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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-
Fusing Lebanese and Egyptian music, Disco Beirut will be performing at CJC with tunes from the '70s to the '00s all night long tomorrow. For reservations, message their Facebook page.
Rapper Marwan Moussa will perform with Jordanian singer Aziz Maraka on Thursday, 30 May at Zed Park in Sheikh Zayed. You can also enjoy the concert online through the Minly app. (Zed Park Tickets | Online Tickets)
Brazilian DJ/Producer Mochakk will be performing at Saqqara Pyramids on Thursday, 30 May. This performance is part of his world tour, calling on different cities to perform, including New York and Dubai. Get your tickets here.
Shababco is celebrating its third birthday with a bazaar on Friday, 31 May at ZED Park. This one-day event is dedicated to showcasing the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of young local brand owners with a diverse array of unique products ranging from handmade crafts and fashion. In addition to the bustling bazaar, enjoy live performances throughout the day from both up-and-coming and well-known local artists. Stay tuned to their Instagram for when their tickets drop.
The return of SoldOut Comedy shows. Mohamed Helmy and Alaa El Sheikh, accompanied by Mark Fanous and Ahmed El Hareedy, will grace the Falaki Theater at AUC Tahrir, on Thursday, May 30 at 8 pm, and Friday, May 31 at 5 pm and 8:30 pm. Tickets for the first show, second show, and third show can be purchased here.
The Flower Exhibition opened its doors on 19 May at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki and will continue for a month. 200 companies and more will be presenting a wide array of plants and flowers. They will be accepting visitors daily from 9am to 9pm.
Zawya’s Cairo Cinema Days is back: Zawya’s film program is a showcase of the latest and most prominent productions in Arab cinema within the past year. All through July 31, you can watch films from Palestine, Lebanon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Sudan, and Egypt. You can find more information on this month’s film selection here.
HAPPENING LATER-
Take your seat as the curtains pull away for The Greek National Opera Βallet at the CairoOpera House on Thursday, 6 June and Friday, 7 June. In cooperation with the NGO Greek Action Africa, prepare for two nights of ballet in the Opera’s Main Hall. Get your tickets on Tazkarti for first night and second night.
El Galsa: Healing Is Not Linear is a play that will make you feel all the emotions. It navigates through a therapy session and discusses challenges, childhood, hopes, and dreams. It is quite a comfort show with moments of comedy and emotional moments. Catch the play at Rawabet Art Space from Thursday, 6 June to Saturday, 8 June.
Ahmed Helmy returns to the stage with his play Memo at Grand Nile Tower Hotel in Cairo, after the success of the show in Saudi Arabia. The show will be on Sunday, 16 June at 9pm. Get your tickets here.
In celebration of Eid al-Adha, Tamer Hosny will hold a concert at Zed East in New Cairo, on Monday, June 17th. The show starts at 8:30pm. (tickets)