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Get ready for the eighth edition of the Manasat Film Festival, set to kick off at ZawyaCinema in Downtown Cairo from tonight to this Saturday. This year’s festival promises a captivating lineup of films, panel discussions, workshops, and more. Secure your tickets now online or by messaging Manasat Film Festival and Zawya Cinema on their official Instagram accounts.

The Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo Italian Cinema in Cairo film festival has begun. It's a 10-day affair, showcasing Italian films. The screenings started this past Tuesday and continue until Sunday, 9 June. They’re bringing classics and some 2023 releases to explore Italian cinematic heritage. The screenings are at Zamalek Cinema and the Italian Cultural Institute, and you can check out their schedules here and here.

Continuing over this weekend is What Have The Years Done To Us at Rawabet Art Space. Click here to reserve your tickets.

Brazilian DJ/Producer Mochakk will be performing at Saqqara Pyramidstonight. This performance is part of his world tour, calling on different cities to perform, including New York and Dubai. Get your tickets here.

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, tonight at 8 pm, and tomorrow at 5pm and 8:30pm. Tickets for the first show, second show, and third show can be purchased here.

Shababco is celebrating its third birthday with a bazaar tomorrow 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. Tickets can be found here.

Cairo Comedy Club presents a special comedy evening at Boom Room in Open Air Mall Madinaty tomorrow. The show is presented by Omar Kintt, Amgad El Shawshy, Khaled El Shoky, Hatem El Sokkary and will start at 9pm. Tickets can be found here.

For all you MMA enthusiasts, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping night with QADYA 04 at Madinaty Golf Club tomorrow. Experience the thrill of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as they bring you a night of intense fights, incredible athleticism, and unforgettable moments ringside as top fighters from around the world step into the octagon, ready to showcase their skills and determination. Get your tickets here.

Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa will perform with Jordanian singer Aziz Maraka tomorrow at Zed Park in Sheikh Zayed. You can also enjoy the concert online through the Minly app. (Zed Park Tickets | Online Tickets)

HAPPENING LATER-

If creating content is an interest of yours, you can join this online workshop with MarwanImam and Sync School. The workshop will introduce different types of content, how to start a profile, and other digital marketing basics. It will take place over four days (5, 6, 12, and 13 June), from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Reserve your place by contacting Sync School via their Facebook or Instagram page.

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)