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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
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SUMMARY:Ahmad Nabil: Fetus Exodus
DESCRIPTION:A Jameel Library Commission by the Palestinian artist and educator that explores regional myths and legends through ten monthly texts – chapters in fact\, in digital form – that address an imagined foetus (referred to as a “child of myths”) as it prepares to be born. Through this imagined dialogue\, the foetus is introduced to mythological thought and encouraged to embrace a shared imaginarium. The chapters traverse the entire cycle from creation and birth to resurrection\, encouraging exploration of their commonalities while making space for differences. \nAfter its conclusion on 27 July you can still view the whole project here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ahmad-nabil-fetus-exodus/
LOCATION:Jameel Library\, Jameel Arts Centre\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Words
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250127T172002Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Eltiqa: How to Work Together?
DESCRIPTION:More 80 artworks by the Palestinian artist collective Eltiqa\, \nEltiqa (Arabic for “encounter”) is an artist collective from Gaza City founded in 2000. Eltiqa members have developed artistic practices together – including the setting up of a dedicated exhibition and workshop space in Gaza City\, and supporting younger generations of artists through workshops\, exhibitions and by offering a space to meet and dialogue. \nEltiqa: How to Work Together? includes a selection of Eltiqa’s artworks spanning several years of collaboration. The works on display were collected from various locations worldwide; some artworks produced and exhibited years ago remained with institutions and individuals because of the difficulty of returning them to Gaza\, other works were transported out of Gaza during the ongoing genocide. \nIncluded in the exhibition is an annotated timeline that traces the history of Eltiqa – the collective’s formation and early days\, their efforts at creating structures of support for themselves and others\, and the historical\, political and personal events that have marked their lives as a collective and as individuals. Through anecdotes recounted by members of Eltiqa and research conducted by The Question of Funding collective\, the displayed narratives accentuate Eltiqa’s practice and survival amid political\, social\, economic and personal distress.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-eltiqa-how-to-work-together/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250708T093356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093356Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE The History of Letters and Diacritical Marks
DESCRIPTION:This short Sharjah Public Libraries exhibition – part of SPL’s centennial celebrations – features rare manuscripts and artefacts from the Sharjah Quran Complex collection\, shedding light on the vital role the Arabic script has played in preserving cultural identity and knowledge across generations. The exhibition traces 14 centuries of development in Arabic script\, from its earliest forms to the refinement of diacritical marks and the flourishing of Arabic calligraphy\, to offer “a compelling look into how the script evolved into an art form and a vessel of knowledge”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-the-history-of-letters-and-diacritical-marks/
LOCATION:Al Rahmaniyah Mall\, Abu Amr Al Basri St\, Al Rahmania Suburb\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Exhibition
GEO:25.3356795;55.5788284
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250720T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20241202T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T193340Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Bik Van der Pol’s The poem that jumps the fence
DESCRIPTION:Artist duo Bik Van der Pol (Liesbeth Bik and Jos Van der Pol) engage in collaborative projects on how art constructs public spaces for speculative thought and collective creativity. The poem that jumps the fence features weekly performances on Abu Dhabi Beach and workshops connecting words and sand as real and symbolic material that binds our world; every Sunday afternoon\, a performer writes a poem in the sand\, only for it to fade away. During workshops in collaboration with local poets and writers\, participants generate text for the performances. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-poetry-workshop-1-in-between-us-within-bik-van-der-pols-the-poem-that-jumps-the-fence-2/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
GEO:24.4834161;54.3527734
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250720T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250720T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250716T122302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T122302Z
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SUMMARY:M.O.R.O.N.S
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat’s Business Bay comedy night – “Dubai’s Wildest Crowdwork Roast Show”. The cover charge of AED 99 includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/m-o-r-o-n-s-5/
LOCATION:Blacksmith Bar\, The First Collection Business Bay\, Al A'amal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1783788;55.2679776
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250711T132444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T132444Z
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SUMMARY:Summered
DESCRIPTION:The summer show at Artbooth Gallery is a group exhibition featuring Soraya Abu Naba’a\, Gilbert Halaby\, Asaad Arabi\, James Mathews\, Habuba Farah\, Noor Bahjat\, Bruno Sfeir\, Oussama Diab\, Layal Khawly\, and Elias Naman. We’re promised “more than an ode to the bright light of the season” because Summered is “a journey through the inner landscapes of being\, an invitation to contemplate the world differently\, in a breath suspended between warmth\, reflection\, and creation …” To 7 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/summered/
LOCATION:Artbooth Gallery\, Centro Capital Center\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.4176064;54.4408235
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250722T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250722T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250716T122526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T122526Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat brings its standup crew to Abu Dhabi’s Easy Tiger bar in the Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-easy-tiger-2/
LOCATION:Al Ain Palace Hotel\, Corniche Road\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:24.4991661;54.3699819
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250611T100228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T104322Z
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SUMMARY:I Am Cuba: dir Mikhail Kalatozov (1964)
DESCRIPTION:A landmark in radical political cinema and one of the most visually ravishing films ever made\, this legendary hymn to revolution was the product of an ambitious collaboration between the Soviet and Cuban film industries\, I Am Cuba unfolds in four explosive vignettes that capture Cuban life on the brink of transformation\, as crushing economic exploitation and inequality give way to a working-class uprising. \nThe film the last in a programme of Friday-evening films selected by Ose Ekore to support Efie Gallery’s current group exhibition time heals\, just not quick enough (runs to 30 July).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/i-am-cuba-dir-mikhail-kalatozov/
LOCATION:Efiɛ Gallery\, 2 Al Khayat Art Avenue\, First Al Khail Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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GEO:25.1399294;55.2285748
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250725T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250725T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250716T122753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T122753Z
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SUMMARY:Politically Incorrect Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat Comedy is back at the Clavichord in TECOM with “Dubai’s wildest comedy night … raw\, unfiltered\, hilarious”. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/politically-incorrect-comedy-9/
LOCATION:The Clavichord\, Signature Hotel\, Barsha Heights\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0960225;55.1744349
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250726T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250726T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250716T122921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T122921Z
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SUMMARY:Joke Hub
DESCRIPTION:Another regular Mad Cat Comedy night – “Dubai’s wildest comedy show on Saturday” (sic). The cover charge of AED 99 includes two drinks.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joke-hub-6/
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:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250609T132846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T141045Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Nima Nabavi: Sunrise at the Vortex
DESCRIPTION:The second solo exhibition by Nima Nabavi at the gallery features new works that mark a significant evolution in the artist’s practice\, reflecting a deepened commitment to introspection\, geometry\, and modes of making that embrace technology alongside traditional tools. Created in concentrated bursts within makeshift studios in Roswell\, Brooklyn\, Los Angeles\, and Dubai\, the resulting works “exude increasing complexity and intensity in both form and colour” as the gallery puts it.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-nima-nabavi-sunrise-at-the-vortex-2/
LOCATION:The Third Line\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250727T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20241202T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T193340Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Bik Van der Pol’s The poem that jumps the fence
DESCRIPTION:Artist duo Bik Van der Pol (Liesbeth Bik and Jos Van der Pol) engage in collaborative projects on how art constructs public spaces for speculative thought and collective creativity. The poem that jumps the fence features weekly performances on Abu Dhabi Beach and workshops connecting words and sand as real and symbolic material that binds our world; every Sunday afternoon\, a performer writes a poem in the sand\, only for it to fade away. During workshops in collaboration with local poets and writers\, participants generate text for the performances. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-poetry-workshop-1-in-between-us-within-bik-van-der-pols-the-poem-that-jumps-the-fence-2/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
GEO:24.4834161;54.3527734
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250727T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250715T092032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T092032Z
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SUMMARY:Jameel Library Commissions: A Conversation and Workshop with Ahmad Nabil
DESCRIPTION:Artist Ahmad Nabil talks with Jameel Library’s Azim Al Ghussein about Nabil’s ongoing Fetus Exodus project\, followed by a bilingual writing and drawing workshop. The discussion will consider the transformative nature of myth-making and storytelling\, and the ways they shape\, sustain and reimagine collective memory. No experience needed\, all are welcome\, and contributions will be featured in a digital zine.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jameel-library-commissions-a-conversation-and-workshop-with-ahmad-nabil/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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GEO:25.216757;55.3309395
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250727T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250716T122348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T122348Z
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SUMMARY:M.O.R.O.N.S
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat’s Business Bay comedy night – “Dubai’s Wildest Crowdwork Roast Show”. The cover charge of AED 99 includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/m-o-r-o-n-s-6/
LOCATION:Blacksmith Bar\, The First Collection Business Bay\, Al A'amal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1783788;55.2679776
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250729T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250729T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250716T122610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T122610Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat brings its standup crew to Abu Dhabi’s Easy Tiger bar in the Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-easy-tiger-3/
LOCATION:Al Ain Palace Hotel\, Corniche Road\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:24.4991661;54.3699819
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250520T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T163414Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE time heals\, just not quick enough
DESCRIPTION:This group show of film and photography features works by contemporary artists across generations – Samuel Fosso (b.1962)\, Aïda Muluneh (b.1974)\, Kelani Abass (b.1978)\, Abeer Sultan (b.1999) and Sumayah Fallatah (b.2000). Curated by Ose Ekore\, the exhibition seeks to provide “visual narratives that encourage reflection on healing\, growth\, and understanding through the passage of time”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-time-heals-just-not-quick-enough/
LOCATION:Efiɛ Gallery\, 2 Al Khayat Art Avenue\, First Al Khail Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1399294;55.2285748
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250731T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250731T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250716T123516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T123516Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat’s regular Thursday stop in Silicon Oasis promises “the UAE’s top comics”.. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab/
LOCATION:Radisson Red\, Dubai Digital Park\, Dubai Silicon Oasis\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1210122;55.3761574
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250802T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250802T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250610T153127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T145541Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Cinema: Home\, Longing and Solitude
DESCRIPTION:Jameel’s Summer Cinema\, organised in collaboration with The Culturist Film Club and curated by Hind Mezaina\, ia a season of free-to-attend films about cities\, archives\, and the ways we live and remember together. The four short films this evening explore ideas of belonging\, identity\, and human connection with humour\, tenderness\, and insight: \nWhy is My Grandfather’s Bed in Our Living Room? dir Sarah Alhashimi (2021\, 7 min) \nAn Emirati family recall the sudden loss of their ancestral house to development plans aimed at modernising the city. A century-old wooden bed\, the only tangible memory that remains\, is a poignant feature of their story. \nPractical Dreams: dir Yulia Piskuliyska (2019\, 9 min) \nAn experimental documentary which examines the existential outlook on life of Antony\, a long-time UAE resident who builds houses for a living but is at a loss when it comes to explaining what home really means to him. \nThe Tobacconist: dir Keifer Nyron Taylor (2024\, 22 min) \nTobias\, an unemployed British-Jamaican personal trainer\, sells counterfeit tobacco for his mother who is moving back to Jamaica after deportation threats. One violent encounter with a war veteran rough sleeper\, a spectral reminder of his father who also fought for Britain\, turns his quick cash scheme into a haunting odyssey across South London. \nTender Loving Care: dir Kalina Pulit (2023\, 20 min) \nA single woman in her 30s living in London calls up various customer care lines in search of some kind of connection. She pushes the boundaries of people she speaks to\, with varying results; she seeks dating advice from her bank\, talks about films with her doctor and bonds with her Internet provider over the topic of reincarnation. Call centres become a backdrop for conversations about the meaning of life and big city loneliness. \nFollowing the screening\, Sarah Alhashimi will discuss the films with Hind Mezaina. Audiences are encouraged to engage in collective viewing\, stay for the discussion\, and enjoy food and refreshments available throughout the evening.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/summer-cinema-home-longing-and-solitude/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250803T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20241202T152355Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Bik Van der Pol’s The poem that jumps the fence
DESCRIPTION:Artist duo Bik Van der Pol (Liesbeth Bik and Jos Van der Pol) engage in collaborative projects on how art constructs public spaces for speculative thought and collective creativity. The poem that jumps the fence features weekly performances on Abu Dhabi Beach and workshops connecting words and sand as real and symbolic material that binds our world; every Sunday afternoon\, a performer writes a poem in the sand\, only for it to fade away. During workshops in collaboration with local poets and writers\, participants generate text for the performances. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-poetry-workshop-1-in-between-us-within-bik-van-der-pols-the-poem-that-jumps-the-fence-2/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250810T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Bik Van der Pol’s The poem that jumps the fence
DESCRIPTION:Artist duo Bik Van der Pol (Liesbeth Bik and Jos Van der Pol) engage in collaborative projects on how art constructs public spaces for speculative thought and collective creativity. The poem that jumps the fence features weekly performances on Abu Dhabi Beach and workshops connecting words and sand as real and symbolic material that binds our world; every Sunday afternoon\, a performer writes a poem in the sand\, only for it to fade away. During workshops in collaboration with local poets and writers\, participants generate text for the performances. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-poetry-workshop-1-in-between-us-within-bik-van-der-pols-the-poem-that-jumps-the-fence-2/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250813T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250701T090701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T090701Z
UID:10012594-1755115200-1755122400@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Rushdi’s Comedy Souk
DESCRIPTION:A rare midsummer evening of improv and stand-up hosted by Rushdi. The bar’s set pretty high: “from side-splitting stand-up to mesmerising improv\, the finest comedic artists from near and far come to showcase their talent”. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rushdis-comedy-souk-7/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250815T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250814T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T134306Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Standup Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The August Laughter Factory showcase has the usual stops\, but with one additional name on the bill (most Factory tours have three comics). The acts are all good: \nDimitri Bakanov is a UK-based half-Russian\, half-Ukrainian comedian who has gigged all over the world with a tight\, slick routine – “dark\, charming and never far from a quality punchline” as one notice put it \nRoman Harris started gigging six years ago and almost immediately got a spot on the British TV game show Supermarket  Sweep. His style mixes anecdotal and observational comedy with a quirky take on his personal life\, relationships and random experiences \nAsh Rose is well known to local audiences as the UAE’s only Stand-up Magician. His timing\, crowd work\, wit\, charm\, outrageously good looks and modesty all define him as a leader in his field (it says here) … \nNoha Bashir (“face of an angel\, mouth of a sailor”) is a rising star of the regional comedy scene who recently had successful tours in the UK and Egypt. A magpie favourite\, and highly recommended as one to watch \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n16 August Studio One Hotel\n21 August The Club Abu Dhabi (8pm start)\n22 August Radisson DAMAC Hills\n23 August Dukes The Palm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-standup-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:The Agenda\, Abdullah Omran Taryam St\, Media City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0992611;55.1679863
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250816T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250814T151112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T134351Z
UID:10012641-1755376200-1755381600@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Standup Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The second gig for the August Laughter Factory tour\, with four good acts: \nDimitri Bakanov is a UK-based half-Russian\, half-Ukrainian comedian who has gigged all over the world with a tight\, slick routine – “dark\, charming and never far from a quality punchline” as one notice put it \nRoman Harris started gigging six years ago and almost immediately got a spot on the British TV game show Supermarket  Sweep. His style mixes anecdotal and observational comedy with a quirky take on his personal life\, relationships and random experiences \nAsh Rose is well known to local audiences as the UAE’s only Stand-up Magician. His timing\, crowd work\, wit\, charm\, outrageously good looks and modesty all define him as a leader in his field (it says here) … \nNoha Bashir (“face of an angel\, mouth of a sailor”) is a rising star of the regional comedy scene who recently had successful tours in the UK and Egypt. A magpie favourite\, and highly recommended as one to watch \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n21 August The Club Abu Dhabi (8pm start)\n22 August Radisson DAMAC Hills\n23 August Dukes The Palm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-standup-comedy-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Studio One Hotel\, Dubai Studio City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0346728;55.2397317
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250817T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20241202T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T193340Z
UID:10010999-1755441000-1755446400@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Bik Van der Pol’s The poem that jumps the fence
DESCRIPTION:Artist duo Bik Van der Pol (Liesbeth Bik and Jos Van der Pol) engage in collaborative projects on how art constructs public spaces for speculative thought and collective creativity. The poem that jumps the fence features weekly performances on Abu Dhabi Beach and workshops connecting words and sand as real and symbolic material that binds our world; every Sunday afternoon\, a performer writes a poem in the sand\, only for it to fade away. During workshops in collaboration with local poets and writers\, participants generate text for the performances. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-poetry-workshop-1-in-between-us-within-bik-van-der-pols-the-poem-that-jumps-the-fence-2/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
GEO:24.4834161;54.3527734
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250610T100552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T100552Z
UID:10012501-1755648000-1755734399@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Ihab Ahmad: I PUT MY BRAIN ON PAUSE!
DESCRIPTION:The new body of work in this solo exhibition marks a turning point in Ihab Ahmad’s practice – “a move toward instinct\, spontaneity\, and emotional exploration” as the gallery puts it. Smiling faces populate the canvases\, each a reflection of the people and encounters that have left a joyful imprint on his life; new materials\, oil and spray paint\, are applied on linen to create richly layered\, expressive surfaces that blur the line between abstraction and figuration\, “reflecting a deeper trust in intuition and emotional release”. \nAlongside the paintings\, Ahmad will be showing a new series of sculptures that echo the playful\, totemic language of this visual world.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-ihab-ahmad-i-put-my-brain-on-pause/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250806T095121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T095907Z
UID:10012622-1755802800-1755815400@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Fridge Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:An open mic gig for local musicians; each act gets two songs or a 10-minute slot. If you want to play\, online registrations open on 18 August; or turn up from 6.30pm on the night and you might get a slot on a first-come\, first-served basis. The Fridge’s performance space is well equipped – you can use their drum kit\, electric keyboard\, amps for guitar and bass\, and mics. And you can bring your own backing track on a device with an AUX input. \nThere’s a ‘Little Legends Open Mic’ at 6pm for kids aged 7-14 only\, “in a supportive setting”. Online registration for that also opens on 18 August (no walk-ins accepted). \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-fridge-open-mic-3/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music,Open mic
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250814T151221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T134439Z
UID:10012642-1755806400-1755813600@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Standup Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The second weekend of the August Laughter Factory tour starts with its only Abu Dhabi gig. There are four good acts: \nDimitri Bakanov is a UK-based half-Russian\, half-Ukrainian comedian who has gigged all over the world with a tight\, slick routine – “dark\, charming and never far from a quality punchline” as one notice put it \nRoman Harris started gigging six years ago and almost immediately got a spot on the British TV game show Supermarket  Sweep. His style mixes anecdotal and observational comedy with a quirky take on his personal life\, relationships and random experiences \nAsh Rose is well known to local audiences as the UAE’s only Stand-up Magician. His timing\, crowd work\, wit\, charm\, outrageously good looks and modesty all define him as a leader in his field (it says here) … \nNoha Bashir (“face of an angel\, mouth of a sailor”) is a rising star of the regional comedy scene who recently had successful tours in the UK and Egypt. A magpie favourite\, and highly recommended as one to watch \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n22 August Radisson DAMAC Hills\n23 August Dukes The Palm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-standup-comedy-showcase-3/
LOCATION:Studio One Hotel\, Dubai Studio City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0346728;55.2397317
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250701T090921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T090921Z
UID:10012596-1755892800-1755900000@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Friday Night Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:The Courtyard’s community theatre night\, described as “a celebration of creativity and experimentation” with community members and in-house performers taking the stage to try out fresh ideas and showcase their talents. The first half features performances from the community\, offering a platform for new and seasoned performers alike to experiment; Act Two shines the spotlight on our in-house performers\, who will take this opportunity to present new improv material and hone their craft. As usual it’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/friday-night-spotlight-3/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250814T151602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T134547Z
UID:10012643-1755892800-1755900000@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Standup Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The August Laughter Factory tour comes back to Dubai for its final two dates. There are four good acts: \nDimitri Bakanov is a UK-based half-Russian\, half-Ukrainian comedian who has gigged all over the world with a tight\, slick routine – “dark\, charming and never far from a quality punchline” as one notice put it \nRoman Harris started gigging six years ago and almost immediately got a spot on the British TV game show Supermarket  Sweep. His style mixes anecdotal and observational comedy with a quirky take on his personal life\, relationships and random experiences \nAsh Rose is well known to local audiences as the UAE’s only Stand-up Magician. His timing\, crowd work\, wit\, charm\, outrageously good looks and modesty all define him as a leader in his field (it says here) … \nNoha Bashir (“face of an angel\, mouth of a sailor”) is a rising star of the regional comedy scene who recently had successful tours in the UK and Egypt. A magpie favourite\, and highly recommended as one to watch \nThe final gig is 23 August @ Dukes The Palm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-standup-comedy-showcase-4/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0593526;55.2214882
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260419T093742
CREATED:20250501T105012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T105012Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Malik Thomas Jalil Kydd: Garden of Murmurs
DESCRIPTION:Malik Thomas Jalil Kydd’s body of work delves into his Iraqi heritage\, while bridging painting\, drawing and fibre art – “reconciling the tactility of textiles with a sensitive examination of form”\, as the gallery puts it. “Focusing primarily on the male figure drawn to a scale slightly larger than life-size\, Kydd has developed a poetic dialogue between material\, identity\, and culture.” His use of natural materials adds another dimension to the works; so sage\, used for dyeing\, is not only part of the creative process but also a spiritual practice grounded in both tradition and personal exploration. Kydd’s use of mixed media – oil\, pastel\, charcoal\, natural dyes – enhances this interplay.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-malik-thomas-jalil-kydd-garden-of-murmurs/
LOCATION:CARBON 12\, 17th Street\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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