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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

The Ice Warrior Challenge makes a thrilling return to Ski Egypt, featuring over 20 challenging obstacles at freezing temperatures, this is the ultimate endurance test for athletes. The event will take place on Saturday, 28 September starting at 9am. Book your spot here.

For the love of tapestry. Today in History is Amsterdam-based Egyptian artist Dina Danish’s first exhibition in Egypt in nearly a decade. Composed of a collection of appliqué tapestries that resemble medieval banners, the exhibition is still open at the Gypsum Gallery till Saturday, 30 October.

Warm up those vocal chords. Join this Singing Masterclass with world-renowned opera singer, Farrah El Dibany on Friday September 27 at AUC Tahrir. The class will include breathing and singing exercises, vocal techniques for any musical style, and insights on studying abroad and on building a global career in music for both beginners and experienced singers. Book your spot here.

Music that captures the soul. Witness Fouad & Mounib as they display different human emotions through their Piano and Violin duets. Head to Theatro Arkan on Thursday, 26 September at Theatro Arkan, and will begin at 8pm. Get your tickets here.

HAPPENING LATER-

Celebrate the mawlid by attendingEl Leila El Kebira’s musical performance, inspired by the poetry of Salah Jahin and the music of Sayed Mekkawy, at the Rawabet Art Space in Downtown Cairo over three days: September 26, 27, and 28. Shows begin at 8pm, get your tickets here.

TheIce Warrior Challenge makes a thrilling return to Ski Egypt, featuring over 20 challenging obstacles at freezing temperatures, this is the ultimate endurance test for athletes. The event will take place on Saturday 28 September starting at 9am. Book your spot here.

MENA’s first and only design-film festival is back: Film My Design festival is back for its third edition — under the theme Designing Our Lives for a Better Future —, taking place from Thursday, 3 October to Saturday, 12 October at Zawya Cinema. The festival features film screenings, masterclasses, a motion design exhibition, VR immersive experiences, and much more. Buy your tickets here.

Relive the magic of Amy Winehouse withThe Amy Winehouse Band. This isn’t just a tribute band, it’s Winehouse’s actual original band keeping her spirit and legacy alive. Witness the era defining music at The Theater in Somabay on Saturday 5 October. Grab your tickets here.

Go on a run in Egypt’s historic city at the Luxor Half Marathon. TriFactory’s annual event will take place on Friday, 11 October. Pick between a 21km or 10km race, or a short family run. You can register here.