? ON THE TUBE TONIGHT-
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Since Amazon Prime is here (pdf), we thought we’d go with one of their hits — The Boys: Based on the comic series of the same name, The Boys asks the question: What if superheroes were real and there was nothing we could do to check their power? Would they really be altruistic or would absolute power do what it does best? What can be done about it? Well, that’s where the eponymous team of anti-superhero vigilantes come in. The kicker: They’re all normal (well, relatively) everyday guys who got sick of the abuses of the super-abled.

The show is the one of the latest in a string of movies and TV series that became popular in the 2000s that attempt to deconstruct the superhero genre — a trend started by legendary comic writers such as Alan Moore (creator of Watchmen) and Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns) in the 1980s. But unlike these other movies, the Boys doesn’t take itself too seriously, and understands its place as pure parody. That said, it doesn’t shy away from such themes as corporate greed and corruption, abuse of power, consumerism and social media on crack (or compound “V” as the show would have it), as well as telling a very charming underdog story. And since it was adapted by Seth Rogan, you'll be bound to get a few laughs in.

The show is on its third season, so you’ll have much to binge if you haven’t started already.

⚽ Eid week leaves you with plenty of football to watch: We have plenty of matches here at home as well as some friendlies between major European clubs in preparation for the new season.

Today: Al Masry faces Eastern Company in the round of 16 of the Egypt Cup at 6pm. As for the league, Ismaili will play against Enppi at 6pm, while Ghazl El-Mahalla will face Future at 9:30pm.

Tuesday: Zamalek will face Al Moqawloon Al Arab in the league at 6:30 pm, and Al Ahly will play against Future at 9 pm. Meanwhile, Al Ahly Bank faces Ghazl El-Mahalla at 4:30pm, and Tala’a El-Gaish is set to play against Pyramids at 6:30pm.

English rivals Manchester United and Liverpool will play a friendly match in Thailand at 3 pm.

Wednesday: The Egyptian League takes center stage: Ismaily v Smouha at 6:30 pm, Al Masry v Farco at 6:30 pm, and Enppi v El Gouna at 9pm.

Thursday: Eastern Company v Misr El-Maqasa at 6:30 pm, Ceramica Cleopatra v Al-Ittihad at 9pm.

Friday: Manchester United plays a friendly match in Australia against Melbourne Victory at 12:05 pm, and Liverpool is set to play another friendly in Singapore against Crystal Palace at 2:35 pm.

Saturday: Pyramids and Al-Ahly face off in the Egyptian League at 9 pm, Ghazl El-Mahalla will play against Zamalek at 6.30 pm, and Future will face Ismaili at 6.30 pm as well.

? IN OTHER SPORTS NEWS- Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur made history at Wimbledon, becoming the first Arab or North African woman to reach the semifinals of a grand slam, CNNreports.

? EAT THIS TONIGHT-

Blast from the past: Bon Appetit has made an ubiquitous comeback: Local food chain Bon Appetit is suddenly everywhere — in gas stations, the street corner, all your food delivery apps — and we’re loving it. Founded more than 30 years ago, Bon Appetit used to be the go-to spot for fresh sandwiches in the 90’s and early 2000’s — their chicken pané was always the perfect post-practice snack in the nady. Since then, many international food chains started setting up shop in Egypt, local food players stepped up their game, and Bon Appetit just fizzled out among the multitude of choices. Until now: The sandwich maker is making up for lost time by opening up branches everywhere across the capital, and the food is just as delicious as we remember it. Their signature chicken Champion sandwich is always a solid choice, and their roast beef sandwich is equally fresh and delicious. Pro tip: Whichever sandwich you go for, always order extra cheese.

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Kick off the Eid vacation with a few laughs tonight with Slapsticks Stand-Up Comedy Show at Rawabet Art Space: The recently-formed comedy club Slapsticks has a fresh line up of fine comedians for audiences tonight, including Ahmed Hassan, Hamza Bahaa, Marwan Moslemany, Ghada Salah, and Mohamed Habib. The jokes will kick off at 8pm.

If live music is more your thing, catch award-winning El Tanbura’s tonight at El DammahTheater: El Tanbura’s traditional folk music is performed by 20 members ranging in age from 25 to 84 years, and they include master musicians, singers, philosophers, as well as fishermen, builders, plumbers and vendors. The concert will begin at 9pm.

Room Art Space Garden City is hosting its monthly open mic night tonight at 9pm, sign up for a seven-minute slot to show off your musical, poetic or comedic chops or just show up and enjoy the show.

Or sing your heart out at karaoke nights at Room Art Space New Cairo on Wednesdays and Thursdays 8pm to 10pm.

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