MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Hussein Al Jassmi, Disco Misr, and Ahmed Saad will be performing back to back at Seashore by Hyde Park on Friday, 8 August. If you just so happen to be enjoying the weather on the North Coast that weekend, we’d suggest heading on over to Ticketsmarché to secure your spot for a concert you likely won’t be forgetting any time soon.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Feel like adding to your pile of to-be-read books? The 20th edition of Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s book ends tomorrow. This year’s edition includes over 70 regional publishing houses, and will feature scores of cultural events and panel discussions. For more details on the book fair, head to Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s website.

The second edition of contemporary exhibition Art Space kicked off on Saturday, 19 July in New Alamein, and will wrap up on Tuesday, 30 September, as Sahel season comes to a close. Throughout its duration, the exhibition will feature a slew of visual art installations, interactive workshops, and multidisciplinary exhibitions.

Komedy Koshk is back again at CJC 610 on Tuesday, 22 July. Need a laugh (or 610)? KomedyKoshk ’s Ali Khalifa, Mohamed Farghaly, Amr Abbasy, and more comedic talents will be bringing the punchlines — and we’d suggest keeping an open mind. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketsmarché.

Number one is heading up north: Mark your calendars for Friday, 25 July, because Egyptian singer and rapper Mohamed Ramadan will be bringing the beat to the North Coast’s Porto Golf Marina. Ready to join the “Mafia”? You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

Ready to swim your way to glory? North Coast’s Ghazala Bay is hosting an open water sports festival on Saturday, 26 July, complete with open water swimming and a slew of family-friendly water activities. You can secure your spot through Ticketsmarché.

Feel like rocking out? Egyptian rock band Massar Egbari will be taking the stage at Nile University’s El Sawy Culturewheel Theater in Sheikh Zayed on Thursday, 31 July. You can grab your tickets from El Sawy Culturewheel’s website.

A Sahel night with El Hadaba: Join Egyptian megastar Amr Diab for a night of summer hits and timeless classics at U Arenas in Al Alamein on Friday 1 August, as part of the New Alamein Festival. You can grab your tickets through Tazkarti.

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