Ismailia Mango Festival kicks off this Friday

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? You get a mango, you get a mango, everybody gets a mango. On Friday, 8 August, Ismailia’s famed mango festival is kicking off with a series of mango markets, parades, and curated mango bazaars — and even mango eating contests — across the city. To find out more, head to the festival’s Facebook page.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Reconnect with your Egyptian roots at Alexandria’s Anfoushy Theatre tomorrow, as the all-Egyptian, all-women band Tablet el Sitt take the stage. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarché.

Start your weekend off with a greatest-hits kind of night starring Assala. The Syrian star will be performing at U Arena as part of the New Alamein festival tomorrow. Get your tickets now at Tazkarti.

In the mood for an outdoor movie night this weekend? On Friday, travel agency Desert Adventures will be hosting an open-air movie night in the Wadi Degla Protectorate — and they’re screening none other than noughties’ cult classic Hob El Banat. You can book your spot through their website.

Get caffeinated and grab your polaroid camera, because on Friday, &ME — one fifth of Keinemusik — will be bringing the beats all through the night until sunrise at North Coast’s Sol Beach. Promising to have you dancing till the sun’s up, the German DJ and producer will be going solo this time around. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

Marwan Pablo and Lege-cy are bringing a rap night to New Alamein on Friday, 15 August. The two artists will perform at U Arena as part of the New Alamein Festival. Tickets can be purchased through Tazkarti.

Nostalgia called, and Nancy Ajram and Hamaki are picking up on Saturday, 30 August at the Address Beach Resort. The duo will be performing back to back as part of the Layali Marassi festival. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketsmarché.

In the mood to party by the Pyramids? On Friday, 19 December, world-famous Dutch DJ and Producer Tiësto is coming back to Egypt for a solo show at the Giza Plateau. Once voted “the greatest DJ of all time,” Tiësto will surely make this upcoming show one to remember. Tickets are available on Ticket Egypt.