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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Komedy Koshk + Boom Room: Prepare for a Stand Up Comedy Night with Khaled Jwad, Paula Rizk, Mohamed Farghaly, Engy Hashem, and Abdoul in collaboration with Komedy Koshk at Boom Room at Madinaty’s Open Air Mall. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 3 September at 9:00pm. Grab your tickets here.

And if you want to LOL but Madinaty is too far away, the High Five stand up comedy show with Abdelrahman Mohamed, Badr Nour Eldin, Gamal Ramzy, Fekry Tarek, and Pola Samwel is coming to Theatro Arkan in Sheikh Zayed on Friday, 6 September starting 8:00 pm. Book your spot for the show here.

Swap those beach towels for backpacks, because CJC is taking you Back to Skool on Wednesday, 4 September. Time to relive the best days of your life. For reservations, message their Facebook page.

This is your last chance to explore the diverse visual and cultural evolution of Egyptian film with the Afichat w Aflam exhibition at Bibliothek. This exhibition showcases a vast selection of late artist Pierre Sioufi’s collection of more than 10k pieces of Egyptian cinema memorabilia. The third edition is now on display, showcasing film posters and collectables from the 1990s to 2017. The last day to visit is tomorrow, 2 September.

HAPPENING LATER-

Think you have what it takes to write a real page turner? Attend this Fiction Workshop withMai Serhan at Diwan Heliopolis and find out. The workshop will begin on Saturday, 14 September and sessions will take place every Saturday for six weeks. Book your spot here.

Medfest is a pool of diverse perspectives presented through films. The international short film forum will take place from Thursday, 12 September to Sunday, 15 September at AUC Tahrir Square and will bring thought-provoking, heartfelt visual stories from around the globe. Grab your tickets here.

Creativity will be taking center stage at She Arts festival at AUC Tahrir. From Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 29 September the event will feature a diverse lineup of artistic and musical performances — offering female artists from around the world a platform to express themselves, connect, and collaborate. Get your tickets here.

? EARS TO THE GROUND-

In an era where daily news often feels overwhelming and disheartening, MyUnsung Hero offers a refreshing counterpoint. This podcast is dedicated to highlighting the often-overlooked acts of kindness and courage that have a profound impact on individuals’ lives.

They are real-life stories of ordinary people experiencing acts of kindness that have been submitted by listeners. It’s a refreshing listen that acts as a reminder of the goodness that exists in the world.

Episodes we loved: Frances was injured in a car accident with her family. She tells the story of a truck driver who stopped to help them. “[He] actually stopped and cared,” she said, “That’s very hard to find.” Another episode recounts a young boy who came to Denise ’s rescue when she and her friend nearly drowned swirling within large waves and struggled to get out of the water during their Bahamas vacation.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart.

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