MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

Explore Cairo’s most artistic neighborhood with El Gezira Art Tour. Walk around and experience Zamalek in a whole new light this Saturday, 21 December from 10am to 3:30pm. Register through the registration form linked on their Facebook event page.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Omar Khairat is enchanting the crowds with his authentic melodies in Cairo Opera House’s Main Hall. The concert will take place tonight at 8pm. You can get your tickets through the Cairo Opera House’s website.

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.

Immerse yourself in folklore in the grandeur of Islamic Cairo’s El Ghuri Dome. Folkolirta will take to the stage at the historic El Ghuri Dome in the heart of Islamic Cairo for a night of traditional Egyptian music this Thursday, 19 December at 8pm. Reservation details can be found on the event’s Facebook page.

HAPPENING LATER-

Get in the festive spirit by building a gingerbread house. Hana Bakes is collaborating with Brunch and Cake for a Gingerbread House Making Workshop. Three workshops will take place starting Wednesday 25 December until Friday, 27 December — all at 8pm. Wednesday will be located at Brunch and Cake’s branch in Gold Central, Thursday at Park St. and Friday at Lakeview. Book your spot by messaging Hoogculture on Instagram.

Celebrate Christmas with Gabi Bishara with a night of smooth, soulful jazz at the Boom Room, Open Air Mall Madinaty. The concert will take place on Wednesday, 25 December at 8 pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Release the negativity with the Drum Circle Festival at Gusour Cultural Center on Thursday, 26 December. The circle is a unique experience where you play tabla or drums following an instructor while hanging out and connecting with the group. The event has two rounds, one at 6pm and another at 7pm. Tickets are available on site.

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

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