MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? A Boris Eifman Ballet Performance is closing off The Pyramids Echo Festival, showing for two nights on Friday, 12 December and Saturday, 13 December at the New Opera House. The night promises an unforgettable show of My Fair Lady by the St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Ali El Haggar is bringing us a rendition of iconic TV drama theme songs to the Cairo Opera House this Monday, 8 December. You wouldn’t want to miss out on a live performance from the vocal powerhouse. You can book your tickets on Tazkarti.

Up for some psychological drama? Kenoma Theater is bringing back One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with an Egyptian adaptation and stage production titled El Moristan. The play ’s main cast — featuring screen icon Yosra El Lozy — will be performing six showings between Sunday, 7 December and Monday, 15 December at AUC’s Falaki Mainstage Theater, with the alternate cast taking over twice. The play tackles mature themes including depictions of violence, blood, and suicide, and is recommended for ages 16+. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

Cairo Art Book Fair returns at Ghurnata Community Space for a three-day run from Thursday, 11 December to Saturday, 13 December. This year, the special fair is showcasing work by over 90 exhibitors from 27 countries, bringing art books, zines, and experimental publications. The program also includes talks, workshops, book launches, and more for those looking to engage with contemporary art publishing and print culture. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

American singer Brian McKnight is bringing live R&B to the Grand Egyptian Museum on Friday, 12 December, promising an unforgettable night of soulful music against the background of Egypt’s great history — tickets are available on Tazkarti.

Abyusif makes his comeback at the Greek Campus in Downtown Cairo on Friday, 19 December. Expect a high-energy show and a hyped up crowd. Tickets are selling out fast — you can get yours on Ticketsmarché.

Grammy-nominee Ibrahim Maalouf is coming to Egypt as part of his tribute tour, marking the 10th anniversary of his acclaimed album Kalthoum. Catch the Lebanese producer and trumpeter this winter at New Capital’s Concert Hall as he honors the late legend Umm Kulthum on Saturday, 20 December. You can get your tickets now on Ticketsmarché.

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