In these pages you will hopefully find interesting tips on how to take advantage of Cairo's many cultural opportunities, with particular attention to live events. Cairo Live Events Guide does not pretend to be exhaustive but will try to cover main events open to the public.

This is a private, independent, nonprofit endeavour. This blog was started in August 2008 by Cairowanderer who has been running it solo up to May 2011. Since then Cairene Beat contributes as well to the blog. If you have any comment, tip, or information you think might be relevant for the blog, please write to cairowanderer@gmail.com or cairenebeat@gmail.com.

Read about Cairo Live Events Guide on The Daily News Egypt

Friday, March 11, 2011

WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC March 12 to March 18, 2011

Saturday, March 12, 2011
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marcello Mottadelli with soloist Wessam Ahmed (Oboe) presents works from Dvorak, Marcello and Beethoven in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 7:00 PM
- El Ahlam Band in the Open Air Theatre of Cairo Opera House, 7:00 PM
- Kolthoumiat (Om Kalthoum songs) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Sodfa (Contemporary Egyptian music) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 7:30 PM
- Cairokee (Alternative Arabic Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 6:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- Reggae Bus (Reggae) at After Eight, 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 13, 2011
- The Cairo Quartet present music from Brahms, Mahler and Mozart in the Golden Hall of the Mohamed Ali Palace in Manial, 8:00 PM
- Heritage Ensemble of Arab Music at the Gomhouria Theatre, 7:00 PM
- Metal Blast Vol. 1, with Mascara, Beyond East, Karma and Enraged in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Cocoon (Latin Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 6:30 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 7:00 PM
- Samaa Troupe for Religious Music led by Intesar Abdel Fattah  at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM

Monday, March 14, 2011
- Hekayetna (Contemporary Egyptian music) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Bel Makloob & Ebbtide (Rock) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- Bikeya (Trip-Hop, Electro) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 6:30 PM
- Resident DJ at After Eight from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
- Sakia’s Opera Night with sopranos Amira Reda, Bahaa, and Maysa Orensa in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Meshwar Band (Arabic Reggae) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Skin Deep (Funk, Soul and Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 6:30 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Zar music) at the Makan, 8:00 PM
- Emad Hamdy (Guitar) and Hassan Sharara (Violin) recital in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 7:00 PM new
- DJ Ramy (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 6:30 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 17, 2011
- Cairo Jazz Festival 1st Night with  Cocoon (Egypt) 8:00 PM River Hall,  Adam Miller Group (USA/Egypt) 9:00 PM Wisdom Hall, Calima (Spain) 9:30 PM River Hall
- Cairo Opera Orchestra Gala Concert in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 7:00 PM
- Yasser Ghoneim (Violin), Alaa Khalil (Viola), Mohamed Salah (Cello), and Mohamed Saleh (Piano) present music from Mozart, Mahler and Brahms in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 7:00 PM
- Modern Dance Theatre Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 7:00 PM
- El Tanbura (Folk Music from Port Said) in the El Tanbura Hall, 8:30 PM
- Arifa (Holland/Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 6:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 7:00 PM

Friday, March 18, 2011
- Cairo Jazz Festival 2nd  Night with Michelle Rounds (Australia) 6:30 PM River Hall, Stelzhamma (Austria) 7:30 PM Wisdom Hall, Kazumi Watanabe (Japan) feat. Amro Salah Trio (Egypt) 8:00 PM River Hall, Arifa (Holland) 9:00 PM Wisdom Hall, German Women Jazz Orchestra (Germany) River Hall 10:00 PM 
- Modern Dance Theatre Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 7:00 PM
- Calima (Spain/Flamenco Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 6:30 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 7:00 PM

No comments:

Post a Comment