MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

📚 It’s time for the country’s largest book fair. The Cairo International Book Fair is back for its 56th edition starting Thursday, 23 January and continuing till Wednesday, 5 February. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in New Cairo, and will host guests of honor that include the Sultanate of Oman, scientists and artist Ahmed Mostageer, and author Fatma Elmadoul.

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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.

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.

Welcome back Mohamed Helmy at his Globally Local show: Helmy is back in the motherland after touring the globe to spread laughter left and right, with two nights of scheduled hilarity at Theatro Arkan. Get your tickets for the first show on Friday, 17 January, and the second show on Saturday, 18 January.

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.

HAPPENING LATER-

Stand-up comedy cackles continue: Shawshy Time is getting the spotlight at Rawabet Art Space on Tuesday, 21 January where Shawshy will be bringing a new format of stand-up comedy to the stage (or so they say). Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

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.

Rev up your engines, car lovers: MM Events is here with an unforgettable car show with mind-blowing innovations, game-changing reveals, and all the latest trends shaping the future of cars. Mark your calendars for this high-octane experience on Friday, 24 January at Ain El Hayah resort. Tickets are available on Collard Tickets.

Cairo Runners is once again hosting its iconic annual marathon, this time on the day of love. On Friday, 14 February, pick between a 21km, 10km, or 5km race, or even a short family run. Register your interest on Cairo Runners.

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