MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Step into a fun, interactive children’s show where you choose what’s right and wrong. Through fun, laughter, and engaging storytelling, Aywa Aywa La2a La2a at Rawabet Art Space encourages children to learn and embrace social and cultural values that matter. The show will run from Thursday, 9 January until Saturday, 11 January. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Treat your ears to some Egyptian folk music: Sohba Semsemia brings you a vibrant singing and dancing show featuring traditional simsimiyya and tanbura music. Catch their performances at Rawabet Art Space from Wednesday, 8 January until Saturday, 1 February. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

If your music taste is more pop, don’t miss out on Ramy Sabry and Ilmond taking the stage at Open Air Mall’s Winter Festival on Friday, 10 January starting at 7pm. Get your tickets through Ticketsmarche.

End your weekend with a bit of exploring. On Qahraweya’s Wrapped in Silk tour, you’ll witness artistry firsthand as you tour the creative heritage of Al Haraneya and Dahshour. You’ll even get to use your hands to create date based products, bake in an oriental oven, and craft with Halfa grass. The tour will take place Saturday, 11 January, get your tickets by messaging their page.

HAPPENING LATER-

Catch some laughs at Ahmed Khairy’s first standup comedy special. On Friday, 17 January the comedian will take the stage with a special show called “Made In Egypt” at El Rihany Theatre. Get your tickets on Ticketsmarche.

Tour the land of the stars with Qahraweya. Join their Cosmos Cinema tour on Friday, 17 January where you’ll tour the world of Egyptian cinema through the ages to get a glimpse behind the curtain at the magic and mastery of filmmaking in Egypt’s golden age and beyond. Details on how to reserve your spot can be found on their Facebook page.

This one is for the curious: Don’t miss out on Dangerous Experiment at Teatro Al Assema, an eye-opening, hour-long lecture by Dr. Khaled Ghattass where he delves into topics like relationships, life choices, and societal challenges — with a 20-minute Q&A session at the end. The lecture will take place on Friday, 24 January. Get your tickets on Ticketsmarche.

160 of Egypt’s most celebrated and promising artists. The 10th Edition of Cairo Art Fair is now open at TAM Gallery in Abu Rawwash and will continue running till Friday, 31 January.

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.

This one is for the sports fans. The Football Access Summit will feature talks, panels, and presentations from sports industry leaders — giving the fans insider access. The summit will take place on Friday-Saturday 7 and 8 February at ZED Park. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.