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TONIGHT-
Can’t keep track of which suhoor tent is up when? Layaly HydeOut is making it easy for you — they’re open all month with HekaytnaHelwa at Hyde Park. In addition to a set Suhoor menu, weekdays feature oud and takht sharqi music, and weekends will host superstar performers, including Hakimand comedian Mohamed Helmy. Tickets from 19 to 23 March are available now.
Drop the sobia and face your phobias at Rawabet Arts Space’s Mesh Mawgood Live Podcast: Fobia Elsobia event. Tonight at 9pm the event will help you confront and understand your fears or phobias, such as potatoes, car headlights resembling human faces, associating even numbers with good and odd numbers with evil, having a fear of cheese, or feeling uneasy about the Ring Road. Get your tickets here.
Footloose brings the magic of Ramadan at Wadi Campwhere the desert comes alive with traditional festivities and cherished traditions under the starry night sky. From mesmerizing Tanoura shows to sumptuous iftar feasts and late-night suhoor meals, immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. Enjoy movie nights under the open sky, engage in a variety of activities including volleyball and card games, and gather around the bonfire for shared stories and laughter. Reserve your spot through their number on their Facebook page.
TOMORROW-
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year with the Society of Play by bringing your mom to a special adult playdate. Tomorrow mothers and their (adult) children will gather for a day of fun and games through interactive group activities for a chance to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories together. For reservations click on this link.
Qahrawya are back again with their Ramadan ‘Iftours’ where you get to stroll through the bustling streets and ancient wonders of Cairo iconic landmarks as well as indulge in its delicious dishes. The Salah al-Din Citadel and the labyrinthine alleys of Khan el-Khalili will be included in the tour. Their dates are tomorrow in Downtown and Thursday, 28 March for the Mounira x Garden City tour. Saturday, 30 March will be in Zamalek and Thursday, 4 April will be in Desert of the Mamluks. To book your spot, message them on their Facebook page.
LATER THIS WEEK-
There’s no shortage of comedy at ROOM. Six comedians are laying it all on the table this Thursday, 21 March at the space’s Garden City branch for The Mad Day. Doors open at 8:30pm.
Nurture your connection with our cultural heritage with Megawra. Their three-day Spendthe Day in Khalifa event is on its eleventh edition, taking place this year on Friday and Saturday, 22-23 March, and Friday, 29 March. The event focuses on connecting space, place, and people at al-Khalifa Park and al-Khalifa Community Center.
Looking to do some good without skimping on the fun? Join Dayma in celebrating World Water Day with a clean-up followed by a delicious Iftar and some trivia. Head over to the Qursaya crossing to VeryNile headquarters on the island on Friday, March 22 at 3pm. Bring your teens along for some community building. The EGP 850 fee includes activities, food, drinks, and the ferry. Don’t forget your refillable water bottle. You can register here.