MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

Kick off the new year with the famous Fire of Anatolia. The Turkish dance troupe will be performing at the Cairo Opera House in Zamalek, combining traditional folk dances with contemporary dance. The performances will take place on January 29, 30, and 31 at 8pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

The Egyptian Project at CJC 610: Catch the band on stage blending Sufi lyrics and Egyptian folklore with a Western touch starting at 10pm tonight. Reserve your spot by messaging CJC’s Facebook page.

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 7:30pm at El Nahda Jesuit, Cairo. Tickets are available on Collard Tickets.

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.

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.

Cairo Celebration comes back with a Christmas concert. At Theatro Arkan on Saturday, 14 December Cairo Celebration Choir and Orchestra will ring in their 25th annual Christmas concert. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

HAPPENING LATER-

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.

Egyptian rapper Afroto will be performing at ElMalahy on Friday, 27 December from 8pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Your New Year’s Eve plans are sorted. The maestro of modern electronic music, KAS:ST, will be playing at Le Lac Du Caire on Tuesday, 31 December for an iconic X-HÄUS New Year’s eve party. Tickets are available at Collard Tickets.

…Or if you’re looking for a night of nostalgic Arabic tunes, head to CJC 610 this New Year’s Eve with Hisham Abbas and Hamid El Shari. Doors open at 8pm, and the party starts at 10pm. Message their Facebook page to reserve your spot.

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