Forever is Now returns to the Pyramids

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Art D’Egypte’s Forever is Now makes its annual comeback at the Giza Pyramids, setting into motion tonight and running until Sunday, 7 December. This year’s lineup features ten internationally acclaimed artists, each bringing their own reconceptualization of the iconic Giza plateau, blending the historic with the contemporary.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Comedian Ismail Abdi is taking over CJC 610 on Tuesday, 11 November. Expect a laughter-filled stand-up show on some of our region’s quirks. You can get your tickets on CJC’s website.

Catch Sokseeh’s fresh production of El Kadeya Eli Heya at El Rihany Theater on Thursday, 13 November to Saturday, 15 November. The play brings a fun twist on satirical comedy with frogs and roosters — grab your tickets now on Ticketsmarché.

Calling all art enthusiasts: Cairo International Art District is back. Art D’Égypte’s special production brings a diverse lineup of artists across restored heritage venues in Downtown Cairo. CIAD is open access to the public at the Shourbagy Building until Sunday, 16 November, with only Mondays off.

HAPPENING LATER-

The Winter Music Festival returns to Madinaty’s Open Air Mall on Friday, 14 November. This year’s festival brings you performances from superstars Hisham Abbas, Hamid El Shaeri, Mohamed Fouad, and Ehab Tawfik. Embrace the cozy winter vibes as you sing along to their nostalgic hits — you can get your tickets on Ticketsmarché.

Cairo Design Week returns from Friday, 21 November to Saturday, 29 November for a one-of-a-kind experience with Egypt’s design landscape. Be prepared for an array of events and exhibitions across Heliopolis, Zamalek, and Downtown. You can secure all week access or district passes through Ticketsmarché.

Theatro Arkan is setting us up for a laughing fit this month with its new Comedy Gang Festival at The Golden Theatre. Running two nights a week, starting on Thursday, 6 November and ending on Saturday, 29 November, the festival brings together 56 of our favorite standup comedians with plenty of surprises and special guests in store. You can grab your tickets on Ticketsmarché.