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FILM-

For fans of Egyptian film nostalgia:watch the screening of Egyptian short film Ahl El Fan at Qahrawyastudio which reminisces on the golden age of Egyptian cinema and the unforgettable cinematic masterpieces that were produced. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Hassan El Geretly, founder of the Wersha Theatre Troupe and actor in the film. The film will be showcased for one day only this Thursday, 11 January from 8pm. Get your tickets here.

The Panorama Film Festival is back. Zawya’s collaboration with the European Union in Egypt and EUNIC Egypt is running from Thursday, 11 January to Saturday, 20 January. Instead of only showing at Zawya, the films will be screened in Cima Arkan and Point90 as well. You can find the schedule as well as other important information here.

Director Marwan Hamed will be joining Mahmoud Saad in an interview live on stage at the Falaki Theatre in Tahrir on Saturday, 13 January. Mohamed Mohsen will be providing some additional entertainment for the audience with the performance of some Arabic ballads to the tune of Maestro Aziz Al Masry. Keep in mind that this is a no-phone experience, and you will be asked to leave your devices with security. You can book tickets here.

ART-

Get ready, aspiring photographers: The Fujifilm festival starts on Thursday, 1 February, and ends on Sunday, 4 February. You’ll have four full days of activities, meetups, and talks, as well as a photography contest and an exhibition that you can partake in. You can bring your camera along to get a gratuitous CMOS and lens cleaning and check out the GFX 100 ii Studio on-site. Fujifilm X-Photographers and creators will be there too — don’t miss out on the networking potential. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

Practice your knitting and needling skills at a crochet workshop at the Monalisa ArtStudio. This three-hour course will teach you all the crooks and crannies from basic stitching shapes to making scarfs. The course will be taking place every Saturday and Wednesday until Wednesday, 28 February from 1-4pm. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

MUSIC-

Leil at Sawy: Leil Band will be performing a concert tonight at El Sawy Culturewheel in Zamalek at 8pm. Grab your tickets here.

Warm up your vocal cords, gang. Karaoke Night is back at ROOM Art Space and Cafe. ROOM’s doors are open every Tuesday through to 27 February for you and your friends to belt out your favorite tunes, starting at 8pm and ending at 10pm. You can reserve your spot here.

If you missed last month’s Mazaher concert, don’t fret. The Zar band is performing two back-to-back concerts this Wednesday at Makan, the Egyptian Center for Culture and Arts downtown. The first concert will start at 8pm, and the second will follow at 9:45pm.

Soothe your ears with the sound of harmonious music at the Harp classic concert with Manal Mohei Eldin on the string quartet playing pieces by Mozart and Boïeldieu. The performance will also feature Huda Abde Elazim on the flute as the guest of honor. This is a one-day concert at Cairo Opera House’s small theater on Sunday, 21 January from 8pm. Reserve your seats here.

The Cairo Opera House is reserving its Main Hall for a Rageh Daoud homage concert on Sunday, 21 January. The concert will be conducted under the tutelage of Maestro Ahmed Farag, and will kick off at 8pm. Before you book your tickets, note that there is a strict black-tie dress code for the night. Gentlemen, that means a full suit, tie included.

SPORTS-

The Cairo Half Marathon is taking place in a few months: Mark your calendars for Friday, 1 March, and start stretching. Cairo Runners is bringing back a fan favorite, offering the same distances as The TriFactory. Tickets are available until 27 February, giving you ample time to convince seven of your friends to join, which will get a 10% reduction in price when you register.

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