Move, pause, return: gathering

Gallery Isabelle Unit 17, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

The culmination of Gallery Isabelle's 20th anniversary 20-day exhibition welcomes artists, contributors, and friends (the full exhibition, during which one work has been unveiled each day, remains on view until 28 May). Those involved: Artists: Hassan Sharif, Bahman Jalali, Mohammed [ ... ]

Free, but RSVP

Metal Fest III

The Fridge Warehouse Warehouse 5, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Four locally based metal bands – a decade of UAE metal history, from the well-established Verdict and April to relative newcomers Triton and 2024 NYUAD Battle of the Bands winner Stowaways. Says the Fridge: "Metal has always had a way [ ... ]

AED 100

Tim Orr: This Scene Was About

Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai

Noted US improviser Tim Orr (founder of SF's Improv Playhouse, duo shows with Inbal Lori, leading roles in Bay Area plays and improvised feature films, performer and teacher at numerous festivals and/or as an invited guest artist) brings the improv [ ... ]

Free

The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

Studio One Hotel Dubai Studio City, Dubai

The bill for the Laughter Factory's April tour: Robby Collins winner of multiple Comics Choice Awards. Expect razor-sharp storytelling and laid-back swagger from the South African standup Valentina Danubio Dubai favourite, mines her real world experience of motherhood and post-baby [ ... ]

AED 175