MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

Massar Egbari’s album release party. Be among the first to listen to Massar Egbar’s new album, Mabaetsh Akhaf, on Wednesday, 12 February at EDNC by Sodic, New Cairo. Book your spot by calling the number in Grand Theatre ’s Instagram bio.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Diverse galleries and a dynamic fair program. Experience the artistic talents of the MENA region at the 6th edition of Art Cairo. The exhibition will be held at the Grand Egyptian Museum from Saturday, 8 February until Tuesday, 11 February. Tickets are available on CollardTickets.

Get ready to witness some rising stars from the Neveen Allouba Vocal Academy. The show is called The Valentine’s Podcast and will take place at Rawabet Art Space on Tuesday, 11 February at 8pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

A Red Bull-fueled dance off — with one big twist. Red Bull Dance Your Style is back, offering you the opportunity to watch Egypt’s top 16 freestyle dancers battle it out on Thursday, 13 February at 7pm at El Malahy. Get ready for beats, insane moves, and a twist — you’re the judge. Grab your tickets at Ticketsmarche.

Act Theatre Group are back with a new edition of the Famous For Fifteen Minutes Festival. Under the name of Twisted Ties, the festival will feature a number of short plays from Egyptian and American writers taking place at Rawabet Art Space on Thursday and Friday, 13 and 14 February at 8pm. Tickets for the first and second nights 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.

The weekend of love. Head to The Grand Theatre in EDNC by Sodic for Cupid’s Theatre. Taking place on Friday, 14 February and Saturday, 15 February, these nights will feature burlesque shows, live performances, and DJs to get you on the dance floor. Book your spot by calling the number in The Grand Theatre’s Instagram bio.

HAPPENING LATER-

The Animatex Festival is back for its fifth edition. It’s bringing a packed program including screenings of both short and feature animated films, discussions, panel talks, and workshops for animation enthusiasts — and those looking to network with local and international industry leaders. The festival will take place at the AUC Tahrir campus from Thursday, 20 February until Tuesday, 25 February. You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

Get dreamy with Ghostly Kisses. The French-Canadian pop band Ghostly Kisses will return to Cairo later this month for a performance at the Mövenpick Media City Theater in 6th of October. After their initial concert on Friday, 21 February sold out, the band announced that it will be adding a second performance date on Thursday, 20 February as part of their 2025 world tour. Get your tickets to the show on Ticketsmarche.

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