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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-
Can’t sleep? Neither can Rawabet Art Space with Kenoma Theatre Company’s Insomnia opening tonight and showing until Saturday, 25 May. Written and directed by Moustafa Khalil and adapted in Arabic by Ahmed El Shamaa, this comedy-horror play explores the struggles of an individual battling sleeplessness. Get your tickets here.
You have until tomorrow to be part of the future of design at The Design Show in CairoInternational Conventions Center. Attracting over 20k industry professionals, architects, interior designers, furniture manufacturers, and design solution providers alike will converge to unveil their latest innovations. Register your interest to visit here.
Is nighttime running on your bucket list? The TriFactory and Palm Hills Developments are bringing you The Glow Run tomorrow for a 5k run through the landscapes of 6 October golf course with UV lights and neon signs to guide you — with a special guest DJ making an appearance at the start and finish line. Register here to get in on the fun.
Not one for sports? Have a laugh at The Elite Super Show in Cairo International Stadium tomorrow — featuring all loved and upcoming seven comedians. Get your tickets here.
Celebrate Disco Misr’s eighth album release at their concert tomorrow at Zed Park Sheikh Zayed. Grab your tickets here.
Missed the main event? Catch Disco Misr’s Album Launch after party at CJC 610 tomorrow. For reservations message their Facebook page.
The Flower Exhibition opened its doors on 19 May in the Agricultural Museum in Dokki and will continue for a month. 200 companies and more will be presenting a wide array of plants and flowers. They will be accepting visitors daily from 9am to 9pm.
Zawya’s Cairo Cinema Days is back: Zawya’s film program is a showcase of the latest and most prominent productions in Arab cinema within the past year. All through July 31, you can watch films from Palestine, Lebanon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Sudan, and Egypt. You can find more information on this month’s film selection here.
HAPPENING LATER-
Fusing Lebanese and Egyptian music, Disco Beirut will be performing at CJC with tunes from the '70s to the '00s all night long on Wednesday, 29 May. For reservations message their Facebook page.
Marriage in time and its complexities are explored in What Have The Years Done To Us atRawabet Art Space from Wednesday, 29 May till Saturday, 1 June. Click here to reserve your tickets.
Shababco is celebrating its third birthday with a bazaar on Friday, 31 May at ZED Park.This one-day event is dedicated to showcasing the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of young local brand owners with a diverse array of unique products ranging from handmade crafts and fashion. In addition to the bustling bazaar, enjoy live performances throughout the day from both up-and-coming and well-known local artists. Stay tuned to their Instagram for when their tickets drop.
Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa will perform with Jordanian singer Aziz Maraka on Thursday, 30 May at Zed Park in Sheikh Zayed. You can also enjoy the concert online through the Minly app. (Zed Park Tickets | Online Tickets)
Brazilian DJ/Producer Mochakk will be performing at Saqqara Pyramids on Thursday, 30 May. This performance is part of his world tour, calling on different cities to perform including New York and Dubai. Get your tickets here.
For all you MMA enthusiasts, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping night with QADYA 04 at Madinaty Golf Club on Friday, 31 May. Experience the thrill of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as they bring you a night of intense fights, incredible athleticism, and unforgettable moments ringside as top fighters from around the world step into the octagon, ready to showcase their skills and determination. Get your tickets here.
Take your seat as the curtains pull away for The Greek National Opera Βallet at the CairoOpera House on Thursday, 6 June and Friday, 7 June. In cooperation with the NGO Greek Action Africa, prepare for two nights of ballet in the Opera’s Main Hall. Get your tickets on Tazkarti for first night and second night.