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SUMMARY:Sharjah Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:magpie has long been a fan of the Sharjah Light Festival\, the 14th edition of which runs 3 to 15 February. By contrast with the newer Manar Abu Dhabi and Dhai Dubai light art festivals\, SLF generally takes a more conventional approach – which typically means illuminating iconic cultural (and some natural) landmarks\, albeit with active light shows. \nThis year’s Sharjah Light Festival features light shows in 13 locations\, and there’s clearly been a deliberate effort to spread them beyond Sharjah City. Locally there are shows at Dr Sultan Al Qassimi Center near University City Hall\, Al Majaz Waterfront\, Kalba Waterfront\, the General Souq at Al Hamriyah\, Al Jada\, and the House of Wisdom. And it should be worth making the trips to Al Rafisah Dam\, Al Dhaid Fort\, Khorfakkan Waterfall\, the Hanging Gardens in Kalba\, Dibba’s AlTayari Mosque\, and Sharjah Fort in Al Hisn.  \nThere’s also the Light Village in front of the University City Hall building\, which will have around 55 F&B and retail vendors plus entertainment and activities. That stays open till 22 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-light-festival/
LOCATION:[various Sharjah locations]
CATEGORIES:Festival,Light,Public art
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SUMMARY:Animenia Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:Animenia returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat with five days of cosplay\, music\, food\, and J-pop culture – “step inside a world inspired by the hidden corners of Neo-Tokyo\, where glowing signs\, colourful characters\, and offbeat discoveries bring anime culture to life … An unmissable anime celebration unlike anything fans have experienced before …” There’s a cosplay competition with big prizes\, an ‘artists alley’ where people will try to sell you stuff like rare collectibles\, “delicious bites inspired by authentic Japanese street food” (so not actual authentic Japanese street food then and the chance to find “creators whose work has already taken over your feed”. The last Animenia was a load of fun\, if you like this kind of thing. \nIt’s open 4pm to midnight (3pm-midnight on Saturday and Sunday) with single day entry costing AED 95 (AED 145 on 13 and 14 Feb). A five-day Festival Pass is AED 495.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/animenia-abu-dhabi/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Anime,Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
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SUMMARY:All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Nada Shabout of NYUAD’s al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art\, this exhibition investigates and celebrates the work and influence of one of the most important art movement of the mid-Century Middle East. Dr Shabout brings together work by the artists from the Baghdad Modern Art Group\, as well as those who the group influenced both at the time and in later generations. \nEstablished in 1951 by two of Iraq’s most influential artists\, Jewad Selim (1919–1961) and Shakir Hassan Al Said (1925–2004)\, the Baghdad Modern Art Group grew to engage many of Iraq’s leading artists\, architects\, poets\, and more; together\, they sought to develop a new art form that reflected the secularised\, modern society emerging from the dismantling of the Ottoman Empire. Says the gallery: “Artists questioned the ability of traditional ‘Islamic art’ practices to present their contemporary realities\, searching for a more effective visual language. In this context\, modern art provided a conduit for exploration and was perceived by Iraqi artists as a global space of shared humanity …” \nAt the same time\, those artists were conscious of their role in developing a sense of identity for their newly formed nation\, alongside broader decolonization processes. “This set the stage for Iraq’s so-called golden age of the 1950s: a time of maturation for a generation of artists pivotal in initiating rigorous standards of art theory and practice\, thus charting new possibilities for future generations.” \nArtists included in the show: Faraj Abbo\, Sadik Kwaish Alfraji\, Himat Mohammad Ali\, Rasoul Alwan\, Suad al-Attar\, Qahtan Awni\, Dia al-Azzawi\, Bogus Bablanian\, Amar Dawod\, Ghassan Ghaib\, Faiq (Faeq) Hassan\, Mohammed Ghani Hikmat\, Jabra Ibrahim Jabra\, Rand Abdul Jabbar\, Fouad Jihad\, Saadi Al Kaabi\, Ardash Kakafian\, Salma Khoury\, Hanaa Malallah\, Mahmoud Obaidi\, Widad al-Orfali\, Khalid al-Rahal\, Kareem Risan\, Miran al-Saadi\, Mahmoud Sabri\, Naziha Salim\, Nizar (Nazar) Salim\, Shakir Hassan Al Said\, Delair Shaker\, Jewad Selim\, Lorna Selim\, Walid Siti\, Ismail Fattah (Al-Turk)\, Madiha Umar\, Khalil al-Ward\, Nazar Yahya \nTo 7 June.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/all-manner-of-experiments-legacies-of-the-baghdad-modern-art-group/
LOCATION:NYUAD Art Gallery\, Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
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SUMMARY:Émilie Dubois: Home Is Not a Place
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the experience of living and working alongside people from across the globe in the UAE\, this exhibition by the UAE-based Guatemalan artist on a theme that will resonate with many expats – where actually is ‘home’?  It features a central interactive living room installation plus high-colour mixed media works. \nThere’s a private artist-led preview at 2-4pm on 13 February which “transitions into a coffee experience accompanied by a DJ set\, creating a relaxed and social atmosphere to experience the exhibition”. RSVP here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/emilie-dubois-home-is-not-a-place/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
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SUMMARY:Pencil In
DESCRIPTION:A writers’ group intended for writers to practice their craft without the pressures of producing a final outcome\, designed to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone yet in a group. You’re invited to polish your writing skills while receiving valuable feedback from experienced peer reviewers in English and/or Arabic\, having active conversations with other like-minded writers\, and enjoying a safe space to share personal texts and works … \nThese sessions are free\, drop-ins are welcome\, and you even get a free cup of coffee. This one is led by Sarah Afaneh\, a researcher and writer with a particular interest in decolonising knowledge production.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pencil-in-8/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Words,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
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SUMMARY:Spirited Away: dir Hayao Miyazaki (2001)
DESCRIPTION:The classic Studio Ghibli / Hayao Miyazaki animated fantasy – young girl inadvertently enters the world of kami (spirits of Japanese Shinto folklore). Almost universally praised and frequently appears in Best Films lists. \nPart of the Movies Under the Stars programme\, a weekend pop-up that features a selection of classic films screened in a unique outdoor setting at the iconic BEEAH Headquarters\, curated in collaboration with Cinema Akil. Coming next: \nThe Grand Budapest Hotel 13 February\nStuart Little 14 February\nCosta Brava\, Lebanon 15 February
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/spirited-away-dir/
LOCATION:BEEAH Headquarters\, nterchange 8\, Al Dhaid Rd\, Rodhat Al Sidir\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260116T111233Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Special: First Kiss
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again\, and the Courtyard is celebrating it with three consecutive nights of long-form impro based on anecdotes that follow real stories from the audience about relationships shaped by one kiss and everything that follows. “It’s funny\, tender\, and sharply observant about the choices we make in love” says the team: “this is an evening that connects — romantic\, human\, and quietly unforgettable”. \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/valentines-special-first-kiss-1/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260120T153509Z
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SUMMARY:Sama Al Taei: Layali Al Musiqa Al Arabia
DESCRIPTION:Specialising in Arabic classical music\, the Omani singer Sama Al Taei brings to life the repertoires of Fairouz\, Umm Kulthum\, Warda Al Jazairia\, and Mohamed Abdelwahab – “a captivating musical journey through the heart of Arabic musical heritage”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sama-al-taei-layali-al-musiqa-al-arabia/
LOCATION:Zayed Theatre\, SUAD Campus\, Hazza Bin Zayed St\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260212T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260210T103928Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab
DESCRIPTION:MadCat Comedy’s regular stop in Silicon Oasis promises “insane laughs every week”\, with a Ramadan-friendly later-than-usual start. The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-late-night-laughs/
LOCATION:Radisson Red\, Dubai Digital Park\, Dubai Silicon Oasis\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
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SUMMARY:Reflections: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Villain Collection
DESCRIPTION:Modern and contemporary works from Syria\, Lebanon\, North Africa\, and the UAE selected from the impressive private collection of Fairouz and Jean-Paul Villain – a pair of collectors for whom the acquisition of works has been a way of engaging with artists and the places they call home. As the Foundation puts it\, “their collection brings together works that speak to personal histories and cultural exchange … while inviting you to experience the region through their eyes”. \nTo 31 May. \nAbove: Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim\, Pinky Boulevard (2020)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/reflections-modern-and-contemporary-art-from-the-villain-collection/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
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SUMMARY:Khozema Al-Aaed: We Walk on Stories
DESCRIPTION:Khozema Al‑Aaed’s solo exhibition reimagines cartographies\, reminding us that land absorbs our movements\, our wounds\, our hopes\, “becoming a living archive of human presence” as the gallery puts it. “The compositions resemble traces of cities once inhabited\, imagined\, or departed. Lines recall footsteps and pathways that may no longer exist\, yet continue to shape identity and belonging. Land appears not as a passive surface\, but as a living archive that absorbs stories\, wounds\, and hopes over time …” \nThe exhibition has been curated by Lina Mikati. \nTo 13 April. \nAbove: Khozema Al-Aaed\, Cities 2 (2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/khozema-al-aaed-we-walk-on-stories/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
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SUMMARY:Luis Olaso: Photosynthesis
DESCRIPTION:New work by the Spanish artist\, which the gallery says marks a pivotal moment in his practice. They were created in his new studio in Cádiz\, surrounded by olive\, almond\, and orange trees\, allowing nature to enter physically and psychologically; rather than depicting this environment directly\, Olaso allows it to act as a catalyst for emotion\, intuition\, and subconscious response. As the artist puts it: “Even when I work with plants\, flowers\, or everyday elements\, I am not aiming for literal representation; they are a vehicle to express abstract metaphors of myself and the moment I am living while creating the work”. \nTo 9 March. \nAbove: Luis Olaso\, Composition for a field of red poppies (2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/luis-olaso-photosynthesis/
LOCATION:JD Malat Gallery\, ACT 2 Tower\, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd 13A \,Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T210000
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SUMMARY:NVIDIA Studio Nights 6
DESCRIPTION:This free-to-attend event for the UAE’s creative community – including “leading creators\, designers\, press\, influencers\, and key industry partners” – is NVIDIA’s sixth such gathering; previous venues were in KSA\, Egypt\, Turkey\, and Abu Dhabi (back in February 2024). The aim is to showcase work\, connect with industry peers\, discover new opportunities\, and explore the future of digital artistry as facilitated (of course) by the NVIDIA Studio platform. Plus perhaps a bit of demonstrating and promoting for NVIDIA Studio. \nYou also get the chance to see the entries for the Creative Challenge\, which indeed you may want to enter – there are categories for 3D/CGI\, interior design\, short films\, photography\, and digital fashion. Entrants have to be using an NVDIA product and must submit work that reflects the event’s theme\, which is just ‘Museum of the Future\, Dubai’. There will be “exciting” prizes and trophies\, plus recognition on NVIDIA’s social channels; the deadline for entries is 25 January. More details and the entry form are here. \nYou can register here to attend as a non-participating guest (limited slots available\, and it looks as though you have to be approved too: the application form includes questions like ‘How will this event benefit your career’ which will presumably be the dealbreaker).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nvidia-studio-night-6/
LOCATION:Museum of the Future\, Trade Centre 2\, Sheikh Zayed Rd\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Competition,Design,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T200000
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SUMMARY:The Grand Budapest Hotel: dir Wes Anderson (2014)
DESCRIPTION:Wes Anderson at his best: outlandish humour\, artistic sensibilities\, genuine filmic expertise\, slightly kitschy … The madcap adventure is breathlessly entertaining and is graced by an excellent actors’ ensemble\, with Ralph Fiennes in particualr having a great time stretching his emotional range. \nPart of the Movies Under the Stars programme\, a weekend pop-up that features a selection of classic films screened in a unique outdoor setting at the iconic BEEAH Headquarters\, curated in collaboration with Cinema Akil. Coming next: \nStuart Little 14 February\nCosta Brava\, Lebanon 15 February
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-brand-budapest-hotel-dir-wes-anderson-2014/
LOCATION:BEEAH Headquarters\, nterchange 8\, Al Dhaid Rd\, Rodhat Al Sidir\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T210000
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SUMMARY:Kavan
DESCRIPTION:This interesting production is the UAE premiere of a groundbreaking collaboration by the Mumbai-based music and street theatre group Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch\, whose work centres on caste\, inequality and social justice; and the Nalanda Arts Studio from Bangalore\, an organisation working on the research and practice of performing and fine arts with a focus on collaborations between Asian\, African\, and Middle Eastern artists and communities. \nNalanda’s Abhishek Majumdar directs this show\, which is described as an ‘Ambedkarite Opera’ – Ambedkarism being the set of ideas associated with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar (1891-1956); an Indian economist\, barrister\, social reformer\, and political thinker and activist\, he is particularly associated with criticism of the caste system and a passionate belief in individual freedom. Majumdar is keen to emphasise that it not simply an anti-caste show: “a satirical opera gives us a way to speak about deep-rooted inequalities in society – and every society has such inequalities” he told us. \nThe storyline\, which is carried exclusively in poetry and song (hence the ‘opera’ tag)\, concerns a young man called Bejul whose father is a Lok Shahir\, an Ambedkarite people’s poet. After Bejul’s father gets killed\, his religious mother dissuades him from following in his father’s footsteps. The play is about Bejul becoming a Shahir\, a politically-aware performance poet; it’s a journey from acceptance of the status quo\, including compliance with the social norms like gender and caste\, to a gradual realisation that many of the constraints in his life are actually man-made and not predetermined. \n“Shahiri Jalsa provided our structure\,” Majumdar said. “Jalsas are songs of the Dalits\, Shahiri is the performance form\, both are associated with Ambedkarites. Over time Jalsa has also borrowed from outside music. So we leaned into it\, with all its contemporary and modern influences\, and created the piece out of that.” \nRead the rest of our backgrounder and interview with Abhishek Majumdar here. There are further performances of Kavan on Saturday 14 February at 7.30pm and Sunday 15 February at 2pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kavan/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Opera
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Special: First Kiss
DESCRIPTION:Second of three consecutive nights of improvised anecdotes that follow real stories from the audience about relationships shaped by one kiss and everything that follows. “It’s funny\, tender\, and sharply observant about the choices we make in love” says the team: “this is an evening that connects — romantic\, human\, and quietly unforgettable”. \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/valentines-special-first-kiss-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260128T112326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T112326Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The February Laughter Factory tour has another good collection of standups: \nPaul Tonkinson Terrific live performer with an effervescent style and some great caricatures in his repertoire. A former (double winner) Time Out Comedian of the Year \nPierre Hollins Another circuit favourite\, likeable and easy-going … most of the time. Former comedy acrobat and unicyclist\, about to publish his first novel. “Always enjoyable\, often inspired” \nLiz Bains Dubai-based comedy club regular. Very funny about being in Dubai and a woman; a magpie favourite \nThe final gig is tomorrow (14 Feb) at Dukes The Palm. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-80/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260213T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260210T104455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T104603Z
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SUMMARY:Politically Incorrect Comedy
DESCRIPTION:MadCat Comedy’s regular standup night at Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel\, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/politically-incorrect-comedy-23/
LOCATION:Xandros\, Singature 1 Hotel\, Barsha Heights\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0965195;55.1738621
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260202T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T161423Z
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SUMMARY:Nazilya Nagimova: Follow the Snail
DESCRIPTION:The first solo exhibition in the Emirates for the Münster-based Tatar artist Nazilya Nagimova brings together new works created specifically for her solo project at NIKA Project Space\, plus selections from earlier projects. \nNagimova explores memory\, migration\, and the search for belonging\, and these works share a thematic core: the artist’s ongoing experiments with felt (a traditional material of her ancestors)\, her engagement with the long histories of Tatar mobility and settlement\, and the idea of home as a mobile\, vulnerable\, and constantly transforming structure. Says the gallery: “The exhibition unfolds as a reflection on the fragility of shelter and on how personal and collective memory shape our intimate relationship to place and community”. \nTo 4 April. \nAbove: Nazilya Nagimova\, Jort\, White (2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nazilya-nagimova-follow-the-snail/
LOCATION:NIKA Project Space\, Unit 11 Al Khayat Avenue\, 19th Street Road — Al Quoz 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260203T181239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T181239Z
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SUMMARY:63Kolektib: Metro Diaries
DESCRIPTION:Reprise of a show commissioned by the NYUAD Arts Center and first performed there last summer\, Metro Diaries invites audiences to step into a world that reflects the rhythm of daily metro rides through evocative performances that blend spoken word\, dance\, and live soundscapes; the experience unfolds in vignettes that capture fleeting connections\, moments of solitude\, and the universal search for belonging. Passengers board\, interact\, and part ways\, each carrying a story; some encounters are lighthearted\, filled with warmth and curiosity\, while others reveal the deeper struggles and resilience of migrant communities. At its core\, Metro Diaries is a meditation on loss\, hope\, and grounding – three universals that bind us all\, whether on a train or through life. \n63Kolektib is an artist-led community based on a shared passion for storytelling\, movement\, and cross-disciplinary collaboration for performances that amplify underrepresented voices\, particularly those of migrant communities in the UAE; through projects like Metro Diaries\, the collective strives to make theatre accessible\, using public spaces as a canvas for social reflection and dialogue. \nThere are shows today at 2pm and 7pm\, with two performances tomorrow (15 February) at midday and 4pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/63kolektib-metro-diaries-3/
LOCATION:Sima Performing Arts\, Warehouse 38\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260203T085909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T085909Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day at 421
DESCRIPTION:A day full of gallery adventures\, stories\, and hands-on activities for families. It begins with a collective exploration of the idea of ‘ripples’\, riffing on the current 421 exhibition Rays\, Ripples\, Residue; the tour concludes with a reading of Colorful Leaps with curator Munira Al Sayegh on the Bait15 Bed\, an artwork within the exhibition. \nAfterwards there are drop-in activities taking place across 421. Early Starters is hosting creative sessions in Studio 2 & 3 and the Courtyard\, while Studio Play transforms into a hands-on Yallah Play experience led by Hannah Phillips with “sensory stations” and creative activities. \n421 says it’s a day made for kids “but with plenty for grown-ups to enjoy too”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/family-day-at-421/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Family/kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260204T103356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T103356Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Lasting Petal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop centres on the emotional significance of giving\, inviting participants to think about the significance of floral gestures and craft enduring flower offerings. Inspired by the ongoing exhibition Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook: The Bouquet and the Wreath\, it begins with a guided exploration of the exhibition followed by a hands-on session where participants use Modroc to shape and build their own sculpted flowers. The workshop is led by Rashid Almheiri\, a storyteller with a BFA in Graphic Design; and Shamma AlKhoory\, an Engagement Assistant at the Jameel.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/workshop-lasting-petal/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260204T103844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T143430Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Imagined Selves – Writing Identity Through Absence\, Objects & Memory
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour writing workshop engages directly with Bady Dalloul’s ongoing exhibition Self-Portrait with a Cat I don’t have\, inviting participants to explore how objects\, the concept of home and experiences of migration inform personal and cultural identity. It includes guided writing and observation exercises\, focusing on how to articulate what is seen in the artwork and what remains unseen in personal histories; attendees have the opportunity to contribute a short piece of writing to a collaborative digital zine that will be assembled and produced on site following the workshop. \nThe workshop is open to adults\, with no prior writing experience required. It will be led by Ladane Nasseri\, a writer and editor with a background in journalism and literary nonfiction.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/workshop-imagined-selves-writing-identity-through-absence-objects-memory/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Workshop
GEO:25.216757;55.3309395
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260209T124028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T124028Z
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SUMMARY:Stuart Little: dir Rob Minkoff (1999)
DESCRIPTION:Live action animated comedy featuring a mouse that gets adopted by a (human) family. A fun family film\, with a great cast (Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie as the parents\, Michael J Fox voicing Stuart). \nPart of the Movies Under the Stars programme\, a weekend pop-up that features a selection of classic films screened in a unique outdoor setting at the iconic BEEAH Headquarters\, curated in collaboration with Cinema Akil; the final film in the series is Costa Brava\, Lebanon on 15 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/stuart-little-dir-rob-minkoff-1999/
LOCATION:BEEAH Headquarters\, nterchange 8\, Al Dhaid Rd\, Rodhat Al Sidir\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260209T124954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T133531Z
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SUMMARY:Costa Brava\, Lebanon: dir Mounia Akl (2021)
DESCRIPTION:Leaving the disorder and pollution of Beirut\, Soraya and Walid have built an idyllic life in the mountains for the family. All seems to be going well until a supposedly ecological landfill is constructed right next to their property … \nPart of the Movies Under the Stars programme\, a weekend pop-up that features a selection of classic films screened in a unique outdoor setting at the iconic BEEAH Headquarters\, curated in collaboration with Cinema Akil.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/costa-brava-lebanon-dir-mounia-akl-2021-2/
LOCATION:BEEAH Headquarters\, nterchange 8\, Al Dhaid Rd\, Rodhat Al Sidir\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260204T102917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T102917Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: The Bouquet and the Wreath
DESCRIPTION:A roundtable conversation reflecting on the work and legacy of pioneering Thai artist Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook\, subject of the ongoing exhibition The Bouquet and the Wreath (ends 6 March).  The discussion\, which ranges over curatorial\, artistic\, and critical perspectives on Rasdjarmrearnsook’s practice and its influence\, features artist Heman Chong\, art historian and curator Roger Nelson\, and researcher and curator Grace Samboh. It’s also the launch of a monograph with the same title\, the first major appreciation of the artist’s four-decade career.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/roundtable-the-bouquet-and-the-wreath/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Discussion
GEO:25.216757;55.3309395
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260211T102827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T102827Z
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SUMMARY:Kavan
DESCRIPTION:The second performance (of three) for this interesting collaboration between the Mumbai-based music and street theatre group Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch and the Nalanda Arts Studio from Bangalore. Kavan is described as an ‘Ambedkarite Opera’ – Ambedkarism being the set of anti-caste ideas associated with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar (1891-1956)\, an Indian economist\, barrister\, social reformer\, and political thinker and activist. \nThe storyline\, which is carried exclusively in poetry and song (hence the ‘opera’ tag)\, concerns a young man called Bejul and his journey to becoming a Shahir\, a politically-aware performance poet; it’s a path from acceptance of the status quo\, including compliance with the social norms like gender and caste\, to a gradual realisation that many of the constraints in his life are actually man-made and not predetermined. Although the caste system provides the framework\, the piece can be seen as more generally about deep-rooted inequalities in society – “and every society has such inequalities” as the director Abhishek Majumdar told us. \nRead our backgrounder here. There is a final performance of Kavan on Sunday 15 February at 2pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kavan-2/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Opera
GEO:24.5238948;54.4345558
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260107T125256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T125256Z
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SUMMARY:UAENO: Russian Classics
DESCRIPTION:A UAE National Orchestra concert featuring three classic Russian works that speak of emotion\, imagination and human resilience. The programme looks nicely balanced: \n Shostakovich Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Folk Themes\nStravinsky Pulcinella Suite\nTchaikovsky Symphony No.5
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uaeno-russian-classics/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
GEO:24.5238948;54.4345558
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260116T111516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T111516Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Special: First Kiss
DESCRIPTION:Second of three consecutive nights of improvised anecdotes that follow real stories from the audience about relationships shaped by one kiss and everything that follows. “It’s funny\, tender\, and sharply observant about the choices we make in love” says the team: “this is an evening that connects — romantic\, human\, and quietly unforgettable”. \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/valentines-special-first-kiss-3/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234835
CREATED:20260119T152110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T152110Z
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SUMMARY:Le Songe d'une nuit d'été
DESCRIPTION:A francophone Midsummer Night’s Dream\, directed by Culture Emulsion’s main man Stéphane Brismontier and featuring CE’s theatre school players – around a dozen of them\, which should make for a fun show on the Junction’s stage. It’s described as “d’après l’oeuvre de William Shakespeare”\, so we’re expecting an adaptation that hopefully omits some of the duller jokes and makes the most of the “mismatched lovers\, quarrelling royals\, mischievous sprites\, and a delightfully disastrous troupe of amateur actors”.  Culture Emulsion rarely disappoints … \nThere’s a second show tomorrow (15 February).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-songe-dune-nuit-dete/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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