A few words on how this Tweetup came to be, I believe, are in order:
كان ياما كان, يا سادة يا كرام...
We flirted with a couple of mad ideas. I wanted to have a Flash-Tweetup. But then, with the #CairoTraffic being what it is, we'll all still be stuck on kobri oktobar [yes, oktobar] by the time it ends.
Tarek wanted to [we'll keep that one for another day, lads.]
But then Eman pointed out that, essentially, we need to get off our bottoms and do something, since we talk sufficiently online. Point taken.
Then in a (habitual, of course) stroke of genius Sarah suggested that we go to the Open Mic night on Friday. Which is a great idea.
So there you have it.
The Cairo Tweetup is going to the OPEN MIC NIGHT at Darb 1718!!
--> The best part is that our buddy Ahmed @almojadidi (people, I BEG YOU, start calling him Doodi, we have to make it catch on!) is actually ON THE LINE-UP. Yes, he is.
Location: Darb 1718 Contemporary Art and Culture Center
Kasr El Sham3 Street
Al Fakhareen - Old Cairo
Behind the Hanging Church and Amr Mosque.
There's a nice map, too.
* If you have questions or, on D-Day, are lost, call Moataz from Darb1718, on 012 21 92 449.
From the man's description, it sounds like a really cool setting. And it's in the garden, I believe.
Subway: MarGirgis. and it's a Friday evening so the subway won't be crowded. No excuses!
When: This friday, 07 May. Aywa, ba3d bokra.
The open-mic is from 6 to 11. I think I'll try to get there at around 6:30 / 7ish, and catch the final rays of sunlight in the garden. Some people will be there as early as 6, however.
Suggested conversation topics: Doodi's performance (Can you feel the pressure, Ahmed? :). And whom we will coerce next to take the mic. Oh, and what we can get ابو الفساد for his birthday.
What to bring: A friend. I know that people feel that it's far away (though it's really accessible, especially by subway, and especially on a Friday evening!) so it's important that people motivate each other.
And, it's an open-mic night. Bring fresh tomatoes and eggs, of course.
RSVP: well, if you want. The Facebook event is here. But we both know you're coming, right?
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PS - by the way, there's a 'Girly Tweetup' posted on the Cairo Tweetup facebook page, to whom it may concern.. I reckon it's tomorrow Thursday May 6th.
