MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Don’t miss out on the third edition of CSA and ALKEMIA Boutique's annual Fenoun Festivities, happening this Friday, 14 March at CSA Maadi, in collaboration with Cairo Jazz Club. Join in celebrating Ramadan and diverse Egyptian talent, from art to food to whirling dervishes, all to the tune of Casino Badi3a ’s folklore music and Shereen Abdo’s serenades.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Tablet El Sitt at Hekaytna Helwa: Tablet El Sitt will be bringing their mix of traditional and modern tunes to the Hekaytna Helwa tent in New Cairo. The show will take place tonight at 10pm, and you can find tickets on Ticketsmarche.

Unwind under the Ramadan night sky with a brush in one hand and a paddle in the other. The special Ramadan edition of Pottery Painting & Kayaking is happening on Thursday, 13 March, and Thursday, 20 March, at 9pm at Mountain View Hyde Park. Book your spot through their page on Instagram.

Hakim at Hekaytna Helwa. The musical icon is one of many artists set to be featured at Hekaytna Helwa Ramadan tent’s shows this year, with Hakim’s concert set to take place Thursday, 13 March, at 10pm. Get your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

Hekaytna Helwa will also see a performance from Hamid El Shaeri and Hisham Abbas, with the two set to perform as part of the Suhour shows at Hekaytna Helwa Ramadan tent on Friday, 14 March. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Eshtry Menny EXP returns with Ba'ad Shoo'a — a comedy podcast presented in a live show. Hosts Badr Nour, Abdelrahman Mohamed, and Gamal Ramzy, will be joined by a distinguished guest star: Ashraf Abdel Baky. The show will start at 9pm next Friday, 14 March at the Rihany Theater in Downtown. Grab your tickets from Ticketsmarche.

HAPPENING LATER-

Break your fast with a cultural tour. Qahraweya are organizing a traditional Egyptian Iftar followed by a tour of Mounira & Garden City where attendants get to witness the vibrant streets of Cairo. The “ Iftour ” will take place on Monday, 17 March. Book your spot by messaging them on Instagram.

For lovers of theatre: Don’t miss Sayed Ragab’s Evening of Storytelling and Drama where you’ll witness the play The Writer on Honeymoon — also starring Yasmeen El Hawary — followed by a unique theatrical storytelling experience. The show will start at 9:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, 19 and 20 March at Theatro Arkan. Tickets will be available soon on Ticketsmarche.

Amidst the Ramadan celebrations, don't forget to celebrate Mother’s Day. Make Mother’s Day special this year with a special night of music by Tablet El Sitt at Theatro Arkan on Friday, 21 March from 9pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Spend a Ramadan night with Medhat Saleh on the Cairo Opera House Main Stage. The concert will take place on Friday, 21 March at 9:30pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.