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Forget knitting, Macrame is the new fabric skill that you need to pick up: Starting this Thursday, 30 March until Saturday, 1 April at Gusour Cultural Center you will have the chance to learn with Martina Luther the fundamentals of this art form through her workshop.

Get your karaokeon at Room Art Space in New Cairo this Wednesday, 29 March. Check out their Facebook page for more details.

Enjoy oriental music in the AUC Tahrir Cultural Center garden this Thursday, 30 March at 8:30pm. Zaii Zaman — a trio of violin, oud, and double bass players — will be playing traditional Arabic music to their audience. This event is open to the public and is without charge.

Attend a Sufi Dance Performance on Friday, 31 March at Dawar Arts. Immerse yourself in the season with a mulit-faceted cast and crew who will provide a performance of dance, poetry and singing.

Love the drum? Join a drum circle on Friday, 31 March with Mostafa Baccar at Gusour Cultural Center. There will be two 50-minute drum circles, the first at 8pm and the second at 9pm. Check out their page on Facebookto know more details about the event.

The Comedy Bunch’s “Make’em Laugh 16” at Art Room Space in New Cairowill be stirring some chuckles on Saturday, 1 April. Want to have your shot at stand-up? This will be your chance as there will be an open mic during the evening. Visit their Facebook page to learn more details and register.

Get moving after iftar with Trifactory’s Relay Run next Wednesday, 5 April in Palm Hills Club, 6 October. Call up four buddies for a 2-hour (non-konafa-related) competition to run as many laps as possible. This event is happening from 9-11pm. Visit Trifactory’swebsite to register.