Beit Al-Harrawi Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 2510 4174 *Beit Al-Oud Tue 7, 8.30pm( Free entrance): Oud duet Karim Sami and Ebtesam Shbayak.
Beit Al-Sehemi Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaaz St, Tel 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 9.30pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 9.30pm: A performance by clowns in Al Muiz Street, entitled; Al Aragouz Wa Khayal Al Zel (The Shadow Puppet & Qarakoz show) We Will Come Right to the Audience…Free Theatre." The show is presented by Wamda groupfor Shadow Puppets and Qarakoz, directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Library 11 Mohamed Mazhar St, Zamalek Fri 3, 9.30pm: A poetical-musical evening revives the poetry of Fouad Haddad, Salah Jahin, Beram Al-Tonsi, Bahaa Jahin recited by poet Ahmed Haddad and accompanied by singer Dalia Al-Guindi, oud player and singer Youssef Al-Sharaai, pianist Ahmed Al-Mogui, bassist Karim Hosni and percussionist Amir Ezzat.
Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 2739 0132/0144 *Open-Air Theatre Thur 2, 9.30pm: An evening of enshad dini (religious chanting) featuring Saudi munshid (religious singer) Mohamed Radi Al-Sherif, accompanied by maestro Alaa Abdel-Salam's troupe with the participation of munshid Ahmed Abdallah. Fri 3, 9.30pm: The Arab Takht band, led by Yasser Moawad plays Ramadan's famous songs as well as religious songs. Sat 4, 9.30pm: Egyptian singer Dina Al-Wedidi. Sun 5, 9.30pm: Singer Ibrahim Rashed. Mon 6, 9.30pm: Pianist Fathi Salama and his Sharkiat band play east-meets-west compositions. Tue 7,9.30pm: A performance by Sayadna troupe for heritage and religious chanting and Al-Sira Al-Hilalia (the Hilalia saga) with puppets. Wed 8, 9.30pm: Syrian band Abu Shaar Brothers. Thur 9, 9.30pm: Singer Ali Al-Haggar in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
The Cinema Cultural Palace 4 Abdel-Rahman Fahmi St, Garden City, Tel 2794 8689 Fri 3, 9pm: The Shadow Puppet & Qarakoz show. Fri 10, 9pm:Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music.
Darb 1718 Kasr El Sham3 Street, Al Fakhareen, Old Cairo, near Mar Girgis Metro Station, Tel 2361 0511 Mawaweel Festival: Cairo's alternative Ramadan Experience (25 June-9 July) Thur 2: Vocalist Basheer (9pm ), Mazaher band (10.15pm) and Salalem band (11.15pm). Thur 9: Osama Al-Hadi's band (9pm). Al-Mawlaweya troupe, led by Amer Al-Toni (10.15pm). Hawidro (11.15pm).
Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Moaiz St with Al-Azhar, Tel 2514 7475 every Sat, Mon & Wed, (9.30pm, free admission) Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music.
The Greek Campus 171 Tahrir St, Bab El Louk, Cairo, for tickets information call 16826 Hayy Festival 2015 (26 June-11 July) Fri 3, 9.30pm: Egyptian singer and songwriter Maryam Saleh, together with electro-music producer Zeid Hamdan in a big concert. Joining them in live performances Marc Codsi on guitar/bass guitar, and Anthony Abi Nader on drums. The band has developed their blend of traditional Arabic songs, hip-hop and electronic. (Ticket price 40 EGP - Tickets outlets will be announced soon). Sat 4, 9.30pm: The Egyptian accordionist, composer, songwriter and singer Youssra Al-Hawari features in a concert, accompanied by her band: Shadi Al-Hosseini, Salam Yousri, Sedki Sakhr, Mahmoud Faisal, Yamen Al- Gamal. She began performing as both an actress and a vocal performer with Al Tamye theater group in 2007, known for its performances incorporating music and storytelling. She has been also working as a musician with Egypt's The Choir Project. She gained popularity after her first music video Al Soor (The Wall) was released in April 2011which vividly describes a scene that became a meaningful symbol in post revolutionary Egypt.Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 2390 7707 Fri 26, 9.30pm: Celebrating Ramadan,Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe, conducted by Omar Farahat in a repertoire of religious and Sufi songs.
Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 9pm (Doors open at 8.30pm): Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sab.
El Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 *Al Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thur 2, 9.30pm: Al Tanbura troupe from Port-Said will present a thrilling performance. Fri 10, 9.30pm: A performance by the Abul Gheit Dervishes.
Misr Al-Gedida Library 42 Al-Oroba St, SalahSalem Thur 9, 9.30pm: A poetical-musical evening revives the poetry of Fouad Haddad, Salah Jahin, Beram Al-Tonsi, Bahaa Jahin recited by poet Ahmed Haddad and accompanied by singer Dalia Al-Guindi, oud recital and singing by Youssef Al-Sharaai, pianist Ahmed Al-Mogui, bassist Karim Hosni and percussionist Amir Ezzat.
Misr Al Mahrousa Cultural Café Al Sayyeda Zeinab district,Cairo Thur 2, 9pm-1am: A singing recital by Marwa Nagui. Fri 3, 9pm-1am:HelwanArab Music Ensemble. Sat 4,9pm-1am: Al-Giza Arab Music Ensemble. Sun 5,9pm-1am: Shoubra Al-Khema troupe for folk instruments. Mon 6,9pm-1am: A musical evening with singer and composer Ahmed Al-Haggar. Tue 7,9pm-1am: A musical evening with composer Emad Al-Rashidi and cartoonist Said Faramawi.
Al-Moaaz Street Al-Gamaliya district Thur 2-Thur 9, 9.30pm: Performances by Amr Hamza company.
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 *Main Hall Sat 4, 9.30pm: Moroccan singer Ghalia Benali. Tue 7, 9.30pm: Sufi chanting by Sheikh Yassin Al-Tohami.
