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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE 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”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-afra-al-dhaheri-restless-circle/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251014T105252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T105252Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Richard Hearns: Threshold
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition by the Lebanese-Irish painter\, born in Beirut and adopted into Ireland to bear a dual heritage that shapes his artistic identity. This\, his first solo exhibition in the UAE\, presents a new body of work that reflects his ongoing exploration of gesture\, memory\, and place. In these canvases\, Hearns engages with the idea of thresholds through imaginary landscapes. Improvisation\, layering\, and revision are integral to his process\, where the presence of pentimento traces of prior marks and decisions becomes visible\, revealing the evolution of thought and movement.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-richard-hearns-threshold/
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:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T175153Z
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SUMMARY:The Elf in the Gulf
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal musical theatre fun for all the family (but mainly the kids). It’s a continuation of the world created by Collab Company last year with a troupe of singers\, dancers and actors; this time five rookie elves must complete their training at the Christmas Academy and Department of Elvish Training (CADET) in pursuit of their sole mission: to bring joy to families across the UAE. We’re promised interactive\, family-friendly storytelling with lots of laughs\, songs\, and holiday magic in a cosy picnic-style theatre setting (bring a picnic and cushions). \nThere are shows on 6 and 7 December at 11am\, 2pm and 6pm; it’s at South View School in Dubailand. Tickets are AED 75 for kids\, AED 100 for adults\, or AED 300 AED for a Family & Friends four-pack (we assume that’s basically two adults and two kids).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-elf-in-the-gulf/
LOCATION:South View School\, Remraam\, Al Thammam\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Musical
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T162356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T162356Z
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SUMMARY:The Fridge Presents: The Big Christmas Sing in Dubai
DESCRIPTION:Four choirs are taking over The Fridge Warehouse for a seasonal celebration that proves carols sound exponentially better when 80+ people are singing them together. Each choir performs their set\, then they all take the stage together … The choirs: \nHartland Choir \nBasma Choir\nDubai Vocal Ensemble \nNabra Choir 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-fridge-presents-the-big-christmas-sing-in-dubai/
LOCATION:The Fridge Warehouse\, Warehouse 5\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251202T112839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T112839Z
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SUMMARY:Thousand Nights and One
DESCRIPTION:Written and directed by Rasika Agashe\, this magical look at the fate of Scheherazade\, the narrator of the original ‘One Thousand and One Nights’\, is back for one night only (it was at the Junction in March this year). Rasika Agashe says she has long been fascinated by the Arabian Nights stories; “reading them now\, I realize they are about strong women who navigate their survival through storytelling. That’s the power of storytelling!” \nAt the core of her approach to the Scheherazade story (a Sultan weds anew each day\, only to have the bride slain at dawn to preempt any treachery: Scheherazade bucks the trend by captivating him with her stories\, sparing her life with each new sunrise) is the enigmatic Fakir (Dee Gee)\, who holds the key to Scheherazade’s storytelling; and Amina (Audrey Vaz)\, whose journey of secrets and survival embodies the resilience of women in the face of destiny.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/thousand-nights-and-one-3/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T130601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T130601Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory’s Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Last of three seasonal gigs for this shortened Laughter Factory tour\, featuring a strong lineup – Danny O’Brien (high-energy wit)\, Luca Cupani (quirky dry humour deriving in part from his dual Italian/British heritage) and home-grown favourite Imah (always reliably funny).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factorys-christmas-party-3/
LOCATION:The Club\, Al Mina\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T111423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T111423Z
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SUMMARY:The Zero Apologies Show
DESCRIPTION:“A comedy show where you are the joke.” MadCat Comedy’s main man Miqdaad D pushes the boundaries … The cover charge of AED 99 includes two drinks.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-zero-apologies-show-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T223000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251206T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T125414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T134357Z
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SUMMARY:Dubai Opera Jazz Studio: Rami Attallah
DESCRIPTION:Late-evening jazz with a 360o sound system and the always impressive Rami Attalah – founder of The Music Hub in Egypt\, main man of the Rami Attallah Group\, main pianist and conductor of Cairo Steps & the Los Compadres Latin Jazz Group … We hear he’ll have special guests to this gig\, singer Andrea Flórez from the Dubai Opera Big Band and ace saxman Artur Garcia . The door price includes one drink\, too.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubai-opera-jazz-studio-rami-attallah/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251028T170942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171657Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Lydia Nakashima Degarrod and Susan Ossman: Projects of Art Ethnography
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together works by two artist-anthropologists with practices on the boundaries between scholarship and art. Their projects invite viewers to reflect on migration\, memory\, identity\, and the ways knowledge takes shape across bodies\, materials\, and stories. \nThe exhibition unfolds in six sections\, each anchored by a distinct project. Together\, these works and the projects they represent open a space where imagination\, intellect\, and emotion intersect. Visitors encounter not only completed artworks but also traces of their making – interviews\, documentation\, and collaborative processes – illuminating possibilities for associating ethnographic and artistic practices.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/lydia-nakashima-degarrod-and-susan-ossman-projects-of-art-ethnography-2/
LOCATION:NYUAD Project Space\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251125T175356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180605Z
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SUMMARY:The Elf in the Gulf
DESCRIPTION:A second round of performances for Collab Company’s seasonal musical theatre fun – five rookie elves must complete their training at the Christmas Academy and Department of Elvish Training (CADET) in pursuit of their mission to bring joy to families across the UAE. We’re promised interactive\, family-friendly storytelling with lots of laughs\, songs\, and holiday magic in a cosy picnic-style setting (bring a picnic and cushions). \nThere are showsat 11am\, 2pm and 6pm; it’s at South View School in Dubailand. Tickets are AED 75 for kids\, AED 100 for adults\, or AED 300 AED for a Family & Friends four-pack (we assume that’s basically two adults and two kids).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-elf-in-the-gulf-2/
LOCATION:South View School\, Remraam\, Al Thammam\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Musical
GEO:25.0049135;55.2494006
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251207T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T105325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T105325Z
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SUMMARY:Drinks and Comedy
DESCRIPTION:This comedykix open mic at the Courtyard by Marriott’s Oak Live Bar promises exactly what it says – standup comedy with drinks (and food). Entry is free entry but there’s a minimum AED 75 spend.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/drinks-and-comedy-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, Al Barsha Road\, Al Barsha 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1144349;55.2010569
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251104T083128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T083346Z
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SUMMARY:BRIDGE Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The organisers of BRIDGE Summit 2025 says its goal is to “establish itself as a comprehensive exploration of the forces transforming global media … Designed as a global platform for collaboration\, discovery\, and innovation\, BRIDGE Summit 2025 will explore how creativity\, technology\, and commerce converge to define the next era of communication and culture … bringing together leaders from media\, technology\, culture\, policy\, and investment”. \nEssentially it’s a high-powered large-scale three-day conference and exhibition that aims to shape “the future of media\, content and entertainment” across seven core tracks – Media\, Creator Economy\, Music\, Gaming\, Tech\, Marketing\, and Picture – which between them should have 300 exhibitors\, 200 talks and panels\, 50 interactive workshops\, and multiple opportunities for matchmaking and networking. \nIt is also aiming for more than 60\,000 ‘participants’\, a more pointedly proactive term than ‘visitors’; admission is free\, but you have to apply for a ticket to demonstrate that you qualify. \nCertainly the speaker list is impressive – lots of traditional and digital media bigwigs from around the world; a sprinkling of philanthropists and a mass of investors\, bankers and entrepreneurs; a bevy of enthusiasts and C-suite denizens from AI; several marketing-oriented thinkers and doers with a media or tech bias; and a couple of British ex-politicians. \nCheck the website for details of the programme\, which as of early November hadn’t been published yet.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bridge-summit-2025/
LOCATION:ADNEC\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251209T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251209T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T111644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T111644Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab @ Easy Tiger
DESCRIPTION:MadCat’s standup team at its regular stop in 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-8/
LOCATION:Al Ain Palace Hotel\, Corniche Road\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T102756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T102756Z
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SUMMARY:Elements of Light
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition reflecting on illumination in all its forms – atmosphere\, memory\, rhythm and emotion – that promise “a radiant constellation of contemporary voices to close the year”. The 13 artists featured include Casper Brindle\, Masayoshi Nojo\, RETNA\, Conrad Jon Godly\, Ed Moses\, Katrin Fridriks\, and Zhang Ji.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/elements-of-light/
LOCATION:JD Malat Gallery\, ACT 2 Tower\, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd 13A \,Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1926401;55.2716753
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251105T093321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T093636Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Tor Seidel: Riposte
DESCRIPTION:Tor Siedel explores how ‘vandalism’ by environmental activists in triptychs that consider whether these attacks can also be considered performative acts of art. He focuses on the protagonists’ actionism\, the shock or entertainment value for visitors\, and the professional dissemination of videos of the attack groups on the internet; says the gallery\, “this leads him to conclude that these are not only ambivalent forms of protest\, but also independent artistic acts. With paint bombs and soup\, the actors succeed in transforming significant works of art in unexpected ways and creating new experiences within the museum environment”. \nSeidel reconstructs some of these attacks in three phases: a reenactment of the scene following the attack\, collecting statements from those involved\, and transforming the defacement into a new piece. The change\, whether lasting a few days or months during a complex or straightforward restoration\, means that the work has been forever altered by the presence of the videos filmed during the attack – “its transformation implies a new context of meaning that cannot be obscured”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-tor-seidel-riposte/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.2637606;55.300449
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251204T104840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T104840Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of Art Lecture: It’s All in the Details – the Dutch Golden Age
DESCRIPTION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation continues its monthly lecture series led by Dr Michaela Watrelot\, BFAF Curator and Director of Exhibitions. This it’s the artistic flourishing of 17th-century Netherlands\, where prosperity and everyday life found new visual meaning – think Rembrandt’s introspective self-portraits and Vermeer’s serene domestic interiors. Still lifes\, genre scenes\, and cityscapes reveal a society reshaping the purpose of art\, offering a deeper understanding of how beauty emerged from observation\, detail\, and the rhythms of daily life.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-story-of-art-lecture-its-all-in-the-details-the-dutch-golden-age/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251208T101305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T111628Z
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SUMMARY:Clémence Marie Bergal in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:An Inloco Gallery conversation about the evolution of public art in the MENA region with Clémence Marie Bergal\, Abu Dhabi Public Art Director at DCT Abu Dhabi. Clémence will discuss how institutional frameworks\, artistic practice\, and urban development shape public art in the UAE\, based on her recent (and very successful) projects – Manar Abu Dhabi and the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial. Aleksei Afanasiev moderates.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/clemence-marie-bergal-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Foundry Downtown\, Boulevard Crescent\, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Public art
GEO:25.1914041;55.2704724
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251211T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251211T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251203T112212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T112212Z
UID:10013112-1765483200-1765492200@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab
DESCRIPTION:MadCat Comedy’s regular stop in Silicon Oasis promises “insane laughs every week”. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-5/
LOCATION:Radisson Red\, Dubai Digital Park\, Dubai Silicon Oasis\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1210122;55.3761574
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251209T180044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T180044Z
UID:10013148-1765497600-1765756799@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Annie
DESCRIPTION:The much-garlanded musical arrives for its UAE debut in the new adaptation by the Olivier Award-winning producer Paul Taylor-Mills. Set in Depression-era New York\, the story follows little orphan Annie who is invited to spend Christmas with a billionaire … Since its 1977 Broadway premiere\, Annie has won seven Tony Awards and captivated audiences worldwide with some excellent show tunes like Tomorrow and It’s the Hard Knock Life. \nThe performances: \n12 Dec 5pm and 8pm\n13 Dec 11am and 7pm\n14 Dec 11am and 3pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/annie/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064712
CREATED:20251210T101911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T102522Z
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SUMMARY:Focal Point 2025
DESCRIPTION:The eighth and biggest edition of Sharjah Art Foundation’s art book fair – the region’s only book fair dedicated to publishing about art\, we think – features local and international publishers with book launches\, talks\, workshops and musical performances during its run (12 to 14 December at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi\, 10am to 4pm each day). The fair invited several community leaders\, artists\, graphic designers and independent practitioners to present a selection of publications from their respective cultural ecosystems at Focal Point; there will also be workshops on sketching\, writing and zine-making\, in addition to conversations\, readings\, presentations and meet-and-greet sessions. Always buzzy in a laid-back way\, and well worth a visit. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/focal-point-2025/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Bait Obaid Al Shamsi\, Arts Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Words
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SUMMARY:Ars Nova Napoli
DESCRIPTION:Neapolitan folk from a band known for its powerful stage presence and an exuberant party groove. Ars Nova Napoli offers a unique reinterpretation of traditional songs from southern Italy plus their own compositions. Expect skilled harmonies and instrumental interplay; should be a fun evening. \nPresented in partnership with the Italian Cultural Centre.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ars-nova-napoli/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T213000
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SUMMARY:The Unfriend
DESCRIPTION:Peter and Debbie are a timorous suburban couple who are “dying of manners”. They can’t communicate with their teenage children\, can’t stand their neighbour\, and can’t believe they have agreed to host a brash American\, Elsa\, who was amusing company when they met on a cruise … but that was then. Her arrival prompts Peter to yearn for a real-life equivalent of Facebook’s ‘unfriend’ button. After all\, if the internet rumours are to be believed she may well be a murderer. Still\, that’s no reason to kick her out\, is it? \nThis well-reviewed black comedy of crumbling boundaries and exquisite embarrassment was written by Steven Moffat\, showrunner and head writer of Doctor Who (2010–2017) and co-creator of Sherlock (2010–2017)\, and is directed for H72 Productions by Priya Pinto. There are further performances on 13 and 14 December. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-unfriend/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T233000
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SUMMARY:Politically Incorrect Comedy
DESCRIPTION:MadCat Comedy’s regular standup night at Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel\, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/politically-incorrect-comedy-16/
LOCATION:Xandros\, Singature 1 Hotel\, Barsha Heights\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T223000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251212T233000
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SUMMARY:Dubai Opera Jazz Studio: Sandra Ivette
DESCRIPTION:Late-evening jazz with a 360o sound system and the rather special Sandra Ivette. She’s a multi-instrumentalist (very cool on bass or bass guitar) and singer\, with a great line in Cuban-influenced jazz (she’s from Havana) … The door price includes one drink\, too.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubai-opera-jazz-studio-sandra-ivette/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Prix Pictet: Storm
DESCRIPTION:Prix Pictet\, founded in 2008 by the Pictet Group\, is the world’s leading award for photography that draws attention to issues of global sustainability; this exhibition showcases work by 12 photographers who have been shortlisted for the eleventh cycle of the award. The theme\, Storm\, speaks to “the growing volatility of our age\, encompassing environmental collapse\, economic instability and social unrest\, where we seem forever poised on the brink of the next crisis”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-prix-pictet-storm/
LOCATION:Ishara Art Foundation\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Environment,Exhibition,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
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SUMMARY:Naqsh Raj: Half Light
DESCRIPTION:With this exhibition Naqsh Raj “invents a personal tool for grounding and connection\, balancing order with anarchy\, discipline with instinct and darkness with sparks of illumination … The repetitive expression in her work hints at a longing for predictability\, while the grid becomes a framework of order that offers comfort. Within this structure\, vertical dashes appear as symbols of strength\, an elemental part of her visual language”. \nIn her paintings\, brushwork collides with the mechanical application of paint: the thickness of the paint invites a tactile response. The characteristic grid over her work contrasts with these impulses of freedom ­ and Raj has a good relationship with geometry: she frequently activates a composition by dividing it into two\, opening space for a dual approach within the same frame. As the gallery puts it: “essentially\, her exploration in a self-imposed structure reveals a deep commitment to her evolving language”. \nTo 8 January. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/naqsh-raj-half-light/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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CREATED:20251208T115205Z
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SUMMARY:Fujifilm Short Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:This first festival of its kind by Fujifilm Middle East\, created with Cinema Akil and Gulf Photo Plus\, aims to “foster bold ideas\, nurture fresh perspectives\, and champion the next generation of storytellers”. More than 2\,000 submissions were whittled down to 20 shorts to be screened in four ‘blocks’: \n12 Dec  \n7pm Narrative\n9.30pm Experimental \n13 Dec \n5pm Documentary\n7.30pm Student \nScreenings are free\, but you’re recommended to book to guarantee a seat. \nThere’s also a series of four free workshops – no details about times or location\, though we assume they’ll be at GPP and in the afternoons. Again they are free to attend though preregistration is required: \nPocket Rocket: Creative Film Making On The Go A hands-on workshop for planning\, directing\, and producing creative solo filmmaking projects from concept to delivery. \nFrom Concept to Cut: The Complete Anatomy of a Music Video From idea development and production planning to directing\, shooting\, and post-production\, learn how commercial directors approach complex artist projects and build a visual identity that stands out \nUnfreeze the Moment: Video and Documentary Basics for Photographers A workshop sdesigned for photographers transitioning to motion ythat covers camera movement\, essential video settings\, sequencing\, and visual language \nBacking Up: Systems of Organization for the Backend of Filmmaking This workshop will cover the tools that can be used to organise filmmaking projects\, budgets\, contracts\, file management and more. info and more. Includes a live exchange session designed to help filmmakers build smarter\, more repeatable production structures \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fujifilm-short-film-festival/
LOCATION:Cinema Akil\, Warehouse 68\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251213T160000
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SUMMARY:Focal Point 2025
DESCRIPTION:The eighth and biggest edition of Sharjah Art Foundation’s art book fair – the region’s only book fair dedicated to publishing about art\, we think – features local and international publishers with book launches\, talks\, workshops and musical performances during its run (12 to 14 December at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi\, 10am to 4pm each day). The fair invited several community leaders\, artists\, graphic designers and independent practitioners to present a selection of publications from their respective cultural ecosystems at Focal Point; there will also be workshops on sketching\, writing and zine-making\, in addition to conversations\, readings\, presentations and meet-and-greet sessions. Always buzzy in a laid-back way\, and well worth a visit. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/focal-point-2025/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Bait Obaid Al Shamsi\, Arts Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Words
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251213T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251213T160000
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SUMMARY:The Twentieth Line
DESCRIPTION:The Third Line gallery is currently running The Only Way Out Is Through: The Twentieth Line\, a significant retrospective exhibition curated by Shumon Basar to mark its 20th anniversary by looking back on two decades of The Third Line’s story in relation to global cultural\, political\, and economic shifts. In this related conversation\, hosted by Basar\, prominent figures from The Third Line’s adjacent history and the Gulf’s cultural present discuss their take on the evolution in arts across multiple\, accelerated transformations. Participants: Sarra Alayyan (deputy editor\, Dazed MENA)\, Rami Farook (artist\, curator\, producer)\, Butheina Kazim (founder\, Cinema Akil)\, Sara Bin Safwan (curator\, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-twentieth-line/
LOCATION:The Third Line\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251213T170000
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SUMMARY:Restless Circle: Tour and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:What goes into conceptualising and curating a solo exhibition? Artist Afra Al Dhaheri and curator May Al Qaydi lead an enquiry-based tour of Al Dhaheri’s current exhibition Restless Circle (ends tomorrow\, 14 December)\, followed by a conversation between the two that offers insight into the artist’s process and her collaboration with the curator.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/restless-circle-tour-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Conversation
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