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TODAY-

ART-

This is your last chance to go to Bibliothek’s Art Gallery to attend Inside the Corner Pink House, an exhibition and book launch by visual artist Reem AlJeally. The artwork and illustrated book depict the ongoing war in Khartoum, blending nostalgic memories of life, events, and childhood as the artist adjusts to a new life abroad. The exhibition is open to the public until 10pm.

Tonight brings GEM’s Art Cairo exhibition to a close. But don’t worry, there’s still time to visit. Grab your ticket here for one last shot at experiencing a chorus of historical and contemporary art made locally and internationally.

BOOKS-

It’s also the last day of the Cairo International Book Fair, which closes its doors at 8pm tonight.The fair is taking place at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center in the Fifth Settlement, New Cairo.

THIS WEEK-

THEATER-

Ebni is back at Rawabet Art Space. The play is an adaptation of God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza and it demonstrates how two different families react when their children get into a fight,and as the play unfolds their true colors are revealed. Catch the performance starting this Friday, 9, Tuesday, 13, and Wednesday, 14 February at 8pm and on Saturday, 10 February at 5pm. Book your tickets here.

Head to The Tap West for It’s Not Unusual, a two-day showcase of live performances, good food, and drinks hosted by ACT Theatre Group. The event runs this Friday and Saturday, 9-10 February and starts at 7pm. Send The Tap West or ACT a message to reserve.

MUSIC-

The Grand Egyptian Museum will be hosting Tunisian songstress Emel Mathlouthi this Friday, 9 February, so hurry and grab a ticket. The Voices of Hope concert will start promptly at 9pm.

Hamza Namira will be dropping his album at a concert hosted by ZED park this 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.

Egyptian independent artist and multi-instrumentalist ASH will be performing at Le LacDu Caire this Friday, 9 February. Hosted by CRCL, the event will start at 1pm and doors will close at 4pm. Get your tickets here.

STAND UP-

Looking for a laugh?Sahra Toxic has you covered at Cairo Jazz Club 610 tomorrow at 9pm. You can reserve your tickets by messaging them on Facebook.

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.

LATER-

MUSIC-

Don’t miss out on Mohamed Mounir, Ramy Sabry, and Sharmoofers taking the stageat Family Park.The event will take place on Friday, 16 February with gates opening at 1pm and performances starting at 7pm. Get your tickets through Tazkarti.

Amr Diab is back on stage for the first time in Egypt this year. El Hadaba’s concert is taking place in Manara Arena on Friday, 16 February. Grab your tickets while you can.

Ready to rock? ROKN, a rising Egyptian rock band, is performing at ROOM Art Space and Café on Friday, 16 February. You can snag tickets for EGP 200 here or at the door.

Oud player Saad Al Oud and his band will be playing at Theatro Arkan, on Saturday, 17 February. The night of classical Egyptian music will open its doors from 7:30pm and begin at 8pm. You can get your tickets at Ticketsmarche.

Renowned musician and composer Omar Khairat will be gracing the stage again at the Egyptian Opera House for two nights starting Wednesday, 21 February, and Thursday, 22 February at the Grand Theatre at 8pm. Get your ticket for the first night here and the second night here.

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.

THEATER-

In another of Mahmoud Saad’s live interviews, Ashraf Abdelbaki will be featured on stage on Saturday, 17 February. Accompanying entertainment will be provided by Mai Farouk. Before you grab a ticket, keep in mind that this is a phone-free, filmed experience, meaning that you should expect to hand your phone over at the gate and be seen by friends and family on their TV screens at home.

Russell Peters is taking the stage at Sports City Stadium later this month. Peters is making his comeback in Egypt on Monday, 19 February in the New Administrative Capital City. Grab your tickets while you can. For EGP 12k, you can even meet the all-time highest grossing standup comedian.

SPORTS-

The Cairo Half Marathon is taking place in just over a month: 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 still available, giving you ample time to convince seven of your friends to join, which will get a 10% reduction in price when you register.

Join a run for Gaza on Friday, February 16 with the TriFactory in the Wadi DeglaProtectorate. All proceeds will go towards sending aid to Gaza and you can sign up here for the 5K or 1K distances.

INTERACTIVE EVENTS-

Fancy yourself a detective? Murder-mystery fans can pull out their magnifying glasses to crack this case. Cluedupp and Crime Scene Investigator are staging a hard-boiled outdoor event where you have to solve four murders around the city by solving puzzles, interrogating witnesses, and hunting for clues. Find more details here.

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