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TONIGHT-

MUSIC-

The Cairo Opera House is reserving its Main Hall for a Rageh Daoud homage concert tonight at 8pm. The concert will be conducted under the tutelage of Maestro Ahmed Farag. Before you book your tickets, note that there is a strict black-tie dress code for the night. Gentlemen, that means a full suit, tie included.

Soothe your ears with the sound of harmonious music at the Harp classic concert with Manal Mohei Eldin on the string quartet playing pieces by Mozart and Boïeldieu. The performance will also feature Huda Abde Elazim on the flute as the guest of honor. This is a one-day concert at Cairo Opera House’s small theater tonight at 8pm. Reserve your seats here.

SPORTS-

Watch the African Cup on the big screen. Mivida is hosting The Stadium, screening the AFCON matches. The Lake District is within arm’s reach in case you need to fuel up before or after the matches. More of a doer? The Stadium is also hosting sports activities you can partake in. You can book your tickets through Ticketsmarche.

THIS WEEK-

BOOKS-

The Cairo International Book Fair is starting on Wednesday, 24 January until Tuesday, 6 February. The event will be open to the general public on 25 January from 10am to 2pm, except Friday and Saturday, when their doors will close at 9pm. The fair will be in Egypt International Exhibitions Center Center in the Fifth Settlement, New Cairo.

MUSIC-

Brooklyn Babies are bringing Lana del Rey to Cairo. The tribute band will perform at El SawyCulturewheel on Thursday, 25 January from 7-9pm. Click here to book your tickets.

Warm up your vocal cords, gang. Karaoke Night is back at ROOM Art Space and Cafe. ROOM’s doors are open every Tuesday through to 27 February for you and your friends to belt out your favorite tunes, starting at 8pm and ending at 10pm. You can reserve your spot here.

FOOD-

Why go to Dubai Village when the Walk of Cairo has a day of street foods. This one-day street food and tasting event, happening on this Friday, 26 January, will bring together artisanal, farm and comfort food from all of the best bites around. There will also be activities and entertainment for the kiddos — all you have to do is bring yourself.

If you missed the cheese fondue brunch at Villa Belle Epoque you can plan to be there tomorrow or on Wednesday.The brunch will be on every Monday and Wednesdayuntil 28 February from 2-6pm. The meal is reservation only and click here to find out how to book your spot.

Save up your Mexican cravings for Taco Tuesday at Cairo Jazz Club on Tuesday, 30 January from 7pm. Gather your work buddies or friends and enjoy a night of unlimited tacos and cool drinks. For reservations message their Facebook page.

ART-

Picasso Art Gallery has opened its doors to solo exhibitionist Hicham Rahma. Each of his paintings will exhibit “mixed tales with rich folkloric elements” with “magical strangeness and astonishing interaction.” This exhibition opens from 11am to 9pm, except for Sundays, until Friday, 2 February. Click here for more information.

LATER-

PHOTOGRAPHY-

Only a few more weeks untilThe Fujifilm festival starts on Thursday, 1 February, and ends on Sunday, 4 February. You’ll have four full days of activities, meetups, and talks, as well as a photography contest and an exhibition that you can partake in. You can bring your camera along to get a gratuitous CMOS and lens cleaning and check out the GFX 100 ii Studio on-site. Fujifilm X-Photographers and creators will be there too — don’t miss out on the networking potential. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

SHOPPING-

Cairo Vintage Souq is back with more old finds for you to scavenge. Bring your thrifting skills to Al Ismaelia venue in Downtown Cairo from 12pm till 9pm on Saturday, 3 February to get the best retro and vintage finds. For more information go to their instagram page.

MUSIC-

Hamza Namira will be dropping his album at a concert hosted by ZED park on Friday, 9 February at 8pm. The park’s gates will open at 2pm but the concert gates will open later at 6pm. You can get your tickets here, with the option of regular standing, VIP standing, or VIP seated.

End the month on the dance floor at Cairo Jazz Club’s Wednesday Night Live event next Wednesday, 31 January from 9pm. The night will have Riffs shaabi tunes, El Waili with his top hits, and Donia Wael for soothing wrap up. Message their Facebook page for reservations.

POETRY-

Amr Hassan will be performing at El Sawy Culturewheel for their annual end of winter show. Alongside his band, he will perform two concerts on Friday, 16 February, one at 3:30pm and one at 7pm. Find out more here.

SPORTS-

The Cairo Half Marathon is taking place in less than two months: Mark your calendars for Friday, 1 March, and start stretching. Cairo Runners is bringing back a fan favorite, offering 5km, 10km, and 21km runs as well as a Family Run. Tickets are available until 27 February, giving you ample time to convince seven of your friends to join, which will get a 10% reduction in price when you register.

Want to do a little community service? Join Wadi Ibex on their Wadi Degla clean up event on Saturday, 9 March. All you have to do is wear your trainers, sunglasses, and refillable water bottles and head down to Wadi Degla Protectorate at 10am. You can sign up here.

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