture events: Picks for the weekend Approaching the last weekend before schools reopen their doors, Ahram Online recommends this weekend's top culture events (30 August-2 September)
Thursday 30 August Rock and Metal bands at El Sawy Culturewheel at 5.30pm TheWalls of Death - The Resurrectionevening will include Egyptian rock, progressive and metal bands. El Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26th of July Street, Zamalek Nesma Abdel-Aziz with Marimba at Citadel at 8pm The concert is part of the 22nd Citadel Festival for Music and Singing. Nesma Abdel-Aziz, a young Marimba player, has a long history of performances in Egypt and internationally, captivating her audience with musical skill and energy. Saladin Citadel, Salah Salem Road, Cairo 48 Hour Film Beirut edition at Cimatheque at 9pm The Cimatheque Alternative Film Centre in downtown Cairo is holding a screening of the best ten 48 Hour Film Projects produced by aspiring filmmakers in Beirut this summer. 19a Adly Street, 5thFloor, Apt. 29, Downtown, Cairo Opening of the Culture Palace of Banha and the Children's Palace The Culture Palace of Banha is located in Banha, the capital of the governorate of Qalioubiya to the north of Cairo in the Nile Delta. It consists of three floors. The centre will include many cultural activities aiming to reach to all social strata in Banha and beyond. Banha, Cornish El Nil Friday 31 August Eskenderella at Citadel at 8pm Popular Egyptian band will perform within the 22nd Citadel Festival for Music and Singing taking place from 29 August to 5 September featuring concerts by local musicians. Saladin Citadel, Salah Salem Road, Cairo Mohamed Nahas at El Sawy Culturewheel at 8pm Dance of Life: Photography exhibition at Palace of Arts Dance of Life is a photography exhibition by Coucla Refaat who launches her first book in which it explores the rich culture of Thailand. Cairo Opera House grounds, Zamalek, Cairo Saturday 1 September El-Fan Midan at public squares, throughout the day Organised by the Independent Culture Coalition, El-Fan Midan or ‘Art is a Square' aims to bring arts and culture to the streets of Egypt. In Cairo Abdeen Square serves as platform for the initiative's events held on the first Saturday of each month. Abdeen Square, Cairo Kolthoumiat at Arab Music Institute at 8pm Kolthoumiat is a recurrent music event, in which numerous artists pay tribute to the iconic Egyptian singer Omm Kolthom. Arab Music Institute in Ramses Street no longer serves as an educational institution but is reserved for music concerts only. 22, Ramses Street, Cairo Rap at El-Genaina Theatre at 8.30pm Fareeq El-Atrash and the Egyptian rapper Deeb who began his career in Hip Hop when joining Asfalt band in 2005. In 2007 he created a duo with Mohamed Yasser, calledWighit Nazar El-Genaina Theatre, Al-Azhar Park, Salah Salem Rd, Cairo Sunday 2 September Al-Nour Wal Amal Orchestra at Citadel at 8pm The concert is part of the 22nd Citadel Festival for Music and Singing. Al-Nour Wal Amal Orchestra consists of blind girls who over the past years performed on many stages in Egypt and internationally. Saladin Citadel, Salah Salem Rd, Cairo ‘Masterpieces' exhibition at Zamalek Art Gallery Masterpieces X is a collective show featuring some of Egypt's finest artists including Farghali Abdel-Hafi, Gazbia Sirry, George Fikry, and Zeinab Al-Sageny. This exhibition marks a decade of “Masterpieces” exhibitions held by the Zamalek Art Gallery. 11 Brazil Street, Zamalek, Cairo Follow Arts & Culture updates on Twitter at@AhramOnlineArtsand on Facebook atAhram Online: Arts and Culture http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/51604.aspx
