Ammon News - Events list courtesy of 7iber.com @ http://www.7iber.com/2010/08/events-amman-august-22-28/

This week’s agenda features a storytelling and puppet night, poetry reading at Mohtaraf Remal, live gigs by local musicians, Farida’s Iraqi Maqam ensemble, cycling nights, Ramadan comedy shows, and more.

If you like local stand up comedy, you’re in for a treat, as comedians Nadim Masri, Mohammad Lahham, Fares Haddadeen and Nazeer Khawaldeh will be performing this coming Saturday at the Orthodox Club.

Lookout this week for a series of after-Iftar cultural activities at the Royal Cultural Center, featuring local comedy, music, and dance.

If you know of something we’ve missed, be sure to us a line here.


Sunday August 22, 2010

Cycling Night in Dabouq, organized by Tareef Biking and Hiking, at 9:00 pm. Helmets, bikes, and water provided. For info call Nader 0799142273 / 0776426625, Raslan 0796919160, or Firas (English/Russian) 079 60 8 99 87.

Karaoke Night, at IVY Garden (close to Paris Circle), 9:00 pm. For reservations call : 079 772 8787 or 0777710017

“Tse2″, comedic play by Nabil Sawalha’s group – with Iftar, at the Regency Palace Hotel. Ticket 30 JDs. For info and reservations call 065607000


Monday August 23, 2010

Singing Night by Mohammad Rafe’, Nas o Nas Cafe (Wakalat Street), 9:00 pm, For reservations and info call 0796867979.

“Tse2″, comedic play by Nabil Sawalha’s group – with Iftar, at the Regency Palace Hotel. Ticket 30 JDs. For info and reservations call 065607000


Tuesday August 24, 2010

Cycling Night in Dabouq, organized by Tareef Biking and Hiking, at 9:00 pm. Helmets, bikes, and water provided. For info call Nader 0799142273 / 0776426625, Raslan 0796919160, or Firas (English/Russian) 079 60 8 99 87.

Storyteller and Puppet Show, a story from Palestinian folklore. At Turtle Green Tea Bar/Rainbow Street. 9:30 pm. Free entry. For info call 07888812378

“Tse2″, comedic play by Nabil Sawalha’s group – with Iftar, at the Regency Palace Hotel. Ticket 30 JDs. For info and reservations call 065607000


Wednesday August 25, 2010

El Far3i/Tareq Abu Kwaik performing live at JAMM/Jabal Amman, 10:00 pm. For more information: 0795877970.

“Tse2″, comedic play by Nabil Sawalha’s group – with Iftar, at the Regency Palace Hotel. Ticket 30 JDs. For info and reservations call 065607000

JO Tweetup Iftar, Century Park Hotel, 7:00 pm. 17.64 JD inclusive per person. Telephone 06 5680 090


Thursday August 26, 2010

Poetry Evening at Mohtaraf Remal/Jabal Luweibdeh, 9:00 pm.

Layali al-Hilmiyyeh Group, part of Ramadan Activities, Royal Cultural Center, 10:00 pm.

“Tse2″, comedic play by Nabil Sawalha’s group – with Iftar, at the Regency Palace Hotel. Ticket 30 JDs. For info and reservations call 065607000

Music: Farida and Iraqi Maqam Ensemble (Iraq), Jabal Al Qal’a (Citadel), 10:00pm. For reservations: www.jordanfestival.com.



Friday August 27, 2010

Comedy: Hassan Tbaishat and the Group, Khadra and Za’al, part of Ramadan events, Royal Cultural Center, 10:00 pm.

“Tse2″, comedic play by Nabil Sawalha’s group – with Iftar, at the Regency Palace Hotel. Ticket 30 JDs. For info and reservations call 065607000


Saturday August 28, 2010

Standup Comedy Show, featuring Nadim Masri, Mohammad Lahham, Fares Haddadeen and Nazeer Khawaldeh. At the Orthodox Club/Abdoun. 9:00 pm. Cover Charge JD 5 per person. For reservations, please call: 0795651550.

“Tse2″, comedic play by Nabil Sawalha’s group – with Iftar, at the Regency Palace Hotel. Ticket 30 JDs. For info and reservations call 065607000

El Far3i/Tareq Abu Kwaik performing live at JAMM/Jabal Amman, 10:00 pm. For more information: 0795877970.

Ongoing Exhibitions

Collective Featuring Samar Haddadin, Zara Gallery/Grand Hyatt Amman
Open City: Refuge Urbanism, National Gallery of Fine Arts, until August 18
Cities and Villages of Jordan, Nabad Gallery/Next to Wild Jordan – Jabal Amman.