The American University in Cairo New Cairo Campus, Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, Plaza Level, Tel 02 2615 3318 The Photographic Gallery Thurs 29, 1-2pm: A talk by Søren Pagter on “Scent of Time” photo exhibition that brings together four remarkable photography projects by current students from the Journalism and Mass Communication Department at AUC. Pagter is the head of the world famous photojournalism education at the Danish School of Media and Journalism. For the past 20 years, he has taught and educated Danish and international photojournalists both at the school in Aarhus and at various workshops around the world, for instance in Nepal, Russia, Armenia and Iran. AUC Tahrir Square Campus Thurs 29, 10am-6pm daily: The Annual AUC Christmas Book Fair will offer competitive prices, free books and impressive discounts.
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.
Diwan Bookstore Tivoli, Sheikh Zayed, Al-Bustan Sq, Tel 012 74883006 Wed 28, 12noon: A free STOTT PILATES talk with founder of AXIS Pilates Studio Dina El-Maghrabi ask all the questions in your mind about how it helps men to tone, women to lose weight, new moms to shed the baby weight. Know more about post-injuries and how to start a light workout, and get general eating tips.
Goethe Institute 17 Hussein Wassif St, Mesaha Sq, Dokki, Tel 02 2575 9877 Tues 27, 6pm: “Genetic Engineering and Future Treatments” a discussion moderated by scientific journalist and head of the scientific section of Al-Ahram newspaper Ashraf Amin. It is part of the project “Science is a Tale”, the fruit of cooperation between the Goethe-Institute and the German Scientific Exchange Authority (DAAD). The project aims at supporting the scientific press in Egypt and disseminating it on a mass scale, in addition to communicating the correct scientific knowledge and news to support the spread of scientific information. This project works to strengthen the relationship between science and the press and to communicate the achievements of scientists of both sexes in a wide range of fields.
Heliopolis Library 42 Al-Oroba St, off Beirut St, Misr Al-Gedida, Tel 02 2291 2412, 01142464426 Wed 28, 6.30pm: “The Role of Art in Combatting Extremism and Terrorism”, a seminar by Al-Sayed Mohamed Ali.
Tamara Building 17 Gawad Hosny St, Downtown, Cairo Cairo Photo Week (22-30 November) Sat 24, 6pm: “Make-up And Social Media Apps”, a talk by make-up artist Kiki Ismail. Tues 27, 9pm: “Cinematic Stories”, a talk by director of photography Ahmed Al-Morsy.
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.
