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. French Cultural Institute Madrasset Al-Huquq Al Frinseya St, Mounira, Tel 02 2791 5800 Fri 30, 6pm: "Muslim Perspectives on Interfaith Dialogue", a round table discussion by Brother Adrien Candiard, professor of Islamic studies. If it is true that interfaith dialogue has long been an initiative of Christians, increasing numbers of Muslims are calling on it now and to examine the origins of the Quran and Sunna that promote the encounter with non-Muslims.
Kodak Passageway Downtown, Cairo Cairo Photo Week (22-30 November) Fri 30, 4pm: “Beginnings and Endings”, a talk by photographer, self-publisher and writer Laura El-Tantawy. Fri 30, 6pm: “Find What You Love and Let it Kill You”, a talk by film director and writer Abu-Bakr Shawky.
El-Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Word Hall Tues 4, 7pm: An evening of poetry by the Faculty of Information student Maye Ibrahim.
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.
