Art | The American University in Cairo

In cooperation with Avant Garde, Oud virtuoso Mario Saied and his musical band will perform a repertoire of Arabic classics as well as original compositions, in an evening that will inspire both memories and visions for the future. Free admission and open to the public. Mario Saied, a oud player and music composer, graduated from the Arabic Oud House under the supervision of the global ar...

Chicago Children's Choir

Register now for a festive night full of music featuring the world-renowned Chicago Children's Choir and AUC's own pop music phenomenon Nesma Mahgoub '13 along with talented local youth.

El Leila El Kebira

6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Come join the experience of the classic puppet show about the wonders of mulids will be performed by the musical theater troupe Fabrica, led by AUC music professor Neveen Allouba.

Love and Stranger Things

Jun 11 – Jun 12

Get your tickets now! Don’t miss these six amazing 15-minute plays, all centered around contemporary themes.

In Potentia II

What lies there, in potentia? Watch stunning visuals mesh with seriously slick experimental music performances featuring a strong lineup of artists like 1127, Onsy and Shah.

"Great Black Music" and Social Progress in Washington, D.C.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

"Great Black Music" and Social Progress in Washington, D.C. Insight by Dr.Maurice Jackson. The talk will take place on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 7:00 pm, Oriental Hall, TCC. Dr. Maurice Jackson, Associate Professor of History and African-American Studies and an Affiliated Professor of Performing Arts at Georgetown University, will give a lecture on the intersection between black music and ...

Film Screening: The Last Resort

The little-known story of the thousands of European refugees who were welcomed by Egypt during World War 2, featuring authentic footage from the period with its many parallels to today, is presented by first time director Yara Al Ghandour. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring AUC professors and other experts.

International Jazz Day

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

To celebrate UNESCO’s International Jazz Day (April 30), TCC and the Jazz Society of Egypt are bringing together a bevy of jazz performers and bands, old and new, for a mega jam session, that will not only highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of “uniting people in all corners of the globe," but will also be a jamming great time. Purchase your tickets through the "registration" link.