Child Power Exhibition Opening 12 Sep Sep 12 – Oct 17 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AUC New Cairo Don't miss this poignant exhibition by documentary photographer Sahl Abdelrahman, revealing the harsh realities of child labor in Egypt's cotton industry. Learn More
The Middle East After Nasrallah 09 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo Don't miss this talk that will discuss the future of the Middle East in light of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination and the recent escalation of violence. Learn More
Heya Masr Foundation 10th Anniversary Celebration 12 Oct 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm AUC New Cairo Join us in celebrating a decade of empowerment and positive change in the lives of Egyptian children and youth, featuring Moody Demery, the founder of Amalna Heya Masr Foundation. Learn More
Isis String Orchestra Featuring Winners of Nicolas Latif Music Awards 2024 12 Oct 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Join this exciting night with Isis String Orchestra, a Cairo-based amateur orchestra that focuses on Western classical music with light compositions from the Arabic repertoire. Learn More
The Mitigation, Adaptation and Health Nexus: A New Sustainability Agenda 13 Oct 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm AUC New Cairo Join Professor Rokia Raslan from University College London for a talk on healthier workplaces, improved conditions, and sustainable growth, featuring global project insights Learn More
Mahshi: Food, Literature and Translation 14 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm This session will focus on the intriguing ways in which food is integrated into the narrative of a novel. The translator will provide invaluable insights into how the author skillfully employs food as a multifaceted tool to explore social, emotional, and cultural themes. Learn More
Qahwa & Kalam: Muslim Scholars in West Africa on the Eve of Colonialism 14 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The West African Islamic clerisy were caught in the midst of a revolution against a perceivedly corrupt indigenous political establishment in the nineteenth century. What had started as esoteric jihad against political corruption towards the end of the Songhay empire morphed into open warfare in the wake of the transatlantic slave trade. But even in putting down their weapons, the discourse on ... Learn More
Palestine Past and Present with Rashid Khalidi 14 Oct 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Online Join renowned historian Rashid Khalidi talk, tackling the war in Gaza after 12 months and how the time added more urgency to a reading of his compelling account of the history of Palestine; The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine. Learn More
Making Routes: A Virtual Book Discussion 15 Oct 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Online Join us for the virtual book discussion of Making Routes, featuring book editors Gerda Heck, Eda Sevinin, Elena Habersky and Carlos Sandoval-García. The book tackles diversity and dynamics of the migrations of displaced peoples across the Global South. Learn More
Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF) 17 Oct Oct 17 – Nov 10 1:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Experience innovation at the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF) in Egypt, showcasing global multidisciplinary arts to challenge and reshape audience and performer interactions. Learn More
Theater performance - “Sa7ebna” (Our Friend) 17 Oct Oct 17 – Oct 20 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square A luxurious North Cost reunion turns chaotic as buried secrets and betrayals unravel in this gripping drama. Learn More
Art D'Egypte Forever Is Now .04 26 Oct Oct 26 – Oct 30 1:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Unearth the dialogue between antiquity and artistry at Forever Is Now, set by the Pyramids of Giza—book a transformative weekend guided tour! Learn More
The Ordinariness of Ethics and the Extraordinariness of Revolution 27 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo Join us for an exciting talk with Ramy Aly of AUC, as he discusses his article, which focuses on the heart of revolution—not through the lens of street protests or political upheaval, but via the intimate narratives of those who came of age in its shadow. Learn More
Cairo Jazz Festival 2024 31 Oct Oct 31 – Nov 8 12:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Experience global jazz fusion at the Cairo International Jazz Festival, with 27 concerts from 15 countries, along with workshops and family programs. Learn More
Edward Said Memorial Lecture: Geometries of Imperialism in the 21st Century, Featuring Étienne Balibar 02 Nov 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Join Étienne Balibar's lecture on imperialism, inspired by Edward Said's Orientalism, analyzing modernity's cultural divides and domination structures. Learn More
Meditative Breathing to Release Stress 18 Nov 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm AUC New Cairo Join us for an interactive workshop that helps participants to learn and experience different meditative breathing techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and boost their overall mental, physical and spiritual wellness. Learn More
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 02 Dec 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AUC New Cairo Join us in honoring the achievements and resilience of over a billion individuals with disabilities, inspiring action to break down barriers and foster inclusion worldwide. Learn More
Yoga for Happiness 04 Dec 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AUC New Cairo Don't miss this interactive vinyasa yoga class that will help awaken your senses when flowing from a pose to another with the synchronicity of breath to find serenity, balance and peace. Learn More
AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025 10 Apr Apr 10 – Apr 12 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Join us this April for AUC's second annual Tahrir CultureFest, connecting AUC's students, faculty, alumni and staff with our friends, neighbors and downtown community. Learn More