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The Iliad of the Arabs: El Warsha Theater Troupe will perform, through storytelling and singing, the Epic of Beni Helal, which recounts the story of a Bedouin tribe as it migrates from the Arab peninsula westwards across the Sahara Desert to escape drought. The show is taking place tonight at 8:30pm at Tahrir Cultural Center.

Expose yourself to some art and culture and walk around central Cairo: Qahrawya are organizing two separate “iftour” (iftar tour) events this month, which entail an art walking tour after sitting down for iftar together. The second tour is taking place in downtown Cairo this Saturday, 22 April, starting at 5:30pm.

Chess players, gather round for game night:That Really Cool Studiohas been hosting chess nights in Zamalek every week and will host the last one tomorrow. The fun is scheduled to begin at 9pm and end around midnight.

Dive into Egypt’s infinitely rich contemporary art world: The “Traces of Egypt” Exhibition began in late March and will continue until Thursday, 15 June, at the Grand Egyptian Museum. The exhibit is organized by Egyptian-German artist Susan Hefuna and celebrates the country’s Khayamiya tradition through 28 dresses celebrating local artisans and their craftsmanship.

Back to the Cairo Opera House: Egypt’s iconic Omar Khairat will be performing on Wednesday, 10 and Thursday 11 May, starting 8pm. The concerts are expected to run through until 11pm at the historical venue’s Main Hall.

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