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SUMMARY:The UAE Classical Talents: A Night of Immortal French Melodies
DESCRIPTION:A cocktail reception (8-8.30pm) followed by a recital by the multitalented tenor Joseph Terterian and his pianist Nareg Abajian. We’re promised “a unique crossover night of music diversity” from France\, including arias by Bizet\, Gounod and Massenet; songs made famous by Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour; and selections from musicals such as Starmania. \nThe UAE Classical Talents is a monthly series curated by Stéphane Ferrault which aims to give local artists some exposure; it’s been running since January 2021. \n(The price here – which includes the cocktail reception – is for non-members; AF members pay AED 110.) \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-night-of-immortal-french-melodies/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240426T220000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Laughter Factory standup tour has a genuinely good selection of acts: \nRon Josol a winner at the Just for Laughs festival\, has toured with Kevin Hart \nJulian Dean “deliciously twisted … a stream of seriously good gags … quick\, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines” said The Guardian \nLiz Bains genuinely funny – semi-finalist UK Funny Women Awards 2023\, winner 2017 Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, author of America Through A Train Window \nThe schedule: \n26 April Movenpick JBR\n27 April Movenpick JBR\n1 May The Club\, Abu Dhabi\n2 May Al Habtoor Polo Resort\n3 May Radisson DAMAC Hills\n4 May Dukes The Palm \nShow tickets are AED 160 for all gigs (though members of The Club get AED 10 off on 1 May) and all shows start at 8.30pm (apart from The Club\, which is 8pm).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-2/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240426T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:A second night on JBR for this month’s Laughter Factory standup tour. The comics: \nRon Josol a winner at the Just for Laughs festival\, has toured with Kevin Hart\nJulian Dean “deliciously twisted … a stream of seriously good gags … quick\, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines” said The Guardian\nLiz Bains genuinely funny – semi-finalist UK Funny Women Awards 2023\, winner 2017 Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, author of America Through A Train Window \nFuture dates: \n1 May The Club\, Abu Dhabi\n2 May Al Habtoor Polo Resort\n3 May Radisson DAMAC Hills\n4 May Dukes The Palm \nShow tickets are AED 160 for all gigs (though members of The Club get AED 10 off on 1 May) and all shows start at 8.30pm (apart from The Club\, which is 8pm).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-3/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
CREATED:20240415T160922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T160922Z
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SUMMARY:Dubomedy's 16th Birthday Block Party!
DESCRIPTION:The title more or less says it all – a celebration for one of Dubai’s best established comedy outfits with “an epic mash-up of comedy\, music and urban arts to celebrate Dubomedy’s Sweet 16”. DJ Trina handles the sounds\, there are Art-For-Good stalls\, and of course standup sets from Dubomedy stalwarts. It free\, but it’s first come first served so RSVP ASAP …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubomedys-16th-birthday-block-party/
LOCATION:Warehouse Four\, Al Quoz\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:Bull
DESCRIPTION:A second performance of Dubai Drama Group’s production of Mike Bartlett’s Bull – a masterclass in the nastier side of capitalism\, an hour of backbiting and baiting\, collusion and malice\, needling growing into outright aggression as three business people wait to hear which of them won’t be getting the two jobs on offer and two gang up on the third … It can be a tough watch\, but it’s a play with wit and insight\, the kind of thing that demands good acting from the cast – who are Bryn Mitchell\, Matthew T. Corbett\, Catherine Broad (the workers) and John Thekanady (their boss). Kirin Hilliar directs.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bull-3/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T220000
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SUMMARY:Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna
DESCRIPTION:Dubai Opera describes this as “a landmark musical event certain to leave an indelible imprint on the region’s artistic tapestry”. With allowances for hyperbole\, the PR writer could be right; the MusicAeterna orchestra (and its associated choir) is been the primary vehicle for expressing the orchestral ideas of the unorthodox Greek-born Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis. \nHe has had a reputation for dramatic interpretation and an unconventional\, punkish appearance; while he’s toned down the stage garb of lace-up boots\, skinny jeans and a T-shirt\, he retains his flair with romantic classics and works that get the most out of the ensemble. \nCurrentzis founded MusicAeterna in Russia in 2004\, when he was serving as principal conductor of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre and subsequently of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre; the players were handpicked from around Russia and persuaded to move to his base in Siberia\, where they underwent a gruelling schedule of rehearsal and recording. \nMusicAeterna retains that focus\, though not so much in Siberia these days: the orchestra has long been in demand on the concert circuit and for operatic productions. It has two consecutive evenings in Dubai with different programmes – for the 28th it’s Wagner\, but tonight we have Tchaikovsky: \n“Francesca da Rimini”\, Symphonic Fantasy after Dante\, op.32\n“Capriccio Italien” on folk tunes for orchestra\, op.45\n“Romeo and Juliet”\, Fantasy-Overture after Shakespeare\, TH 42
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/teodor-currentzis-and-musicaeterna/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240427T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T030000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:Peggy Gou: Masquerave
DESCRIPTION:A long evening session of feel-good techno and house from the uber-hip Berlin-based South Korean DJ/producer. Why masquerave? Because you get to wear masks\, from a collection inspired by the animal characters in the Louvre’s current From Kalila Wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables. Looks like a fun evening\, even at this less-than-fun price …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/peggy-gou-masquerave/
LOCATION:Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Hana El-Sagini: Counting Fingers
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition that presents a newly commissioned large-scale installation rooted in the instability and fragility of the human experience — more than 200 fantastical ceramic objects arranged as surreal sculptures and structures that replicate and reimagine healthcare spaces\, such as medical waiting rooms\, hospital corridors\, and doctors’ offices. \nProduced after Hana El-Sagini’s long battle with illness\, the objects featured in this exhibition encourage viewers to find joy and humour in envisioning a strange world where humans\, animals\, plants and inanimate objects blend into semi-distinguishable forms and figures. The exhibition prompts us to pause and contemplate the inherent mechanisms that enable us to endure pain\, trauma\, fear\, and adversity in ways that may potentially reconnect us with our vulnerability and\, ultimately\, our humanity. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-hana-el-sagini-counting-fingers/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Network Culture
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition presents projects by 12 of the participants in 421’s Homebound Residency Program\, which ran annually from spring 2020 to fall 2023; it is both a celebration of the work produced during the programme and an acknowledgement of the importance of community in artistic practice. \nThe works featured are by Yara Asmar\, Mona Ayyash\, BaRiya\, Raghvi Bhatia\, Kimia Collective (Chahine Fellahi and Kaïs Aïouch)\, Nihaal Faizal\, Batool Desouky and Zain Mahjoub\, Engy Mohsen\, Roger Mokbel\, Fatma Belkıs and Onur Gökmen\, Mahshid Rafiei\, Ayesha Singh\, and Salem Al Suwaidi. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/network-culture/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:Travesía Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Colombia comes to Dubai; 45 professional dancers\, musicians\, and actors from the country deliver a 90-minute spectacle showcasing the culture\, music\, and dance of Colombia. It’s all hung on a plot involving Emirati journalists who are touring Colombia\, but the story will definitely be playing second fiddle to the sheer colour and exuberance of the Colombian experience. \nThe show is produced and directed by Judy Pizarro\, a professional dancer whose CV includes 10 years as the principal dancer of the National Ballet of Colombia (1997 – 2006) but who now lives and works in Dubai. \nThere are two shows today\, at 4pm and 8.30pm. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/travesia-colombia/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:Chopin's Best Works
DESCRIPTION:Chopin favourites by candlelight\, a recital for solo piano by Magdalena Wajdzik. These concerts are “a series of classical music concerts aimed at democratising access to classical music by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live candlelit music performances … by creating intimate experiences where fans can connect directly with their favourite artists”. The specific plus is illumination by thousands of candles\, with a programme that does indeed look quite inviting (even if “best” does set the bar rather high; at these prices a high bar is the least you can expect for a one-hour show). \n\nThe programme: \n\n\nNocturnes op.9 n.2\nNocturne in C sharp minor\nPolonaise op.44\nPrelude op.28 n.4\nPrelude op.28 n.15 ‘Raindrop’\nFantaisie-Impromptu op.66\nValse op.64 n.2\nValse op.69 n.1\nScherzo op.31 n.2\n\nThere are three performances during the day at 4pm\, 6pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/chopins-best-works-6/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
CREATED:20240403T123028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T155404Z
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SUMMARY:Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna
DESCRIPTION:A second (and final) performance for the rather special MusicAeterna orchestra with its unorthodox Greek-born Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis. He founded MusicAeterna in Russia in 2004\, when he was serving as principal conductor of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre and subsequently of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre; the players were handpicked from around Russia and persuaded to move to his base in Siberia\, where they underwent a gruelling schedule of rehearsal and recording. MusicAeterna retains that focus\, though not so much in Siberia these days: the orchestra has long been in demand on the concert circuit and for operatic productions. \nFor tonight we have a programme of Wagner\, practically his greatest hits: \nOverture to the opera “Parsifal”\nOverture to the opera “Tannhäuser”\nPrelude and “Liebestod” from the opera “Tristan and Isolde”\nOverture to the opera “Lohengrin”\nOverture to the opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/teodor-currentzis-and-musicaeterna-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
CREATED:20240916T122909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T123405Z
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SUMMARY:Chopin's Best Works
DESCRIPTION:Chopin favourites by candlelight\, a recital for solo piano by Also Dotto. These concerts are “a series of classical music concerts aimed at democratising access to classical music by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live candlelit music performances … by creating intimate experiences where fans can connect directly with their favourite artists”. The specific plus is illumination by thousands of candles\, with a programme that does indeed look quite inviting (even if “best” does set the bar rather high; at these prices a high bar is the least you can expect for a one-hour show). \n\nThe programme: \n\n\nNocturnes op.9 no2\nNocturne in C sharp minor\nPolonaise op.44\nPrelude op.28 no4\nPrelude op.28 no15 ‘Raindrop’\nFantaisie-Impromptu op.66\nValse op.64 no2\nValse op.69 no1\nScherzo op.31 no2
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/chopins-best-works-7/
LOCATION:Raffles The Palm\, West Crescent\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd ADIBF 2024 – which runs 29 April to 5 May at ADNEC under the slogan ‘Where the World’s Tales Unfold’ – will be showing 1\,350 publishers from 90 countries (12 of them represented for the first time)\, 375 local exhibitors (publishers\, distributors\, government entities)\, and more than 2\,000 associated activities covering various cultural and knowledge fields (including the third running of a series of debates modelled on the Oxford style\, the first examples of that in the Arab world). \nEgypt is the Guest of Honour this year for its “role as a beacon of knowledge\, culture\, and art that has influenced the cultures and knowledge of the masses with creative content across various fields”. The Fair also celebrates the first Arab author to win the Nobel Prize\, the late Naguib Mahfouz\, as the Focus Personality for this year – his best known novels\, Cairo Trilogy and Children of Gebelawi were banned in Egypt until recently. The Focus Personality programme includes critical readings\, lectures and seminars\, and a dedicated pavilion. \nAlso returning is a Professional Programme designed to support Arab and international publishers. This year’s edition will highlight the impact of AI on the publishing world and creative industries; there will also be a Copyright Exchange Forum\, the Abu Dhabi Fellowship Programme (Abu Dhabi Connect)\, and the New Opportunities Centre. The Fair will also adopt a new initiative to support digital technologies and statistics in the Arab world\, with a special focus on artificial intelligence\, offering advanced workshops to build Arab publishers’ skills in this field. \nNew this year is an Arabic Content Forum for Children and Adolescents\, a dedicated forum for photography as part of the Arts Corner titled ‘Image as Language’; a dedicated Cinema Corner with screenings and creative workshops; an Arabic Content Forum for Children and Adolescents; a dedicated forum for photography as part of the Arts Corner titled ‘Image as Language’\, and a popular book market named after the Al-Azbakiya Wall Book Market in Egypt. \nExtras for visitors include one free visit per person to the Qasr Al Hosn and Louvre Abu Dhabi museums\, discounts from audiobook publishers\, and savings of up to 25 percent on book prices. Tickets are free\, but you’re advised to prebook via the website. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-2/
LOCATION:ADNEC\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240429T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T090941Z
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SUMMARY:On the Meaning of Place: A Walk Through the Old City
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Teller’s Nine Quarters of Jerusalem: A New Biography of the Old City (2022) gives voice to the layered tapestry of communities\, each with its own story\, that make up the city. His talk for the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute interweaves stories from Palestinian Arab and Jewish Israeli communities\, as well as African\, Indian\, Greek\, Armenian\, and Syriac societies\, and Gypsy families and Sufi mystics\, too.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/on-the-meaning-of-place-a-walk-through-the-old-city/
LOCATION:NYUAD Campus\, Conference Centre\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240429T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T132040Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Comedy: This Is Impro
DESCRIPTION:Exactly what it says: a regular Monday evening of scenes\, stories and narrative improvisation influenced by audience suggestions and featuring the Courtyard Playhouse’s most experienced improv performers plus guests. \nClassic Courtyard stuff. It’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website) – but it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-11/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Manjit Bawa: I Was Born a Poet …
DESCRIPTION:Paintings and drawings by Manjit Bawa (1941-2008)\, a modernist master of 20th-century Indian figuration whose work is distinguished by expressive line and colour. \nThe exhibition marks the inauguration of Volte Art Projects’ new Alserkal Avenue space under the name Volte Masters – the focus of which “will be to showcase international modern masters and create new art historical dialogues around their work”. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-manjit-bawa-i-was-born-a-poet/
LOCATION:Volte Art Projects\, Warehouse 13\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240430T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
CREATED:20240416T161912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T162855Z
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SUMMARY:Fridge Concert Series season 43: Opoku Sanaa and Friends
DESCRIPTION:The Fridge Concert Series has always been A Good Thing – typically new(ish) and local(ish) artists given a decent set in a well-equipped space with a supportive audience – but for International Jazz Day the bookers have made something of a coup with this gig by the renowned Ghanaian bass player\, composer and music entrepreneur\, back on the road after a lengthy hiatus and with a new album (It’s Time) to promote.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ridge-concert-series-opoku-sanaa/
LOCATION:The Fridge Warehouse\, Warehouse 5\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Gig
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SUMMARY:Timur D’Vatz: Arcadian Dreams
DESCRIPTION:A summer-long exhibition of work from one of the gallery’s stalwarts\, Timur D’Vatz\, featuring his signature mix of stylised figures and symbolic settings that owe something to mediaeval European tapestry\, something to Byzantine decoration. The title refers to the dawn of an early mythology\, located in a primeval forest\, manifested through magical flora and fantastic beasts; “there are starry skies and gleaming comets guiding both travellers and wild animals to the source of life\, which appears in the form of a Fountain or a Magical Flower. This is the focal point from where life and knowledge originate …” To 10 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/timur-dvatz-arcadian-dreams/
LOCATION:Andakulova Gallery\, Unit 18\, P4 Level Damac Park Towers\,  DIFC \, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
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SUMMARY:Mr Brainwash
DESCRIPTION:A solo show for the French-born LA-based street artist who started filming graffiti art and subsequently became an artist in his own right after an off-hand suggestion from Banksy. As it happens\, many of the 10 works on show here are reworkings of Banksy originals (there is a persistant rumour that Mr Brainwash was/is Banksy’s alter ego\, or possible vice versa: but Mr Brainwash’s artistic evolution was mapped in Banksy’s 2010 documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop\, and Banksy has confirmed that Mr Brainwash is indeed real and a friend). Mr Brainswash has also deployed other iconic images in his paintings\, notably from Warhol and Haring. The resulting blend of Pop Art and Street Art he describes as his own form of “graffiti hybrid”. To 31 May. \nAbove: Mr Brainwash\, Balloon Girl (2023)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mr-brainwash/
LOCATION:Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery\, Al Khayat Art Avenue\, Al Quoz\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Animation Conference
DESCRIPTION:“We bring together animation enthusiasts\, professionals\, and children to celebrate the art and craft of animation.” This second edition of the conference actually offers a rich programme of workshops\, talks\, screenings\, and exhibitions which seem most suited to the industry; it’s organised by Sharjah Book Authority in partnership with Italy’s Bergamo Animation Days (BAD) and features a roster of heavy speakers from the industry – lots of Europeans\, predictably enough\, but also a good representation from the Arab world. \nHighlights include a Masterclass by artist and director Junichi Hayama\, celebrated for his work on titles like Fist of the North Star; an exhibition from stop-motion specialists Aardman Animation that promises an in-depth look at the studio’s innovative techniques and storytelling prowess\, and a special 30th anniversary screening of The Lion King\, with a presentation from top Disney animator Andreas Deja. \nOne day tickets are AED 280\, the four-day pass is AED 400 (but there were heavy discounts when we last checked). Those prices just buy admission to the event; if you want to attend a workshop\, you’ll pay extra – AED 350 per workshop (and no discounts that we could see). The workshops look particularly good\, an hour long and generally on very practical topics like animating facial expressions and using Storyboard Pro; there are around two dozen of them over the last three days (day one is just the exhibition plus a concert of iconic game soundtracks from the Florence Pops Orchestra).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-animation-conference/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Animation,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T211500
DTSTAMP:20260419T005840
CREATED:20240425T101155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T101155Z
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SUMMARY:Siccità (Drought): dir Paolo Virzi (2022)
DESCRIPTION:In a dystopian present\, it hasn’t rained in Rome for three years: the drought has reduced water reserves to a minimum and there’s an epidemic of sleeping sickness carried by cockroaches. Through a city dying of thirst and prohibitions moves a chorus of people\, young and old\, marginalized and successful\, victims and profiteers. Their lives are linked in a single design\, while each seeks his or her deliverance … “An intelligent\, ambitious modern melodrama with a bracingly cynical streak\,” said one reviewer. \nIn Italian\, subtitled in English. Shows in the NAAS film programme\, a collaboration between several cultural institutions in the UAE: Goethe-Institut Gulf Region\, Embassies of France\, Canada and Switzerland\, and the Italian Cultural Institute
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/siccita-drought-dir-paolo-virzi-2022/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T203000
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SUMMARY:Every Brilliant Thing
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Egyptian theatre-maker Ahmed El Attar adapts and directs an Arabic version of Duncan Macmillan’s powerful\, poignant play – an hour of life and humour about mental health. As her mother battles chronic depression\, the child creates a list of every thing they can think of that makes life worth living; as the child grows\, so does the list. \nThe play features Syrian actress Nanda Mohammad\, alone on an empty stage with only a minimal set\, accessories\, and music. She has the challenging task of balancing the storyline with the energies of the audience\, who are invited to participate and even improvise during the show. \nThe play is performed in Arabic with simultaneous English translation. There are further performances on 2 and 3 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/every-brilliant-thing-6/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T220000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION:Ten actors converge for a night of scenes\, songs and games based on audience suggestions. After each round you score the players on a scale of 1 to 5\, and the one with the lowest score is eliminated. Eventually only one remains\, to be crowned the Maestro. “Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and hilarious” says the promo\, and you couldn’t argue with that. As with all Courtyard improv evenings it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website); and it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-24/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240501T220000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This standup tour arrives at The Club in Abu Dhabi (which has been a bit starved of Laughter Factory’s tours recently). Tickets are AED 150 to members\, AED 160 to others; that also buys you entrance to an afterparty. The comics: \nRon Josol a winner at the Just for Laughs festival\, has toured with Kevin Hart \nJulian Dean “deliciously twisted … a stream of seriously good gags … quick\, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines” said The Guardian \nLiz Bains genuinely funny – semi-finalist UK Funny Women Awards 2023\, winner 2017 Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, author of America Through A Train Window
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Club\, Al Mina\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Soleil: CRYSTAL
DESCRIPTION:The second weekend for “a truly breathtaking entertainment phenomenon”\, with Cirque du Soleil exploring brand-new creative territory by combining its signature acrobatics with ice-skating. So acrobats and skaters perform on the ice and in the air\, seamlessly combining disciplines from both genres as the ice is transformed into “a dynamic stage where precision skating mingles with awe-inspiring aerial feats and acrobatic prowess”. \nThe technology should be pretty spectacular too – state-of-the-art infrared trackers with 36 spotlights and 28 powerful projectors should create a visually stunning experience for the performers to move through. And no two performances will be exactly alike\, with the action unfolding dynamically around the skaters and acrobats. The soundtrack looks characteristically strong\, too\, with the likes of Sia’s Chandelier\, Sinner Man by Nina Simone\, and A Beautiful Day by U2. \nAs usual with Cirque du Soleil shows\, there’s a storyline – Crystal\, a young girl who feels misunderstood\, goes on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The whole show is about looking at things through fresh angles\, peeking through the veneer of everyday life\, and reframing one’s daily realities. \nShow times: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 May – 7.30pm\n3 May – 7.30pm\n4 May – 3.30 and 7.30pm\n5 May – 3.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-du-soleil-crystal-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus,Performance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
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SUMMARY:World Art Dubai 2024
DESCRIPTION:World Art Dubai is back for its tenth edition\, with more than 4\,000 artworks from 300+ galleries and individual artists who come from more than 60- different countries. WAD has grown out of its early days as a simple lo-fi affordable art fair into a bustling\, buzzy four days celebrating art in many of its manifestations. There will be lots of live art performances\, workshops\, street art and fashion\, talks and more alongside the commercial art. It’s still affordable (prices from $100\, we’re told); and since there’s no jury to oversee applications\, it’s likely to be variable in quality. But then that’s all part of the vibe … \nWAD is open 1pm to 9pm. As well as the single adult ticket at AED 25\, there’s reduced-price entry for kids aged 13-18 and family tickets at AED 55 (two adults one child) and AED 65 (two adults\, two children). All of these represent a modest but noticeable increase on 2023 prices …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/world-art-dubai-2024/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art/design fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240502T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240502T203000
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SUMMARY:Every Brilliant Thing
DESCRIPTION:Second (of three) performances for this Arabic version of Duncan Macmillan’s powerful\, poignant play – an hour of life and humour about mental health\, adapted and directed by the acclaimed Egyptian theatre-maker Ahmed El Attar. As her mother battles chronic depression\, the child creates a list of every thing they can think of that makes life worth living; as the child grows\, so does the list. \nThe play features Syrian actress Nanda Mohammad\, alone on an empty stage with only a minimal set\, accessories\, and music. She has the challenging task of balancing the storyline with the energies of the audience\, who are invited to participate and even improvise during the show. \nThe play is performed in Arabic with simultaneous English translation. The final performance is on 3 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/every-brilliant-thing-7/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240502T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240502T220000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Laughter Factory standup tour winds up with three final dates in Dubai. The comics: \nRon Josol a winner at the Just for Laughs festival\, has toured with Kevin Hart\nJulian Dean “deliciously twisted … a stream of seriously good gags … quick\, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines” said The Guardian\nLiz Bains genuinely funny – semi-finalist UK Funny Women Awards 2023\, winner 2017 Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, author of America Through A Train Window \nFuture dates: \n3 May Radisson DAMAC Hills\n4 May Dukes The Palm \nShow tickets are AED 160 for all gigs and all shows start at 8.30pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-4/
LOCATION:Al Habtoor Polo Resort\, Al Safa 5\, Emirates Road 611\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240503T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240503T203000
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SUMMARY:Every Brilliant Thing
DESCRIPTION:The final performance for this Arabic version of Duncan Macmillan’s powerful\, poignant play – an hour of life and humour about mental health\, adapted and directed by the acclaimed Egyptian theatre-maker Ahmed El Attar. As her mother battles chronic depression\, the child creates a list of every thing they can think of that makes life worth living; as the child grows\, so does the list. \nThe play features Syrian actress Nanda Mohammad\, alone on an empty stage with only a minimal set\, accessories\, and music. She has the challenging task of balancing the storyline with the energies of the audience\, who are invited to participate and even improvise during the show. \nThe play is performed in Arabic with simultaneous English translation.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/every-brilliant-thing-8/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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