Get a headstart on summer this Eid at Somabay

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?️ It’s almost beats by the beach season, and we’d suggest getting a headstart this Eid in Somabay. Debuting in Egypt, German electronic dance music trio Klangphonics will be joining Belgian synth-pop band Oscar and the Wolf for CJC’s Lumen party experience at Somabay’s Mesca Beach on Saturday, 7 June. Joining them with rhythms of their own are Cairo-based DJs Wolf Fang Midi, Dirty Backseat, and Zeft Funk. You can grab your tickets through Ticketsmarché. P.S. Don’t forget your favorite swimwear.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Get your rock rhythm on this Wednesday 21, May at CJC 610. Cairo-based Jordanian alt pop artist Zaid Khaled and Egyptian rock band Massar Egbari join forces to fill CJC with Arabic beats that will have your hips swinging — whether you like it or not. You can grab your tickets through CJC 610’s official website.

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.

Customize your concert how you like: Pop-star icon Tamer Hosny will be the face of the Red Bull Jukebox on Friday 23 May in Taj City, where audiences will be able to choose the songs that the artist will sing, the performance style, and the stage ambience through a pre-concert vote and smart wristband during the show. Rising music producer El Waili and DJ Nedz will also be taking the stage. You can grab tickets on Ticketsmarché.

Are you a professional shower singer? Room Art Space Garden City wants to hear what you’ve got. On Saturday, 24 May, the Garden City hotspot will be hosting its signature open mic night. Got some hahas on Slack lately? Try your luck out with a stand-up set. Feeling your inner Maya Angelou? Uncage that bird on stage. If you’re planning on performing, be there at 7:30 PM — otherwise, just grab your ticket from Room Art Space’s official Instagram.

HAPPENING LATER-

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.

In the mood for a movie marathon? Manassat Film Festival is back for its 9th edition at Downtown Cairo’s Zawya Cinema this May. Running from Thursday, 29 May to Saturday, 31 May, the festival will be spotlighting a slew of Egyptian short films, and — alongside screening the films in the running for funding — will include a masterclass on costume and character design by Reem El Adl, and a few special presentations. Tickets can be purchased in person at Zawya starting Tuesday, 27 May.

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.

It seems German DJ and Record Producer Adam Port couldn’t get enough of Egypt. Bringing the beats to the New Administrative Capital’s Green River on Friday, 30 May, Port will once more turn it up with his signature house beats, sprinkled with a musical dash of jazz and soul. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarché.