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🚘 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.

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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.

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.

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.

A comedy show full of surprises and a hilarious lineup: The Out of Eight group — which features Ahmed Flex, Fady Refaat, Mohamed Belal, Youssef El Harany, Abood, Karim Wael (Keka), Ahmed Bahaa, and Mohamed Soliman — will be bringing endless laughter to their show at Rawabet Art Space on Wednesday, 22 January. Get your tickets on Ticketsmarche.

Maybe you’re craving some timeless tunes: The Arab Music Institute is hosting an Abdelhalim Hafez tribute night on Thursday, 23 January, where you’ll get to experience nostalgia and love for the artist that touched hearts for generations. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING LATER-

The story behind the music. Egyptian singer and composer Dina El Wedidi will be showcasing the story behind some of her signature songs and walking the audience through her journey on Wednesday, 29 January at the Boom Room in Open Air Mall, Madinaty. The event will take place at 8pm, and tickets are available 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.

Catch Saleh El Nawawy’s comedic debut: The Dubai-based filmmaker and comedian will be performing live at Theatro Arkan on Saturday, 1 February. Tickets are on Ticketsmarche.

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.

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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