MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

?️ Cairo Art Book Fair returns for its third edition. The fair will take place in Ghurnata, El Montaza in Heliopolis from Thursday, 12 December till Saturday, 14 December featuring various events including seminars, book signings, and more. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketsmarche or at the door.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Connect with fellow bookworms. Diwan is hosting Fiona Michele Ramsey for the launch of her book The Double-Edged Sword, to be followed by a discussion. The evening of literature will take place tomorrow at Diwan Zamalek starting at 7pm. Arrive early to secure a good seat.

Tablet El Sitt band is back with some more folklore. The show will take place at Boom Room in Open Air Mall Madinaty on Wednesday, 11 December at 8pm. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarche.

Have a laugh at our most beloved Egyptian proverbs. The Proverbs and Stories Play, directed by Tamer Elgazzar, will offer a comedic take on Egyptian proverbs, their origin, and how they’re used. Attend the play on Thursday, 12 December 7:30 pm at El Nahda Jesuit, Cairo. Tickets are available on Collard Tickets.

Shop for gifts at the Christmas edition of Cairo Flea Market. CFM is back on Saturday, 14 December at the Zamalek Fish Garden from 10am to 7pm. The market features local products and artisan crafts, vintage items and collectibles, and pre-loved clothes.

HAPPENING LATER-

Discover the future of blockchain technology at Cairo Blockchain Week. The event will take place from Sunday, 15 December to Tuesday, 17 December at Dar El Darb in the Cairo Citadel. This is an opportunity to connect with global innovators and leaders and enjoy a closing dinner at the Pyramids. Grab your tickets through All Events.

Bahaa Sultan and Mahmoud El Esseily are bringing their music to ElMalahy Arena in New Cairo. The concert will take place on Thursday, 19 December at 8pm. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarche.

Comedian Ali Quandil brings an evening of laughter to Boom Room in Open Air Mall Madinaty, on Tuesday, 24 December at 8pm. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarche.

It’s that time of year again... The Nutcracker is returning to the opera. Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company and Orchestra. The performances will run from December 26 to December 31. Tickets are available on Tazakarti.

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