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SUMMARY:UAENO: From Screen to Stage
DESCRIPTION:The UAE National Orchestra plays orchestral arrangements of the music that accompanies several Emirati film productions – including Ishhafan\, Khalil Fi Mahab Al Reeh\, Freej\, Khiyanat Watan\, and Al Kameen.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uaeno-from-screen-to-stage/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260416T210000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The bill for the Laughter Factory’s April tour: \nRobby Collins winner of multiple Comics Choice Awards. Expect razor-sharp storytelling and laid-back swagger from the South African standup\nValentina Danubio Dubai favourite\, mines her real world experience of motherhood and post-baby body battles to the quirks of Dubai life and job hunting for comedy (and music)\nJohn Hague grounded\, relatable\, high-energy Laughter Factory debut for the English funnyman\nViswajit Dilip poet/storyteller \nThe rest of the schedule: \n17 April Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai\n18 April Dukes\, The Palm  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-92/
LOCATION:The Agenda\, Abdullah Omran Taryam St\, Media City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260415T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260415T220000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION:The Courtyard’s popular evening of elimination improv. Ten actors converge for a night of scenes\, songs and games based on audience suggestions. After each round you score the players on a scale of 1 to 5\, and the one with the lowest score is knocked out. Eventually only one remains\, to be crowned the Maestro. “Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and hilarious” says the promo\, and you couldn’t argue with that. As with all Courtyard improv evenings it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website); and it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early to grab a seat. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-61/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T131247Z
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SUMMARY:Maggie Otieno: Sojourner – The Difference Is the Same
DESCRIPTION:Otieno’s first solo presentation with Efie centres on her signature transformation of reclaimed and distressed materials. Working across wood\, metal\, and mixed media\, her semi-abstract forms explore layered narratives of history\, memory\, human interaction\, and environmental survival. To 16 May. \nAbove: Maggie Otieno\, Unforgotten Memories (1) (2024)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/maggie-otieno-sojourner-the-difference-is-the-same/
LOCATION:Efiɛ Gallery\, 2 Al Khayat Art Avenue\, First Al Khail Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260413T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T095342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T095342Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Comedy: This Is Impro / Jane Austen Improvised
DESCRIPTION:A two-act evening of spontaneous scenes and songs based on audience suggestions\, by some of our most experienced players and guests (Tim Orr this time). After warming up with some fun games and scenes\, the improvisers will entertain you with an evening of high society frolics based on the work of one of Britain’s most adored novelist to life in undiscovered gems such as ‘Satwa and Solitude’\, ‘Pride and Perspex’ and ‘Darcy does Downtown’ … \nIt’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website) – it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-jane-austen-improvised-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260412T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T144818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T145440Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The bill for the Laughter Factory’s April tour: \nRobby Collins winner of multiple Comics Choice Awards. Expect razor-sharp storytelling and laid-back swagger from the South African standup\nValentina Danubio Dubai favourite\, mines her real world experience of motherhood and post-baby body battles to the quirks of Dubai life and job hunting for comedy (and music)\nJohn Hague grounded\, relatable\, high-energy Laughter Factory debut for the English funnyman\nViswajit Dilip poet/storyteller \nThe rest of the schedule: \n16 April Mezz\, The Agenda\, Dubai Media City (7pm)\n17 April Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai\n18 April Dukes\, The Palm  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-91/
LOCATION:The Club\, Al Mina\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260412T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260412T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260402T092207Z
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SUMMARY:To Be A Writer in This Time
DESCRIPTION:Subtitled “UAE authors reflect on their art and practice during war”\, this Kutubna panel discussion about writing – or not writing – at his time features authors Amandeep Ahuja\, Hafsa Lodi\, Shahd Thani\, Tamreez Inam\, Tessy Koshy\, and Yosr ElSherbiny. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/to-be-a-writer-in-this-time/
LOCATION:Kutubna Cultural Center\, Madina Avenues 17\, Nadd Al Hamar\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Words
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T144710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T145151Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The bill for the Laughter Factory’s April tour: \nRobby Collins winner of multiple Comics Choice Awards. Expect razor-sharp storytelling and laid-back swagger from the South African standup\nValentina Danubio Dubai favourite\, mines her real world experience of motherhood and post-baby body battles to the quirks of Dubai life and job hunting for comedy (and music)\nJohn Hague grounded\, relatable\, high-energy Laughter Factory debut for the English funnyman\nViswajit Dilip poet/storyteller \nThe rest of the schedule: \n12 April The Club\, Abu Dhabi (7pm)\n16 April Mezz\, The Agenda\, Dubai Media City (7pm)\n17 April Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai\n18 April Dukes\, The Palm  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-90/
LOCATION:Studio One Hotel\, Dubai Studio City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T101121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T101121Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Orr: This Scene Was About
DESCRIPTION: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 performance technique that celebrates connection\, emotion and ensemble storytelling to Dubai. Originally created in Bogotá\, Colombia in 2017 by Italian improviser Favio Maccioni\, the format grew out of an intensive workshop exploring the ideas of emotional mirroring and reading scenes as a gift; scenes unfold in ways that are sometimes obvious and sometimes surprising\, inviting audiences into unexpected connections\, emotional depth and moments of shared discovery. \nIt’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website) – it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/tim-orr-this-scene-was-about/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260403T115518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T115518Z
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SUMMARY:Metal Fest III
DESCRIPTION: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 of finding the people who need it most. If you’ve ever felt that pull\, this is your night …” \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/metal-fest-iii/
LOCATION:The Fridge Warehouse\, Warehouse 5\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260407T172245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T080217Z
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SUMMARY:Move\, pause\, return: gathering
DESCRIPTION: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: \nArtists: Hassan Sharif\, Bahman Jalali\, Mohammed Kazem\, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim\, Bita Fayyazi\, Lara Baladi\, Fereydoun Ave\, Haleh Redjaian\, Shaikha Al Mazrou\, Nargess Hashemi\, Manal Al Dowayan\, Hoda Tawakol\, Vikram Divecha\, Raed Yassin\, Lubna Chowdhary\, Alia Zaal\, Rami Farook\, Sarah Brahim\, Mohammad Alfaraj\, Jumairy \nWriters: Duygu Demir\, Osemudiamen Ekore\, Rémi Homs\, Rotana Shaker\, Yalda Bidshahri\, Hafsa Al Khudairy\, Lucas Morin\, Iaroslav Volovod\, Gaith Abdulla\, Ashkan Zahraei\, Aram Alajaj\, Ahmad Makia\, Salem Alsuwaidi\, Ruba Al-Sweel\, Indranjan Banerjee\, Munira Al Sayegh\, Abdulla Aljanahi\, Sara Bin Safwan\, Zainab Hasoon\, Rahel Aima \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/move-pause-return-gathering/
LOCATION:Gallery Isabelle\, Unit 17\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T144633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T145301Z
UID:10013579-1775853000-1775858400@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The bill for the Laughter Factory’s April tour: \nRobby Collins winner of multiple Comics Choice Awards. Expect razor-sharp storytelling and laid-back swagger from the South African standup\nValentina Danubio Dubai favourite\, mines her real world experience of motherhood and post-baby body battles to the quirks of Dubai life and job hunting for comedy (and music)\nJohn Hague grounded\, relatable\, high-energy Laughter Factory debut for the English funnyman\nViswajit Dilip poet/storyteller \nThe rest of the schedule: \n11 April Studio One Hotel\, Dubai\n12 April The Club\, Abu Dhabi (7pm)\n16 April Mezz\, The Agenda\, Dubai Media City (7pm)\n17 April Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai\n18 April Dukes\, The Palm  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-89/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T105759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T105759Z
UID:10013568-1775851200-1775856600@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Le Prénom
DESCRIPTION:A second performance for Culture Emulsion’s production (in French\, of course) of the popular comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière. It’s a story about names and family relationships; 40-something Vincent is about to become a father for the first time. Invited to dinner by his sister and brother-in-law\, he meets up with childhood friend Claude. A convivial evening ensues – until Vincent announces the baby’s name …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-prenom-5/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260330T172829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T172829Z
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Night with Olesia Glants & Big Band
DESCRIPTION:“Bold\, dazzling\, and unapologetically fun … jazz standards and iconic pop hits reimagined into sultry\, high-voltage showpieces”. Olesia Glants has a great voice and real stage presence\, and this regular date is usually a good gig.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-jazz-night-with-olesia-glants-big-band-3/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260402T085308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T120419Z
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SUMMARY:Classical masterpieces by Firdaus Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Does what it says in the title – Expo City’s excellent all-female orchestra tackles some classical favourites. From the promo: “from sweeping symphonies to iconic overtures\, this concert pays tribute to legendary composers whose works have shaped the history of music … the programme invites you on a journey through the elegance\, drama\, and passion of classical music presented in their signature style that blends tradition with fresh\, modern artistry”. \nThe programme certainly lives up to the promise in the name: \nVivaldi ‘Summer’ from The Four Seasons\nBrahms Symphony No.3 (Third Movement)\nJ S Bach Toccata & Fugue in D minor\nDvořak Symphony No.9 (Fourth Movement)\nMozart Symphony No.40 (First Movement)\nMahler Symphony No.5 (Fourth Movement)\nStravinsky The Rite of Spring\nBeethoven No.7 (Second Movement) \nLooks like great value at a modest AED 75.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/classical-masterpieces-by-firdaus-orchestra/
LOCATION:House of Arts\, Expo City Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260409T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T105703Z
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SUMMARY:Le Prénom
DESCRIPTION:Culture Emulsion’s production (in French\, of course) of the popular comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière that premiered in 2010 and went on to become a successful film adaptation. It’s a story about names and family relationships; 40-something Vincent is about to become a father for the first time. Invited to dinner by his sister and brother-in-law\, he meets up with childhood friend Claude. A convivial evening ensues – until Vincent announces the baby’s name … \nThere’s a second show tomorrow (10 April).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-prenom-4/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260409T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T085035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T085035Z
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SUMMARY:PowerPointless Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard’s classic improv gigs: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before\, with the topic determined at random by the Wheel of Destiny. Each presentation will be rated by a panel of judges and the winner applauded as the PowerPointless champion. Afterwards there’s a chance to mingle with the presenters and the Courtyard’s Corporate Team (and a chance to find out more about the Courtyard’s Corporate Academy). \nIt’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist via the website. It’s first-come first-served\, so get there early to grab a seat. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/powerpointless-networking-night-8/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T085620Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Boss
DESCRIPTION:A free taster session for the Playhouse’s Corporate Academy – a practical introduction to the value of improvisation in business\, designed to support communication\, collaboration\, and leadership (plus the opportunity to connect with other people navigating similar challenges). And if you’d to stay on\, the evening continues with the Courtyard’s live show PowerPointless. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bring-your-boss/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
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SUMMARY:Shezad Dawood: Skin of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Shezad Dawood’s 25-year career spans painting\, textiles\, sculpture\, ceramics\, film\, performance and digital media. Fascinated by ecologies and architecture\, his work connects art\, science\, music\, environmentalism and technology to explore both alternative histories and futures\, through a process of continuous world-building expressed as an explosion of colour and multi-layered narratives; and that should make this first mid-career retrospective of the artist a must-visit. The exhibition\, which is curated by Jessica Cerasi\, features more than 40 works including painting\, sculpture\, monumental film installations\, and interactive virtual reality experiences – with more artworks being introduced gradually during the exhibition’s run\, which should repay multiple visits (it’s on till mid-September). Running alongside is a series of workshops on the themes of the exhibition. \nTo 20 September. \nAbove: Shezad Dawood\, Anselm Chapel\, Tokyo (2016)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/shezad-dawood-skin-of-dreams/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE John Dilg: Found and Lost
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa-based artist John Dilg represents scenic panoramas as earth-toned paintings that feel immediately familiar yet poignantly dreamlike. Having specialised in abstraction early in his career\, Dilg’s evolution towards landscape painting retained an especial awareness of spatial relationships – “a consciousness of the physical and allusory [sic] weight of forms and structures\,” as the gallery puts it. “His landscapes transcend scenery\, becoming a lexicon of objects\, each powerfully charged with memory and meaning. Dilg’s paintings are wonderfully contemplative spaces\, where solitude and recognition coexist\, evoking our shared longing for meaning within nature’s vastness …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-john-dilg-found-and-lost/
LOCATION:Taymour Grahne Projects\, Warehouse 31A\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260119T172211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T172211Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Sarah McEneaney: Creative Non-Fiction
DESCRIPTION:For nearly five decades\, Sarah McEneaney has devoted her practice to a singular theme\, the meticulous chronicling of her own life. This exhibition presents a series of paintings that chart the latest moments and milestones in a life – domestic interiors\, intimate self-portraits\, her studios\, her animals\, her neighbourhoods\, travels\, and community spaces. “I like to think that I’m describing a life that other people can enter into\, with their own stories\,” she says.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-sarah-mceneaney-creative-non-fiction/
LOCATION:Taymour Grahne Projects\, Warehouse 31A\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260408T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260408T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T090343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T090343Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION:The Courtyard’s popular evening of elimination improv. Ten actors converge for a night of scenes\, songs and games based on audience suggestions. After each round you score the players on a scale of 1 to 5\, and the one with the lowest score is knocked out. Eventually only one remains\, to be crowned the Maestro. “Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and hilarious” says the promo\, and you couldn’t argue with that. As with all Courtyard improv evenings it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website); and it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early to grab a seat. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-60/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260224T094124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T095747Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Abdulqader Al Rais: Al Nayed
DESCRIPTION:A retrospective for one of the artists who have played a central role in shaping the UAE’s modern visual identity\, featuring work from a career spanning more than five decades. Bridging heritage and modernity with authority\, Al Rais’s paintings draw deeply on Emirati heritage\, Islamic culture\, and the interplay between the UAE’s natural landscapes and architecture. As the gallery puts it\, “Al Nayed captures the cultural transformation of the UAE without nostalgia”. \nThe exhibition include rare works from the artist’s private collection and a selection of previously unseen new work\, but also draws substantially from five of the artist’s best known series – Alghaf\, inspired by the ghaf tree\, a national symbol of the UAE; Calligraphy (Hurufiyya)\, where Arabic letters function as visual and spiritual forms; Impressionism\, early depictions of UAE landscapes rendered with soft\, atmospheric brushstrokes; Alhaa\, a distinctive series of watercolours on paper; and Abstract\, which combines geometric elements with landscape compositions. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-abdulqader-al-rais-al-nayed/
LOCATION:Opera Gallery\, DIFC\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20251003T093254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T072619Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Golden Ink: A Journey through Arab and Islamic Manuscripts
DESCRIPTION:This flagship travelling exhibition\, run in collaboration with McGill University\, Canada\, is a great chance to explore the richness\, inherent beauty\, and global impact of the heritage of Arabic and Islamic manuscripts. \nThe exhibition promises an exploration of the intellectual and artistic legacy of the Islamic world\, assembling a rare selection of manuscripts across disciplines such as science\, literature\, religion\, art\, and philosophy. \nThis should be a significant exhibition. Treasures from the Abu Dhabi Libraries’ collection will be shown alongside notable contributions from McGill University\, Zayed National Museum\, Louvre Abu Dhabi\, and some UAE private collections. Visitors can expect immersive displays\, digital interactives\, and a public programme including hands-on workshops; there will also be a richly illustrated exhibition catalogue\, which should become a collectors’ item. \nThe exhibition itself is free to visit\, but general admission to the palace is AED 65.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-golden-ink-a-journey-through-arab-and-islamic-manuscripts/
LOCATION:Qasr Al Watan\, Ras Al Akhdar\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260406T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260406T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T095058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T095148Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Comedy: This Is Impro / Jane Austen Improvised
DESCRIPTION:A two-act evening of spontaneous scenes and songs based on audience suggestions\, by some of our most experienced players and guests (Tim Orr this time). After warming up with some fun games and scenes\, the improvisers will entertain you with an evening of high society frolics based on the work of one of Britain’s most adored novelist to life in undiscovered gems such as ‘Satwa and Solitude’\, ‘Pride and Perspex’ and ‘Darcy does Downtown’ … \nIt’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website) – it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-jane-austen-improvised/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260216T165626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T165830Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Jane Beveridge: Local
DESCRIPTION:The Dubai-based artist’s first solo show aim to capture the essence of Dubai\, and of belonging. Says the artist\, who is currently Head of Art at Dubai College: “my visual palette and material inspiration are rooted in the streets. I am drawn to the beauty of cracked\, stained\, and weathered walls as well as surfaces patched with plaster or paint – they read like large abstract paintings. Corrugated cardboard\, concrete\, sand\, rust\, tangled wires\, weathered wood – all find their way into my work\, each carrying a story of time\, place and texture …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-jane-beveridge-local/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260405T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T155609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155609Z
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SUMMARY:Jukebox Junction
DESCRIPTION:The Junction does comedy for two consecutive (but not repeated) nights on 4 and 5 April: “Jukebox Junction is where stand-up and improv collide for a night that’s fast\, unpredictable\, and seriously fun … Sharp written comedy meets completely unscripted chaos\, with performers bouncing between polished sets and off-the-cuff scenes that come to life in the moment. No two shows are ever the same and that’s exactly the point … This isn’t just a show you watch\, it’s one you feel. Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and packed with performers ready to take big swings and bring the room with them …” That sets the bar pretty high. It’s free\, but book a seat in advance.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jukebox-junction-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260405T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260325T142339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T142339Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Dubomedy’s highly successful comedy gig at Hushh in Social Distrikt. We’re promised “a fantastic lineup of comedians\, laughter and levity\, and great vibes”; and indeed much of that seems to be the case … It’s free\, but there’s a minimum spend of one food or drink item.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sunday-night-comedy-9/
LOCATION:Social Distrikt\, The Pointe\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260405T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T121311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T121311Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain Boy: dir Zainab Shaheen (2024)
DESCRIPTION:A special screening of Zainab Shaheen’s debut feature\, a coming-of-age story that doubles as a love letter to the landscapes of the UAE. Suhail is a young Emirati with autism\, living alone in the Fujairah mountains after his father shuns him. There he is at one with nature and has a kindness that infiltrates those who engage with him. When he crosses paths with a child caught in a storm\, it prompts him to set off on an unexpected an Arabian saluki in search of his mother’s family. On his travels toward Abu Dhabi the strangers he meets become friends … \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Zainab Shaheen\, writer Michelle Ziolkowski\, and actor Naser Almessabi. \nRegistration is free (and does not require a museum ticket) with seats allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mountain-boy-dir-zainab-shaheen-2024-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260417T112920
CREATED:20260401T114942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T114942Z
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SUMMARY:Mulhaq: On Annexed Architecture and Peripheral Typologies
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores the quiet logic of annexed spaces and the peripheral architectures that shape everyday life across the Gulf. Through documentation\, case studies\, and spatial narratives\, it reflects on how these overlooked structures mediate between privacy\, family\, and urban form. \nThe exhibition reflects ongoing research by Amer Madhoun\, co-founder of Collectus Design & Architecture Studio\, conducted as part of Bayt AlMamzar’s first design and architecture residency. Developed over nearly three years\, the Mulhaq research residency has been conceived as a long-term process with outcomes that includes publications and the future renovation of BAM’s mulhaq (annex) as well as the exhibition itself. \nThis project is supported through the Modern Heritage Grant Program\, an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Culture\, in collaboration with Zayed University and Majra – National CSR Fund. \nTo 8 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mulhaq-on-annexed-architecture-and-peripheral-typologies/
LOCATION:Bayt AlMamzar\, House 2\, 26 Street\, Al Mamzar\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Exhibition
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