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SUMMARY:Maktaba: A Speculative Thought Circle – Portraits from African Literature with Threadify
DESCRIPTION:Maktaba is 421’s monthly gathering dedicated to collective reading\, viewing\, and discussion across disciplines. For this session\, the focus is on Albert Memmi’s The Colonizer and the Colonized (1957). A foundational work of postcolonial thought\, the book examines how the colonial relationship deforms both the colonizer and the colonized\, reshaping identity\, perception\, and possibility on either side. Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the book.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/maktaba-a-speculative-thought-circle-portraits-from-african-literature-with-threadify/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Very Furry - Open Mic Joke Jam
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat Comedy’s only open mic night: comedians test brand new jokes\, new performers take the stage\, and dog lovers come along for a fun evening. Only 20 seats available. Free entry!
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/very-furry-open-mic-joke-jam-2/
LOCATION:PrinBella Cafe\, Assel Blvd\, Jumeirah Village Circle\, Dubai
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Another good-looking bill for this month’s Laughter Factory tour\, with three ace local comics joining the international imports: \nRicky Balshaw – British stand-up with an extraordinary backstory: he’s a Paralympic medallist (Dressage) whose set is based on his experiences of living with cerebral palsy. Expect a well-crafted set with warmth\, honesty and devastating punchlines \nTevin Everett – award-winning American standup who’s become a big hit on the UK circuit his razor-sharp observation and a load of charisma \nMiqdaad Dohadwala – one of the UAE’s best-loved and hardest-working comedians. Really good at crowd work \nAbz Ali – another of the country’s best stand-ups\, good on life as an Emirati and with a sizeable Instagram following for his Arab Misconceptions videos \nAndrea Brooks – another Dubai favourite\, with laugh-worthy tales of expat life and relationships \nThe rest of the schedule: \n14 August Radisson DAMAC Hills 8.30pm\n15 August Dukes The Palm 8.30pm \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-116/
LOCATION:Bla Bla Dubai\, The Beach\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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