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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Vian Sora: House of Pearls
DESCRIPTION:The Third Line’s first solo exhibition with Louisville-based artist Vian Sora features new paintings and works on paper that explore pearls as “a metaphor for achieving stability and the needed structural integrity for life itself to regenerate”. Sora draws on her experiences as a war survivor and immigrant (she escaped Iraqi following the US invasion of Iraq) to reflect on the uncertainty of existence and the complex nature of identity; she works with meticulous layering of colours and texture to depict imagined landscapes and ocean scenes marked with distorted Arabic calligraphy and vivid colours.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-vian-sora-house-of-pearls/
LOCATION:The Third Line\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241206
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Vian Sora: House of Pearls
DESCRIPTION:New paintings and works on paper from the Louisville-based artist that explore pearls as “a metaphor for achieving stability and the needed structural integrity for life itself to regenerate”. Drawing on her experiences as a war survivor and immigrant (Iraqi-born\, she sought refuge in Dubai following the US invasion of Iraq) Sora reflects on the uncertainty and shifting boundaries of existence\, capturing the physical\, mental\, and emotional toll experienced across nations\, cultures\, and time. “Her paintings reveal the complex nature of identity and seek cohesion like the iridescent layers of a natural pearl” says the gallery.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-vian-sora-house-of-pearls-2/
LOCATION:The Third Line\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T183000
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SUMMARY:Curators Talk: Salwa Mikdadi
DESCRIPTION:The first in the Curators Talk talk series of the 2024-2025 academic year features art historian and curator Salwa Mikdadi\, Professor of Practice in Art History at NYUAD and Founding Director and Principal Investigator of the Al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art. \nProf Mikdadi will focus on her 40-year curatorial practice\, drawing parallels between her exhibition-making and the political changes and shifts in the region; she will also trace the archival work that led to the establishment of the Al Mawrid Center and expand on her ongoing projects there.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/curators-talk-salwa-mikdadi/
LOCATION:NYUAD Art Gallery Reading Room\, أبو ظبي\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Curating,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241121T163844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T163859Z
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SUMMARY:Day 1 |  Forest Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Dharamshala International Film Festival has a peripatetic and constantly changing programme called DIFF On the Road\, part of the festival’s mandate to build networks of cinematic solidarity and to extend the space for discourse around independent cinema. In keeping with the current 421 exhibition Way of the Forest\, here it showcases two films that delve deeply into the myths\, legends\, and spirits of disappearing forests and their lingering impact on those forced to migrate to the concrete jungles of urban worlds. \nAn Invocation to the Earth dir Yeo Siew Hua\, Singapore (2020: 16 min) \nConceived during 2019\, when large-scale fires were consuming the forests of Indonesia\, the film confronts climate collapse through the lens of pre-colonial folktales and animistic rituals. \nThe Fever dir Maya Da-Rin\, Brazil (2019: 98 min) \nFeaturing dialogue in both Portuguese and indigenous languages\, this drama/thriller features a main cast of indigenous Brazilian from the Upper Rio Negro. Justino is a security guard at the harbour in Manaus; just as his daughter prepares to leave to study medicine in Brasília\, Justino succumbs to a mysterious fever. During the day\, he fights to stay awake at work; during the night\, a mysterious creature dogs his footsteps. A visit from his brother makes him remember the life he left deep in the jungle 20 years before. Between the oppression of the city and the distance of his native village\, Justino is no longer able to endure an existence without a sense of belonging.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/day-1-forest-cinema/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241202T160335Z
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SUMMARY:Surf House Unplugged: Volume 1
DESCRIPTION:An unplugged line-up including Jedd Perlata\, Ana Silva and Doza for this laid-back beach club on Palm Jumeirah. The AED 50 tickets include one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/surf-house-unplugged-volume-1/
LOCATION:Byron Bathers Club\, 4\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Gig
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T214500
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241126T135620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T135643Z
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SUMMARY:On the Brink! A Celebration of Afro-Arab Identity
DESCRIPTION:The AlMultaqa Harmonic Orchestra blends African rhythms\, Arabian melodies\, and Sudanese pentatonic notes; this celebration of Afro-Arab culture and identity is realised through On the Brink\, described as a “groundbreaking” composition that forges “a brave new path in orchestral music as it transcends boundaries”. The Orchestra\, led on this occasion by oud master Ahmad Shamma\, can have up to 25 members …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/on-the-brink-a-celebration-of-afro-arab-identity/
LOCATION:Zayed Theatre\, SUAD Campus\, Hazza Bin Zayed St\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
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SUMMARY:Singin’ in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn’t what matters\, of course; it’s the songs – classics like Good Morning\, Make ’em Laugh\, Moses Supposes\, and of course Singin’ in the Rain – and the dancing (the choreography by Andrew Wright is just great). There will also be live rain showers on stage every night … The result is a celebration of Hollywood’s golden era with romance\, humour and wall-to-wall entertainment. \nThere are further shows to 14 December: \n\n\n6 Dec 8pm\n7 Dec 2pm\n7 Dec 7pm\n8 Dec 2pm\n8 Dec 7pm\n9 Dec no show\n10 Dec 8pm\n11 Dec 8pm\n12 Dec 8pm\n13 Dec 8pm\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-5/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241202T154931Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Frying Pan Adventures Public Art and Street Food
DESCRIPTION:A guided walking tour of Madinat Zayed with seven stops for (carb-heavy!) street food plus visits to four of the public art installations. “Together\, these artworks and the food we share tell a story of connection\, bringing people together through creativity and culture …” The tour takes between three and a half and four hours; dress appropriately\, and wear comfortable shoes. Meet outside Masjid Fatah in Madinat Zayed. \nFuture dates: \n8 December\n13 December\n14 December\n20 December\n21 December\n27 December\n29 December\n4 January \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-frying-pan-adventures-public-art-and-street-food/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Tour/Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241127T142159Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz At The Island: Mezzotono / Nesrine
DESCRIPTION:Jazz under the stars on Sharjah’s Al Noor Island – though the evening might be stretching the definition of ‘jazz’. The headliners are Mezzotono\, the Italian a cappella five-voice group with a unique style which blends vocal harmonies\, beatboxing\, and vocal percussion. They aim to cover many music styles from jazz to pop via mambo\, tango\, folk music (especially Italian – they’re from Italy)\, big band jazz and classical. And the Franco-Algerian singer\, songwriter and cellist Nesrine (above) is another breaker of genre boundaries\, usually employing a unique lineup of voice\, cello\, and percussion to deliver a musical fusion that spans the Mediterranean region from North Africa to Southern Europe. \nWhatever the definitions\, though\, this is an evening that we’d highly recommend. \nThe schedule: \n4-5pm Tour of the island and the Butterfly House\n5-5.30pm Vocal jazz workshop with Mezzotono (included in the ticket price\, we think\, but first come first served)\n6-7pm Performance by Sens8tion (Sharjah Performing Arts Academy dance troupe)\n7-8.30pm Interval for dinner\n8.30-9.30pm Mezzotono\n9.30-10.30pm Nesrine \nThe AED 100 ticket price buys you entry to the music\, but there’s also a 250 AED option which includes dinner before the main acts; and a AED 450 deal for entry on both nights including dinner.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jazz-at-the-island-mezzotono-nesrine/
LOCATION:Al Noor Island\, Buhairah Corniche Road\, Khalid Lagoon\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241204T132816Z
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SUMMARY:Cineolio’s Cinenigh
DESCRIPTION:Three short films that reflect diverse visions and experiences from around the world\, presented with Cineolio founder and film director Nawaf Al Janahi: \nFrog: dir Jung-In Kim (South Korea\, 2011: 15 mins) The story of a young girl who dreams of becoming a flight attendant but is confronted with the reality that she has ugly fingers. \nAhmed Goes to the Garden: dir Ahmed Nabil (Egypt/France\, 2024: 14 mins) A personal reflection on the notion of posing in front of a camera in Alexandria’s public gardens. \nSpeed Dating: dir Meghann Artis (USA\, 2014: 11 mins – above) Ava navigates the challenges of dating in the big city in a gorgeously crafted\, quirky hybrid of animation and live-action. \nAfter the screening Nawaf Al Janahi will discuss the films and invite the views of the audience.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cineolios-cinenigh/
LOCATION:Mohammed Bin Rashid Library\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
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SUMMARY:Afterlife
DESCRIPTION:Abu Dhabi gets a taste of the premium electronic music festival founded in 2016 by the Italian music production and DJ duo Tale Of Us. The Afterlife brand has evolved from a club night into an event series and record label to the point where it can legitimately describe itself as a multi-dimensional platform for groundbreaking artists and immersive installations. Expect state-of-the-art visuals and top electronica from this Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend event. On stage are Tale Of Us (of course)\, Camelphat\, Rebūke\, Layla Benitez\, Anyma and Mrak.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/afterlife/
LOCATION:Yas Gateway\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241023T093413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T093413Z
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SUMMARY:Peau d’Âne: dir Jacques Demy (1970)
DESCRIPTION:Jacques Demy’s musical fantasy comedy proved to be his biggest success in France\, and is regarded now as a cult classic. It’s based on a fairy tale about a king (Jean Marais) who wishes to marry his own daughter (Catherine Deneuve); the Lilac fairy (Delphine Seyrig) saves the day … \nIn French\, with English subtitles.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/peau-dane-dir-jacques-demy-1970/
LOCATION:Jardins Germaine Tillion\, Hazza Bin Zayed St\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241204T130713Z
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SUMMARY:It's All Been Done Before
DESCRIPTION:An evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: \nThe Monkey’s Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into their home.  (adaptated from a short story by WW Jacobs) \nFlare up at 311: A couple has a dispute about selling their flat and moving to a more affordable neighborhood. \n\n\n\nI Am: Inspired by real events\, the play follows the journey of a girl growing up in a traditional society. \nTréteau: An amalgamation of inspirations and ideas\, Tréteau is a frenetic distillation of the overarching love of the theatre as an art form shared by playwrights and players alike. \nThe Tragic Queen: A ten-minute musical following two heiresses to a kingdom who must overcome politics and love for the throne. \nJanus: A second-generation immigrant faces uncomfortable competition from someone ‘fresh off the boat’. \nGarçon: Three men happen to meet at a café\, each waiting for that special someone. But who is she? \nIt’s All Been Done Before: A beleaguered writer struggles to finish his script while the characters keep interrupting. \n\n\nThere are further performances on 7 and 8 December.\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/its-all-been-done-before/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241206T223000
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SUMMARY:Singin’ in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn’t what matters\, of course; it’s the songs – classics like Good Morning\, Make ’em Laugh\, Moses Supposes\, and of course Singin’ in the Rain – and the dancing (the choreography by Andrew Wright is just great). There will also be live rain showers on stage every night … The result is a celebration of Hollywood’s golden era with romance\, humour and wall-to-wall entertainment. \nThere are further shows to 14 December: \n\n\n6 Dec 8pm\n7 Dec 2pm\n7 Dec 7pm\n8 Dec 2pm\n8 Dec 7pm\n9 Dec no show\n10 Dec 8pm\n11 Dec 8pm\n12 Dec 8pm\n13 Dec 8pm\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-12/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20240816T160227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T160536Z
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SUMMARY:Singin’ in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn’t what matters\, of course; it’s the songs – classics like Good Morning\, Make ’em Laugh\, Moses Supposes\, and of course Singin’ in the Rain – and the dancing (the choreography by Andrew Wright is just great). There will also be live rain showers on stage every night … The result is a celebration of Hollywood’s golden era with romance\, humour and wall-to-wall entertainment. \nThere are performances at 2pm and 7pm\, and further shows to 14 December: \n\n\n13 Dec 8pm\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-6/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20240814T094550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T094956Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Ayesha Sultana: Fragility and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The first major solo show in the GCC for the Bangladesh-born US-based artist. Her practice spans drawing\, painting and sculpture\, “exploring the material and conceptual possibilities of form and medium … Sultana proposes that fragility can be a form of strength while encompassing profound vulnerability. This thematic exploration is particularly pertinent in the contemporary world as social\, ecological and personal upheavals continually test the limits of sustainability”. \nThe exhibition has new oil paintings\, watercolours on Japanese silk tissue\, works on clay-coated paper\, hand-blown glass sculptures\, and some past photographic explorations. Interestingly\, there’s also a hint of the creative process through the inclusion of sketchbooks\, diaries\, in-progress artworks and an unfinished video. This kind of soul-baring is all too rare in conventional gallery shows; sometimes it can get in the way of the works themselves\, but obviously there will be occasions when the artist (and/or the gallerist) understands that it might provide additional insights. As the blurb puts it\, these additions “reveal the meticulous planning\, experimentation and emotional investment underlying each finished piece\, highlighting the fragility and resilience inherent in all creative acts … The exhibition reflects the fluidity and openness that characterise Sultana’s approach to art\, allowing viewers to witness the raw\, unpolished stages of her creative journey” \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-ayesha-sultana-fragility-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Ishara Art Foundation\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
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SUMMARY:Colour Gives Me Life
DESCRIPTION:A group show of works by Ludmilla Radchenko\, Rachel K (above)\, Ihab Ahmad\, Laurent Perbos\, Yana Abramova and Samuele Ventanni curated by Celine Azem. The aim is to explore how colour extends beyond visual experience\, “shaping memory\, emotion\, and perception through a diverse range of artistic expressions … evoking a deeper understanding of its role in memory\, imagination\, and transformation”. \nTo 7 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/colour-gives-me-life/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
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SUMMARY:Jazz At The Island: Aleksandra Krstic / Tania Kassis
DESCRIPTION:Jazz under the stars on Sharjah’s Al Noor Island – though again we’re not sure either artist would regard themselves as characteristic of (or confined to) the jazz genre. The Dubai-based Serbian singer\, songwriter\, pianist and composer Aleksandra Krstic has performed in a classical\, jazz\, funk\, soul and pop styles\, both solo and in bands; she’s also worked as a recording artist with jazz and electronic music artists. She has a nice sultry voice for self-accompanied Ella Fitzgerald style jazz. The award-winning Lebanese singer Tania Kassis (above) has won acclaim for her powerful soprano and crossover jazz-tinged Arabic melodies (check out our her Live at l’Olympia disc to get some idea of her range and capabilities\, especially the lovely ‘Islamo Christian Ave’). \nThe schedule: \n4-5.30pm Tour of the island and the Butterfly House\n6-6.40pm Jazz piano workshop with Rami Atallah (included in the ticket price\, we think\, but first come first served)\n7-8.30pm Interval for dinner\n8.30-9.30pm Aleksandra Krstic\n9.30-10.30pm Tania Kassis \nThe AED 100 ticket price buys you entry to the music\, but there’s also a 250 AED option which includes dinner before the main acts.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jazz-at-the-island-2/
LOCATION:Al Noor Island\, Buhairah Corniche Road\, Khalid Lagoon\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241113T103320Z
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SUMMARY:Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival – a filmic celebration of al fresco motoring with handlebars – returns for its fourth iteration\, promising “the best dramatic\, documentary and short films that reveal the passion of riders and the soul behind riding motorcycles”. Hosted as ever by its progenitor and Warehouse Four’s main man Ian Carless (TV director\, former MTV producer\, long-time motorcycle rider) it features a Bikers BBQ by DMFF & Café Rider from 5pm onwards\, with films starting at 7.30pm. \nScreenings: \nThe Piston King (UAE: 12 mins) Dubai premiere of a short documentary from Mazen Alhaj Salem about the inimitable Marco Möller and his philosophy behind the now sadly defunct MOTO Rauch & Staub \nFrom Sand To Salt (UAE: 40 mins) Tom Richardson documentary about Vendetta Racing’s Alan Boyter and his quest to build a bike that will take a land speed record on the Bonneville salt flats. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alan Boyter. \nLa Petite Moto Rouge (France: 5 mins) Hugo Bordes’ portrait of French motorcyclist\, Evangeline Bastide-Blatz – “a personal love letter to motorcycles\, which has helped shape who I am today”. \nThe Great Malle Mountain Rally (UK: 12 mins)  A celebration of the wildest landscapes in the greatest mountain range in Europe – a hundred bikes\, six countries and 2\,000 km in six days\, riding from Austria to Monaco. \nWhile We’re Here (USA: 9 mins) After the sudden loss of his longtime partner\, dirt bike rider Aaron McClintock found that his bond with his bike took on a much deeper significance … \nLong Live the Kings (France: 7 mins) Directed by Clement Beauvais\, this film follows three friends from Blitz Motorcycles on an incredible roadtrip\, all captured on Super 16mm film.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubai-motorcycle-film-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Warehouse Four\, Al Quoz\, Dubai
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241202T153600Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: FLEX* by Load na Dito
DESCRIPTION:FLEX* is a talking and listening game created by Manila-based curatorial and research initiative Load na Dito; participants explore the meaning of words based on personal experiences while moulding clay. Inspired by the city’s ubiquitous gift shops\, the accompanying installation will feature your colourful clay forms that record participants’ hand gestures during the game. \nThe location is here\, on Hamdan bin Mohammed Street opposite the Cultural Foundation. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/flex/2024-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241204T130841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T130841Z
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SUMMARY:It's All Been Done Before
DESCRIPTION:A second evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: \nThe Monkey’s Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into their home.  (adaptated from a short story by WW Jacobs) \nFlare up at 311: A couple has a dispute about selling their flat and moving to a more affordable neighborhood. \n\n\n\nI Am: Inspired by real events\, the play follows the journey of a girl growing up in a traditional society. \nTréteau: An amalgamation of inspirations and ideas\, Tréteau is a frenetic distillation of the overarching love of the theatre as an art form shared by playwrights and players alike. \nThe Tragic Queen: A ten-minute musical following two heiresses to a kingdom who must overcome politics and love for the throne. \nJanus: A second-generation immigrant faces uncomfortable competition from someone ‘fresh off the boat’. \nGarçon: Three men happen to meet at a café\, each waiting for that special someone. But who is she? \nIt’s All Been Done Before: A beleaguered writer struggles to finish his script while the characters keep interrupting. \n\n\nThere’s a final performance on 8 December.\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/its-all-been-done-before-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241203T161115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T161115Z
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SUMMARY:The Mask of Zorro: dir Martin Campbell (1998)
DESCRIPTION:Antonio Banderas\, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones have great fun in this easy-to-watch action/adventure movie. Hopkins is Zorro\, escaping from prison to find his long-lost daughter (Zeta-Jones) and avenge the death of his wife. He is aided by his successor (Banderas)\, who is pursuing his own vendetta while falling in love with Zeta-Jones … \nThere are further screenings on 12 and 24 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-mask-of-zorro-dir-martin-campbell-1998/
LOCATION:25hours Hotel Dubai One Central\, Trade Center Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20240709T072448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T072500Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE William Kentridge: A Shadow of a Shadow
DESCRIPTION:A master draughtsman\, illustrator\, filmmaker and sculptor\, William Kentridge is also a prolific theatre-maker who has collaborated with local theatre groups and world-renowned opera houses. This is the first exhibition to focus solely on Kentridge’s theatre practice and surveys 23 performances created by Kentridge from the late 1980s to the present. Presenting drawings\, puppets\, props\, costumes\, animations and stage backdrops\, the exhibition explores how Kentridge’s artistic practice revolves around different theatrical projects that consistently critique the different manifestations of authoritarianism through time.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-william-kentridge-a-shadow-of-a-shadow/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation – Bait Al Serkal\, Arts Square\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20240709T072736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T072736Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Antonio Dias: The Search for an Open Enigma
DESCRIPTION:Work by Antonio Dias (1944–2018)\, an artist who relentlessly transgressed material and conceptual boundaries\, tackling complex sociopolitical issues across diverse mediums. Drawing upon Hélio Oiticica’s 1969 analysis of Dias’ practice\, the title embraces the versatile\, ever-changing and subversive nature of his artistic oeuvre; the exhibition pays homage to Dias’ category-defying tendencies through a broad selection of works that encompass his artistic trajectory from its beginnings in the 1960s until the early 2000s.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-antonio-dias-the-search-for-an-open-enigma/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation – Bait Al Serkal\, Arts Square\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20240816T160509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T160509Z
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SUMMARY:Singin’ in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The highly successful stage adaptation of the iconic MGM film about silent film actors who face their share of struggles over the gradual transition to talkies. The plot isn’t what matters\, of course; it’s the songs – classics like Good Morning\, Make ’em Laugh\, Moses Supposes\, and of course Singin’ in the Rain – and the dancing (the choreography by Andrew Wright is just great). There will also be live rain showers on stage every night … The result is a celebration of Hollywood’s golden era with romance\, humour and wall-to-wall entertainment. \nThere are performances at 2pm and 7pm\, and further shows to 14 December: \n\n\n10 Dec 8pm\n11 Dec 8pm\n12 Dec 8pm\n13 Dec 8pm\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-9/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241009T093130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T093130Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Steven Naifeh: Found in Translation
DESCRIPTION:The first solo exhibition in Abu Dhabi in 50 years of works by Steven Naifeh\, Pulitzer Prize-winning author\, businessman and artist – particularly of large-scale geometric abstractions that owe much to hos appreciation of geometric art in the Middle East. \nNaifeh\, whose family is of Arab origin though his parents were US diplomats\, grew up in the Middle East\, Africa\, and South Asia before pursuing art history at both Princeton and Harvard. His practice is closely tied to his family’s experience in the UAE and his exposure to Islamic art; Naifeh’s large works reference the glorious Middle Eastern geometric heritage\, while integrating the newer traditions of geometric abstraction of Europe and America from Kazimir Malevich to Sol Lewitt. The result is a body of work that is both physically imposing and intricately wrought. In both paintings and sculptures\, Naifeh takes specific precedents from millennium-old Islamic and Arab prototypes that were inspired by mathematical principles\, removes them from their temporal and material context\, and reimagines them in the world of twentieth-century international art.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-steven-naifeh-found-in-translation/
LOCATION:Artbooth Gallery\, Centro Capital Center\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
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-2/2024-12-08/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241202T155008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T155008Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Frying Pan Adventures Public Art and Street Food
DESCRIPTION:A guided walking tour of Madinat Zayed with seven stops for (carb-heavy!) street food plus visits to four of the public art installations. “Together\, these artworks and the food we share tell a story of connection\, bringing people together through creativity and culture …” The tour takes between three and a half and four hours; dress appropriately\, and wear comfortable shoes. Meet outside Masjid Fatah in Madinat Zayed. \nFuture dates: \n13 December\n14 December\n20 December\n21 December\n27 December\n29 December\n4 January \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-frying-pan-adventures-public-art-and-street-food-2/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Tour/Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241119T161026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T161026Z
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SUMMARY:Remote Abu Dhabi by Rimini Protokoll
DESCRIPTION:Rimini Protokoll pushes the boundaries of conventional theatre. During this performance walk within the collective’s ‘Remote X’ series (2013–ongoing)\, you are invited to explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in future cities; for this tour\, designed specifically for Abu Dhabi\, you wear headphones (provided) and are guided by a computer-generated voice (in Arabic or English) into familiar and unfamiliar sites “that emerge as if from an imagined film”. \nThe starting point is the Landmark Tower on the Abu Dhabi Corniche Family Park. The Rimini Protokoll experience is remarkable and can be eye-opening; the collective has done Abu Dhabi a couple of times in the past\, as part of early Abu Dhabi Art extras\, and we’d heartily recommend the trip … \nThis is part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial. \nFuture dates: \n15 December\n22 December \n5 January\n19 January \n2 February\n9 February\n16 February \n6 April\n13 April\n20 April\n27 April \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/remote-abu-dhabi-by-rimini-protokoll-5/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Tour/Visit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172900
CREATED:20241119T162806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T162806Z
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SUMMARY:Remote Al Ain by Rimini Protokoll
DESCRIPTION:Rimini Protokoll pushes the boundaries of conventional theatre. During this performance walk within the collective’s ‘Remote X’ series (2013–ongoing)\, you are invited to explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in future cities; for this tour\, designed specifically for Al Ain\, you wear headphones (provided) and are guided by a computer-generated voice (in Arabic or English) into familiar and unfamiliar sites “that emerge as if from an imagined film”. \nThe starting point is Al Jahili Fort. \nThe Rimini Protokoll experience is remarkable and can be eye-opening; the collective has done Abu Dhabi a couple of times in the past\, as part of early Abu Dhabi Art extras\, and we’d heartily recommend the trip … \nThis is part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial. \nFuture dates: \n15 December\n22 December \n12 January\n25 January \n9 February\n23 February \n6 April\n13 April\n20 April\n27 April \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/remote-al-ain-by-rimini-protokoll-4/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Tour/Visit
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