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🎮 The ultimate gaming event in Egypt is here. Gamergy Egypt will feature live competitions, immersive experiences, and activities to bring together gaming fans of all ages. The festival will take place from Thursday, 30 January to Saturday, 1 February at Al Burouj Cultural Hub. Earlybird tickets are now available on their website.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

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

El Maraya for Culture and Arts is hosting a panel discussion on five celebrated films by female directors: El Hawa Sultan, Al Shanab, El Fustan El Abyad, Meen Yisadda’, and Raf’at Einy Lil Sama. Featuring critics Arwa Taj El-Din, Amal Magdy, Aliaa Talaat, and Fatma Ragah, moderated by Norhan Emad El-Din, the event takes place this Saturday, 21 December at 6:30pm.

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 Google Form link on their Facebook event 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.

Party from dusk till dawn at Disco-Tech x Retrogroove. The party will take place on Thursday, 26 December at Cook’s Club El Gouna featuring Disco-Tech residents Moenes, Jess, Mazen A, and Muze, retrogroove’s residents Ralph Nasr and EJ, and guest DJs Akladios, Hermit, Maie and Joey. Grab your tickets on Ticketsmarche.

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

End the year with some laughs at comedian Ali Quandil’s 600th show. The show will take place at Theatro Arkan on Tuesday, 31 December at 8pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.