Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 02 2514 2581 Thurs 15, 9.30pm: An evening of poetry features a galaxy of poets followed by a concert enlivened by singer Rehab Metawaa. Arab House for Poetry Behind Al Azhar Mosque, Azhar, Tel 02 2514 2990 Sun 18, 9.30pm: "Sufi Poetry in Egyptian Heritage", an evening of poetry. Egyptian Architecture House 4 Darb Al-Tebana St, Al Darb Al Ahmar, Tel 012 62965078 Tues 20, 9.30pm: A seminar on architecture in cinema and theatre. Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) 3 Abul-Fida St, 2nd floor, Zamalek, Tel 02 2795 3705 Sun 18, 1pm: Celebrating the International Day of Yoga on the 21st of June, the center will present its monthly roundtable entitled "Yoga for Wellbeing." The roundtable will focus on different aspects of Yoga and how it unifies the body, mind and soul in order to achieve a balanced life. Speakers and practitioners will share their thoughts and experiences on the role and importance of Yoga in modern life. The discussion will be followed by an interactive session with the audience along with a demonstration of various Yoga postures by the Yoga Instructor of the Embassy of India in Cairo and his team. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Fri 16, 9pm: “In the Love of Allah,” an Islamic seminar conducted by Preacher Nader Al-Sheikh, on how to take advantage of the holy month of Ramadan. ALEXANDRIA Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 BACC Main Hall Thurs 15,12pm: “My Journey into Mosaics, Turning a Childhood Fantasy into Oriental Artworks,” a lecture by Suzanne Spahi, as part of the Art School Programmes and Activities. Sun 18, 1pm: A lecture to announce the launch of BA's 9th Annual Grand Reading Programme. Every year, the programme selects a novel or short story and organizes a number of different activities related to the story, to encourage readers on interactional reading. This year the programme chose a group of novellas by Writer Yehia Haqi, namely Kaan (As if), Sareq Al Kohl (The Kohl Thief), Emraa Meskina (A Poor Woman) and Al Ferash Al Faregh (The Empty Bed). The lecture will discuss the programme activities that comprise seminars, contests and workshops, including one for those with hearing and talking impairments.
