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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260908T130948Z
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SUMMARY:Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC)
DESCRIPTION:The exuberant celebration of anime\, comics\, and cosplay is back\, this time in Abu Dhabi. It will be big\, nosiy and a lot of fun: more than 80 entertainment acts\, 30+ celebs\, comic creators and pro cosplayers to meet ‘n’ greet\, over 500 brands selling you stuff that you may or may not need … \nThere’s a Gaming Zone for hi-tech gaming and a Tabletop Zone for old-school board games\, the Collectors Gallery and a Bookworm zone\, and carnival games on the Festival Plaza. Check out the MEFCC Cosplay Competition – there’s a AED 60\,000 prize pool – and the TCG Arena is holding tournaments across Pokémon\, One Piece and Magic: The Gathering with 3300 player spots and learn-to-play sessions. And if Asian pop culture is your thing\, Otaku District will have live music\, J-pop/J-rock covers\, Random Play Dances\, karaoke\, dance performances\, choreography workshops\, fandom quizzes\, Janken battles and an Asian snack stop. \nOpening times are 3pm to 11pm on Friday\, midday to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday. One-day tickets are AED 160 for Friday and Sunday\, AED 190 for Saturday; a three-day pass is AED 390. Children aged six and under enter free\, 7 to 11 years pay AED 50.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/middle-east-film-comic-con-mefcc/
LOCATION:ADNEC\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comic art,Festival,Pop Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260806T145817Z
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SUMMARY:The Jury Experience: The Deadly Boat Ride
DESCRIPTION:The audience for this show has been called for jury duty. As the story proceeds you hear the testimony\, analyse the evidence\, and ultimately decide whether the accused is guilty or not … It’s a courtroom drama where you get to vote at key points – and your decisions shape the case\, altering the progress of the drama and making every show different! \nThe story that you hear is satisfyingly meaty: the son of a powerful politician takes the wheel of the family’s speedboat with a party of friends including an ex-lover. A few hours later\, one is dead\, another is in a coma\, and the son is facing a murder charge. Was it an act of jealous rage? Or is there far more to this tragedy than meets the eye? \nThere are two shows\, at 5pm and 7pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-jury-experience-the-deadly-boat-ride/
LOCATION:Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre Auditorium\, Block 2B\, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street\, Dubai
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260907T144455Z
CREATED:20260907T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T144455Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Residency Exhibition: Lynn Issa\, Yang Lan\, Yara Chaalan
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of the works created by the first cohort of residents from Fann à Porter’s Summer 2026 artist residency in Dubai – Lynn Issa\, Yang Lan and Yara Chaalan. Working across sculpture\, painting\, collage\, and charcoal drawings on paper\, the artists experimented and developed their practices\, responding to themes of place\, longing\, memory and experiences of womanhood. \nTo 14 October. \nAbove: Yang Lan\, Spring Flower Field (2026)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/artist-residency-exhibition-lynn-issa-yang-lan-yara-chaalan/
LOCATION:Fann à Porter\, The Workshop\, Villa 45\, St. 23b\, off Al Wasl Road (opposite Box Park)\, Jumeirah 2\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260907T084022Z
CREATED:20260907T084022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T084022Z
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SUMMARY:Kensuke’s Kingdom: dir Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry (2023)
DESCRIPTION:An animated adventure based on the 1999 children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo. On a worldwide sailing trip with his family\, young Michael and his dog are swept overboard during a storm in the Pacific. They wash ashore on a desert island; it seems they must adapt to facing life alone … but over time\, the boy feels another presence on the island. It’s Kensuke\, a Japanese WWII straggler\, and he’s not happy that his kingdom has been invaded. But when dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise\, Michael and Kensuke join forces to save their secret world … Great family entertainment with an accessible but never overbearing message. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kensukes-kingdom-dir-neil-boyle-and-kirk-hendry-2023-3/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T142500
DTSTAMP:20260907T083645Z
CREATED:20260907T082935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T083645Z
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SUMMARY:The Eternal Memory (La memoria infinita): dir Maite Alberdi (2023)
DESCRIPTION:An extraordinary portrait of unconditional love and devotion. Augusto Góngora\, a veteran Chilean journalist and prominent chronicler of the crimes of the Pinochet regime\, and Paulina Urrutia\, actress\, activist and politician\, have been a tight-knit loving couple for over 20 years. Augusto was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago\, and now they both face the inexorable and accelerating descent of his physical and mental powers together … The Eternal Memory is both an inquiry into human dignity in old age and adversity and into the mechanisms of individual and collective remembrance. Why do we forget or suppress certain memories\, and what effect does this have\, on a person as well as on an entire country? Recommended (bring hankies).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-eternal-memory-la-memoria-infinita-dir-maite-alberdi-2023-3/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T173000
DTSTAMP:20260908T081407Z
CREATED:20260908T081407Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Artist and Curator
DESCRIPTION:To mark the imminent closing of his show In Abstracto\, In Concreto: On Memory and Presence (ends 21 September)\, artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones and curator Brice Arsène Yonkeu will reflect on the themes and processes that have informed the works and the dialogue they create across the exhibition. RSVP here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/in-conversation-artist-and-curator/
LOCATION:Efiɛ Gallery\, 2 Al Khayat Art Avenue\, First Al Khail Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T065344Z
CREATED:20260909T065344Z
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SUMMARY:SAF Book Club Meetup: Rethinking Design and Architecture
DESCRIPTION:SAF’s September book club meetup looks at the role of architecture in shaping society and the way we live and connect with each other.The reading list: Reinier De Graaf ‘s Architecture Against Architecture\, Richard Sennett’s Building and Dwelling\, Marwa al-Sabouni’s Building for Hope; you’re welcome to bring along other texts that could be part of the conversation.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/saf-book-club-meetup-rethinking-design-and-architecture/
LOCATION:SAF Photography Gallery\, Al Manakh\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Book club,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T142847Z
CREATED:20260825T142847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T142847Z
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SUMMARY:Bassem Youssef: Testing Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Third of half a dozen Pepp shows where the Egyptian-American standup\, actor\, TV host\, and former cardiothoracic surgeon tries out new material. He’s on again at 9pm and at 7 and 9pm on 13 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bassem-youssef-testing-stuff-3/
LOCATION:Pepperoni Comedy Club\, 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel\, One Central World Trade Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T093837Z
CREATED:20260902T093736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T093837Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin
DESCRIPTION:Aldo Dotto plays a 60-minute programme of classical piano favourites by the gentle glow of candlelight. The programme: \nMozart: Rondo alla Turca from Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major\, K 331\nMozart: Piano Sonata No. 12 in F Major\, K.332 – I. Allegro\nMozart: “Queen of the Night” Aria (Der Hölle Rache) from The Magic Flute\, K.620\nBeethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor\, Op.67 – I. Allegro con brio\nBeethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor\, Op.27 No.2 (“Moonlight Sonata”) – I. Adagio sostenuto\nBeethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor\, Op.13 (“Pathétique”) – III. Rondo: Allegro\nLiszt: Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat Major\, S.541\nChopin: Nocturne in E-flat Major\, Op.9 No.2\nChopin: Waltz in C-sharp Minor\, Op.64 No.2\nChopin: Scherzo in B-flat Minor\, Op.31 No.2
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-from-mozart-to-chopin-5/
LOCATION:Mina A’Salam Hotel\, Jumeirah Road\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T120122Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Yet another strong bill for the Laughter Factory\, which on this last day of the tour fits into two gigs (there’s an 8.30pm show at Dukes The Palm as well): \nKelsey De Almeida exciting young soon-to-be-a-star standup \nAideen McQueen Irish comic with a fearless\, high-energy storytelling style \nLuca Cupani award-winning Italian comedian\, well known to Dubai audiences. Very sharp on cultural differences \nTanveer Khan Dubai-based comedian whose routines are informed by a remarkable life journey spanning India\, Saudi Arabia and the UAE \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-124/
LOCATION:Studio One Hotel\, Dubai Studio City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260825T115207Z
CREATED:20260825T115207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T115207Z
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave
DESCRIPTION:The final performance of this award-winning contemporary dance from Aotearoa/New Zealand. Created by Oli Mathiesen with Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer and inspired by the energy and emotion of rave culture\, it’s a spectacle of stamina\, sweat\, and sheer willpower performed to a pulsating soundtrack of techno\, house and more by Detroit DJ Suburban Knight’s album Nocturbulous Behaviour. \nThe performance will be followed by a short dance party with DJ sets by Dubai’s very cool Analog Room.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-butterfly-who-flew-into-the-rave-3/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T112600Z
CREATED:20260828T112600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T112600Z
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SUMMARY:Dubai Opera 10th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Dubai Opera marks its 10th birthday with a black-tie gala featuring soprano Fatma Said\, performing with the UAE National Orchestra under the baton of Ahmed Farag and the Festival Chorus. We’re promised “a curated gala of operatic and orchestral works celebrating Dubai Opera’s decade of artistic excellence” but otherwise have no idea what’s on the programme.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubai-opera-10th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T115210Z
CREATED:20260907T115210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T115210Z
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SUMMARY:Reel to Real: A Cinematic Symphony
DESCRIPTION:A programme of cinema hits from the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Nicolas Mann\, with vocalists Clarita de Quiroz and Amanda Maalouf. “The screen gave these stories their images. Tonight\, the orchestra gives them their voice …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/reel-to-real-a-cinematic-symphony/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T155749Z
CREATED:20260907T155749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T155749Z
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SUMMARY:Joke Hub
DESCRIPTION:A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – “Dubai’s wildest comedy show on Saturday” at “the first purpose built comedy room in the country”. The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joke-hub-34/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef\, Al Seef Street\, Umm Hurair 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260902T120241Z
CREATED:20260902T120241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T120241Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The final gig for this month’s Laughter Factory tour\, featuring … \nKelsey De Almeida exciting young soon-to-be-a-star standup \nAideen McQueen Irish comic with a fearless\, high-energy storytelling style \nLuca Cupani award-winning Italian comedian\, well known to Dubai audiences. Very sharp on cultural differences \nTanveer Khan Dubai-based comedian whose routines are informed by a remarkable life journey spanning India\, Saudi Arabia and the UAE \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-125/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T143010Z
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SUMMARY:Bassem Youssef: Testing Stuff
DESCRIPTION:The Egyptian-American standup\, actor\, TV host\, and former cardiothoracic surgeon tries out new material. He’s on again at 7 and 9pm on 13 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bassem-youssef-testing-stuff-4/
LOCATION:Pepperoni Comedy Club\, 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel\, One Central World Trade Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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