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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
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SUMMARY:Ahmad Nabil: Fetus Exodus
DESCRIPTION: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”) as it prepares to be born. Through this imagined dialogue\, the foetus is introduced to mythological thought and encouraged to embrace a shared imaginarium. The chapters traverse the entire cycle from creation and birth to resurrection\, encouraging exploration of their commonalities while making space for differences. \nAfter its conclusion on 27 July you can still view the whole project here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ahmad-nabil-fetus-exodus/
LOCATION:Jameel Library\, Jameel Arts Centre\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Words
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
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SUMMARY:Mama Mia!
DESCRIPTION: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 credit she’s due – around the songs of Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Apparently 65 million people around the world have seen the show\, and there’s a good chance that this extended run on Yas will add substantially to that number … Note that there are separate prices for weekdays (starting at AED 125) and weekends (from AED 200). Before the Friday and Saturday evening performances there’s also an Abba/Mediterranean themed brunch deal of offer at AED 199 per ticket. \nPerformances: \n11 June 7.30pm\n12 June 7.30pm\n13 June 7.30pm\n14 June 1pm\n14 June 6pm\n15 June 1pm\n15 June 6pm \n19 June 7.30pm\n20 June 7.30pm\n21 June 1pm\n21 June 7pm\n22 June 1pm\n22 June 6pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mama-mia/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Musical
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
CREATED:20250402T100858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T101134Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Reynier Llanes: Reverie
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition inspired by French philosopher Gaston Bachelard’s comment on ‘reverie’ – “Reverie is not a mind vacuum. It is rather the gift of an hour which knows the plenitude of the soul”\, a space where imagination and memory intertwine to reveal profound truths about the self and the world. The Cuban painter embodies that vision in this exhibition\, curated by Celine Azem; “his canvases invite viewers into a dreamlike space where personal and collective histories merge … His work does not retreat from life’s struggles but reinterprets them\, transforming them into compositions where emotions\, memories\, and aspirations coexist in harmony”. \nTe exhibition introduces the latest works from Llanes’ The Poet series\, bridging ancestral echoes with contemporary realities; The Poet is an ethereal\, enigmatic figure drifting between memory and imagination\, past and present\, to become a vessel for the viewer’s own reflections. “The Poet is both wanderer and witness\, a keeper of memory embodying the ever-shifting human condition.”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-reynier-llanes-reverie/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
CREATED:20250310T112346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T113417Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Thomas Lélu: Calm Down It’s Just Art
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Lélu’s practice interweaves photography\, installation art\, and textual elements\, frequently featuring the appropriation and recontextualisation of imagery from popular culture and media to interrogate themes of contemporary society\, consumerism\, and media representation. His methodology of exploration\, archiving\, and contextualization positions the French artist as “one of the archaeologists of our present epoch”\, as the gallery puts it.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-thomas-lelu-calm-down-its-just-art/
LOCATION:Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery\, 796 Jumeirah Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
CREATED:20250520T160305Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Ahmad Kasha: Offerings – The War Series
DESCRIPTION:Ahmad Kasha’s complete War Series (2018–2025) is presented here for the first time in association with Fann à Porter. Influenced by various traditions of war art\, the series reflects on the psychological toll of violence on people\, animals\, nature\, and in the essence of art across time; Kasha has tendered this meditation on the condition of humanity in the shadow of war through arresting colour palettes and large-scale paintings which convey both fragility and overwhelming violence.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-ahmad-kasha-offerings-the-war-series/
LOCATION:Ayyam Gallery\, B11\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
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SUMMARY:Artist Led Sessions with Chafa Ghaddar: Trace\, Fragment\, Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:A two-day masterclass with Chafa Ghaddar on the fresco technique. Through a blend of theoretical discussion and practical hands-on exercises\, this two-part programme invites you to examine how bodies and elements are held within and around surfaces\, and to experiment with the concept of the fragment as a site for creative inquiry. The workshop runs 11am to 4pm each day.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/artist-led-sessions-with-chafa-ghaddar-trace-fragment-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T190000
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SUMMARY:Layered Dialogues: Society as Medium
DESCRIPTION:Subtitled ‘Objects as Anchors: Material\, Narrative\, and Memory’\, this panel discussion riffs on the recently-opened Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits exhibition at this venue (runs to 30 June and is well worth seeing). \nAs the blurb puts it: “Objects persist across time and space\, becoming focal points around which communities\, identities\, and histories take shape. From traditional crafts and ritual items to incidental domestic bric-a-brac\, objects can anchor deeply personal or collective narratives … [The] subjective interdependence of material\, memory\, and narrative means that\, while objects might travel\, their precise meanings do not always move with them: what is sincerely felt in one place or time does not necessarily translate …”\n‍\nArtists Rand Abdul Jabbar and Sojung Jun are in conversation with Tina Sherwell\, Associate Arts Professor at NYUAD and co-director of the MFA programme there. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/layered-dialogues-society-as-medium/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
CREATED:20250611T120512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T120628Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The second weekend for this month’s Laughter Factory tour starts in Abu Dhabi. The acts: \nMarlon 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 winner’s place in FHM’s Stand Up Hero\, and tour support for the likes of Michael McIntyre\, Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges \nStella Graham naturally funny\, charmingly aggressive and unladylike\, and “the funniest half Sri Lankan gal from Coventry” who may be well be previewing some of her new 2025 Edinburgh Fringe show Loyal Family. Destined for stardom IMO \nMiqdaad Dohadwala top Dubai stand-up talent – and award-winning marketer\, content creator\, writer and digital media trainer who also runs Mad Cat Comedy\, one of Dubai’s best comedy collectives \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n20 June Radisson DAMAC Hills\n21 June Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-48/
LOCATION:The Club\, Al Mina\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T220000
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CREATED:20250523T103807Z
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SUMMARY:Jesse Cook
DESCRIPTION:A second UAE date for the noted guitarist\, 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 a special guest star\, top oud soloist Sherine Tohamy. Known for his intoxicating fusion of world music\, Cook has travelled the globe looking for sounds that resonate with him; the result is an innovative mix of flamenco\, jazz\, classical\, and world music from India to Spain\, and on to Cuba and Latin America. “I want to take people to places they haven’t been\,” he said recently: “A place where modern sounds can mix with ancient timbres”. Highly recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jesse-cook-2/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
CREATED:20250611T121915Z
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SUMMARY:Joke Hub
DESCRIPTION:Another Mad Cat Comedy night – “Dubai’s wildest comedy show on Saturday” (sic). The cover charge of AED 99 includes two drinks.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joke-hub/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef\, Al Seef Street\, Umm Hurair 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.2558677;55.310187
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T053547
CREATED:20250611T120412Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The second stop for this month’s Laughter Factory tour has another good crop of stand-ups. The acts: \nMarlon 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 winner’s place in FHM’s Stand Up Hero\, and tour support for the likes of Michael McIntyre\, Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges \nStella Graham naturally funny\, charmingly aggressive and unladylike\, and “the funniest half Sri Lankan gal from Coventry” who may be well be previewing some of her new 2025 Edinburgh Fringe show Loyal Family. Destined for stardom IMO \nMiqdaad Dohadwala top Dubai stand-up talent – and award-winning marketer\, content creator\, writer and digital media trainer who also runs Mad Cat Comedy\, one of Dubai’s best comedy collectives \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n19 June The Club Abu Dhabi (8pm start)\n20 June Radisson DAMAC Hills\n21 June Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-47/
LOCATION:Studio One Hotel\, Dubai Studio City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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