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Ahmad Nabil: Fetus Exodus

Jameel Library Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai

A Jameel Library Commission by the Palestinian artist and educator that explores regional myths and legends through ten monthly texts – chapters in fact, in digital form – that address an imagined foetus (referred to as a “child of myths") [ ... ]

Free

Mama Mia!

Etihad Arena Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The worldwide smash hit arrives in Abu Dhabi with its heartwarming story (the lighthearted and humorous tale of a mother, her daughter, and three possible fathers on an idyllic Greek island), created by Judy Craymer – who rarely gets the [ ... ]

From AED 125

Mami Wata: dir CJ Obasi (2023)

Efiɛ Gallery 2 Al Khayat Art Avenue, First Al Khail Street, Dubai

Much-awarded black-and-white fantasy thriller, based on Nigerian folklore. Said the LA Times: "That balance between light and dark is how Obasi most potently underscores all his themes: faith and proof, tradition versus modernity, the otherworldly alongside the human, and of [ ... ]

Free, but pre-register

Blue Fever at the Movies

The Club Al Mina, Abu Dhabi

Top a capella action from Abu Dhabi's long-standing (since 2008) and always excellent singing group, noted for dynamic performances on a wide range of material. This time the show features "iconic songs from the silver screen" with "delicious movie theatre [ ... ]

AED 150

Jesse Cook

Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

A chance to see the noted Canadian master guitarist, composer, and producer performing live. He's accompanied by Fethi Nadjem (violin, mandole), Dan Minchom (bass), Matt Sellick (guitar), and either Matais Recharte or Marito Marques (drums, cajón, percussion) – and there's [ ... ]

From AED 150

Politically Incorrect Comedy

The Clavichord Signature Hotel, Barsha Heights, Dubai

Mad Cat Comedy returns to the Clavichord in TECOM with "Dubai's wildest comedy night ... raw, unfiltered, hilarious". The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.

AED 80

The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

The Agenda Abdullah Omran Taryam St, Media City, Dubai

This month's Laughter Factory tour has another good crop of stand-ups. The acts: Marlon Davis effortlessly confident stand-up who began performing on the UK’s black comedy circuit and quickly graduated to a wider audience, including several Edinburgh Festival Fringes, the [ ... ]

AED 160