? OUT AND ABOUT-
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ARTS-
Catch a glimpse of Egyptian cinema through Mohamed Bakr’s lens at Photopia in FiftyYears of Cinematic Portraits. This exhibition continues until Sunday, 10 March where you’ll get to see a selection of portraits taken from his extensive collection of over 2000 artistic works captured since 1956. The exhibition showcases around 100 images from 80 films, covering various genres including literature, cinema, performance, comedy, and realism.
The Home’s Heart Exhibitionby Abdel Khalek Hussein at Al Mashrabia Art Gallery is running until Saturday, 16 March. On every day except Friday, the exhibition’s doors will be open from 11am-8pm.
MUSIC-
Tablet El Sitt are taking the stages alongside our ancestors at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Friday, 8 March from 7pm. The all-female band is dedicated to resurrecting Egypt's ancient musical heritage, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Egyptian folk rhythms, vibrant singing, and dynamic dance performances. Get your tickets here and don’t miss out on this celebration of culture and tradition
COMMUNITY SERVICE-
Join Ultra 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.