MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Care for a sonic ride? Felukah’s got you covered. Tomorrow, 11 June, NYC-based Egyptian singer, songwriter, and rapper Felukah is paying the homeland a visit with a live show at CJC 610. Having gone viral for her English-Arabic mash-ups and remixes, the rising Egyptian star will be bringing her signature genre-bending hits to the Sheikh Zayed nightlife hotspot. Row your way to Ticketsmarché to secure your spot.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Not the hustle culture you have in mind, but one you’ll want to take part in. Tonight, 10 June at CJC 610, stand-up comedians Khalid Elshoky, Islam Amin, Mahmoud El Najjar, and Seif Elgammal will be dishing out joke after joke — no slacking. This Comedy Hustle is “not for the weak,” so make sure you’re ready for the grind. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarché.

Swedish beats take on Sharm El Sheikh. Norrköping-hailing DJ and producer Vidojean — one-half of the duo Vidojean X Oliver Loenn — will be firing it up at Sharm’s Space on Thursday, 12 June. Put on your most comfortable shoes, because you’ll likely be dancing all through the night. Tickets can be found on Space Sharm’s official website.

Don’t call it a comeback? It’s more like a ‘awda. On Friday, 13 June, beloved Egyptian artist Hamid El Shari will be joining forces with veteran DJ Andy Cheiko at CJC 610 as part of the club’s Ma Yatloboho El Mostami3oon series. You can book your spot through CJC’s official website.

HAPPENING LATER-

CJC 610 wants you to come over for a night of… acrylic painting? No need to do a double take, you read that right. On Saturday, 14 June, CJC 610 is hosting a paint and sip evening with artists Chris and Sher. No need to have skills that rival Picasso’s, just be willing to have some fun. You can secure your spot through CJC 610’s website.

Miami-based Mexican artist and producer Sainte Vie is giving Cairo a taste of Floridian summers. Bringing his signature groove to CJC 610 on Thursday 19 June, the techno dynamo will be joined by local DJs Ziad Mousa, Mohasseb, and Ashmawy. You can get your tickets from Ticketsmarché.

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.

Freshen up your linen shirts and pack up your shades, because Egyptian megastar Amr Diab will be kicking off Sahel season at Sol Beach Marassi on Friday, 4 July. Joining the Hadaba will be German electronic dance music producer and singer Monolink, and Copenhagen-based experimental pop trio WhoMadeWho. You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarché. Just don’t forget your sunblock.

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