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Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference

Aljada Sharjah

The fourth edition of SACC returns to Aljada from 22-25 October with more than 150 activities – masterclasses, workshops, seminars, talks and “hands-on experiences”. There are separate programmes for Animation and Comics, which rather begs the question of why the [... more]

AED 450

SCHLiNGEL Abu Dhabi: day two

Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi

SCHLiNGEL is an international film festival for children that has been running since 1996 in Chemnitz, Germany, showcasing the most exciting new productions for young people. The  film for 23 Oct is a reprise: A Butterfly's Heart dir Inesa Kurklietytė [... more]

AED 25

Joke Jam

Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, Dubai

The Pepp's regular early-evening showcase of Dubai’s local comedy talent, always with four standups on stage.

From AED 125

Un Air de Famille

The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Second performance of this Francophone comedy by Agnès Jaoui and Jean-Pierre Bacri . Every Friday the Mesnards gather at the family café before going to dinner; but for this night the unspoken tensions and buried frustrations are revealed ... SOLD [... more]

AED 160

Rhythms of Africa: Djembe & Kora

Alliance Française Dubai Dubai

"An evening of music, rhythm and discovery" – a live performance featuring the harp-like djembe and the kora drum, traditional instruments of West Africa. We haven't been told who will be playing, but the price does include a preliminary aperitif [... more]

AED 65 – AED 80

Sima Dance Company: Kaynuna

Zayed Theatre, SUAD Campus Hazza Bin Zayed St, Abu Dhabi

Created by choreographer Alaa Krimed for his Sima Dance Company – the UAE's only (semi)permanent dance company? – this original production merges contemporary dance with tech and especially AI: "As the boundaries between humans and Artificial Intelligence continue to shift, [... more]

AED 75

Politically Incorrect Comedy

Xandros Singature 1 Hotel, Barsha Heights, Dubai

Mad Cat Comedy’s regular standup night at Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.

AED 80

Johnague Show

Pepperoni Comedy Club 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel, One Central World Trade Center, Dubai

From the awkward moments of everyday life to the unexpected twists that everyone can relate to, John Ague delivers an energetic performance packed with great storytelling and clever punchlines.

From AED 160