MARK YOUR CALENDAR-
Catch the grand finale of the Double Dribble Basketball League at Heliopolis Sporting Club Shorouk on Saturday, 1 February. The event will start at 4pm and will run until 8pm, featuring matches between New Giza and Maadi Retro, along with the third place match between Negm El Geil and Underdogs. If that’s not enough, there’s also going to be an exclusive performance from Egyptian rapper Moscow.
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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.
The band Wust El Balad are lighting up the CJC 610 stage tonight with all their greatest hits. Doors open at 8pm, and the concert starts at 10pm, book your tickets on the official CJC website.
It’s time for the country’s largest book fair. The Cairo International Book Fair is back for its 56th edition starting tomorrow 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.
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 tonight. Get your tickets on Ticketsmarche.
Maybe you’re craving some timeless tunes: The Arab Music Institute is hosting an Abdelhalim Hafez tribute night tomorrow, where you’ll get to experience nostalgia and love for the artist that touched hearts for generations. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.
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.
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.
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.