Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s book fair kicks off

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Feel like adding to your pile of to-be-read books? The 20th edition of Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s book fair kicks off today until Monday, 21 July. This year’s edition includes over 70 regional publishing houses, and will feature scores of cultural events and panel discussions. For more details on the book fair, head to Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s website.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

A bit of dramatics never hurt anyone. Tomorrow, Soul lounge wants you to come over and act the fool…literally. The Maadi hangout spot is hosting a “dramatically playful” night with all sorts of ridiculous games, improv challenges, and a whole lot of spontaneity in collaboration with Tafaaul. Sold already? You can secure your spot through the link in Soul’s bio on Instagram.

No nightmares by the sea here, just good vibes. On Thursday, 10 July, Garden City’s Room Art Space will be hosting a Jeff Buckley tribute night featuring Egyptian artists Ahmed Tawfik and Youssef Amarey, who will be performing unplugged, stripped-down versions of Buckley’s beloved hits. Tickets can be purchased through the link in Room Art Space’s Instagram bio.

Ready to face a quadruple threat? On Friday, 11 July at Marina’s Roman Theatre, iconicpop stars Mohamed Fouad, Ehab Tawfik, Hamid El Shaeri, and Hesham Abbas will be bringing the heat to the North Coast as part of the Tiatro Romano Summer 2025 Festival. Oh, you’re humming 2000s hits already? Head to Ticketsmarchè to secure your spot.

HAPPENING LATER-

Marassi’s music festival is going strong, and on Saturday, 12 July, Egyptian singer AmalMaher and Lebanese singer Walid Toufic will be lighting up the stage at The Address Beach Resort. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketsmarchè.

Feel like channeling your inner Kelly Clarkson? On Monday, 14 July, CJC 610 will be hosting its signature karaoke night. You can secure your spot through CJC’s website.

Number one is heading up north. Mark your calendars for Friday, 25 July, because Egyptian singer and rapper Mohamed Ramadan will be bringing the beat to the North Coast’s Porto Golf Marina. Ready to join the “Mafia”? You can grab your tickets from Ticketsmarché.