? ON THE TUBE TONIGHT-
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Them pulls you into a nightmare from the get-go. It follows the Emorys, a black family that moves to a predominantly white neighborhood in Los Angeles in the 1950s. What seems like a straightforward story about discrimination is infused with supernatural forces that only add to the tension.

The creepy tone is set as soon as they settle into their new home. Lucky (Deborah Ayorinde), Henry (Ashley Thomas), and their daughters Ruby (Shahadi Wright Joseph), and Gracie (Melody Hurd) immediately notice that something is off, and it’s not just the angry glares from their neighbors. As you make your way through the episodes, the jump scares take a step aside to welcome the chilling reality of the family’s situation, which was surprisingly even scarier.

Warning: This isn’t an easy watch. Prepare to be hit with the emotional weight of a ton of bricks, and moments where you need to stop for a breather.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can watch Them on Prime or watch the trailer (runtime: 2:21).

⚽The round of 16 of the Egypt Cup concludes today at 9pm, when Zamalek meet Talaea El Gaish on the pitch. Zamalek hopes to compensate its fans for a disappointing season by nabbing the title. Quarterfinal matches are taking place at the same time, with Pyramids and El Gouna going head to head.

Other cup matches to look out for:

• Ceramica Cleopatra vs. ZED (6pm).
• Ismaily vs. Smouha (6pm).

? EAT THIS TONIGHT-

Foodrows is a back-to-basics solution to your Chinese food cravings. This Talabat cloud kitchen doesn’t have extensive offerings, but its back-to-basics menu, which includes noodles, fried rice, stir fry, and dumplings, is designed to hit the spot.

Don’t let the four dim sum options complicate your order. We (less-than-begrudgingly) tried the whole range to recommend the best of the best. The cristal shrimps dumplings are #1 on our must-order list. This steamed appetizer comes in four bites of seasoned minced shrimp wrapped in traditional wonton with a side of soy sauce for dipping. Don’t take our word for it? Order their signature dim sum platter for two of the shrimp, chicken, and beef dumplings each and judge for yourself.

Looking for more adventurous appis? Skip the vegetable spring rolls and order the fried crab claws. The light, crispy batter houses fresh tender crab meat. The best part? You get to keep the claws. The sesame shrimp toast — fried toast with a layer of shrimp paste coated in sesame — is a tasty bite. But a word to the wise: Just one portion will leave you wanting.

The mains: From poultry to seafood and vegetarian-friendly options, you won’t suffer to find something compelling to order. The dishes might not offer any mind-blowing flavor combos or cuisine-defying techniques, but if you’re looking for a comfort meal, you’ll find it on Foodrows’ menu.

Where do they deliver? Maadi denizens are the lucky ones this time. You can find them on Talabat.

? OUT AND ABOUT-
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The legendary Omar Khairat will be taking the stage alongside Esaad Younis for a live episode of Sahbet Al Saada at the New Alamein Festival tomorrow at 10pm. Get your tickets here.

Nour Project and Wust El Balad will be performing at CJC 610 tonight at 10pm. For reservations send them a message on their Facebook page.

Witness both the origin of love and its future in Kaif Badaa El Hob: fi sanat 3000. The play will take place on Friday, 23 August and Saturday, 24 August at Rawabet Art Space. Grab your tickets here.

The iconic Cairokee will be performing at the festival with Tul8te opening for them on Friday, 23 August. Find your tickets to the band’s show here.

Let your inner child roam at The Play Festival Vol.2 at D-Bay on Friday, 23 August. After the success of Vol.1, this edition promises to come back with bigger interactive experiences and live content from Peace Cake. Tickets are now available.

HAPPENING LATER-

None other than Wegz to close out the iconic new Alamein Festival. The concert will take place Friday, 30 August at the U-Arena and you can grab your tickets here.

MENA’s first and only design-film festival is back: Film My Design festival is back for its third edition — under the theme Designing Our Lives for a Better Future —, taking place from Thursday, 3 October to Saturday, 12 October at Zawya Cinema. The festival features film screenings, masterclasses, a motion design exhibition, VR immersive experiences, and much more. Buy your tickets here.

? UNDER THE LAMPLIGHT-

Cultures clash as a young girl forms her identity in The Things We Didn’t Know by Elba Iris Perez. Andrea Rodriguez is only nine when her mother moves her and her brother Pablo from Massachusetts to a small mountain village in Puerto Rico. A few months later, their mother brings them back to Massachusetts, but their hometown has changed — and so have they.

Growing up is hard enough, but the nuances of combining different cultures and values makes it even harder. Andrea and her brother Pablo embark on this journey together and try to navigate their coming of age and diverse upbringing in 1950s America.

Perez’ writing tugs at the heartstrings. You’ll find yourself rooting for the characters throughout their varied struggles and sympathize with their actions even when detrimental. And although not a biography, their story feels authentic in a way that will have you hanging on to every word to see if the characters make it in the end.

You can find the book on Amazon.