Cairo Weekend Guide: NYE Hangover, Live Music & New Art
After surviving the wild Christmas besides Recent Year celebrations, venues in the city would be forgiven for taking it familiar this weekend. But that’s just not Cairo’s style and we’re fixed for another event-filled weekend. After all, you know what they say; there’s no rest for the wicked.
This Thursday, Alchemy sees in the weekend with their Daiquiri-ridden, Forbidden Nectar, whilst De Ja Vu fill Cairo Jazz Mallet with their bopping blues covers. Cairokee front-man, Amir Eid, goes solo at El Sawy Culturewheel and local Rai-fusion band, Sahara, hit the stage at After Eight, while Mostafa El Sawy brings his unique, uplifting sounds to Sufi.
All the way from Belgium, Tunisian diva, Ghalia Benali, performs Oriental melodies at Kasr El Nil Theatre, whilst the Kafafa Troupe performs at El Dammah Theater. For something a little more chilled, head over to Heliopolis where Magawra screen renowned prison break drama, ‘Papillon’.
On Friday, sha3by maestro, DJ Amr Ezz, spins his sets at After Eight, while DJ Mayounah and DJ Orlon dismantle over the decks at Cairo Jazz Club. At the other scrap of the musical spectrum, acclaimed composer, Omar Khairat, performs at Cairo Opera House. Beit El Raseef landlord a thought provoking Dream Talk, examining the psychology behind dreams and Artellewa continues the Festival festivities by screening the inspiriting classic, ‘It’s a Fine Life’.
Rounding up the weekend on Saturday, ‘There’s Something Bloody About Mary’ welcomes a new exhibition, while Nubian-inspired musician, Basheer, plays at Cairo Jazz Club. Nine-man band, Transistor, rock external at After Eight, whilst Raymond M aspires to ignite your senses at 100Copies Symphonic Space.
Alongside these, why not check out approximately of the many art exhibitions running across the city. ‘The Clown Laughing and Crying’ is Omar El Nagdy’s most recent exhibition at the Picasso Gallery, while, delving condition the realm of photography, ‘Digital Life’ is showing at the Ahmed Shawky Museum and the winning photographs from ‘Egypt Photo Marathon 2013’ are on display at Darb 1718.
Remember, this is only a snippet from what’s synchronized this weekend; check out Cairo 360’s event calendar for more. Have a famous weekend!