Get lost in the Dunya with Mustafa the Poet

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Sudanese-Canadian rapper and songwriter Mustafa the Poet is making his Egypt debut on Tuesday, 20 May. Set to perform his debut album — a folk-inspired album drawing on his Arab heritage — the Toronto-hailing artist will be taking to the MUST Opera House in 6th of October as part of his Lost in the Dunya world tour. You can grab your tickets through Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Laughs are in stock at the “Komedy Koshk" tonight, 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? Secure a last-minute spot through Cairo Jazz Club’s website.

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.

Ehab Tawfik will be turning it up this Friday, 16 May at CJC 610. On the off chance that you woke up this morning quietly humming Tetraga Feya to yourself, we’re pleased to break the news that the Egyptian vocalist will be bringing his hits to life at Cairo Jazz Club, joined by Cairo-based DJ Andy Cheikho. Sounds like a Friday night well-spent? You can grab your tickets from Cairo Jazz Club’s official website.

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-

Jordanian Arabic pop rock band Jadal will be causing a commotion this May at CJC 610. Generous with their bangers since ‘03, the Amman-born group will be showing up and rocking out at CJC610 on Wednesday, 28 May, with tickets available through Ticketsmarché.

Hip Hop fans: Don’t miss the historic Project Meem concert, headlined by rap icons Marwan Pablo and Marwan Moussa sharing the stage. The concert will take place on Friday, 23 May at Cairo Festival City, and tickets are selling fast on Tazkarti.

Dalida may have once found her love in Portofino, but this May we’ll be feeling her love right here in Cairo. On Friday, 30 May and Saturday, 31 May at The Theater in 6th of October, Dalida: Bint Shoubra — a musical production honoring the iconic vocalist’s life and musical legacy — will shine the spotlight on the Shoubra-born megastar. The production will be led by Lebanese singer Mirva Kadi, with a special appearance by Egyptian singer Haidy Moussa. You can book your tickets for both days through Ticketsmarché.

When hosting a birthday bash, it’s only logical to call up the Sharmoofers. On Friday, 30 May, the Boom Room will be celebrating its first anniversary with a bang. The night will feature a special performance by viral Egyptian band Sharmoofers — and if a certain little birdie is to be believed, a few surprise performances. You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarché.

Free up your schedule on Saturday, 7 June and Sunday, 8 June for the second installment of the Makadi Heights Music Festival, taking place at The Haus in Hurghada. Cairokee will inaugurate the summer staple on the first day, while rap icons Marwan Moussa and Afroto wrap up the second. You can book your tickets for either or both days through Ticketsmarché.