MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Palestinian artist Saint Levant will be hosting a pre-release album listening party at the Rec Room in Maadi on Saturday, 8 February. The event will include a DJ set by Saint Levant and performances from Nihal and Egyptian rapper Xander Ghost. RSVP by messaging the Rec Room on their Instagram page.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Rave with your ancestors this weekend. DHB at the Pyramids kicks off this tomorrow 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 tomorrow 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 tomorrow, international DJ Saliah and local favorites Hwa Fi Eh and Lana will be performing at CJC 610. Get your tickets at Ticketsmarche.

As the saying goes, old is gold — so shop vintage. Head to Cairo Vintage Souq and pick up some clothes, accessories, or home decor antiques. The bazaar will take place on Saturday, 8 February at Al Zohriya Garden in Zamalek.

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-

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.

A Red Bull-fueled dance off — with one big twist. Red Bull Dance Your Style is back, offering you the opportunity to watch Egypt’s top 16 freestyle dancers battle it out on Thursday, 13 February at 7pm at El Malahy. Get ready for beats, insane moves, and a twist — you’re the judge. Grab your tickets at Ticketsmarche.

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.

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.

Massar Egbari is preparing to celebrate the release of their latest album, Maba’etsh Akhaf on Friday, 21 February at 7pm. The event will take place at El Sawy Culturewheel Theatre at Nile University in Sheikh Zayed. Tickets are available through El Sawy Culturewheel’s website.

Sports Expo 2025 is near: Head down to the Egypt International Exhibition Center to meet global athletes and stock up on all kinds of sporting equipment at this year’s Sports Expo 2025. The government-hosted event will bring together private- and public-sector players in the fitness and health sectors and related industries and will be open from Sunday, 23 February until Tuesday, 25 February. Get tickets from Tazkarti.

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