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End the first month of the year on a high note (literally): Lebanese DJ Rodge will be performing at CJC 610 right after an energetic performance from Bubblegum Kollective. The night will kick off at 9pm on Friday, 31 January. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Treat your ears to some Egyptian folk music: Sohba Semsemia brings you a vibrant singing and dancing show featuring traditional simsimiyya and tanbura music. Catch their performances at Rawabet Art Space from Wednesday, 8 January until Saturday, 1 February. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

The band Wust El Balad are lighting up the CJC 610 stage tonight with all their greatest hits. Doors open at 8pm, and the concert starts at 10pm, book your tickets on the official CJC website.

It’s time for the country’s largest book fair. The Cairo International Book Fair is back for its 56th edition starting tomorrow and continuing till Wednesday, 5 February. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in New Cairo, and will host guests of honor that include the Sultanate of Oman, scientists and artist Ahmed Mostageer, and author Fatma Elmadoul.

Maybe you’re craving some timeless tunes: The Arab Music Institute is hosting an Abdelhalim Hafez tribute night tomorrow, where you’ll get to experience nostalgia and love for the artist that touched hearts for generations. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING LATER-

The story behind the music. Egyptian singer and composer Dina El Wedidi will be showcasing the story behind some of her signature songs and walking the audience through her journey on Wednesday, 29 January at the Boom Room in Open Air Mall, Madinaty. The event will take place at 8pm, and tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

160 of Egypt’s most celebrated and promising artists. The 10th Edition of Cairo Art Fair is now open at TAM Gallery in Abu Rawwash and will continue running till Friday, 31 January.

Catch the grand final of the Double Dribble Basketball League at Heliopolis Sporting Club Shorouk on Saturday, 1 February. The event will start at 4pm and will run till 8pm, featuring matches between New Giza and Maadi Retro, along with the third place match between Negm El Geil and Underdogs. If that’s not enough, there's also going to be an exclusive performance from Egyptian rapper Moscow.

This one is for the sports fans. The Football Access Summit will feature talks, panels, and presentations from sports industry leaders — giving the fans insider access. The summit will take place on Friday-Saturday 7 and 8 February at ZED Park. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Cairo Runners is once again hosting its iconic annual marathon, this time on the day of love. On Friday, 14 February, pick between a 21km, 10km, or 5km race, or even a short family run. Register your interest on Cairo Runners.

The sixth edition of the E7kky Festival. The festival will take place on Friday, 21 February at ZED Park in Sheikh Zayed City and will feature talks, panel discussions, and workshops revolving around empowering women. Disco Masr will also be performing in addition to the many activities taking place from 10am to 10pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

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