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SUMMARY:Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival 
DESCRIPTION:In the last few years the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival has grown into a solid contributor to the UAE’s arts and culture scene\, with a community-oriented twist to the mix of exhibitions\, performances\, workshops and film screenings. There’s always a theme – this year it’s ‘Civilizations’\, a catch-all which should be able to accommodate just about any kind of culture – but the characteristic feature is the community engagement and the strong sense of RAK itself being part of the festival. \nIt has an excellent site at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village\, which is where most of the exhibitions and events happen – exhibitions are open for the whole of the festival (16 January to 8 February)\, but performances and other one-offs occupy the three weekends. \nThis first weekend sees guided art and heritage tours\, several workshops – including calligraphy\, light art\, traditional agriculture\, and a two-day Photowalk and Film Photography masterclass – and live performances. They kick off with AlMaydee’s soulful soft rock (Friday\, 9-9.45pm) and the Saturday stage gets Luiza (jazzy pop\, great voice) followed by the AFCENT Band (that’s the official US Air Forces Central ensemble with a signature mix of pop\, rock\, and big band jazz). \nElsewhere in the village there’s Alana Hicks with a one-woman show titled Voices in the Dark (“a thoughtful exploration of identity\, culture\, and the threads that bind us: Saturday 6pm) and James Scarr with his excellent Mime Show (Sunday 6pm). \nNew for 2026 is The Hidden Table\, a curated culinary programme that expands the festival into gastronomy by positioning food as a form of cultural storytelling; the first two weekends get Chama\, an open-fire dining experience by Portuguese chef Tiago Pazzini with no fixed menu (“each evening is guided by seasonality\, elemental cooking\, and instinct\, allowing cuisine to unfold as a live\, creative expression”). The final weekend it’s Restaurant Pine\, the creation of Northumberland chefs Cal Byerley and Ian Waller to celebrate “the rhythm of the seasons [and] a modern echo of ancient land”. \nChama will cost you AED 350 but entrance to the festival and most of the other happenings are free\, including the live music. Preregistration is required for the spaces-limited events like the workshops; check out the full first-weekend programme here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ras-al-khaimah-art-2026-festival/
LOCATION:Al Jazeera Al Hamra\, Ras Al Khaimah
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:magpie has long been a fan of the Sharjah Light Festival\, the 14th edition of which runs 3 to 15 February. By contrast with the newer Manar Abu Dhabi and Dhai Dubai light art festivals\, SLF generally takes a more conventional approach – which typically means illuminating iconic cultural (and some natural) landmarks\, albeit with active light shows. \nThis year’s Sharjah Light Festival features light shows in 13 locations\, and there’s clearly been a deliberate effort to spread them beyond Sharjah City. Locally there are shows at Dr Sultan Al Qassimi Center near University City Hall\, Al Majaz Waterfront\, Kalba Waterfront\, the General Souq at Al Hamriyah\, Al Jada\, and the House of Wisdom. And it should be worth making the trips to Al Rafisah Dam\, Al Dhaid Fort\, Khorfakkan Waterfall\, the Hanging Gardens in Kalba\, Dibba’s AlTayari Mosque\, and Sharjah Fort in Al Hisn.  \nThere’s also the Light Village in front of the University City Hall building\, which will have around 55 F&B and retail vendors plus entertainment and activities. That stays open till 22 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-light-festival/
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CATEGORIES:Festival,Light,Public art
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
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SUMMARY:Art Basel Qatar
DESCRIPTION:The Middle East’s newest art fair opens with a core presentation of 87 galleries and 84 artists (more than half of whom come from the region) plus a Special Projects programme of nine large-scale\, site-specific sculptures\, installations\, and performances in key cultural venues and public spaces in Msheireb Downtown Doha. \nCurated by Art Basel Qatar Artistic Director Wael Shawky in close collaboration with Vincenzo de Bellis\, Chief Artistic Officer & Global Director Art Basel Fairs\, these “landmark” projects respond to the fair’s central theme\, Becoming.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/art-basel-qatar/
LOCATION:Msheireb Downtown Doha\, Doha\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Art/design fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260206T190000
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Comedy | Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:Dubomedy’s Friday Night Comedy format comes to Abu Dhabi. “Audiences can expect big laughs\, rotating killer line-ups\, and a weekly comedy experience done right …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/friday-night-comedy-abu-dhabi-2/
LOCATION:Nalu\, Surf Abu Dhabi\, Al Hudayriyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Rabbit Hole
DESCRIPTION:It looks as though the Junction has found another small gem – David Lindsay-Abaire’s play\, winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, is a deeply moving yet surprisingly funny story about a family navigating love\, loss\, and the search for hope. Becca and Howie have a picture-perfect family life in the suburbs of New York until a random accident takes the life of their four-year-old son. As Becca and Howie grow apart under the strain of grief: Becca’s mother badgers her about her grieving process; Becca’s younger sister Izzy announces that she is pregnant\, so there will now be a new child in the family; and Jason\, the young driver who killed their son\, continually shows up to ask forgiveness. \nBut Rabbit Hole is not just about grief—it’s about the strength of family\, the healing power of compassion\, and the possibility of finding light in unexpected places. \nDirected by Arjam Burman for the Junction’s resident company H72 Productions. There are further shows on 7 and 8 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rabbit-hole/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The Laughter Factory bookers are on a bit of a roll right now\, which might be enough to justify the door price hike (from AED 160 to 175). The February tour has another good collection of standups: \nPaul Tonkinson Terrific live performer with an effervescent style and some great caricatures in his repertoire. A former (double winner) Time Out Comedian of the Year \nPierre Hollins Another circuit favourite\, likeable and easy-going … most of the time. Former comedy acrobat and unicyclist\, about to publish his first novel. “Always enjoyable\, often inspired” \nLiz Bains Dubai-based comedy club regular. Very funny about being in Dubai and a woman; a magpie favourite \nThe rest of the schedule: \n7 Feb Studio One Hotel\n8 Feb The Club Abu Dhabi (7pm start)\n11 Feb The Strand\, Palm Dubai (8pm start)\n13 Feb Radisson DAMAC Hills\n14 Feb Dukes The Palm \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-78/
LOCATION:The Agenda\, Abdullah Omran Taryam St\, Media City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Errico Cutolo & Souvenir D’Italie
DESCRIPTION:Another good-looking booking for the Jazz Studio series. Errico Cutolo is well known to Dubai’s jazz aficionados\, especially for nostalgia-soaked shows typically from the big band era. This one hints at Italian classics from his youth … The price does include two drinks.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/errico-cutolo-souvenir-ditalie/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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