Celebrate the magic of animation

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?️ The Animatex Festival is back for its fifth edition. It’s bringing a packed program including screenings of both short and feature animated films, discussions, panel talks, and workshops for animation enthusiasts — and those looking to network with local and international industry leaders. The festival will take place at the AUC Tahrir campus from Thursday, 20 February until Tuesday, 25 February. You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Spend your evening today listening to traditional music. Don't miss out on an enchanting evening with Sha’bana Bahari performing both Bedouin and Red Sea songs. The event will be held today and will start from 7pm at Rawabet Art Space in Downtown Cairo. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Watch Gouha’s world sketched and told. The Tales of Gouha will hit the AUC Tahrir stage for two shows tomorrow at 11am and Wednesday, 5 February at 11:30am — with live illustrations and storytelling packed with nostalgic humor and sharp social commentary. Get your tickets here for Tuesday and Wednesday ’s show on Ticketsmarche.

Don’t miss your chance to expand your library. The 56th edition of Cairo International BookFair ends this week on Wednesday, 5 February. Head to the Egypt International Exhibition and Convention Center in New Cairo for one last sweep.

Rave with your ancestors this weekend. DHB at the Pyramids kicks off this Friday, 7 February at 6pm, and will feature an array of electronic, house, and techno music. Grab your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

Folklore is making a comeback. Tablet El Sitt is back at The Theatre this Friday, 7 February from 8pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Start off the first week of the month with a mix of UK tunes and Arabic classics. At CJC 610 this Friday, 7 February, international DJ Saliah and local favorites Hwa Fi Eh and Lana will be performing at CJC 610. Get your tickets at Ticketsmarche.

Diverse galleries and a dynamic fair program. Experience the artistic talents of the MENA region at the 6th edition of Art Cairo. The exhibition will be held at the Grand Egyptian Museum from Saturday, 8 February until Tuesday, 11 February. Tickets are available on CollardTickets.

HAPPENING LATER-

Craving a taste of Asia? The Thai Food Bazaar will have top Thai chefs preparing their signature dishes live — so you can watch, savor, and maybe even steal a secret or two. The event will take place at Al Horreya Park in Zamalek for four days, starting on Thursday, 13 February till Sunday, 16 February, with the event set to run from 12pm to 8pm each day.

A Valentine's Day that hits all the high notes: Soprano Amira Selim will host a special Valentine's Day concert, performing a selection of classic romantic songs in French, English, Italian, and Egyptian Arabic, accompanied by pianist Pascal Rozier. The concert begins at 8pm on Thursday, 13 February at the Cairo Opera House in Zamalek. Get your tickets from Tazkarti.

Cairokee x New Capital: Cairokee will perform in El Nahr El Akhdar Park in the New Administrative Capital at 8pm on Friday, 21 February. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Get dreamy with Ghostly Kisses. The French-Canadian pop band Ghostly Kisses will return to Cairo later this month for a performance at the Mövenpick Media City Theater in 6th of October. After their initial concert on Friday, 21 February sold out, the band announced that it will be adding a second performance date on Thursday, 20 February as part of their 2025 world tour. Get your tickets to the show on Ticketsmarche.

An evening of nostalgic music is in the cards for you this month. With the first concert selling out, get ready for an additional night with Reham Abdel Hakim and Mai Farouk as they pay tribute to the legendary Umm Kulthum, performing a selection of her most loved songs. Conducted by Maestro Tamer Fayzi, the concert will take place at the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids at 8pm on Monday, 24 February. Formal attire is required for attendance, and to attend secure your seat on Ticketsmarche.