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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240127T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240127T123000
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SUMMARY:Firdaus Orchestra’s Mini Maestros
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to music generally and the orchestra in particular by Expo City Dubai’s all-female Firdaus Orchestra via a concert of classically arranged music for children aged 0 to 6 years old and their parents. The programme includes a range of music\, with arrangements of classic children’s songs plus popular Disney numbers; it’s described as “an immersive and educational musical journey” in an “interactive musical environment”. \nMonica Woodman\, conductor of the Firdaus Orchestra\, is quoted as saying: “the significance of classical music in children’s cognitive development cannot be overstated. Classical music ignites creativity and activates areas of the brain not typically stimulated by other music genres … Mini Maestros will offer a truly unique opportunity for children and their parents to interact with live music”. \nIt sounds great\, though the ticket price (AED 495 for one child and one adult) is surely going to restrict its appeal …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/firdaus-orchestras-mini-maestros/
LOCATION:Firdaus Studio\, Al Forsan Zone\, Expo City Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
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SUMMARY:Slava’s Snowshow
DESCRIPTION:Two final performances for one of the best seasonal shows around – a whimsical blur of laughter\, awe\, and magic that has already been seen by more than 12 million theatre-goers around the world\, reportedly receives a standing ovation following every single performance\, and so far has clocked up more than 25 international awards (among them a West End Laurence Olivier award for Best Entertainment\, a Drama Desk Award in New York\, and a Broadway Tony nomination). \nIt’s also wowed the critics: “the most fun in the theatre you will ever experience” (The Guardian) and “a thing of rare theatrical beauty not to be missed” (Daily Telegraph). The New York Times came up with “simply thrilling … unmissable … induces waves of giggles and sighs of pleasure”. And the Financial Times gave us “Slava’s Snowshow achieved something I’ve rarely seen: a spontaneous eruption of playful energy which lifted the entire audience in a bubble of pure delight. Magic!” All of which is spot on. \nEssentially it’s a group of clowns wearing green and one clown wearing yellow\, in “a celebration of winter and snow”. But Slava Polunin\, the show’s creator\, has created something special from the fabric of dreams and fairy tales in a kaleidoscope of events\, colours\, sounds\, “spaces” and “times”. As Variety put it\, “Slava’s Snowshow is to clowning what Cirque du Soleil is to the circus … Slava’s Snowshow is as theatrical as it is simple\, as involving as it is inspiring”. \nThere are performances at 3pm and 8pm. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/slavas-snowshow-3/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTSTAMP:20231205T164424Z
CREATED:20231205T164356Z
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SUMMARY:Slava’s Snowshow
DESCRIPTION:Two more performances for one of the best seasonal shows around – a whimsical blur of laughter\, awe\, and magic that has already been seen by more than 12 million theatre-goers around the world\, reportedly receives a standing ovation following every single performance\, and so far has clocked up more than 25 international awards (among them a West End Laurence Olivier award for Best Entertainment\, a Drama Desk Award in New York\, and a Broadway Tony nomination). \nIt’s also wowed the critics: “the most fun in the theatre you will ever experience” (The Guardian) and “a thing of rare theatrical beauty not to be missed” (Daily Telegraph). The New York Times came up with “simply thrilling … unmissable … induces waves of giggles and sighs of pleasure”. And the Financial Times gave us “Slava’s Snowshow achieved something I’ve rarely seen: a spontaneous eruption of playful energy which lifted the entire audience in a bubble of pure delight. Magic!” All of which is spot on. \nEssentially it’s a group of clowns wearing green and one clown wearing yellow\, in “a celebration of winter and snow”. But Slava Polunin\, the show’s creator\, has created something special from the fabric of dreams and fairy tales in a kaleidoscope of events\, colours\, sounds\, “spaces” and “times”. As Variety put it\, “Slava’s Snowshow is to clowning what Cirque du Soleil is to the circus … Slava’s Snowshow is as theatrical as it is simple\, as involving as it is inspiring”. \nThere are performances at 3pm and 8pm today and two more at the same time on 10 December. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/slavas-snowshow-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Performance
GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20231205T164236Z
CREATED:20231205T164213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T164236Z
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SUMMARY:Slava’s Snowshow
DESCRIPTION:One of the best seasonal shows around – a whimsical blur of laughter\, awe\, and magic that has already been seen by more than 12 million theatre-goers around the world\, reportedly receives a standing ovation following every single performance\, and so far has clocked up more than 25 international awards (among them a West End Laurence Olivier award for Best Entertainment\, a Drama Desk Award in New York\, and a Broadway Tony nomination). \nIt’s also wowed the critics: “the most fun in the theatre you will ever experience” (The Guardian) and “a thing of rare theatrical beauty not to be missed” (Daily Telegraph). The New York Times came up with “simply thrilling … unmissable … induces waves of giggles and sighs of pleasure”. And the Financial Times gave us “Slava’s Snowshow achieved something I’ve rarely seen: a spontaneous eruption of playful energy which lifted the entire audience in a bubble of pure delight. Magic!” All of which is spot on. \nEssentially it’s a group of clowns wearing green and one clown wearing yellow\, in “a celebration of winter and snow”. But Slava Polunin\, the show’s creator\, has created something special from the fabric of dreams and fairy tales in a kaleidoscope of events\, colours\, sounds\, “spaces” and “times”. As Variety put it\, “Slava’s Snowshow is to clowning what Cirque du Soleil is to the circus … Slava’s Snowshow is as theatrical as it is simple\, as involving as it is inspiring”. \nThere are just five shows in Dubai: \n8 December 8pm\n9 December 3pm and 8pm\n10 December 3pm and 8pm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/slavas-snowshow/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Performance
GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231126
DTSTAMP:20231109T140627Z
CREATED:20231109T140627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T140627Z
UID:10005773-1700870400-1700956799@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Down to Earth 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Jameel’s annual day-long festival for culture enthusiasts\, the eco-conscious and sustainability is back\, just days ahead of COP28’s opening. Expect activities for all ages themed around botanical\, sustainable and eco-conscious living with hands-on workshops\, tours\, talks and demonstrations\, plus new interactive art installations\, experiential performances and a range of exhibitions. \nThere’s also includes a Green Bazaar\, offering a broad variety of indoor and outdoor plants\, eco-friendly and sustainable gifts\, fashion and products from homegrown businesses\, plus an exclusive sustainability-themed collection of books and design objects from the Art Jameel Shop. \nIt all happens in the Jameel itself and outside in the Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park. Check  for the full programme.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/down-to-earth-2023/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Family/kids
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20231010T105148Z
CREATED:20231010T101814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T105148Z
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF)
DESCRIPTION:SIFF is back for its tenth edition on 22 to 28 October with an official selection of 81 films from 37 countries (slightly down on last year\, which saw 90+ from 47 countries). But “the new edition promises to exceed audience expectations” said Sheikha Jawaher Bint Abdullah Al Qasimi\, SIFF’s director\, in her press statement; certainly there will be three world premieres and no fewer than 53 Middle East premieres. \nThere are screenings in seven categories\, all competitive – Student Films\, GCC Short Films\, International Shorts\, Animations\, Animated Features\, and Feature Films. There’s also a Green Carpet platform which will offer audiences the chance to see films (four of them) with a director’s Q&A; there are also eight talks and ‘open discussions’. \nWe can’t currently tell you much more than that; the website does list what films are being shown and when\, but otherwise it’s largely bereft of useful information and clearly has some very outdated pages (including the director’s message\, which still refers to the online-only Festival of 2021). Apparently ticket prices are the normal charges for Vox films and you can book them online via the Vox website as usual; the main location is Vox City Centre Al Zahia but we understand Mirdif City Centre and City Centre Ajman will have the screenings as well. \nAbove: still from Titina\, dir Kajsa Naess (Norway/Belgium\, 2022)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-international-film-festival-for-children-and-youth-siff-2/
LOCATION:Vox Cinema\, City Center Al Zahia\, University Road\, Al Zahia\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Festival,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20231004T091727Z
CREATED:20230831T144954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T091727Z
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SUMMARY:Cinderella: Bitesize Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Described by the organisers as “the perfect introduction to ballet”\, this family-friendly version of the Prokofiev favourite\, with original choreography by the Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov\, moves to Dubai after its Abu Dhabi performances. It offers a familiar story and all the language of classical ballet – albeit with a reduced company and a run time of just 60 minutes. There are performance at 11am\, 3pm and 6pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cinderella-bitesize-ballet-3/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Family/kids
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20230831T144729Z
CREATED:20230831T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T144729Z
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SUMMARY:Cinderella: Bitesize Ballet
DESCRIPTION:A second Abu Dhabi performance for this family-friendly version of the Prokofiev favourite\, with original choreography by the Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov. It offers a familiar story and all the language of classical ballet – albeit with a reduced company and a run time of just 60 minutes. \nThe show moves to Dubai for two further performances at 11am and 3pm on 22 October.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cinderella-bitesize-ballet-2/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Family/kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231020T190000
DTSTAMP:20230831T144415Z
CREATED:20230831T144415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T144415Z
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SUMMARY:Cinderella: Bitesize Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Described by the organisers as “the perfect introduction to ballet”\, this family-friendly version of the Prokofiev favourite\, with original choreography by the Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov\, offers a familiar story and all the language of classical ballet – albeit with a reduced company and a run time of just 60 minutes. \nThere’s a second performance at 11am on 21 October\, and the show then moves to Dubai for two further performances at 11am and 3pm on 22 October.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cinderella-bitesize-ballet/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Family/kids
GEO:24.4856096;54.357172
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