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Despite barely having a penny to our name after last week’s Black Friday events, we still want to spend the weekend right. So, no more buying discounted cat-shaped cookie cutters or baseball jerseys for teams you’ve heard of. This weekend, dedicate all the money you have left to good times and making memories with friends and family. And we’ve gathered all the events worth heading to in another Weekend Guide!
Thursday
Pink Seasalt, The Marmalade Jam, & Soul Medicine Man at Cairo Jazz Club
Are you a fan of Soul and Funk music? Then you’ll love what CJC has in store for you this Thursday. Memphis Records will bring Motown to the heart of Cairo with debut performances with The Marmalade Jam and Soul Medicine Man, musical groups infused with soul, funk and psychedelic tunes. Pink Seasalt will start the night with its unique fusion of indie rock, neo-psychedelic, and a melancholic touch of RnB.
For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.
Georgia Angiuli, Mohasseb, & Junior at Cairo Jazz Club 610
As expected, CJC 610 will host another crazy weekend lineup that guarantees a night well spent. Veteran DJ Junior will kick off the night, followed by live performances by Georgia Angiuli and Mohasseb.
For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.
Sahar El Amir at Ubuntu Art Gallery
Inspiring works of art are not easy to find. But Sahar El Amir’s newest collection “The Upside Down Sky” will surely leave you in a state of awe. The artist’s detailed brushstrokes will captivate you to stare at each piece for hours. Don’t miss out on the exhibit open until Saturday, December 17th.
For more info, click here.
Suzan Saad at Picasso Art Gallery
The contradictions within our thought patterns, such as the secrets and mysteries we choose not to communicate with others, are beautifully depicted in Suzan Saad’s collection, “Illuminations of a Non-Sacred Valley''. Don’t miss out on the chance to be entranced by her artistic expressions. The exhibit is open until December 18th.
For more info, click here.
Mohamed Sabry at Ubuntu Art Gallery
Mohamed Sabry’s more than interesting artwork continues in his newest collection, “A Nap in Cable Town”. His exciting yet mysteriously strange pieces are on display until Saturday, December 17th.
For more info, click here.
Shady El Qasseer Ensemble - Conjunction at Room Art Space Garden City
A night with jazz experts from Shady EL Qasseer’s ensemble will transport you to the 1920s. The ensemble plays a crossover of modern, modal jazz, and ethnic music, effectively producing distinctive sounds that you can only experience with their music.
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Friday
Yaya, Pacmen, & Algopack at Cairo Jazz Club
If you want to spend your Friday dancing until midnight, then CJC is where you need to be. Yaya will debut behind the decks, followed by perfect weekend bangers from Pacmen. Algopack will additionally oversee keeping you on the dance floor till late with their electrifying beats.
For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.
AK & Jaadu at Cairo Jazz Club 610
Are you ready to drop it like it’s hot this Friday? All your favourite hits from artists like the Weeknd, Drake, and Cardi B will play at CJC 610 for an unforgettable Friday night with AK and Jaadu.
For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.
Brush It at Cinema Radio
If you want to revive the artist in you, this artsy event is all you need. This weekend, Brush It will bring its special event and experience to Downtown Cairo. So, come paint by the historical location with other art enthusiasts sharing your similar interest! And there’s no need for actual art skills or supplies as everything is provided at the venue.
For more info, click here.
Open Mic at Room Art Space Garden City
Do you believe you have a hidden talent that others need to see? This Friday, you can show your friends and the crowd at Room Art Space how talented you are. If you know how to play music, sing, write poetry, or make your friends laugh, then this Open Mic Night is your chance to shine.
For more info, click here.
Saturday
Sharayet & Shereen Abdo at Cairo Jazz Club
If you’re Arab, then you’ve most likely spent some time belly-dancing in front of your mirror before. This Saturday, you can show everyone what you’ve been practising as CJC dedicates the night to Shaabi music. Sharayet will kick off the night with a rendition of 80s and 90s Arabic songs. More hip-shaking will follow with Shereen Abdo’s new “Sultana” project, which also includes many authentic Shaabi songs.
For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.
Wahba, Clay Lio & Ayman Nageeb at Cairo Jazz Club 610
Sunset Terrace is back for the winter season, and we can’t be more excited about it. A chill evening by the terrace awaits you at CJC 610 with down-tempo music and organic house beats by Wahba, Clay Lio, and Ayman Nageeb.
For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.
Mosad Ozil at Room Art Space Garden City
Catch the triple-threat singer, songwriter, and composer, Mosad Ozil, as he performs his original songs on stage this Saturday at Room Art Space.
For more info, click here.
Chipmunk Trivia Night Vol. 12 at Room Art Space New Cairo
Unlike any bonding experience you’ve had before, this trivia night at Room Art Space New Cairo will tell you who secretly knows it all. You’ll be asked questions about topics ranging from math, geography, and history to music and movies. Team up with your friends to compete for rewarding surprises at the end.
For more info, click here.
