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RAMADANIYAT-

Good news for all of our West-siders and adventurous Easties:Qahwet WOC is back this year for your Ramadan nights out starting this Thursday, 14 March. Walk of Cairo is collaborating with Topaz Restaurant to fill every night with live performances throughout the Holy Month, including a Mawlaweya show, a tanoura show, board games, and a traveling Mesaharaty. You can head down there any time during Ramadan from 8pm to 2am.

What’s a Ramadan night out without a suhoor tent?Layalina is launching on Thursday, 14 March at Zed Park, with Nouran AbuTaleb providing her mellow sounds for company, and again on Friday, 15 March with Hana Yousy’s vocal talents. Their extensive menu, which includes drinks, cold and hot mezzahs, and mini sandwiches, is going to make sure you’re ready for your fast. You can snag spots for two, four, five, or eight people. Like any authentic Suhoor experience, Layalina expects you there well into the night, opening its doors at 11:30pm.

Layalina is also going to East Cairo.El Baron Palace is hosting this Suhoor tent on Friday, 15 March, and along with the Sharmoofers, are bringing you a night of tradition and entertainment under the stars. The menu will be the same as our West-siders, but those attending at El Baron have a larger selection of seating. You can choose between lounges, tables, and high table seats here.

Looking for more authenticity, less glitz-and-glam? The Qandil Bani Helal troupe is performing El Sira El Hilaleyaat Rawabet on Saturday, 16 March. This sira is one of the most widely known and most beloved epics told by renowned poets like Sayyid Al Dawy and Jaber Abu Hussein. You can grab your tickets here. The performance starts at 9pm sharp, and late arrivals will not be let in. Please note that children younger than the age of 12 are not allowed to attend.

MUSIC-

Witness some of the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt on Wednesday, 13 March. The Mazaher ensemble shares their tradition with audiences with two concerts every Wednesday at Makan. Reach out by the email or Whatsapp number provided on the page to experience the spiritual poly-rhythmic drumming and vocals practiced in Upper Egypt. Note that taking photos and/or videos is prohibited during the performance.

Is it too early to make Eid plans? Grab yourself some fast-selling tix to El Hadaba’s Eidconcert in Gouna on Wednesday, 10 April.

EVENTS-

Osana’s upcoming bazaar is a two-in-one Ramadan and Mother’s Day event. Happening on Saturday, 16 March, you’ll find gifts, decorations, and Ramadan essentials as well as a Sohour between 7pm and 11pm.

To our young readers: Mark your calendars for Friday, 3 May and get ready for the Youth toBusiness (Y2B) event at The GrEEK. Y2B is a networking event with inspiring keynote speakers and workshops designed to help you plan and advance your career, give you personal development insights, and give you the chance to explore different career paths.

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