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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241213T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241213T223000
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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 two final shows tomorrow: \n\n\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-10/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241213T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241213T205000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
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SUMMARY:Ginevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi: Harleking
DESCRIPTION:Ginevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi\, based between Berlin and Turin\, have been working as a duo since 2008 with a style that merges dance\, performance and visual art. Harleking is a choreographic work that was first seen in 2018 and has since been featured at several dance festivals; its subject is a harlequinade style of mannered gestures through jerky\, robotic movements that manage to combine a courtly formality with a sense of danger and mistrust. There are obvious references to the Harlequin of the Commedia dell’Arte\, a sly servant moved by an insatiable hunger\, a trickster who ultimately derives from a devil character in medieval Passion Plays. Harleking‘s mode of communication has something of ancient wall decorations in which monstrous figures blend in with elegant ornament – figures which can evoke amusement without any joy. \nThis piece is part of the Frontiers dance programme. There’s a second performance on 14 December at 7pm; and Panzetti and Ticconi are giving a workshop on the techniques used in Harleking on 14 December at 1pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ginevra-panzetti-and-enrico-ticconi-harleking/
LOCATION:Sima Performing Arts\, Warehouse 38\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241202T155036Z
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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: \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-3/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Tour/Visit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241211T113349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T113349Z
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SUMMARY:Ryoten Ogata: The Essence of Blue
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by his upbringing in Hokkaido\, Ryoten Ogata creates artwork with the sea as a recurring theme; each painting represents a singular\, unrepeatable moment of movement on the sea’s surface To 12 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ryoten-ogata-the-essence-of-blue/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown\, Marasi Drive\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241122T144107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T145111Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE An African Story
DESCRIPTION:A group show for four African artists from the Swiss-Zim Heritage stable\, all first-timers for Dubai – evocative depictions of heritage and community from Keith Zenda\, wildlife scenes by Tonderai Mujuru\, Barry Lungu with rich expressions of daily urban life\, and stone sculptures by Sampson Kuvenguwa. 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-an-african-story-2/
LOCATION:Andakulova Gallery\, Unit 18\, P4 Level Damac Park Towers\,  DIFC \, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.209528;55.278514
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241212T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241203T132647Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory: Endless Fun\, End of Season\, Parties
DESCRIPTION:The Laughter Factory’s seasonal tour promises a “hilarious memorable night” with “hand-picked headline comics from across the planet” and “non-stop belly laughs from start to finish”. Sets the bar really quite high … The acts: \nChris Washington UK standup with a clutch of TV appearances (inc Mock the Week\, House of Games\, The Stand Up Sketch Show \nAbz Ali Emirati comic who shared a sold-out Abu Dhabi Comedy Week gig with Bassem Youseff and Maz Jobrani \nAsh Rose “the UAE’s only stand-up magician … His timing\, crowd work\, lightning-fast wit\, charm\, outrageously good looks and modesty all define him as a leader in his field” \nAnand Raman Can half a million social media followers be wrong? “Pure\, chaotic fun” \nRoxy Yekta British Iranian comic who riffs on life’s awkward moments with a sharp wit and a knack for crowd work \nThe other tour stops are … \n13 Dec 8.30pm Radisson DAMAC Hills\n14 Dec 8.30pm Mövenpick JBR \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-endless-fun-end-of-season-parties/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241212T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20240816T161126Z
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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\n13 Dec 8pm\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-13/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241203T161207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T161207Z
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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’s a further screening on  24 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-mask-of-zorro-dir-martin-campbell-1998-2/
LOCATION:25hours Hotel Dubai One Central\, Trade Center Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Tyrrell Winston: Life in the Fast Lane
DESCRIPTION:Winston’s work blends art with sports culture\, transforming everyday objects – deflated basketballs\, cigarette butts\, even the signatures of artists and athletes –into pieces that challenge viewers to reconsider the significance of these items; the results “resonate with resilience\, legacy\, and cultural identity” (says the gallery). His subject is the parallel struggles of athletes and artists\, speed and sacrifice\, the repetitive nature of success and the unseen sacrifices that lead to greatness.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-tyrrell-winston-life-in-the-fast-lane/
LOCATION:Volery Gallery\, Maze Tower - 5201\, Dubai International Financial Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.20884;55.2770323
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241021T134500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151641Z
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SUMMARY:Abdulla Lutfi: LuffyxLutfi | Emirati-Manga
DESCRIPTION:The Emirati artist introduces “a unique fusion of Japanese manga and Emirati culture”; Lufti’s bold black-and-white line drawings aim to capture the essence of life in the UAE with humour and insight and a style inspired by Lutfi’s childhood love for anime – especially the iconic ‘One Piece’ series. This exhibition merges the fantastical elements of the “One Piece” universe with vibrant Emirati authenticity\, says the gallery.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/abdulla-lutfi-luffyxlutfi-emirati-manga/
LOCATION:Mestaria Gallery\, Unit 35\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20240816T160438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T160438Z
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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\n12 Dec 8pm\n13 Dec 8pm\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-8/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241204T141424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T141424Z
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SUMMARY:Theatresports: Santas vs Elves 2
DESCRIPTION:A second evening of festive competitive improv. In Theatresports\, teams of improvisors are selected to compete against each other for points awarded by a panel of judges. The teams issue challenges to each other on the seasonal theme\, and the judges are looking for how well the improvisors react (usually in terms of narrative\, technique\, and entertainment – judges can hand out warnings or penalties for being boring). One team will get to win the coveted Theatresports trophy … \nIt’s great fun\, and it’s free. You need to put your name down on the webpage’s guestlist\, though\, and turn up early because the RSVP doesn’t guarantee you a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/theatresports-santas-vs-elves-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241111T172758Z
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SUMMARY:Encore Presents: Benjamin Grosvenor
DESCRIPTION:Something of a coup for the Encore Presents series of recitals\, curated by Amira Fouad and presented with the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai: the stunning British piano virtuoso Benjamin Grosvenor has been accumulating accolades – from reviewers (“everything Grosvenor touches turns to gold”\, “a genius who has reached the height of his interpretive powers”) and in terms of awards: among others\, Grosvenor has been named Gramophone’s Young Artist of the Year\, won a Classical Brit Critics’ Award\, and has a Diapason d’Or Jeune Talent Award. He is internationally recognised for his electrifying performances\, his technical gifts\, a distinctive sound and what Süddeutsche Zeitung called “the unmistakable sense of poetic immersion directed solely at the realisation of music”. (He is also an Ambassador of Music Masters\, a charity dedicated to making music education accessible to all children regardless of their background\, championing diversity and inclusion.) Highly recommended\, even at this price … \nHis programme: \nBrahms\, Intermezzi op.117\nRavel\, Gaspard de la nuit\nMussorgsky\, Pictures at an Exhibition
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/benjamin-grosvenor/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera Studio\, Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241202T144928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T144928Z
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SUMMARY:Men’s Jewelry\, Signs & Insignia
DESCRIPTION:Jewellery is usually treated as a style of female adornment\, but these days especially it’s also an important signifier for men – at once a social and cultural marker\, an instrument of power assertion\, a communication tool\, and yes a fashion accessory too. This conversation with art historians Dr David Usieto Cabrera and May El Hage\, both lecturers at L’ÉCOLE Middle East School of Jewelry Arts\, discusses the symbolic and ornamental functions of men’s jewellery. The talk is preceded by a welcome reception. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mens-jewelry-signs-insignia/
LOCATION:L’ÉCOLE Middle East\, School of Jewelry Arts\, Building 10\, Dubai Design District\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151632Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Wissam Shawkat: Calligraformism
DESCRIPTION:The Iraqi artist and calligrapher introduces the latest examples of his signature style\, merging the beauty of classical Arabic scripts with modern design principles; Calligraforms transforms Thuluth script lettering into abstract\, fluid forms that are removed their textual meaning and presented as stand-alone visual elements. As he puts it\, “Each letter has a life and energy of its own. By magnifying their details and removing the constraints of the text\, I aim to reveal their hidden beauty.” \n“By blending the rich heritage of Arabic calligraphy with influences from modern European abstract movements like Cubism\, and Bauhaus\, Wissam creates a dialogue between the East and West\,” says the gallery. “Calligraformism is more than an art style; it is a philosophy\, an artistic movement\, that reflects Wissam’s desire to break the boundaries of classical calligraphy …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-wissam-shawkat-calligraformism/
LOCATION:Mestaria Gallery\, Unit 35\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20240816T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T160314Z
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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\n11 Dec 8pm\n12 Dec 8pm\n13 Dec 8pm\n14 Dec 2pm\n14 Dec 8pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/singin-in-the-rain-7/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241023T090607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T090607Z
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SUMMARY:Imperial Orchestra: Cinema Medley 2
DESCRIPTION:Imperial Orchestra\, described as “a modern-day symphony orchestra from St Petersburg” with 120 musicians on stage under the baton of Lev Dunaev\, returns to the Coca-Cola Arena for a second concert of orchestral arrangements of well-known cinema themes – including Stranger Things\, The Mandalorian\, The Avengers\, Lord of the Rings\, Transformers\, The Last Samurai\, Titanic\, James Bond\, The Terminator\, The Untouchables\, “and many more”. The highlight of the show will apparently be Imperial Orchestra’s exclusive symphonic suite of the Oppenheimer soundtrack\, making its debut in Dubai.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/imperial-orchestra-cinema-medley-2/
LOCATION:Coca-Cola Arena\, City Walk\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T213000
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SUMMARY:Bye Bye Tiberias: dir Lina Soualem (2022)
DESCRIPTION:Thirty years ago\, Hiam Abbass left her native village in Galilee to follow her acting dream in France. Camera in hand\, her daughter Lina questions her mother’s bold choices and the way the women in her family – who she has left behind – have influenced her life. The result is an intimate documentary about four generations of women and their shared legacy of separation. \nThere are further screenings on 15\, 21 and 26 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bye-bye-tiberias-dir-lina-soualem-2022-2/
LOCATION:Cinema Akil in 25hours Hotel\, Trade Center St\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241204T134850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T145856Z
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SUMMARY:Bejeweled: A Symphony of Gemology and Art
DESCRIPTION:A two-part talk exploring the history and craftsmanship of 11 extraordinary pieces from the museum’s permanent collection\, presented by L’ÉCOLE Middle East and Louvre Abu Dhabi. There’s a livestream talk on 9 December (3-4pm: the Zoom link is here) followed by this in-person talk with Jérôme Farigoule\, Chief Curator at Louvre Abu Dhabi; Chandra Horn\, gemologist and lecturer at the L’ÉCOLE Middle East\, School of Jewelry Arts; and David Usieto Cabrera\, art historian and lecturer at the L’ÉCOLE Middle East\, School of Jewelry Arts. \nThe talk is preceded at 4pm by a tour of the museum to highlight the objects under discussion.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bejeweled-a-symphony-of-gemology-and-art/
LOCATION:Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241209T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241204T141242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T141432Z
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SUMMARY:Theatresports: Santas vs Elves 1
DESCRIPTION:A newish Courtyard tradition: competitive improv. In Theatresports\, teams of improvisors are selected to compete against each other for points awarded by a panel of judges. The teams issue challenges to each other on the seasonal theme\, and the judges are looking for how well the improvisors react (usually in terms of narrative\, technique\, and entertainment – judges can hand out warnings or penalties for being boring). One team will get to win the coveted Theatresports trophy … \nIt’s great fun\, and it’s free. You need to put your name down on the webpage’s guestlist\, though\, and turn up early because the RSVP doesn’t guarantee you a seat. \nThere’s a second Theatresports Special on 11 December. 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/theatresports-santas-vs-elves-1/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241028T165051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T165051Z
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SUMMARY:Compagnie Nacera Belaza: La Nuée
DESCRIPTION:The title of this dance piece by Nacera Belaza holds two meanings in French: a dark cloud and a dense flock of birds. She developed the performance following a research visit to the First Nation Dakota tribes in North America; she was struck by the communal festive rituals\, where participants from different communities danced individually and collectively to an ascending rhythm. For La Nuée\, ten dancers move in a pitch-dark space in a performance that unfolds like a painting being drawn on a black canvas; the successive moving tableaux become visible under very precise jets of light that appear and disappear in tandem with the rhythm of a distinctive and singular soundtrack. \nThis performance is La Nuée‘s Arab world premiere; Belaza has seven professional dancers from her own company plus three SPAA students for this special version of the piece\, which is part of Sharjah Art Foundation’s Perform Sharjah programme.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/compagnie-nacera-belaza-la-nuee/
LOCATION:Sharjah Performing Arts Academy\, University City\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241203T162800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T163110Z
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SUMMARY:Home Alone: dir Chris Columbus (1990)
DESCRIPTION:The original and the best of the Home Alone franchise\, funny and slightly sad because eight-year-old Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) is accidentally left behind while his family heads to Paris for Christmas and they simply don’t notice that he’s not there … He does a great job defending the family home from two bumbling burglars on Christmas Eve\, though. \nThere are further screenings on 22\, 28 and 31 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/home-alone/
LOCATION:25hours Hotel Dubai One Central\, Trade Center Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20240930T132555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T142452Z
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SUMMARY:Mezzotono
DESCRIPTION:A Mezzotono concert is always engaging\, always interesting. They describe themselves as a small orchestra without instruments – just five voices\, quality singing\, and a unique style which blends vocal harmonies\, beatboxing\, and vocal percussion. They aim to cover many music styles with Italian and dialect songs (they’re Italian) from jazz to pop via mambo\, tango\, folk music\, big band jazz and classical – and all a capella. The genial stage presence is another plus\, and this is a show that should really suit the Cultural Foundation’s outdoor amphitheatre very well. Recommended\, especially at this price.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mezzotono/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Qasr al Hosn\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241204T130944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T130944Z
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SUMMARY:It's All Been Done Before
DESCRIPTION:The final performance for this 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\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/its-all-been-done-before-3/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED:20241204T140818Z
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SUMMARY:Archeological Insights: Dr Peter Magee in conversation with Dr Mansour Radwan
DESCRIPTION:This Dubai Culture event offers insights into historical artefacts and settlements across the UAE\, with a focus on the upcoming loan of unexpected discoveries to the Zayed National Museum. The Musuem’s director\, Peter Magee\, is a distinguished scholar with over 70 publications on the Arabian Gulf’s history and archaeology; he has led cultural heritage projects across the Middle East since 1994. Joining him is Mansour Radwan\, an archaeology expert with Dubai Culture’s Antiquities Section\, celebrated for an extensive career directing excavations across Egypt and for his significant contributions to archaeological research in the UAE and the wider region.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/archeological-insights-dr-peter-magee-in-conversation-with-dr-mansour-radwan/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Archeology,Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
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:20241208T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
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;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260420T224017
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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