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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250802T193000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250810T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250810T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250813T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250815T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250815T220000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250816T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250816T220000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250817T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250817T160000
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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-2/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T223000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T220000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250822T220000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Architectures of the In-Between
DESCRIPTION:A group show featuring Nevine Hamza\, Atefeh Majidi Nezhad\, and Layla Juma. Says the gallery: “Each artist navigates the threshold between structure and sentiment\, material and memory\, between what is seen and what is sensed …” \nHamza’s work draws on her background in design to transform metaphysical ideas into “atmospheric visual compositions that float between sky and ground … using architectural elements to explore the boundaries between earth and sky\, the tangible and the intangible” (see above). Nezhad’s installations offer a more tactile investigation of space; her Zero-Gseries employs delicate lace and translucent materials that appear suspended in midair\, confronting the viewer with a sense of both weightlessness and intimacy.  And Juma’s minimalist geometries use a language of form and repetition that translates social structures into visual rhythm – through drawing\, installation\, and sculpture\, Juma assembles and dissembles patterns to reveal coded systems and moments of alignment.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-architectures-of-the-in-between/
LOCATION:Aisha Alabbar Gallery\, Warehouse C19\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250823T130000
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SUMMARY:Thinking through Space: Curatorial Methods and Tools [day one]
DESCRIPTION:Now this looks interesting: a two-day workshop (23-24 August) that offers a practical and reflective entry point into contemporary curatorial practice\, showing how an initial idea can evolve into a coherent\, site-responsive exhibition. Through a series of guided exercises\, attendees will learn how to map out a topic\, trace thematic threads\, draw connections between artworks\, and shape clear\, compelling curatorial concepts that respond to audience and context. There’s a physical element too; ideas can be translated into engaging exhibition designs by working with the architecture of the space as well as elements such as light\, sound and texture. \nIt looks ideal for aspiring curators but would also be useful for emerging artists. The workshop is led by Sharjah-based curator May Alqaydi\, whose curatorial practice “is shaped by a sensitivity to material\, place and narrative form\, focusing particularly on experimental exhibition formats and spatial storytelling that move between the visible and the concealed …” \nAll materials will be provided It’s free\, but spaces are obviously limited and pre-registration is essential.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/thinking-through-space-curatorial-methods-and-tools-day-one/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Flying Saucer\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Curating,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250823T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250815T134617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T134617Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Standup Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The final gig for the August Laughter Factory tour has four acts\, 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
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-standup-comedy-showcase-5/
LOCATION:The Agenda\, Abdullah Omran Taryam St\, Media City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250814T082700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T082700Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking through Space: Curatorial Methods and Tools [day two]
DESCRIPTION:Second day of this two-day workshop that offers a practical and reflective entry point into contemporary curatorial practice\, showing how an initial idea can evolve into a coherent\, site-responsive exhibition. Through a series of guided exercises\, attendees will learn how to map out a topic\, trace thematic threads\, draw connections between artworks\, and shape clear\, compelling curatorial concepts that respond to audience and context. The workshop is led by Sharjah-based curator May Alqaydi
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/thinking-through-space-curatorial-methods-and-tools-day-two/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Flying Saucer\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Curating,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250824T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
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-2/2025-08-24/
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:20250829T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250513T142226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T142226Z
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SUMMARY:Faraj Suleiman Live in Concert
DESCRIPTION:For his full UAE debut Suleiman takes to the stage with a full band to performing selection from his albums\, including his breakthrough Better Than Berlin and his most recent release Maryam. His music blends jazz\, rock\, classical\, and Arabic influences into a sound that is unmistakably his own. \nIf you were born in a Palestinian village\, a career as a jazz pianist and composer is no straightforward journey; Maryam is Suleiman at his most introspective and cinematic\, ranging from love and romance to a darker expression of transformation and grief. The melancholy is tangible\, but so is the warmth. His music may be instrumental\, but it tells us stories – his own\, but also those of all Palestinians too.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/faraj-suleiman-live-in-concert/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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GEO:24.5238948;54.4345558
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250506T181356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T181356Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Nazgol Ansarinia: Instruments of Viewing an Obscurity
DESCRIPTION:Recent projects from the Tehran-born artist. Nazgol Ansarinia’s work examines the systems and networks that underpin her daily life – from everyday objects to routines\, events and experiences. She’s interested in the relationships they form to make up a larger social context. Ansarinia’s practice reflects upon tensions between private worlds and the wider socioeconomic realm\, and “how local iterations of a culture might act as a site for the hopes and fears of those living in a (faltering) globalised world” as the gallery puts it. This exhibition of recent work ranges across sculpture\, installation\, drawing\, and video\, representing ways of understanding the role of architecture in delineating interior and exterior spaces and private and public spheres.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-nazgol-ansarinia-instruments-of-viewing-an-obscurity/
LOCATION:Green Art Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250526T143013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143104Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Maitha Abdalla: Between Metamorphosis and Reality
DESCRIPTION:With a mix of painting and sculpture\, this solo exhibition by the Emirati artist explores folklore\, mythology\, psychology\, and social constructs that shift between abstraction and representation. Says the blurb: “The exhibition highlights the power of art to spark dialogue\, inspire self-reflection\, and strengthen cultural connections within the community … Infused with drama\, melancholy\, and introspection\, [Abdalla’s] compositions invite viewers into a world of shifting emotions and fragmented realities”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-maitha-abdalla-between-metamorphosis-and-reality/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.4856096;54.357172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250617T101851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T145151Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE No Trespassing
DESCRIPTION:Ishara’s first summer exhibition\, curated by Priyanka Mehra\, features six UAE-based and South Asian artists exploring their relationship with the street – “a collection of individual experiences that alternate between chaotic and orderly\, gritty and beautiful\, uninhibited and curated … ‘No Trespassing’ looks at the streets as a site of deconstruction and reinvention\, continually shaping and being shaped by those who pass through them”. So signposts\, building materials\, pavements\, lights\, street art\, scrapheaps and human traces all become inscriptions of a city’s movement.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chnce-no-trespassing/
LOCATION:Ishara Art Foundation\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250808T153246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T153921Z
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SUMMARY:Afra Al Dhaheri: Restless Circle
DESCRIPTION:A selection of works by Afra Al Dhaheri that explore the structural effects of tension\, repetition and time provides Sharjah Art Foundation’s first show of Autumn. “Working with materials such as cotton rope\, fabric\, cement and hair\, the artist emphasises slow gestures\, intentional movements and the fatigue that can build from ongoing\, repetitive and even invisible labour …” \nThe exhibition’s title comes from a newly commissioned installation with the same name; that draws inspiration from desert plants that create spiral patterns in the sand as they move with the wind. For Afra Al Dhaheri\, this offers a metaphor for mental exhaustion and collective burnout\, the sense of being endlessly pushed to produce or perform: “in other works\, repetition emerges as a condition of making\, a method shaped by the interplay of tension\, weight and the ongoing rhythm of doing and undoing”. \nRestless Circle is curated by May Alqaydi\, Assistant Curator at the Foundation. \nTo 4 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/afra-al-dhaheri-restless-circle/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250814T085109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T085109Z
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SUMMARY:Focal Point Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:A one-day-only preview of Sharjah Art Foundation’s December art book fair. We’re promised “art publications and other printed matter from our archive” at discounted prices.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/focal-point-pop-up/
LOCATION:Al Mureijah Art Spaces\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
GEO:25.3577194;55.3816261
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250830T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250814T084247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T084728Z
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SUMMARY:SAF Book Club Meetup: Art History in the Gulf
DESCRIPTION:Another good-looking subject for a Sharjah Art Foundation meetup. The discussion will include Sabrina DeTurk’s Women and Contemporary Art in the Gulf\, The Development of An Art History in the UAE by Sophie Kazan Makhlouf and But We Cannot See Them\, edited by Maya Allison.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/saf-book-club-meetup-art-history-in-the-gulf/
LOCATION:Al Mureijah Art Spaces\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art history,Book club
GEO:25.3577194;55.3816261
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250830T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250702T092845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T164326Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin
DESCRIPTION:Aldo Dotti plays a 65-minute programme of classical piano favourites by the gentle glow of candlelight. The programme: \nMozart: Rondo alla Turca from Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major\, K 331\nMozart: Piano Sonata No. 12 in F Major\, K.332 – I. Allegro\nMozart: “Queen of the Night” Aria (Der Hölle Rache) from The Magic Flute\, K.620\nBeethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor\, Op.67 – I. Allegro con brio\nBeethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor\, Op.27 No.2 (“Moonlight Sonata”) – I. Adagio sostenuto\nBeethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor\, Op.13 (“Pathétique”) – III. Rondo: Allegro\nLiszt: Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat Major\, S.541\nChopin: Nocturne in E-flat Major\, Op.9 No.2\nChopin: Waltz in C-sharp Minor\, Op.64 No.2\nChopin: Scherzo in B-flat Minor\, Op.31 No.2
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-from-mozart-to-chopin-3/
LOCATION:Mina A’Salam Hotel\, Jumeirah Road\, Dubai
GEO:25.2335269;55.2646628
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250314T093154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T094226Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE The Prism: Project Oneness / Trust\, Gratitude\, and Love Journey
DESCRIPTION:“An immersive exploration of The Prism’s distinctive artistic vision … Going beyond aesthetics\, these exhibitions create emotionally and spiritually resonant experiences\, transforming light and space to challenge perceptions and inspire deep reflection … Through dynamic interplays of form\, colour\, and reflective surfaces\, the artworks invite viewers to become part of the composition\, fostering a profound connection with both the art and the world around them.” The Prism (aka Italian artist Stefano Simontacchi) has a series of reflective circular compositions that do indeed draw the viewer into their own environment; the show is curated by Marco Senaldi and presented in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-the-prism-project-oneness-trust-gratitude-and-love-journey/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.5335392;54.4095952
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
CREATED:20250428T124211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T124211Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Elysian Awakening of Powerful Spring
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition\, curated by Sara Serpilli and Marina Baisel\, featuring Fatma Latooh\, Barbara Duran\, Sara Alkhayyal and Zeina Abdullah. Says the gallery: “this exhibition is not merely a showcase – it is a tribute\, a declaration\, and an invitation to witness the profound energy\, resilience\, and poetic vision that women bring to the contemporary art world … Elysian Awakening invites us to explore the many facets of womanhood — strength and softness\, memory and myth\, silence and voice”. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-elysian-awakening-of-powerful-spring/
LOCATION:Rarares Galllery\, Zone C\, Gate Avenue\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.2130676;55.2800766
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250831T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T073504
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-2/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
GEO:24.4834161;54.3527734
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