This week, Zakharef in Motion continues with dance shows from France, the UK, the US, and Jordan. The Holland Festival features Najib Cherradi and his band Weshm at Al-Balad Theater, as well as Dutch Film Days at the Royal Film Commission.
Makan and visual artist Ana Pecar invite you to a VJ/Jam session where live visuals interact with improvised music. Cartoonist Emad Hajjaj and columnists Youssef Ghishan and Ahmad Hassan al-Zu’bi give a talk at Darat al-Funun on Tuesday, and Ta3leeleh – Jordan’s Open Mic – celebrates its one year anniversary on Wednesday at Mohrataf Remal.
This is just a glimpse of what’s in store for you this week in Amman, so read on, and keep an eye on our Google calendar.
Sunday April 25, 2010
Amman Contemporary Dance Festival
NO.THING, Company Linga- Switzerland, Choreographed by Katarzyna Gdaniec & Marco Cantalupo. Al-Hussein Cultural Center – Ras Al Ain. 7:30
Ayyam El Weibdeh Exhibition, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. Ayyam El Weibdeh is a project to evoke Urban Awareness about one of Amman’s culturally-vibrant neighborhood. This project is a collaboration between Friends of Jabal Lweibdeh Association , Dr Rami Daher/Turath, Interruptions, Hamzet Wasel and START.
Monday April 26, 2010
Japanese concert by Hanatemari – A koto (Japanese harp) and flute duo, Al-Hussein Cultural Center/Small Auditorium, 6:30 pm.
Ayyam El Weibdeh Exhibition, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. Ayyam El Weibdeh is a project to evoke Urban Awareness about one of Amman’s culturally-vibrant neighborhood. This project is a collaboration between Friends of Jabal Lweibdeh Association , Dr Rami Daher/Turath, Interruptions, Hamzet Wasel and START.
Tuesday April 27, 2010
Film: Henna/UAE, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, 6:30 pm.
Dutch Film Days: “Kicks”, by Albert ter Heerdt, 112 minutes, drama, Dutch with Arabic subtitles, 2007. At the Royal Film Commission/Film House. 7:00 pm.
Chapter 11 – Live Jazz. Canvas/Jabal Al-Weibdeh. 9:00 pm. For reservations call 064632211.
Zakharef In Motion, Dance Festival
Mathilde Monnier – Pavlova/France, In collaboration with Performing Art Center, French Cultural Center and Greater Amman Municipality, Al Hussein Cultural Center/Ras Al Ain. 7:30 pm. For more information: 0777208033, 0777484313
VJ & Jam session led by resident artist Ana Pecar. Makan Art Space. 8:00 pm. Musicians and video artists are encouraged to bring their own instruments and participate in this live audio visual event.
Open talk about the Political and Social Environment for Satirical Commentary and Cartoon, with Emad Hajjad, Youssef Ghishan, and Ahmad Hassan Al-Zu’bi, at Darat Al-Funun. 6:00 pm.
Wednesday April 28, 2010
Dutch Film Days: “In My Father’s House”, by Fatima Jebli-Ouazzani, 66 minutes, documentary, Dutch with Arabic subtitles, 1997. Film House – Royal Film Commission. 7:00 pm
Concert: Bayt Al-Ruwwad Group led by Sakher Hattar, Classical Arabic Music, Prince Hashem Park/Al-Hashmi Al-Shamali, 7:30 pm.
Ta3leeleh Time. Mohtaraf Remal/Jabal al-Weibdeh. 8:00 pm.
Zakharef In Motion, Dance Festival
Transitions Dance Company/UK, Al Hussein Cultural Center/Ras Al Ain. 7:30 pm. For more information: 0777208033, 0777484313
Thursday April 29, 2010
Zakharef In Motion, Dance Festival
Ya Samar Dance Company/US, Al Hussein Cultural Center/Ras Al Ain. 7:30 pm. For more information: 0777208033, 0777484313
Dutch Film Days: “Storm Bound”, by Steven de Jong, 135 minutes, narrative (for children), Dutch with Arabic subtitles, 2007. Film House – Royal Film Commission. 4:00 pm
Open Session & Astronomy Contest. Jordanian Astronomical Society/Haya Cultural Center, 6:30 pm. For more information 06 5534754.
Concert by Najib Cherradi and his band Weshm, part of Holland Festival. Al-Balad Theater. 8:00 pm.
Friday April 30, 2010
The Studio Opening, Gallery and Printmaking Studio. Prince Moh’d Street Bldg 89 (Opposite Wafa Dajani Gas Station). 6:30 pm.
Amman Underground Hip Hop, concert by a number of Jordanian groups, at al-Hussein Cultural Center/Ras Al-Ain. 7:30 pm.
Zakharef In Motion, Dance Festival
Zakharef Residency Work in Progress/Jordan, Al Hussein Cultural Center/Ras Al Ain. 7:30 pm. For more information: 0777208033, 0777484313
Saturday May 1st, 2010
Souq Al-Balad, Farmers Market. Ras al-Ain, Jordan Museum Site. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Free Theater International Festival V, Royal Cultural Center, 8:00 pm. Full schedule here.
