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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

A playdate for adults? Society of Play is hosting the Back to Cairo Playdate tonight at BeFit New Cairo. The event will take place from 7pm to 10pm, giving adults the chance to unleash their inner children through playing and dancing. Book your spot through the link in their Instagram bio.

Warm up those vocal chords. Join this Singing Masterclass with world-renowned opera singer, Farrah El Dibany on Friday September 27 at AUC Tahrir. The class will include breathing and singing exercises, vocal techniques for any musical style and insights on studying abroad and building a global career in music for both beginners and experienced singers. Book your spot on Ticketsmarche.

The Ice Warrior Challenge makes a thrilling return to Ski Egypt, featuring over 20 challenging obstacles at freezing temperatures, this is the ultimate endurance test for athletes. The event will take place on Saturday, 28 September starting at 9am. Book your spot on Ticketsmarche.

The famous Canadian-French band Ghostly Kisses are getting ready to perform two shows at Cairo Jazz Club as part of their latest album’s tour. This will take place at CJC 610 in Sheikh Zayed on Saturday and Sunday, 28-29 September. Grab tickets from Ticketsmarche.

Registration is still open for the Scaled Games. Show off your skills by taking part in one of the three sporting competitions available: running, football, or crossfit. Running and crossfit will both take place on Friday, 11 October, while the football tournament will take place starting Friday, 27 September to Friday, 11 October. All events will happen in New Heliopolis City. You can sign up through Ticketsmarche.

HAPPENING LATER-

Go on a run in Egypt’s historic city at the Luxor Half Marathon. Cairo Runners’ annual event will take place on Friday, 11 October. Pick between a 21km or 10km race, or a short family run. You can register here.

MENA’s first and only design-film festival is back: Film My Design festival is back for its third edition — under the theme Designing Our Lives for a Better Future —, taking place from Thursday, 3 October to Saturday, 12 October at Zawya Cinema. The festival features film screenings, masterclasses, a motion design exhibition, VR immersive experiences, and much more. Buy your tickets from Collard Tickets.

Relive the magic of Amy Winehouse withThe Amy Winehouse Band. This isn’t just a tribute band, it’s Winehouse’s actual original band keeping her spirit and legacy alive. Witness the era defining music at The Theater in Somabay on Saturday 5 October. Grab your tickets from Tazkarti.

Sammy Obeid at CJC. The Lebanese-Palestinian-Syrian-Italian-American stand up comedian is bringing his jokes to Cairo. The show will take place on Saturday, October 19 starting at 9:00 PM at Cairo Jazz Club. Book your spot through Sammy Obeid’s website.

Party like you’re in Ibiza. Circoloco — the iconic Ibiza party — is coming to the Pyramids on Friday, 15 November. The 9-hour party kicks off at 6pm and will feature an array of electronic, house, and techno music. Grab your tickets from Collard Tickets.