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MUSIC-
ROOM New Cairo is hosting Hardcase and Divine, two bands hot on the Egyptian rock scene. Hardcase will perform covers from legendary artists such as Beth Hart to Guns & Roses. Divine will be providing tunes by Black Sabbath and Dio. Doors open at 8:30pm tomorrow. You can snag your tickets for EGP 200, but they don’t include the required minimum order per person.
Get ready to be mesmerized as Aziz Maraka takes the Cairo Jazz Club 610 stage this Wednesday, 28 February. Get your tickets today to book your seat to hear him sing in an unforgettable performance from CJC 610’s Facebook page.
Ali El Haggar is also taking the stage at ElsawyCulturewheel this Wednesday, 28 February. The performance will begin at 8pm at the Zamalek venue. Keep in mind that photos and video recordings are not allowed, as are children under six years of age. Tickets are sold out.
ARTS-
Catch a glimpse of Egyptian cinema through Mohamed Bakr’s lens at Photopia in FiftyYears of Cinematic Portraits. This exhibition opened yesterday and continues until Saturday, 9 March (except for Sunday) where you’ll get to see a selection of portraits taken from his extensive collection of over 2000 artistic works captured since 1956. The exhibition showcases around 100 images from 80 films, covering various genres including literature, cinema, performance, comedy, and realism.
Bibliothek Art Gallery is hosting an artist talk featuring Amani Mousa, Eman Hussin, and Yasmine Shash, moderated by Ismail Fayed, to discuss their Lines of Intimacy Exhibition which continues until on Saturday, 2 March. You can find the catalog here.
ENTERTAINMENT-
Like comedy and want to get in on the fun? Presented by Al Mothalas, El Khatba is an interactive comedy experience at Rawabet Art Space this Friday, 1 March at 8pm.
SPORTS-
The Cairo Half Marathon is this weekend.Start stretching now as Cairo Runners is bringing back a fan favorite, offering 5km, 10km, and 21km runs as well as a Family Run. Tickets are still available, register now.
The TriFactory’s Tough Mudder Egypt is also on this Friday, 1 March. The obstacle course challenge will take place at Belle Vie Club in New Zayed. Today is your last chance to register for the event, click here for registration.
FILM-
Gaza Mon Amour will be screened at Qahrawya this Thursday, 29 February from 8pm till 11pm. Find out how to get your tickets here, but before you do, keep in mind that the Qahrawya studio is home to a few friendly cats. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but seating is limited, so don’t take any chances.
EVENTS-.
Bibliothek Egypt is hosting yet another book signing for Reem Basyuni’s two latest works, Mario Abu al-Abbas and In Search of Happiness, this Friday, 1 March at 6:30pm. Along with the book signing will be a seminar titled Architecture and Impact.
Fancy yourself a detective? Murder-mystery fans can pull out their magnifying glasses to crack this case. Cluedupp and Crime Scene Investigator are staging a hard-boiled outdoor event on Saturday, 2 March where you have to solve four murders around the city by solving puzzles, interrogating witnesses, and hunting for clues. Find more details here.
For all the mothers who need a break — or a bit of fun — Rahet Bally is collaborating withEl Malahy to give moms a day of fun with their children on Saturday, 2 March. All you have to do is download the Rahet Bally app, sign up for entry without charge for you and your kids, and buy your playing credit — at a marked down price — for you to play all day alongside endless competitions and prizes.
Dust off your tote bags: The Cairo Flea Market is back at the Zamalek Fish Garden on Saturday, 2 March. You’ll have a day of second-hand shopping where you can browse the products of over 250 local vendors selling handmade products, antiques, secondhand items, and more. It only happens once a month so be sure not to miss it. The market runs from 11am to 7pm but we’d recommend getting there early to avoid the crowds.
COMMUNITY SERVICE-
Join Ultra Ibex on their Wadi Degla clean-up event on Saturday, 9 March. All you have to do is wear your trainers, sunglasses, and refillable water bottles and head down to Wadi Degla Protectorate at 10am. You can sign up here.