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 the final match 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.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

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 today until Saturday, 1 February at Al Burouj Cultural Hub. Tickets are now available on their website.

You can still catch Fireof Anatolia. The Turkish dance troupe will be performing tonight and tomorrow night at the Cairo Opera House in Zamalek, combining traditional folk dances with contemporary dance. The performances will take place at 8pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

End the first month of the year on a high note (literally): Lebanese DJ Rodge will be performing at CJC 610 right after an energetic performance from Bubblegum Kollective. The night will kick off tomorrow at 9pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

It’s time for bookworms. The Cairo International Book Fair is back for its 56th edition till Wednesday, 5 February. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in New Cairo.

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 doctor’s appointment sparked some chaos. Half Past Four is a play about a psychiatrist’s office where patients of different conditions realize they’ve all been booked for the same appointment. Catch the comedic show at El Rihany Theater on Saturday, 1 February starting at 8:30pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

HAPPENING LATER-

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.

A Valentine's Day that hits all the high notes: Soprano Amira Selim will host a special Valentine's Day concert, performing a selection of classic romantic songs in French, English, Italian, and Egyptian Arabic, accompanied by pianist Pascal Rozier. The concert begins at 8pm on Thursday, 13 February at the Cairo Opera House in Zamalek. Get your tickets from Tazkarti.

Cairokee x New Capital: Cairokee will perform in El Nahr El Akhdar Park in the New Administrative Capital at 8pm on Friday, 21 February. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

For the gamers and the cosplayers. EGYCON 12 is taking place on Friday, 21 February at Family Park, New Cairo. The event will feature Japanese live performances, trivia games, a fire show, a merch bazaar, and a whole lot more. Grab your ticket from the link in the event description.

Sports Expo 2025 is near: Head down to the Egypt International Exhibition Center to meet global athletes and stock up on all kinds of sporting equipment at this year’s Sports Expo 2025. The government-hosted event will bring together private- and public-sector players in the fitness and health sectors and related industries and will be open from Sunday, 23 February until Tuesday, 25 February. Get tickets from Tazkarti.