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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

ADNEC Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is getting into its stride now; it's still basically a commercial environment where publishers and distributors make deals, but in the last few years it has developed into a celebration of reading and writing [ ... ]

Free, but pre-register

City of Stars

The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Aspiring actress and young jazz musician find love in Los Angeles. Yes, it's the plot of La-La Land, and City of Stars ∼ which also happens to be one of the better songs from the soundtrack – is an adaptation [ ... ]

AED 100

Show Me on the Map: dir Marie-Helene Cousineau (2010)

Al Hamra Cinema Al Arouba Street, Sharjah

The first of two films by the Canadian documentary maker gives voice to first nation citizens concerned about the environmental and cultural impact of unprecedented mining industry developments on Aboriginal lands. This is a Sharjah Biennial 15 Film Programme screening.

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Rhapsody of Memories

Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai

"Modern classics that speak to your heart ... Relive the most precious moments of your life" with virtuoso pianist Fyodor Biryuchev, who promises to revive "memories that truly matter. First love. Heartbreak. The joy of reunion. The moments of profound [ ... ]

From AED 180

Still Dancing – a True Story of a Parkinson’s Hero

Emirates Theatre, Jumeirah Emirates International School, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai

A second and final show for this reprise of the Third Half Theatre and Movement Mantra dance-theatre production that aims to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease. Movement Mantra ‘s founder, movement coach Vonita Singh, has been championing the Parkinson’s cause [ ... ]

AED 80

Sol: dir Marie-Helene Cousineau (2014)

Al Hamra Cinema Al Arouba Street, Sharjah

The second of two films by Cousineau explores the death of a young Inuk man, Solomon Tapatiaq Uyarasuk, who is found dead in a remote Inuit community. The locals suspect murder, but the police suggest suicide. As the film investigates [ ... ]

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Aziza Brahim Tabal Quartet: Live In Sharjah

Africa Hall Al Manakh, Sharjah

Sharjah Art Foundation presents the Queen of Western Sahara Desert Blues Aziza Brahim and her Tabal Quartet live in Sharjah as part of the Sharjah Biennial 15 Music Programme. Born and raised in the Saharawi refugee camps on the frontier [ ... ]

AED 100