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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Take your seat as the curtains pull away for The Greek National Opera Βallet at the CairoOpera House tonight and tomorrow. 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.

Step into the past with the MisrIskindireyaExhibition. It started yesterday and will be ending on Monday, June 10, the exhibition will showcase the vibrant yet fleeting essence of Alexandria during the 1970s and 80s. The exhibition will start at 6:30pm tomorrow at Radio Theatre in Downtown Cairo and then will be open daily from 11am to 9pm.

Experience the first-ever 4x4 Snow Rally in the Middle East and Africa at Ski Egypt, Mall of Egypt. Prepare to witness over ten teams race in the snow, conquering challenging obstacles on their quest to be crowned the Rally Snow Champion. The race will take place on Saturday, 8 June at 4pm. Grab your tickets here.

The Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo’s Italian Cinema in Cairo film festival has begun. It's a 10-day affair, showcasing Italian films. The screenings started last week and will 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.

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 tonight to Saturday, 8 June.

Cairo Flea Market is back this weekend at the Aquarium Grotto Garden in Zamalek on Saturday, 8 June. The market, which includes local products and antiques, will begin at 11am to 10pm.

The Comedy Bunker’s line-up at AlMalahy is sure to leave you in stitches. Mohamed Moula, Alaa ElSheikh, and Mohamed Helmy will be taking to the stage on Saturday, 8 June at 8pm. Get your tickets here to secure your seats.

HAPPENING LATER-

Sound of Movies at National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Medhat Saleh and Reham Abdelhakim are preparing to perform a musical evening led by Maestro Nayer Nagui at The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat on Wednesday, June 12, to celebrate the museum’s third anniversary. Click here to get your tickets to the performances.

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)

Don't miss the comedic musical journey I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at Rawabet Art Space from Thursday, 27 June to Saturday, 29 June. Explore the ups and downs of love and relationships through humorous scenes and heartwarming songs that will have you laughing and nodding along. Secure your tickets for June 27, June 28, and June 29.

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