The American University in Cairo AUC New Cairo Moataz Al Alfi Hall Tues 23, 1-2pm: The Provost lecture series presents “Trying to Keep Everyone Happy is Making Egypt's Economy Miserable”, a lecture by Dr. Hany Tawfik, Executive Chairman, Union Caoital Founder, Egyptian Private Equity Association. Oriental Hall Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tahrir Campus, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077 Sat 20, 9.30am-3pm: The Children's Literature Symposium, organised by HUSSLab Fellow Yasmine Motawy, brings together authors, illustrators, and critics of Arabic children's literature. In talks and discussions, participants will explore recent trends, new projects, and critical developments in the field. (Participation is free, and open to the public, but registration is encouraged through the Google form at https://goo.gl/forms/1QJb8EXhoBgCnLrV2 The first few registered participants will receive a gift bag of sample children's books).
Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Every Saturday and Sunday, 1pm: Religious chanting workshop by munshid (religious chanter) Mahmoud Al-Tohami. Every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 1-3pm: Playing on musical instruments workshop for ages from 10 to 18 years Every Sunday and Tuesday (10.30am) and every Wednesday & Thursday, 10am: Plastic arts workshop for ages from 7-12 years.
Beit Al-Harrawi (The Arab Oud House) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, 4-9pm: Oud classes given by the oud professors of the Arab Oud House. Every Saturday and Thursday, 3-6pm: Workshops on the theories of playing oud for advanced students. Every Saturday, 5-6pm: Workshops on the theories of playing oud for beginners.
Talaat Harb Cultural Centre Al-Sayyeda Nafissa St, Zeinhom area, Tel 02 2362 2647/ 2362 8174 Every Saturday, 12pm: Drawing, artistic and leather handicrafts workshop, conducted by Heba Samir. Every Sunday, 1pm: A candle making workshop, supervised by Dalia Al-Sherbini. Every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 10am: artistic and skills development workshops for people with special abilities, supervised by Alham Aalian. Every Thursday, 1pm: Oil painting workshop, supervised by Dalia Al-Sherbini. Every Sunday and Wednesday, 3.30pm: Arab calligraphy, trash recycling and ceramic faience workshops given by Sondos Mohamed Ali. Every Monday and Wednesday, 4-6.30pm: Classical Arab singing workshop.
