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Angham brings the melodies to the Cairo Opera House

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Angham returns to the Cairo Opera House once again, with an evening performance of her most beloved songs at the Fountain Theater on Friday, 16 May at 9pm. She will be accompanied by an orchestra led by maestro Hani Farahat. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Egyptian rapper Tommyy is wrapping up the work week at the Boom Room this Wednesday, 30 April at 8pm. The up-and-coming wordsmith will be performing his latest EP “El Rwaya” live for the very first time. You can book your spot on Ticketsmarché .

Feel like rolling in the deep this weekend? Rumor has it that Egyptian Adele tribute band TheDaydreamers will make us feel their love at El Sawy Culture Wheel on Thursday, 1 May, with a medley of Adele’s biggest hits. The show starts at 8pm, and you can book your tickets through El Sawy Culture Wheel’s website.

Does it smell like teen spirit up in here, or is that just us? Egyptian grunge band Seattle, alongside singer Shady Ahmed, will be tapping into our collective nostalgia at Cairo Jazz Club Agouza with an extended set of Nirvana and Foo Fighters hits this Thursday, 1 May at 10pm, with doors opening at 8pm. You can book your spot through CJC’s website.

Have you hopped on the latest game night craze? Boom Room is hosting a night of strategy and competition as the Skrew Official Tournament kicks off on Friday, 2 May. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING LATER-

An evening of international classical music at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert — led by Swiss maestro Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer and Egyptian maestro Ahmed El-Saedi, alongside businessman Samih Sawiris on the piano. The concert will be held on the Grand Theater stage at the Cairo Opera House on Wednesday, 7 May at 8pm. All proceeds will be donated to support refugees from Gaza in Egypt. Tickets available on Tazkarti.

Omar Khairat’s Grand Show is taking place on Friday, 9 May. Dress up in your finest formal wear and head to the Qubba Palace to experience the iconic composer’s unforgettable talent. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

In the mood for vocals that will have you shedding a tear? Medhat Saleh would like a word. On Friday, 9 May, the Egyptian singer and songwriter will be taking to the stage at the Must Theatre in 6th of October. The concert starts at 8pm, and you can secure your seat through Ticketsmarché.

It seems German DJ and Record Producer Adam Port couldn’t get enough of Egypt. Bringing the beats to the New Administrative Capital’s Green River on Friday, 30 May, Port will once more turn it up with his signature house beats, sprinkled with a musical dash of jazz and soul. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarché.