MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Explore the heart of historic Cairo with the Desert of the Mamluks tour organized by Al Qahrawya tomorrow, from 9am to 4:30pm. The tour includes visits to Mamluk-era monuments, domes, historical landmarks, and a market for handmade crafts. For booking you need to fill out this form.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND-

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 tonight until Tuesday, 25 February. You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

Amal Maher takes on the Sound and Light theatre at the Giza Pyramids. The concert will take place tonight with doors opening at 7pm. Formal attire is required. You can book your tickets through TicketsMall.

Welcome in the holy month of Ramadan with the finest dates at the CairoInternational Date Festival, under the theme From Egypt to the World. The festival will take place tonight till Tuesday, 25 February at Al Horreya Park in Zamalek. Admission to the festival is free, with entry requiring a park ticket that costs 20 EGP.

Beatport Live is coming to CJC 610 for the first time. Tonight at 9pm, Acid Arab are taking the stage to perform their blend of Western electronic music and Eastern sounds and vocals to give you an unforgettable night — alongside other sets from Misty and Aly Goede B2B Jess. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Cairokee x new capital: Cairokee will perform in El Nahr El Akhdar Park in the new administrative capital at 8pm tomorrow. Tickets are available on 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 on Sixth of October. After their initial concert tomorrow sold out, the band announced that it will be adding a second performance date tonight as part of their 2025 world tour. Get your tickets to the show on Ticketsmarche.

Massar Egbari is preparing to celebrate the release of their latest album, Maba’etsh Akhaf tomorrow at 7pm. The event will take place at El Sawy Culturewheel Theatre at Nile University in Sheikh Zayed. Tickets are available through El Sawy Culturewheel’s website.

For the gamers and the cosplayers. EGYCON 12 is taking place tomorrow 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.

The Ain Gamal comedy show is back with comedian Omar El Gamal at Kamelizer, District 5, tomorrow, at 8:30pm. Tickets available on Ticketsmarche.

For Pink Floyd fans, take part at The Floyd Paradox, a tribute concert by the Egyptian band Paranoid Eyes, celebrating the legendary rock group. The show kicks off tomorrow, at 8pm at Room Art Space, Garden City. Tickets available on the venue's website.

Want to support Gaza’s artisans in Cairo? Don’t miss the Gazan Artisan Craft Fair at KMT House in Maadi, featuring products crafted by Palestinian artisans here in Cairo. The fair will take place on Saturday, 22 February from 11am to 6pm.

HAPPENING LATER-

Attend a classic ballet opera. Sleeping Beauty will be showing at the Cairo Opera House at the end of the month. Tickets for shows on the 24, 25, 26, and 27 February are available on Tazkarti.

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 Monday, 24 February until Wednesday, 26 February. Get tickets from Tazkarti.

Why play connect four when you can laugh at it. Don't miss the hilarious comedy game night Connect Four on Tuesday, 25 February at Boom Room, featuring comedians Khaled El Shoky and Islam Amin, delivering non-stop laughs and interactive fun. Get your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

The Loran Gang are back. For all Kefaya Ba2a fans, this is your chance to catch a special live episode with the legendary Loran Gang on Thursday, 27 February at Theatro Arkan. Come for raw takes, big laughs, and an unforgettable night. Grab your tickets now on Ticketsmarche.

Disney On Ice returns to Cairo with Let’s Celebrate. Get ready for a magical experience as Disney On Ice makes its grand return to Cairo with the spectacular show Let’s Celebrate, running from Wednesday, 21 May to Saturday, 31 May. Join Mickey Mouse, Moana, and some of the Disney princesses as they bring beloved stories to life in a performance featuring over 100 world-class skaters, stunning visual effects, and dazzling stage designs. The show will take place at the indoor hall of Cairo International Stadium in Nasr City. Tickets are already selling out, so get them while you can from Tazkarti.

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