HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

🎞️ Film, art, and conversation — all in one place. The French Cultural Center in Al Mounira will host the first screenings of short films tomorrow as part of the So That the Birds Return screening, which runs until next July with the aim of supporting filmmakers and artists in Egypt. March’s films will be shown under the theme “Short Films, Big Dreams” every Monday at 8pm. Tomorrow’s screening will feature four short films, followed by a discussion with their directors. Admission is unpaid.

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Start your Ramadan by giving back: This Ramadan Majarrah’s Community and Lebaladna are organizing a packing event to give out 2k Ramadan Boxes for those in need on Thursday, 6 March, and Saturday, 8 March, from 11am to 4pm. Fill out this form to join the packing.

Fasting all day? Now it’s time to feast… on laughter. WKND CMDY is hosting a Ramadan Onstage event, serving up a night of sharp jokes and big laughs at Rawabet Art Space on Saturday, 8 March, at 10pm. Catch Kamatcho, Jimmy, Ahmed Hassan, Hamza Bahaa, and Amgad Elshawshy live for a post-iftar comedy fix. Book your tickets through TicketsMarche.

HAPPENING LATER-

El-Hadra ensemble hosts a Sufi Night at the Cairo Opera House. As part of the Ramadan Nights program, El-Hadra Sufi ensemble will present an evening of spiritual chants and dhikr in the Open Air Theatre at Cairo Opera House on Monday, 10 March from 9:30pm. Get your tickets on Tazkarti.

Ramadan Nights continue at the Opera. Wael El Fashny and his band will take the stage with Arabic melodies in the Small Hall at Cairo Opera House on Tuesday, 11 March from 9:30pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

Unwind under the Ramadan night sky with a brush in one hand and a paddle in the other. The special Ramadan edition of Pottery Painting & Kayaking is happening on Thursday, 13 March, and Thursday, 20 March, at 9pm at Mountain View Hyde Park. Book your spot through their page on Instagram.

Amidst the Ramadan celebrations, don't forget to celebrate Mother’s Day. Make Mother’s Day special this year with a special night of music by Tablet El Sitt at Theatro Arkan on Friday, 21 March from 9pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Spend a Ramadan night with Medhat Saleh on the Cairo Opera House Main Stage. The concert will take place on Friday, 21 March at 9:30pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

Tamer Ashour on the ZED stage. Get ready to see Tamer Ashour on the bigstage at ZED Park in Sheikh Zayed City on Friday, 25 April starting at 8pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

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.

Keinemusik’s Adam Port is coming back to Egypt. He will be bringing his groovy mixes to the New Administrative Capital’s Green River on Friday, 30 May at 9pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

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