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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Afra Al Dhaheri: Restless Circle
DESCRIPTION:A selection of works by Afra Al Dhaheri that explore the structural effects of tension\, repetition and time provides Sharjah Art Foundation’s first show of Autumn. “Working with materials such as cotton rope\, fabric\, cement and hair\, the artist emphasises slow gestures\, intentional movements and the fatigue that can build from ongoing\, repetitive and even invisible labour …” \nThe exhibition’s title comes from a newly commissioned installation with the same name; that draws inspiration from desert plants that create spiral patterns in the sand as they move with the wind. For Afra Al Dhaheri\, this offers a metaphor for mental exhaustion and collective burnout\, the sense of being endlessly pushed to produce or perform: “in other works\, repetition emerges as a condition of making\, a method shaped by the interplay of tension\, weight and the ongoing rhythm of doing and undoing”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-afra-al-dhaheri-restless-circle/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
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SUMMARY:Annie
DESCRIPTION:The much-garlanded musical arrives for its UAE debut in the new adaptation by the Olivier Award-winning producer Paul Taylor-Mills. Set in Depression-era New York\, the story follows little orphan Annie who is invited to spend Christmas with a billionaire … Since its 1977 Broadway premiere\, Annie has won seven Tony Awards and captivated audiences worldwide with some excellent show tunes like Tomorrow and It’s the Hard Knock Life. \nThe performances: \n12 Dec 5pm and 8pm\n13 Dec 11am and 7pm\n14 Dec 11am and 3pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/annie/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:Fujifilm Short Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:This first festival of its kind by Fujifilm Middle East\, created with Cinema Akil and Gulf Photo Plus\, aims to “foster bold ideas\, nurture fresh perspectives\, and champion the next generation of storytellers”. More than 2\,000 submissions were whittled down to 20 shorts to be screened in four ‘blocks’: \n12 Dec  \n7pm Narrative\n9.30pm Experimental \n13 Dec \n5pm Documentary\n7.30pm Student \nScreenings are free\, but you’re recommended to book to guarantee a seat. \nThere’s also a series of four free workshops – no details about times or location\, though we assume they’ll be at GPP and in the afternoons. Again they are free to attend though preregistration is required: \nPocket Rocket: Creative Film Making On The Go A hands-on workshop for planning\, directing\, and producing creative solo filmmaking projects from concept to delivery. \nFrom Concept to Cut: The Complete Anatomy of a Music Video From idea development and production planning to directing\, shooting\, and post-production\, learn how commercial directors approach complex artist projects and build a visual identity that stands out \nUnfreeze the Moment: Video and Documentary Basics for Photographers A workshop sdesigned for photographers transitioning to motion ythat covers camera movement\, essential video settings\, sequencing\, and visual language \nBacking Up: Systems of Organization for the Backend of Filmmaking This workshop will cover the tools that can be used to organise filmmaking projects\, budgets\, contracts\, file management and more. info and more. Includes a live exchange session designed to help filmmakers build smarter\, more repeatable production structures \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fujifilm-short-film-festival/
LOCATION:Cinema Akil\, Warehouse 68\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251214T170000
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SUMMARY:The Yemenis Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Yemenis Orchestra\, led by its noted conductor Mohamed Al-Ghoom\, is dedicated to preserving and promoting Yemen’s rich musical heritage. It grew out of Al-Ghoom’s Heritage Symphonies project\, aiming to integrate traditional Yemeni music with orchestral arrangement\, and the results are impressive. Given the ticket prices\, that’s just as well …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-yemenis-orchestra/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251214T160000
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SUMMARY:Focal Point 2025
DESCRIPTION:The eighth and biggest edition of Sharjah Art Foundation’s art book fair – the region’s only book fair dedicated to publishing about art\, we think – features local and international publishers with book launches\, talks\, workshops and musical performances during its run (12 to 14 December at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi\, 10am to 4pm each day). The fair invited several community leaders\, artists\, graphic designers and independent practitioners to present a selection of publications from their respective cultural ecosystems at Focal Point; there will also be workshops on sketching\, writing and zine-making\, in addition to conversations\, readings\, presentations and meet-and-greet sessions. Always buzzy in a laid-back way\, and well worth a visit. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/focal-point-2025/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Bait Obaid Al Shamsi\, Arts Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Words
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SUMMARY:1 Minute to Krushit
DESCRIPTION:1M2K returns with the comedy game show where around 15 standups get just one minute to make you laugh – and you choose the winner too. Admission is free\, but there’s a minimum spend of AED 25 per person. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/1-minute-to-krushit-4/
LOCATION:TGIFriday’s at the Rove Hotel Downtown\, 312 Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251214T193000
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SUMMARY:The Unfriend
DESCRIPTION:The final performance for Steven Moffat’s black comedy of manners\, boundaries\, and exquisitie embarassment. The final show is on 14 December. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-unfriend-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251214T200000
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SUMMARY:Steinway Series: Ilya Shmukler – Schumann
DESCRIPTION:The internationally acclaimed pianist\, once a child prodigo and now an established favourite known for technical brilliance combined with passion and imagination\, performs a programme of Schumann pieces – one Clara but mostly Robert\, with the monumental Symphonic Études to finish: \nRobert Schumann: “Blumenstück” in D-flat major\, op.19\nClara Schumann: Nocturne in F major\, op.6\, no.2\nRobert Schumann : “Novellette” in F-sharp Minor\, op.21\, no.8\nRobert Schumann: “Symphonic Études” in C-sharp minor\, op.13
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/steinway-series-ilya-shmukler-schumann/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Recital
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