MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

Laughs are in stock at the Komedy Koshk this Tuesday, 13 May. Taking center stage at Cairo Jazz Club 610 in Sheikh Zayed tomorrow at 8pm, stand-up comedians Mina Risha, Paula Rizk, Farghaly, and Abdulrahman Eid will be cracking audiences up through the night — but can you take the joke? Find out for yourself by securing your spot through Cairo Jazz Club’s official website.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

A midweek bellydancing excursion with Badra? Tomorrow, 13 May, Cairo-based bellydancer and actress Badra will be pulling out all the stops at New Cairo’s The Grand Theatre. You can reserve your seat by contacting The Grand Theatre on Instagram.

Cairo Photo Week returns under the banner of Finding the View, featuring over 14 exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and networking meetups. This year’s festival has kicked off, and is taking place until Sunday, 18 May Downtown and in the Cairo Design District at District 5. You can access all the exhibitions without a paid ticket, but talks and panels require either a day access or a full festival ticket and accept walk-ins. Workshops require advance registration. You can grab your passes from Ticketsmarché.

Hiba Tawaji and musical director Oussama Rahbani are touching down in Cairo after shows in Toronto, London, and Paris, for an unforgettable night of breathtaking music at Hyde Park New Cairo on Thursday, 15 May. You can grab tickets on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING LATER-

TV soundtrack nostalgia: Join iconic singer Ali El Haggar on a night of Tetrat w Zekrayat on Thursday 22 May, reviving timeless memories and singing unforgettable TV series theme songs at Theatro Arkan. You can grab tickets on Ticketsmarché.

Fans of smooth jazz have a rare chance to see Michael Bublé live on Monday, May 26 at the New Capital. The Grammy winner promises a landmark concert with his smooth, soulful voice and timeless hits for one special evening in Egypt. Tickets are now live on Ticketsmarché.

Omar Khairat takes the stage at the Cairo Opera House on Thursday, 29 May. Put on your formalwear and head to the opera’s Main Hall for a night of the legendary artist’s most unforgettable performances. You can grab tickets on Tazkarti.

Rock’n’rollers: Don’t miss out on celebrating 50 Years of AC/DC on Friday 6 June at Mazeej Platform in Somabay, featuring the band’s original voice and co-founder Dave Evans hitting the stage. You can grab tickets on Tazkarti.

The Cairokee Empire rises once more, this time at the Cairo International Stadium. On Saturday, 28 June, the band promises over a decade’s worth of iconic music at the largest venue in Africa. You can grab your tickets through Tazkarti.

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