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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260611T104444Z
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SUMMARY:Charlie Koolhaas: AFTER THE IMAGE
DESCRIPTION:Developed in relation to the UAE Modern Architectural Heritage Grant\, AFTER THE IMAGE transforms a gallery presentation and a room of the XVA Art Hotel into an immersive archive of Dubai’s modern architectural heritage. Through photography\, sculpture\, textiles\, and garments\, the exhibition explores the city’s changing urban landscapes and the stories embedded within them. Koolhaas reimagines the archive as something lived\, worn\, and experienced\, where architecture\, memory\, and everyday life converge … To 16 July.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/charlie-koolhaas-after-the-image/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260611T095729Z
CREATED:20260611T095311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T095729Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Desert Architecture Forum
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of this potentially significant gathering for architects\, sustainability leaders and “urban innovators” promises a stronger vision and expanded scope to underscore the vital role of ‘desert architecture’ in shaping climate-smart cities\, resilient infrastructures\, and self-sufficient communities across the Middle East and beyond. The specific aims include building more collaboration between architects\, policymakers\, developers\, technology providers and researchers; highlighting new technologies and smart materials; blending traditional desert knowledge with modern architectural solutions; and positioning MENA as a global hub for climate-responsive architecture (surely “the main market for climate-responsive architecture”). \nThese it will deliver via two days of keynotes\, presentations and panel discussions\, with much space for networking and an exhibition area with two dozen booths. Someone has chosen the conference topics well: they range from the almost philosophical (‘Landscapes of the Future: Beyond Aesthetics and Ecology in Desert Design’ and ‘ From Sand to Skyline: Shaping a New Architectural Identity for the Desert Century’) to the really quite specific (‘Future Facades: Balancing Aesthetics\, Performance\, and Climate Resilience’ and ‘Curating the Darkness: How Light and Shadow Shape Placemaking in Desert Destinations’). \nThe registration fee is a modest $25. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/2nd-desert-architecture-forum/
LOCATION:Habtoor Grand Resort\, Al Falea Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T100406Z
CREATED:20260616T100406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T100406Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of Art: A Story with an Open End – Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation’s monthly lecture series\, led by Dr Michaela Watrelot\, BFAF Curator and Director of Exhibitions\, continues with an exploration of the diversity of artistic practices that have shaped art since 1970\, reflecting a period in which artists continued to challenge traditional boundaries of form and meaning. The lecture will trace key movements and ideas that redefined the role of the artist and the artwork\, from Minimalism to Conceptual and Performance Art via Donald Judd\,  Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Cy Twombly\, Jeff Koons\, Damien Hirst\, Banksy\, and other artists who continue to shape contemporary visual culture today. \nAbove; Jean-Michel Basquiat\, New York\, New York (1981)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-story-of-art-a-story-with-an-open-end-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T121336Z
CREATED:20260617T121336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T121336Z
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SUMMARY:City Circles Talk: The Museum as an Urban Anchor
DESCRIPTION:Part of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s ongoing City Circles programme exploring the connections between architecture\, the environment\, and urban life\, this conversation looks at the ways museums operate within the urban fabric\, exploring their role in shaping movement\, gathering\, and the use of surrounding public spaces. From accessibility and scale to circulation and engagement\, the discussion will consider how cultural institutions can serve as points of connection within the city rather than isolated destinations … \nThe panel: \nDr Alamira Reem Al Hashimi Urbanist\, Architect\, and Historian\nDr Ahmed Almulla Urban Planner\nFatma Alkhayat Urban Planner\nModerator: Rashed Ajlouni Public Programming\, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/city-circles-talk-the-museum-as-an-urban-anchor/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Talk,Urbanism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T144451Z
CREATED:20260504T154014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T144451Z
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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\, and drop-ins are welcome. It’s led by regular Sarah Afaneh\, a researcher and writer with a particular interest in decolonising knowledge production.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pencil-in-10/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Words,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260414T180929Z
CREATED:20260414T180929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T180929Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Samar Hejazi: In Circulation
DESCRIPTION:For her first solo exhibition in the UAE\, curated by Nadine Khoury\, Samar Hejazi presents a body of work that explores how forms shift\, unravel\, and reassemble over time. Working across textile\, printmaking\, and spatial intervention\, her practice suggests that meaning is something continuously in flux; the exhibition unfolds through a series of open-ended questions around stability\, resilience\, and transformation. “Hejazi’s works carry traces of memory and labour\, where making becomes inseparable from thinking\, and material itself operates as a system of knowledge …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-samar-hejazi-in-circulation/
LOCATION:Aisha Alabbar Gallery\, Warehouse C19\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260619T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190124Z
CREATED:20260609T185859Z
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SUMMARY:Foundation Game Night
DESCRIPTION:ELF is partnering with Superheated Neurons\, local maker/distributor/translator of board games\, for another Game Night. Bring any board game you want to play; discover new favourites\, meet new people\, and “enjoy an evening of fun and connection”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/foundation-game-night/
LOCATION:Emirates Literature Foundation\, Dar Al Adaab\, Al Shindagha\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Meetup
GEO:25.259842;55.2906366
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260619T223000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171320Z
CREATED:20260601T171320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T171320Z
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SUMMARY:Politically Incorrect Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat 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-29/
LOCATION:Xandros\, Singature 1 Hotel\, Barsha Heights\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0965195;55.1738621
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T124801Z
CREATED:20260611T083213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T124801Z
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SUMMARY:Come and Sing Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Does exactly what it says in the title – Dubai Singers are rehearsing selected choruses and solos from the Messiah and are inviting anyone to come and join in (for the choruses\, at least). Rehearsals take place at Christ Church\, Jebel Ali\, between 12.30pm and 4pm\, followed by “a brief sharing of our work”. Members of the Singers pay nothing\, of course; for everyone else participation is AED 150. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/come-and-sing-handels-messiah/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Jebel Ali\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.2048493;55.2707828
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T105739Z
CREATED:20260611T105542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T105739Z
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SUMMARY:Memories of Princess Mumbi: dir Damien Hauser (2025)
DESCRIPTION:Damien Hauser’s story has filmmaker Kuve travelling to Umata in 2093 to document the aftermath of a war that revived ancient kingdoms. He meets Mumbi there\, and she challenges him to make his film without AI. As Kuve searches for his own voice\, he begins to understand that even in a broken world beauty can be found in small human moments … A thrilling work of speculative cinema that draws deeply on past cinematic tradition\, Memories of Princess Mumbi asks what it means to bear witness — and what is at stake when we surrender that act to machines. \nScreens as the opener for the Jameel’s second Summer Cinema programme\, in collaboration with Hind Mezaina’s Culturist Film Club. Screenings are followed by an informal discussion with invited guests.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/memories-of-princess-mumbi-dir-damien-hauser-2025/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171702Z
CREATED:20260601T171702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T171702Z
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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-28/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef\, Al Seef Street\, Umm Hurair 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.2558677;55.310187
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260605T104157Z
CREATED:20260223T151908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T104157Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Surabhi Sharma with Reena Mohan\, Bina Paul: A Room of Our Own
DESCRIPTION:More than 50 women graduates have contributed their stories and photographs to this oral history project exploring the experiences of women film graduates in India and the “unremembered” stories of women’s labour in film. \nSurabhi Sharma\, NYUAD Associate Dean for the Arts and Creative Practices and Associate Professor of Practice of Film and New Media\, is an independent filmmaker making feature-length documentaries and short films since 2000. Her documentaries\, fiction\, and video installations engage with cities in transition using the lens of labour\, music\, and migration.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-surabhi-sharma-with-reena-mohan-bina-paul-a-room-of-our-own/
LOCATION:NYUAD Arts Centre Project Space
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260504T111104Z
CREATED:20260504T111104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T111104Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Shalabia Ibrahim: Fields of Memory
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition curated by Randa Sadaka\, promising “a rare and intimate journey into a visual language shaped by the intersections of Egyptian and Syrian modernities”. Born in Egypt and long based in Syria\, Ibrahim’s practice is informed by the visual traditions of the Levant and the rural soul of the Nile; stylised figures and simplified forms create compositions that are both accessible and symbolic. “Shalabia’s work allows the ordinary to exist within a shared visual memory\,” says curator Randa Sadaka. “Everyday gestures and familiar faces are elevated\, becoming archetypes of continuity and renewal.”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-shalabia-ibrahim-fields-of-memory-2/
LOCATION:Artbooth Gallery\, Centro Capital Center\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260603T095510Z
CREATED:20260603T095333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T095510Z
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SUMMARY:Ahmad AlAttar: Human in the Loop
DESCRIPTION:Human in the Loop is a sound-based interactive installation that takes the form of a game of hide-and-seek between visitors and an unseen algorithm. Hanging ropes are suspended from the ceiling and visitors are invited to pull on them; each pull interrupts the continuous ambient sounds of nature with a brief\, glitch-like sound. At first\, these responses may feel random\, but with repetition\, patterns begin to emerge; and when the correct rope is found\, the system responds with a distinct and heightened auditory moment – a brief reward that signals discovery. Almost immediately\, the algorithm relocates\, hiding once again within the field of ropes\, and the search resets. \nSo what begins as playful interaction gradually becomes an act of careful listening and navigation. Human in the Loop reflects a contemporary paradox: we take pleasure in interaction even as it draws us deeper into technological rhythms that are increasingly difficult to step away from. \nAhmad AlAttar\, currently is a Senior Robotics Engineer at Dubai Future Labs\, was a participant in the 2024 cycle of the 421 Artistic Development Program (ADP)\, facilitated by Jolaine Frizzell. During preparation for the exhibition he was also mentored by Khalid AlAwadhi\, Founder & CEO of Remal\, and Dr Pradeep Sharma\, Director of the Arts\, Culture and Heritage program at the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation. \nTo 13 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ahmad-alattar-human-in-the-loop/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T161328Z
CREATED:20260601T165602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T161328Z
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SUMMARY:Fête de la Musique
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance Française organisation runs an annual Fête de la Musique in most of its locations around the world\, with the local management getting to choose the music – almost always Francophone performers\, of course\, but none the worse for that. Dubai promises a “vibrant evening [surely ‘day’] of sound\, rhythm\, and global vibes … bringing together a line up of brilliant talents from different countries\, all living in Dubai\, for a spectacular journey through gypsy jazz (11am to midday)\, Arabic-Indian fusion (2-3pm)\, and Chansons Françaises (6-7pm). And It’s free\, because “music is for everyone!”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fete-de-la-musique-2/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T143353Z
CREATED:20260616T142956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T143353Z
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SUMMARY:Dubai Bibliophiles: Susan Choi\, Flashlight
DESCRIPTION:A monumental 2025 novel from the National Book Award winner\, Flashlight spans decades and continents in a spellbinding investigation of family\, loss\, memory\, and the ways in which we are shaped by what we cannot see. Powerful stuff: “domestically sprawling\, geopolitically bold” said the Guardian. “Choi is one of contemporary literature’s great demolition artists\, and her emotional foundations hold. She can build as well as she detonates.” \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubai-bibliophiles-susan-choi-flashlight/
LOCATION:The Coffee Club\, Times Square Center\, 4B Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Words
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T102401Z
CREATED:20260511T115255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T102401Z
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SUMMARY:Scheherazade
DESCRIPTION:The UAE National Orchestra tackles the Rimsky-Korsakov classic\, with its vivid storytelling and shimmering orchestration of an orchestral work inspired by the stories of One Thousand and One Nights. Expect exotic instrumental combinations and dazzling solos that showcase every section of the orchestra\, with distinct\, memorable themes that make the work immediately accessible. In short\, it’s a great piece for an orchestral night out … Ahmed Farag conducts. \nThe programme: \nKamel Ahmed Moustafa Fantasy on themes of Scheherazade\nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade\, op. 35
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rimsky-korsakov-scheherazade/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T171100Z
CREATED:20260611T171100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T171100Z
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Musicals
DESCRIPTION:Musical Theatre Dubai (MTDXB) is promising “entertainment at its most electric\, most joyful\, and most unmissable” in form of a greatest-hits celebration of the world’s most celebrated musicals\, delivered by one of Dubai’s most decorated performance companies. “Expect powerhouse vocals\, showstopping performances\, and moments that will give you chills”. \nThere’s a repeat performance on 25 June.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-night-at-the-musicals/
LOCATION:Meyana Theatre\, Jumeirah Beach Hotel\, Jumeirah Street\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260622T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260622T220000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Comedy: This Is Impro / Film Noir Improvised
DESCRIPTION:A two-act evening of spontaneous scenes and songs based on audience suggestions\, by some of our most experienced players and guests. After warming up with some fun games and scenes\, the improvisers bring the 1950’s Film Noir genre to life on stage using audience suggestions in an improvised murder mystery. “Heroes with blackened hearts and dames with revenge on their mind … everything is completely improvised each week\, and no two stories are the same. Join us amongst the murky underworlds where crime and passion cross swords and you’re never far from a man in a hat”. \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-film-noir-improvised-4/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T095309Z
CREATED:20260609T095007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T095309Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:One in a series of talks exploring the history and symbolism of gemstones and jewellery across the world. Speakers are art historians May El Hage andDavid Usieto Cabrera\, both lecturers at L’ÉCOLE\, School of Jewelry Arts. \nAbove: Armband with Herakles knot​\, Greece\, 3rd–2nd century BCE​: gold inlaid with garnets\, emeralds\, and enamel​. Metropolitan Museum of Art\, New York
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-power-of-jewelry/
LOCATION:L’ÉCOLE Middle East\, School of Jewelry Arts\, Building 10\, Dubai Design District\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Jewellery,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260623T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260623T233000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172944Z
CREATED:20260601T172944Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi’s Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-easy-tiger-27/
LOCATION:Al Ain Palace Hotel\, Corniche Road\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260622T132643Z
CREATED:20260622T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T132643Z
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SUMMARY:La vita da grandi  | Siblings: dir Greta Scarano (2025)
DESCRIPTION:Irene is happy enough in Rome when her mother asks her to return for a few days to Rimini\, the city where she was brought up and from which she fled\, to take care of her older brother Omar. He’s autistic\, and he has very clear ideas about his future: he has no intention of living with her when their parents are no longer around\, and he is ready to do anything to fulfill his life’s dreams – to get married\, to have three children\, and to become a famous rap singer. But for all these things to happen\, Omar must first become independent; this comedy-drama charts the touching route through which he can become “an adult” … In their home full of memories\, Irene and Omar face fears and hopes together and discover that\, in order to grow\, sometimes you need two people. \nIn Italian with English subtitles. Presented by the Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi; screens in the NAAS Film Festival series\, which this year has the theme Family Reel: Celebrating the Year of the Family. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/la-vita-da-grandi-siblings-dir-greta-scarano-2025-2/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T185744Z
CREATED:20260616T185744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185744Z
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SUMMARY:New Material Night
DESCRIPTION:Standups with new material only. Inevitably this means it’s going to be variable\, but it’s always fun to see comedians try out their latest work … Seats are limited\, so DM @funeralhomecomedy to get one.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/new-material-night/
LOCATION:Tania’s Teahouse\, 779A Jumeira Road\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260401T094701Z
CREATED:20260401T094701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T094701Z
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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-70/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112148Z
CREATED:20260601T095626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T112148Z
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SUMMARY:UAENO Season One Finale: Rhythm Without Borders
DESCRIPTION:The UAE National Orchestra has selected a terrific-looking programme for its Season One Finale under the baton of Ahmed Farag – colour\, rhythm\, and energy\, “a vibrant celebration of diversity through music” as the blurb puts it – that includes exciting contributions from the Western canon alongside compositions from oud master (and director of the Emirates Musical Ensemble) Abdulaziz Almadani – The Fiftieth Samaei\, a piece that reimagines the historic samai form through a contemporary lens – and Qoutayba Neaimi’s specially commissioned orchestral suite celebrating the UAE’s musical heritage through arrangements of familiar songs by Emirati composers. \nThe programme: \n\nBernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story\nMárquez Danzon No.2\nAbdulaziz Almadani The Fiftieth Samaei\nSaint-Saëns Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah\nQoutayba Neaimi Suite for Orchestra and Choir of Famous Emirati Songs\n\nThe programme is repeated tomorrow at NYUAD Arts Center.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rhythm-without-borders/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T171233Z
CREATED:20260611T171233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T171233Z
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Musicals
DESCRIPTION:A second performance for this greatest-hits compilation from the world’s most celebrated musicals\, delivered by Musical Theatre Dubai. We’re promised “entertainment at its most electric\, most joyful\, and most unmissable … Expect powerhouse vocals\, showstopping performances\, and moments that will give you chills”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-night-at-the-musicals-2/
LOCATION:Meyana Theatre\, Jumeirah Beach Hotel\, Jumeirah Street\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112348Z
CREATED:20260601T095953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T112348Z
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SUMMARY:UAENO Season One Finale: Rhythm Without Borders
DESCRIPTION:This second and last performance of the UAE National Orchestra’s Season One Finale programme promises “a vibrant celebration of diversity through music” under the baton of Ahmed Farag . It includes exciting contributions from the Western canon alongside compositions from oud master (and director of the Emirates Musical Ensemble) Abdulaziz Almadani – The Fiftieth Samaei\, a piece that reimagines the historic samai form through a contemporary lens – and Qoutayba Neaimi’s specially commissioned orchestral suite celebrating the UAE’s musical heritage through arrangements of familiar songs by Emirati composers. \nThe programme: \n\nBernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story\nMárquez Danzon No.2\nAbdulaziz Almadani The Fiftieth Samaei\nSaint-Saëns Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah\nQoutayba Neaimi Suite for Orchestra and Choir of Famous Emirati Songs
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rhythm-without-borders-2/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171116Z
CREATED:20260601T171116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T171116Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat Comedy’s regular Thursday stop in Silicon Oasis promises “insane laughs every week”.  The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-20/
LOCATION:Radisson Red\, Dubai Digital Park\, Dubai Silicon Oasis\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T174303Z
CREATED:20260616T174303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T174303Z
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SUMMARY:Funny People at Hive
DESCRIPTION:The Comedy Kix crew is back at the Basement with (“among others”) Andrea Brooks Karan Sampat\, Sean Dcousta and Yara Abou Dalha. Note that is a non-smoking room\, and there’s no FnB – but you can bring your own booze (!) and snacks ‘n’ soft drinks are available at One Life Café on the ground floor.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/funny-people-at-hive/
LOCATION:Basement\, HIVE\, Jumeriah Village Circle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260508T100837Z
CREATED:20260508T100837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T100837Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Moza Al Falasi: Unfolding
DESCRIPTION:This first solo exhibition by the Emirati artist explores memory\, loss\, and the passing of time\, inviting reflection on how personal and inherited experiences leave their mark on who we are. She uses photography as her primary means of documentation\, alongside sound\, painting\, plaster\, and fabric. \nSays Al Falasi:“My work is deeply rooted in the complexities of inherited grief – the sorrow passed down through generations\, shaping identity in both visible and unseen ways … This inquiry became more profound following the loss of my parents and\, more recently\, my husband\, compelling me to examine grief not only as a personal experience but as an inherited weight that alters our inner landscapes. My art has become a means to navigate both the emotions of loss and the complexities of life\, revealing the deeply personal and collective experience of grief. Whether my practice serves as a form of healing or a visual documentation of grief remains uncertain.” \nThe exhibition is the culmination of her time with the Tashkeel Critical Practice Programme\, developing her practice across both research and production under the mentorship of Luisa Menano and Hanaa Bou Hamdan (the CCP provides UAE-based artists with 12 months’ funding\, studio access\, and mentorship).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-moza-al-falasi-unfolding/
LOCATION:Tashkeel Alserkal Avenue\, Warehouse 58\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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