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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:A second JBR gig for this month’s Laughter Factory tour: \nRory O’Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe\, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – “a joke every 30 seconds” calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. \nDarius Davies Definitely one of the most underrated comedians on the circuit: “supercharged\, and charismatic” said Chortle. We don’t think he’s actually at the Fringe this year\, but he was the best reviewed comedian there in 2021 … \nTABARAK A winner of the Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, Espana Comedy Games and Beat The Camel\, Born in Karachi but living now in Dubai\, he’s a good observational comic with spot-on delivery. \nFuture dates: \n23 July Al Habtoor Polo Resort\n25 July The Club\, Abu Dhabi\n26 July Radisson DAMAC Hills\n27 July Dukes The Palm \nShow tickets are AED 160 for all gigs and all shows start at 8.30pm. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-13/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE From Kalīla wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables
DESCRIPTION:A showcase for the power of fables from different cultures and eras\, providing “the opportunity to explore the universal themes and lessons found in these stories and understand the significance they hold in shaping our world”. It’s divided into three main sections – Travelling Tales\, Telling Stories\, and The Fables Today – with more than 132 artworks on display\, an eclectic collection of rare manuscripts\, paintings\, contemporary works\, and more pieces from France\, Saudi Arabia\, and the Emirates. \nCurated by Annie Vernay-Nouri\, Former Chief Curator\, Oriental Manuscripts Department\, Bibliothèque nationale de France\, the exhibition is held in partnership with Bibliothèque nationale de France and France Muséums and is supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. \nThe exhibition traces the origins of the genre in India and Greece\, following its evolution through the contributions of two key figures: Aesop in the Greco-Roman world and Ibn al-Muqaffa in the Arab-Islamic world. Says curator Annie Vernay-Nouri: “For the first time\, visitors have a unique opportunity to witness and compare rare and precious artworks representing three distinct traditions of fables. The Eastern and Western traditions\, rooted in a shared universal heritage\, have evolved independently without direct contact\, each charting its own course. It is only through the works of the eminent fabulist Jean de La Fontaine that these traditions have finally converged and united in a singular collection showcased at Louvre Abu Dhabi.”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-from-kalila-wa-dimna-to-la-fontaine-travelling-through-fables/
LOCATION:Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240721T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240721T170000
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SUMMARY:Funny Face: dir Stanley Donen (1957)
DESCRIPTION:Classic feelgood Hollywood of the 50s: a Paris-set musical with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire at their most charming\, directed by the legendary Stanley Donen\, gowns by de Givenchy\, songs by George and Ira Gershwin … No wonder it was nominated for four Academy Awards and continues to delight audiences more than 60 years after its premiere.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/funny-face-dir-stanley-donen-1957/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240710T124047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T125041Z
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SUMMARY:Liz Bains: Special Fringe Preview
DESCRIPTION:The excellent Liz Bains (a Dubomedy alumnus) is previewing her Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show before she heads off to Scotland. Expect “hilarious cultural observations and expat anguish”\, and you will never look at cucumbers the same way again … The evening will be hosted by Adi and also features one-liner expert Nadim. It’s free\, though you do have to pre-register to get on the list.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/liz-bains-special-fringe-preview/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240721T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240721T213000
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Sufi
DESCRIPTION:Fadi Rifaai (vocal) is joined by Sandu (tabla) and Zahi Saba Ayon (keyboard) for an immersive sound journey through the poetry of the greatest Sufi mystics — Al-Hallaj\, Ibn al-Farid\, Abu-al-Hasan — supported by ToDA’s signature 360º visuals. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sounds-of-sufi/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240722T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:Hotel Salvation: dir Shubhashish Bhutiani (2016)
DESCRIPTION:A warm tale of life and relationships\, embedded in Indian culture and Hindu rituals. Daya decides he wants to die in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi. Rajiv\, his over-worked accountant son\, struggles with anxieties about his responsibilities back home but accompanies him to the eponymous Hotel Salvation – where Daya rediscovers a liking for life. It’s a tender\, gentle film about relationships and ageing; very highly recommended. \nIn Hindi\, with English subtitles.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/hotel-salvation-dir-shubhashish-bhutiani-2016/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:ELF Community Night
DESCRIPTION:An evening of poetry and spoken word performances “of all kinds” inspired by the theme ‘Passages’ in response to an open call (so a kind of pre-curated open mic event). It’s run by Emirates Literature Foundation\, organisers of LitFest. The ticketing fee of AED 25 can be redeemed for a free drink\, and you’re advised to pre-register.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/elf-community-night/
LOCATION:One Life Kitchen & Café\, Building 5\, d3\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240723T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240723T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Laughter Factory tour moves into midweek: \nRory O’Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe\, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – “a joke every 30 seconds” calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. \nDarius Davies Definitely one of the most underrated comedians on the circuit: “supercharged\, and charismatic” said Chortle. We don’t think he’s actually at the Fringe this year\, but he was the best reviewed comedian there in 2021 … \nTABARAK A winner of the Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, Espana Comedy Games and Beat The Camel\, Born in Karachi but living now in Dubai\, he’s a good observational comic with spot-on delivery. \nFuture dates: \n25 July The Club\, Abu Dhabi\n26 July Radisson DAMAC Hills\n27 July Dukes The Palm \nShow tickets are AED 160 for all gigs and all shows start at 8.30pm. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-14/
LOCATION:Al Habtoor Polo Resort\, Al Safa 5\, Emirates Road 611\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240725T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240725T223000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Laughter Factory tour calls in on Abu Dhabi\, something it hasn’t done of late: \nRory O’Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe\, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – “a joke every 30 seconds” calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. \nDarius Davies Definitely one of the most underrated comedians on the circuit: “supercharged\, and charismatic” said Chortle. We don’t think he’s actually at the Fringe this year\, but he was the best reviewed comedian there in 2021 … \nTABARAK A winner of the Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, Espana Comedy Games and Beat The Camel\, Born in Karachi but living now in Dubai\, he’s a good observational comic with spot-on delivery. \nFuture dates: \n26 July Radisson DAMAC Hills\n27 July Dukes The Palm \nShow tickets are AED 160 for all gigs and all shows start at 8.30pm. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-15/
LOCATION:The Club\, Al Mina\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240726T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Jazz: Nikolai Mishchenko Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Classic New Orleans jazz favourites in ToDA’s immersive 360º visuals that “will transport you straight to the heart of New Orleans”. The band: \nNikolai Mishchenko piano\nMatt West saxophone\nTona trumpet\nRami Lakkis bass\nSatya Darcy drums \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/new-orleans-jazz-nikolai-mishchenko-quintet/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240726T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240726T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The penultimate gig for this month’s Laughter Factory tour: \nRory O’Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe\, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – “a joke every 30 seconds” calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. \nDarius Davies Definitely one of the most underrated comedians on the circuit: “supercharged\, and charismatic” said Chortle. We don’t think he’s actually at the Fringe this year\, but he was the best reviewed comedian there in 2021 … \nTABARAK A winner of the Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, Espana Comedy Games and Beat The Camel\, Born in Karachi but living now in Dubai\, he’s a good observational comic with spot-on delivery. \nTomorrow (27 July) the final stop is at Dukes The Palm. Show tickets are AED 160 for all gigs and all shows start at 8.30pm. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-16/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240709T074620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T074620Z
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SUMMARY:Dreams of Miyazaki
DESCRIPTION:A journey in 360° space through the worlds created by Hayao Miyazaki & Joe Hisaishi with the Armenian pianist Gayane Aslanyan. “In 60 minutes\, she will transport you to a realm of wonder and fantasy where imagination knows no bounds …” Performances at 6pm and 8pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dreams-of-miyazaki-2/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240722T102025Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Party
DESCRIPTION:A spontaneous\, unscripted live show created on the fly in response to audience prompts. We’re promised “comedy\, drama\, mischief\, and a bunch of unique emotions”. Mostly comedy\, we’d guess …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/improv-party/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240727T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240727T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T130122Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Last gig for this month’s Laughter Factory tour: \nRory O’Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe\, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – “a joke every 30 seconds” calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. \nDarius Davies Definitely one of the most underrated comedians on the circuit: “supercharged\, and charismatic” said Chortle. We don’t think he’s actually at the Fringe this year\, but he was the best reviewed comedian there in 2021 … \nTABARAK A winner of the Short & Sweet Comedy Festival\, Espana Comedy Games and Beat The Camel\, Born in Karachi but living now in Dubai\, he’s a good observational comic with spot-on delivery. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-17/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Leila Eskandari: Whispers of Legends
DESCRIPTION:Eskandari’s exuberant and busy paintings intertwine myth and reality\, exploring the power of storytelling – the artist’s inspiration for this series comes from the Shahnameh\, or the Book of Kings\, an ancient Persian epic poem filled with mythical figures and historical tales. Eskandari’s vibrant colours\, fluid forms\, and intricate patterns breathes new life into these stories.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-leila-eskandari-whispers-of-legends/
LOCATION:Zawyeh Gallery\, Warehouse 27\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240728T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240723T081023Z
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SUMMARY:The Lion King: dir Roger Allers\, Rob Minkoff (1994)
DESCRIPTION:A gorgeously restored print for the 30th anniversary of the family friendly classic. With help from his long-lost friend\, Nala (Moira Kelly)\, and a curious pair of newfound friends\, Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and Timon (Nathan Lane)\, Simba (Matthew Broderick) must figure out how to face his past and take back what is rightfully his from former heir to the throne Scar (Jeremy Irons). As the blurb puts it\, the result is “a uniquely entertaining coming-of-age allegory using classic storytelling elements\, memorable characters\, unforgettable music\, generous doses of humour and universal themes to craft a stylish\, ambitious and magical film that remains a delightfully entertaining experience for moviegoers of all ages”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-lion-king-dir-roger-allers-rob-minkoff-1994/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240729T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240723T082910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T082910Z
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SUMMARY:Ali & Ava: dir Clio Barnard (2021)
DESCRIPTION:A compelling contemporary love story about two fundamentally lonely people – classroom assistant Ava and landlord/failed DJ Ali – who bond over a love of music and their shared affection for the child of Ali’s Slovakian tenants. But even as a deep connection begins to grow\, the legacy of Ava’s past relationship and Ali’s emotional turmoil at the breakdown of his marriage begins to overshadow their newfound passion …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ali-ava-dir-clio-barnard-2021/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240524T155355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T155355Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Houda Bakkali: Digital Art\, Digital Culture
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition that aims to demonstrate the power of digital art to break spatial\, temporal and generational borders\, “creating synergies between different audiences and making art not only timeless\, but also universal\, close and understandable”. It features work by Bakkali alongside educational information about digital art\, creative process and the uses of art and new technologies. Says the artist: “Digital art is not a trend\, it is the present and the future. My art represents the need to tell stories through captivating and surprising environments\, in which the viewer can immerse themselves\, as is the case with augmented reality. It’s a way to experience a variety of sensations and emotions with my artwork. It also allows me to expand the story and give it life or several lives\, as many as I want. In addition\, it’s a way to create more fun and unique environments\, involving the viewer in the artwork and making it grow over time with new stories\, settings and characters.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-houda-bakkali-digital-art-digital-culture/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Abu Dhabi\, Al Bateen\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE ChefBurger: Journey Through the Arts – From Tokyo to Paris
DESCRIPTION:A collection of digital and painted art from ChefBurger (aka Mano Gonzalez) that “offers a unique opportunity to experience the convergence of diverse cultures through compelling portraits\, French masterpieces\, and a profound reverence for nature”. Included is a new series of eight paintings\, TreesArt to the World\, which promotes environmental stewardship.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-chefburger-journey-through-the-arts-from-tokyo-to-paris/
LOCATION:ME Dubai\, The Opus by Omniyat\, Al Amal Street\, Business Bay\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.188685;55.267073
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240803T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240803T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Night with Winck
DESCRIPTION:ToDA transforms into a jazz venue for live performance accompanied by a 360° immersive show for a 90-minute set from Luisa Winck\, with keyboard and drums as accompaniment. Expect a range from soulful ballads to upbeat foot-tappers … \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-jazz-night-with-winck-4/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240803T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240803T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240730T090225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T124458Z
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SUMMARY:Same Same\, but Different: A Sit Down with Shawn and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Looks like VOX has a winner with this one: Shawn Chidiac\, aka ‘My Parents are Divorced’\, is doing this chat-plus-comedy evening once a month at VOX Cinemas Mercato Mall until the end of the year. For the August edition\, Shawn will be joined by stand-up comedians Joshua Dias (co-host of the Half a Nice Day podcast with his wife\, Janine Khouri) and Ismail Ismail (founder of The Comedy Cave).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/same-same-but-different-a-sit-down-with-shawn-and-friends-3/
LOCATION:VOX Mercato\, Mercato Mall\, Jumeirah Beach Rd\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Drawing Time: Duets
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition spotlights new and historical works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection that present the range and possibilities of drawing and print culture. The first instalment of a four-part series\, it delves into the concept of “the double\, the pair\, the rejoinder”; it is curated by Dr Omar Kholeif\, Director of Collections and Senior Curator at Sharjah Art Foundation. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-drawing-time-duets/
LOCATION:Al Mureijah Art Spaces\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240510T131232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T131232Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Khaled Jarada: Non Key Frame
DESCRIPTION:The title of this exhibition evokes a notion that originates from the world of the moving image. Key frames are those that define a scene in a film; they set its starting as well as ending point\, they are typically the most important frames and so they are the ones into which creators put more thought and spend more time developing. Non-key frames are intermediates\, coming between two crucial moments and defined only through an external reference. In this solo show Khaled Jarada finds a similar hierarchy in specific modes of historiography\, where history is reduced to key moments\, key figures\, key geographies\, and key cultures; his work refutes that rigid hierarchy\, instead elevating those devalued and mundane moments\, places\, objects\, and figures to become worthy of display\, appreciation\, and idealization. His figures appear imbalanced\, anxious\, and out of place. The in-betweenness in these works is spatial as well as temporal …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-khaled-jarada-non-key-frame/
LOCATION:Fann à Porter\, The Workshop\, Villa 45\, St. 23b\, off Al Wasl Road (opposite Box Park)\, Jumeirah 2\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240809T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240801T100749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T101951Z
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Night with Olesia Glants & Big Band
DESCRIPTION:ToDA delivers big-band jazz accompanied by a 360° immersive show for a 90-minute set from Ukrainian vocalist Olesia Giants\, with backing from a stellar collection of top Dubai musicians. Expect classics by the likes of Frank Sinatra\, Ray Charles and Peggy Lee in this one-hour show. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-jazz-night-with-olesia-glants-big-band/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240722T145106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145354Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Gold and Treasures: 3\,000 Years of Chinese Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:L’ÉCOLE Middle East – Van Cleef and Arpels’ school of jewellery arts– is celebrating its opening in Dubai Design District with this spectacular exhibition. The clue is of course in the name: the pieces on show (a hundred or so of them) come from the Mengdiexuan Collection\, a genuinely outstanding private art collection from Hong Kong\, and spans more than three thousand years of goldsmithing work from China. \nThat in itself is interesting\, for China is better known as a culture that valued bronze\, porcelain and jade rather than gold for high-status artefacts. The Mengdiexuan collection has been assembled by Betty Lo and Kenneth Chu\, partners in business and in life; the Mengdiexuan collection began with a wedding gift from Lo’s father\, a decorating mirror\, which fired their interest in Chinese metalworking. According to Chu\, they were attracted by the creativity on show in gold objects\, combined with the fact that gold was used in Chinese culture primarily as smaller objects and personal ornaments which were eminently collectable. \nThe more familiar genres of bronze\, jade and porcelain are considered among China’s noblest fine arts; when they started\, Betty Lo and Kenneth Chu were taking a step into the unknown. In 30 years of building their collection\, however\, they have become both experts and advocates for Chinese gold. \nOne clear result was the appreciation that China was open to influences from outside its geographic centre\, indeed from outside of China altogether. The collection sheds light on the true diversity of Chinese civilisation. \nThe exhibition runs through many of the key techniques and developments of Chinese goldworking. The oldest pieces employ hammering and chasing techniques\, relatively simple in the earliest work but which by the Tang Dynasty (618–907) had developed into complex ornaments of great delicacy. By that time gold had come to represent divine splendour (the Buddhist paradise was seen as golden) and intellectual virtue (because gold was mined\, it was seen as analogous to human qualities – so the Tang emperor Tai Zong could praise his chief minister for being able to discern and refine the ‘gold’ in men). \nA second craft process featured in the exhibition\, casting\, was derived from bronze metallurgy and in particular has produced magnificent ritual vessels from the Shang to Han eras (roughly contemporary with ancient Rome). Another technique seen in the collection is granulation\, a process of making gold granules that are used as decoration together with inlays of other materials – gems\, glass\, shell inlays. Though lost until the 20th century\, the technique was available to Chinese artisans as early as the Western Han period\, and was fashionable from then well into Tang. \nAnd Chinese goldsmithing probably reached its zenith with gold wire and filigree\, techniques that in the hands of the masters could capture life and movement. \nThe exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-gold-and-treasures-3000-years-of-chinese-ornaments/
LOCATION:L’ÉCOLE Middle East\, Building 10\, Dubai Design District\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Exhibition,Jewellery
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240810T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T075933Z
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SUMMARY:SAF Book Club: Dystopian Literature in the Present
DESCRIPTION:An SAF Book Club meetup to talk about dystopian literary titles such as The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa\, Vauhini Vara’s Immortal King Rao and the granddaddy of the general\, Orwell’s 1984. You’re also welcome to bring your own choice of books to the conversation.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/saf-book-club-dystopian-literature-in-the-present/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Flying Saucer\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Book club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240409T124855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T124855Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Echoes of the Orient
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural exhibition of the brand new Bassam Freiha Art Foundation is curated from the private collection of Bassam Said Freiha to offer a perspective into how the Middle East has been perceived\, portrayed and romanticised over time – particularly the depiction of femininity. The exhibition juxtaposes Western portrayals with works by Arab artists. Featured alongside works by Rudolphe Ernst\, Léon Comerre\, Paul Leroy\, Jan-Baptist Huysmans and Fabio Fabbi from the Bassam Freiha Collection are significant works on loan by Arab modernists\, including Habib Srour\, Moustafa Faroukh\, Cesar Gemayel\, Tawfik Tarek\, and early works by the acclaimed Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-echoes-of-the-orient/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240826T145109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T145109Z
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SUMMARY:Susan Doe: Entwined
DESCRIPTION:The first Project Space exhibition of the new season features a series of paintings\, sculptures\, and installations through which Susan Doe explores ideas of intersectionality\, rooted in her own bicultural upbringing. Says the gallery: “Reflecting on her Chinese American background\, the artist blends together disparate elements to create something unexpected. Through this process\, she plays with illusions of materiality\, making metal threads appear soft and weaving paper to mimic large solid sculptures.” To 17 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/susan-doe-entwined/
LOCATION:NYUAD Project Space\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240723T105130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T105415Z
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SUMMARY:Uncharted Paths: DocuShorts in Focus
DESCRIPTION:An evening of short documentary films from the region\, works by artists taking part in Image Nation Abu Dhabi’s Arab Film Studios programme: \nLuminary: dir Nada Jahed\nArabic\, 9.5 mins\nA poetic portrait of a blind father who is strongly determined to deliver his message to the world. \nM1K0: dir Fahad Shaikh\nEnglish\, 8 mins\nFollows Polish software engineer Mikolaj Zenliski as he trains in the desert after getting through to the next stage of the Mars One project. \nUmma: dir Shoayb Khattab\nSilent\, 8 mins\nA non-verbal mediation journey of the umma\, a sardine-like fish\, from the net to the plate. \nJumaa and Hakim: dir Alawi Shareef\nArabic and English\, 10 mins\nOne young boy is homeless\, another struggles to survive in the jungle. Their journey in life is forever altered by the influence of a stranger from another land. \nThe Girl with the Accent: dir Nadia Durry\nEnglish\, 10 mins\nAn Ethiopian woman’s embrace of her identity through the colour of her skin. \nThe Shave: dir Fajer Alalami\nArabic\, 10 mins\nA coming-of-age story: a medical condition means Mohammed has an ongoing struggle to prove his manhood in the face of masculine stereotypes. \nThe screenings are followed by a panel discussion involving all the directors alongside Waleed Al Madani\, a documentary filmmaker and editing instructor at Arab Film Studio under the Creative Media Authority\, and Aiham Al Subaihi\, filmmaker\, actor\, and full-time acting teacher at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uncharted-paths-docushorts-in-focus/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240815T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T211815
CREATED:20240813T133909Z
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SUMMARY:Summertime: dir David Lean (1955)
DESCRIPTION:David Lean’s lush love letter to Venice was his personal favourite among his own films. A sublimely bittersweet tale of romantic longing\, it also has Katharine Hepburn at her best\, portraying the conflicting emotions in a lonely\, middle-aged American tourist forced to confront her insecurities when she is drawn into a seemingly impossible affair with a charming Italian shopkeeper (Rossano Brazzi); the result isan exquisitely tender evocation of the magic and melancholy of a fleeting\, not-quite-fairytale romance. This is a classic Cinema Space pick\, and very highly recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/summertime-dir-david-lean-1955/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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