The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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We know you are probably busy at the gym trying to get your Sahel body ready for the summer. Well, we’re here to interrupt the gym rats by reminding them that the weekends are for partying and having fun, not eating protein bars and lifting weights. We’ve gathered events that are definitely more fun than doing supersets and counting calories. Check out the list we made for you, and make reservations before the weekend starts.

Thursday

RiseUp Summit ’23 at Grand Egyptian Museum

Get inspired to start your own business and make some good connections at the biggest entrepreneurial event in the Middle East. This year almost 250 speakers will be joining to share their inspirational stories.

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Imagine at Startup Haus

Were you one of the people who posted their AI-generated pictures on Instagram? If your answer is yes, then we believe you’ll be interested in attending this event. Imagine is dedicating this event to designers and anyone who is interested to learn more about how efficient using AI could really be. The event includes an exhibition of AI design, speakers who will provide insights into AI use and activities that will aid participants in understanding more about Artificial Intelligence.

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The Dark Side by Paranoid Eyes at Room Art Space Garden City

Finally, back to the stage of Room Art Space Garden City, Paranoid Eyes are here this weekend to bring you more of their signature tribute music of Pink Floyd. So bring your friends who love Pink Floyd too and sing all your favourite iconic Pink Floyd songs.

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Karaoke Night at Room New Cairo

Bring your talent to the spotlight this weekend and start off with a karaoke night with your friends. Then, sing your heart out on stage to all the songs you sing with your friends in the car.

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Doaa Fakher at Ubuntu Gallery

Doaa Fakher is releasing her beautifully strange figures and displays of art at the Ubuntu Art Gallery. Her collection is titled “Cavemen” and will be available from March 15^th until April 11^th.

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Odqin, Laila Beshara & Laï at Cairo Jazz Club

Tune in this Thursday for a lineup of local talents. Starting off the night is Odqin with a fusion of jazzy, soulful music. Laila Beshara, the upcoming star, will be debuting her interesting blend of trap drums, distorted synths, and out-of-this-world vocals. Laï will also be debuting her newest music on stage too.

For reservations, send CJC a FB message between 12-8 PM.

Sebbz B2B Ouzo at Odin The Pool House

Catch Sebbz and Ouzo as they play upbeat music all night this Thursday at Odin.

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Friday

Innellea at Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace

Finally, back in Cairo, and this time, it will be different as the venue is Mohamed Ali Pasha’s Palace. The performance will be part of their Five Phases Tour, so expect some insane visuals and an overall unforgettable experience.

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Bleak at Room Art Space Garden City

Dear Metal fans, we did not forget about you. Bleak, the Opeth tribute band, is coming to the stage of Room Art Space Garden City this Friday, and we know you’ll love their performance.

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Shereet Cocktail ft. Anis at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Party like there’s no tomorrow with the usually incredible vibes at CJC 610. All your favourite Arabic and English pop hits will be played all night, which means no stopping dancing till late.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.

The Locally Experience at Zed Park

More than 20 local brands will showcase their designs and products on stage. The event aims to inspire talents to start creating their own designs and get a deeper look at the ideas that are now in the market.

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Saturday

XO Stripped Night Vol.2 at Room Art Space Garden City

Waiting for celebrities to come to Egypt and perform seems like a dream that won’t come true any time soon. And that’s why we need to take matters into our own hands. Party Monsters’ patience ran out too, and they decided to bring all of your favourite XO songs to the stage of Room Garden City for the second time.

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Ghostly Kisses at Cairo Jazz Club 610

If you are one of the lucky ones who could score tickets before they were sold out, you have every right to show off the performance on your Instagram story. In case you didn’t know, the French-Canadian musical project is coming to Egypt for two performances in a row that will be held in CJC 610. It’s too bad you can’t get any tickets, but we love keeping our readers in the loop.

For reservations, send CJC 610 a FB message between 12-8 PM.