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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
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SUMMARY:Youth Takeover 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Jameel’s annual Youth Takeover is the manifestation of the Assembly\, an experimental learning programme designed to foster creative leaders aged 18 to 24 in the UAE\, “inviting the creation and curation of projects reflective of their generation’s areas of interest”. The Assembly 2024-2025 cohort comprises multimedia graphic designer Abrar Kebaili\, visual artist and designer Ayesha Fernandes\, multimedia designer and writer Desirée Barreto\, literary artist Ioanna Orphanide\, poet Jared Maxilom\, researcher and writer Manal Nadeem\, architect and researcher Omar Darwish\, exhibition designer Sanjushrree Subash\, and poet Syed Haider. \nThis year’s theme for the Youth Takeover – a physical takeover of spaces on the Jameel’s ground floor – is titled ‘Spoon Spade Shovel’. It covers experiments in how the Assembly members dig\, sift and stir through the world\, “offering a network of creative experiences as tools for excavation\, reflection and play … The exhibition presents a range of interdisciplinary works that use tools – literal and metaphorical – to question how we make and remake meaning”. These works sit uneasily beside one another\, but their differences are invitations rather than obstacles  “whether you sift or stir\, extract or excavate\, your experience will be shaped by the tool you reach for: its size\, scale\, heft and intent. You are invited to inhabit this instability and co-compose the meanings that emerge … What you take from this exhibition depends on what you bring to it”. \nThe artists are: \nAyesha Fernandes with Svabhu Kohli\nDesirée Barreto with Angie Pais and Mouza Al Hamrani\nIoanna Orphanide with Danae Orphanide and Ilya Akimov\nJared Maxilom with Halo-Halo Experiment\, Vinyl Souk and memoryall\nManal Nadeem with Khaled Esguerra and Jed Bacason\nOmar Darwish with Fatma Al Ali and Maitha Ali\nSanjushrree Subash with Danutė Vaitekūnaitė and Farheen Fatima\nSyed Haider with Hessa Lootah\, Souldier and Aqib Anwar \nBesides the commissioned artworks\, the Youth Takeover 2025 features a public programme. These are all free\, but re-registration is required: \n10 May 10 \n– Opening Preview and panel discussion with the Assembly 2024-2025 members and programme curators Abhirami Suresh and Nabeeha Sajjad\n– Musical Activation: Translating Oscillations by artist Mckie Alvarez\n– Musical Performance: ABRI \n11 May \n– Workshop: Synthesising Landscapes (Part 1) with Assembly members Ayesha Fernandes and Ioanna Orphanide \n17 May \n– Tour: Assembly-led exhibition tour\n– Workshop: Portable Beats – DIY Music with Pocket Operators. Music production workshop by artist PHO\, in collaboration with Vinyl Souk\n– Gathering: Storytelling – The Journey of Design by graphic designer Poorvaja Subramanian and Assembly member Abrar Kebaili\n– Musical Activation: Translating Oscillations by Madam Void \n18 May \n– Workshop: You may now sleep? by artist Henry Tan\n– Themed activation: me.me con by artist Fatima Raza and Assembly member Desiree Barreto \n24 May \n– Performance Tour: And the Tools Begin to Speak – Poets in Response to Spoon Spade Shovel by poets Ahmed Gihad Hamad\, Dania Dawn\, Jared Maxilom\, Malavika Suresh\, Pankaj Kanchandani\, Sarah Afaneh\, Shania Laude and Syed Haider\n– Performance: lorem ipsum 9-to-5 by Andres Ugartechea\n– Musical activation: Translating Oscillations by Joe Najm \n25 May \n– Tour: Assembly-led Youth Takeover 2025 tour\n– Workshop: Between the Gesture and the Ground by artists Aya Afaneh and Yoonsik Chico Park\n– Workshop: Dwelling in the In-between: A Workshop of Waiting\, Devotion and Movement by writer and performance artist Faraz Ali \n31 May \n– Tour and workshop: Family Saturdays at the Jameel by Assembly member Ayesha Fernandes\n– Workshop: Monuments and Enchantment – Inhabiting Urban Space by artist-researcher Maitha Ali\n– Musical activation: Translating Oscillations by PHO \n1 June  \n– Interactive performance: Synthesising Landscapes (Part 2) by artists Aakarsh Singh and Ahmed Bilal\n– Musical activation: Feedback Loops: A Sunset Sound Gathering by artists Cyrill Reaidy and Kirill Zhan of Moist Paper Party \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/youth-takeover-2025/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260422T063442
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Halim Al Karim: Mythological Love
DESCRIPTION:Experimental photography works by the Iraqui artist\, who says: “Inspired by the Sumerian myth and my archaeological excavations in our invisible life\, the mythological love series invites us to contemplate the magical love relationship between human women and the Anunnaki who descended from the heavens to planet Earth. This series reflects the concept of the eternal need to tame the anxious self; it embodies the mystery surrounding our existence between two worlds and challenges the construction of historical narratives about the ideologies of immortal love …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-halim-al-karim-mythological-love/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260422T063442
CREATED:20250407T131725Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Al Braithwaite: MATAB
DESCRIPTION:Al Braithwaite is a contemporary artist from London who works across a variety of disciplines including sculpture\, assemblage\, found material and installation. For this show\, Braithwaite’s Material Abstraction (MATAB) comprises textured panels arrayed as physical sculptures. Says the gallery: “Their weight and conceptual terrain is contained within a language where flatness of form and potency of industrial energy is paramount … The artist asks questions by intersectioning materials: what happens when this touches that\, when one idea divides another\, when this angle reaches for another angle\, or when that thing becomes empowered as an abstract entity?”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-al-braithwaite-matab/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063442
CREATED:20250618T102258Z
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SUMMARY:Dog Days: dir Kim Douck-min (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Single man Min-sang is a meticulous planner and obsessively tidy. He just wants peace and quiet — but his building has become an unofficial home for stray dogs\, thanks to the free-spirited vet Jin-young who is his tenant. A chance encounter with a world-renowned architect changes Min-sang’s plans; he must navigate barking dogs\, clashing personalities\, and a shot at redemption (and maybe love too). A heartwarming and wholesome story featuring a cast of engaging characters\, adorable dogs and unlikely friendships … \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dog-days-dir-kim-douck-min-2024/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063442
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Sisters: dir Kim Jee-woon (2003)
DESCRIPTION:After a stint in a mental hospital\, Korean teen Su-mi reunites with her beloved sister Su-yeon and they return to live at their family home. The girls’ father has remarried\, and the siblings are immediately resentful of his new wife. As the sisters try to resume their regular lives\, strange events plague the house\, leading to surprising revelations and a shocking conclusion … This beautifully shot psychological horror movie has a stunning soundtrack by Lee Byung-woo. \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-tale-of-two-sisters-dir-kim-jee-woon-2003/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T063442
CREATED:20250506T140832Z
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SUMMARY:Carnage: Courtesies\, Goodwill\, and Other Hypocrisies
DESCRIPTION:This adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s Le Dieu du Carnage is described as a “compelling theatrical experience that delves into the fragile facade of civility”. The play follows two couples who meet to resolve a conflict between their children – but what begins as a polite discussion quickly descends into chaos. With biting dialogue and moments of raw emotion\, this adaptation reveals the deep-seated hypocrisies\, prejudices\, and tensions lurking beneath the surface of social norms … Presented with the Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi and Italian Theater & Culture Association\, the performance is in Italian with English subtitles
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carnage-courtesies-goodwill-and-other-hypocrisies/
LOCATION:Zayed Theatre\, SUAD Campus\, Hazza Bin Zayed St\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T213000
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The second performance of MTDXB’s production of the musical classic\, with a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band. There are further performances at 7.30pm on 23 and 24 May\, with a 2.30pm matinée on 24 May too; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls-3/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T213000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The Abu Dhabi stop on this month’s Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nAaron Butler engaging Belfast-born stand-up known for his high spirited stage presence \nJustin Panks observational comic with a genius for approaching seemingly everyday subjects from extraordinary angles. \nRoxy Yekta UK-born Iranian comedian with witty crowd work and observational humour \nViswajit Dilip Dubai-based Indian comic\, a former Merchant Navy officer (container ships) whose comedy is inspired by his life at sea\, personal experiences\, and the quirks of living in Dubai \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n23 May Radisson DAMAC Hills\n24 May Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-42/
LOCATION:Aura Skypool\, Palm Tower 50th floor\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T214500
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The second performance for this four-day run of the West End hit – all 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are further shows on 23 and 24 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-2/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
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