Updates on Events: PechaKucha, Movie and Open Mic

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

The first PechaKucha Night will take place Goethe Institute's Tahrir Lounge, Downtown, 6:30 PM.
Presenttions will cover political, urban and social issues...

Speakers so far are:
- Injy El Abd (Collage)
- Mohamad Ezz Aldine (Photography/ CARE Egypt)
- Ahmed Hazem (Social Networking)
- Mona Shahien (Tahrir Lounge)
- Mohamad El Moshir (Graffiti/Caricature)
- Marwa Morgan (Photography)
- Ahmed Abdel Fatah (Photography/ Tahrir Square)
- Tasniem Seliem (Computers + Kids + Books)
- Ahmad Nady (creative illustration)


Wednesday, October 5, 2011

“Exit Through the Gift Shop” (2010) at the Townhouse Library, 7:00 PM

Directed by Banksy

A film about an amateur French film maker who obsessively tries to document the making of street art by world renowned graffiti artists such as Shepard Fairey, Invader, and Banksy, claiming his end goal being the creation of a documentary on street art, when in fact he has no intention in doing so. Not only does he follow them during late hours of the night while climbing buildings to leave their outspoken marks, but he also befriends them and learns their craft. Inspired by the risky life and impact of street life, Terry Guetta, starts his own line of work under the stage name “Mr Brainwash” as Banksy himself edits and creates “Exit Through the Gift Shop”.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Up On The Roof – Open Stage Night at Darb 1718, 8:00 PM

Up on the Roof is an Arts Residency Cairo (ARC) event in association with Darb 1718. The bi monthly Open Stage Night is a creative platform for both established and emerging artists using either Arabic or English language.

Performances include live poetry, spoken word, stand-up comedy, narratives, music, script reading and dance. Each act will be a maximum of 7 minutes and at times a longer guest spot for an invited artist. This is a space to try out new material and take risks as well as present shaped work.

Donation of 10 LE on entrance

Open Mic Events with Andy Shallal

- Busboys and Poets night at the Darb 17 18, 8:00 PM
A unique night at Darb 1718 and hosted by Up On the Roof featuring artist Andy Shallal and other poets, comedians and performers.

- 18th Microphone al Mareekh at Makan, 8:00 PM
Joining hands with Andy Shallal: artist and activist who runs one of the coolest open mic. spaces in DC

Open Mics Weekend

Cairo has many open mic events this weekend

Thursday August 18, 2011

Up On the Roof - Open Mic Night at Darb 17 18, 9:00 PM
Microphone al Mareekh - Open Mic Night at Makan, 9:00 PM

Friday August 19, 2011

Al Hezb El Comedy Open Mic Night at Makan, 8:30 PM

Open Mic Events

Friday, July 29, 2011

Microphone al Mareekh at Makan at 7:00 PM (6:30 PM if you want to perform)
entrance 30 LE

5 minutes to share anything you would like - music, performances, stories, songs, stand up comedy, and more.

Facebook link here.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Up On The Roof - Open Stage Night at 9:00 PM.

Up on the Roof is an Arts Residency Cairo (ARC) event in association with Darb 1718. The bi monthly Open Stage Night is a creative platform for both established and emerging artists using either Arabic or English language.

Performances include live poetry, spoken word, stand-up comedy, narratives, music, script reading and dance. Each act will be a maximum of 7 minutes and at times a longer guest spot for an invited artist. This is a space to try out new material and take risks as well as present shaped work.

Donation of 10 LE on entrance

People interested in performing need to contact Linda Cleary: lindawildfire@hotmail.com
But the list gets full very quick so you are invited to book ahead.

Directions to Darb 1718: www.darb1718.com

Up On The Roof goes bi-monthly

Up on the Roof now takes place on every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The next event takes place on Thursday July 21, 2011 at Darb 17 18 at 7:30 PM.

Up on the Roof is an Arts Residency Cairo (ARC) event in association with Darb 1718. The bi monthly Open Stage Night is a creative platform for both established and emerging artists using either Arabic or English language.

Performances include live poetry, spoken word, stand-up comedy, narratives, music, script reading and dance. Each act will be a maximum of 7 minutes and at times a longer guest spot for an invited artist. This is a space to try out new material and take risks as well as present shaped work.

Donation of 10 LE on entrance

People interested in performing need to contact Linda Cleary: lindawildfire@hotmail.com
But the list gets full very quick so you are invited to book ahead.

Directions to Darb 1718: www.darb1718.com

Up on the Roof - Open Stage Night

The "Open Stage Night" takes place at the rooftop (weather-permitting!) of Darb 1718 on the first Thursday of every month.

The next event is on Thursday July 7, 2011 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

Up on the Roof is an Arts Residency Cairo (ARC) event in association with Darb 1718. It is a platform for both amateurs and pros to showcase their talents in music, poetry, stand-up comedy, storytelling and dance in a supportive atmosphere. Performances last 7 minutes and can be in either Arabic or English.

People interested in performing need to contact Linda Cleary ahead of time: lindawildfire@hotmail.com.

Donation of 10 LE on entrance.