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SUMMARY:Giampiero Romanò: Fragile\, Handle with Care
DESCRIPTION:Romanò combines artistic creativity with his skills in restoration and preservation. He works with antique mirrors and frames\, transforming used pieces of framed mirrors into whole new entities; “Romanò’s ‘mirrors could look rich and beautiful\, yet they are extremely fragile\, exactly like people” as the gallery puts it. And “the artworks are also a representation of a journey to parallel temporal universes and are signs of revolution on the conventional in a bid for change”. \nPast\, present\, and future find a way to co-exist in his artworks. They combine history and memories (the old frames) with the present (people’s faces reflected in the mirrors)\, and he leaves room for the future.”We the human beings are the mirror\, the element that should give cohesion to the frame which is our history\,” he says. \nTo 17 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/giampiero-romano-fragile-handle-with-care/
LOCATION:Zawyeh Gallery\, Warehouse 27\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230519T223000
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SUMMARY:Ola Roshdy
DESCRIPTION:The Egyptian actress and stand-up comic entertains with her spin on motherhood\, womanhood\, and all things related. Joining her on the same bill are Reem Nabil and Ahmed El Hareedy (host). This is a Dubai Comedy Festival Show.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ola-roshdy/
LOCATION:Theatre at Mall of the Emirates\, Level 2\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230519T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230519T220000
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SUMMARY:Rooftop Rhythms Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:The Middle East’s best (and longest-running) poetry and performance open mic night enters its second decade with original material from spoken word artists\, poets\, and musicians. Rooftop Rhythms is hosted by Jaysus Zain with opening and closing DJ sets by DJ Shidi.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rooftop-rhythms-11-9/
LOCATION:Marketplace\, NYUAD Campus\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Open mic
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T154416
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SUMMARY:Amit Tandon: Masala Sandwich
DESCRIPTION:The Indian comic (aka The Married Guy) has clocked up 100 million views across his social media platforms. Generally observational in style\, his comedy crosses global boundaries; this Dubai Comedy Festival show – in English\, incidentally – is an interwoven mix of story-telling and observational humour where Amit talks about his shortcomings as a person and his challenges as a parent of two teenagers.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/amit-tandon-masala-sandwich/
LOCATION:Theatre at Mall of the Emirates\, Level 2\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230519T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T142111Z
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SUMMARY:Evolutions in Collecting Art: Practices and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with attorney Vanja Mégevand\, founder of AI-based legal tech company Lawrence Legal\, discussing the changing landscape of art collecting and the challenges and practices that collectors and patrons face in their interactions with artists\, galleries\, and institutions. Expect some valuable insights into the world of art law and tax advisory services. \nMay 19th 7:00 pm Firetti Contemporary. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Vanja Mégevand and gain. \nFree but preregister
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/evolutions-in-collecting-art-practices-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Legal,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230518T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230518T230000
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SUMMARY:Paul Elia & Dave Merheje: Lowkey Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Raunchy humour and no filters from the Iraqi-American Paul Elia and Canadian Dave Merheje: definitely not suitable for children – “nothing is off limits”. This is a Dubai Comedy Festival Show.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/paul-elia-dave-merheje-lowkey-comedy/
LOCATION:Theatre at Mall of the Emirates\, Level 2\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230518T210000
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SUMMARY:Lloyd Griffith
DESCRIPTION:Originally trained as a classical choral singer\, Griffith is a working-class comedian\, actor and choirboy from Grimsby (he was a presenter on Sky Sports show Soccer AM until the end of the 2018–19 season). A stand-up favourite\, he has toured with Rob Beckett and Jack Whitehall. He’s good. \nThis is a Dubai Comedy Festival Show.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/lloyd-griffith/
LOCATION:Bla Bla Dubai\, The Beach\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T150112Z
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SUMMARY:SYNTHESIS: 2023 MFA Graduate Show
DESCRIPTION:Marking the second year of collaboration between 421 and NYUAD\, the exhibition showcases the research and experimentation of the inaugural cohort of students completing the two-year Master of Fine Arts in Art and Media at NYUAD: \n\nFor Elizabeth Dorazio\, nature is the central subject in the Cosmic Forest in which she questions transforming matter that is random\, unpredictable and in constant movement through drawing\, a cornerstone of her practice.\nIn I Would Tread Lightly\, Liane Al Ghusain presents artworks related to being a Palestinian in the diaspora\, which include geometric embroidery\, serial sculptures\, non-narrative videos\, and performances for processing emotional trauma\, both individually and collectively.\nFor Mapscapes Majd Alloush examines the intersection of art and technology\, exploring the transformation of pixels into tangible objects through printmaking\, moving image\, and digital fabrication with the aim of documenting the often-overlooked urban and absurd landscapes that exist all around us.\nWorking with textiles\, Mahra AlFalahi’s Folded Stories (above) is rooted in exploring the effect of memories of storytelling drawn from her own childhood in which she highlights societal norms and expectations that are nurtured through such narratives.\nFabiola Chiminazzo’s work investigates our society’s excess imagery using archival images from photos\, books\, prints and museum catalogs as a critical tool to propose thinking with and through images in her Encounter Museum.\n\nTo 25 August.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/synthesis-2023-mfa-graduate-show/
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
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SUMMARY:Nasir Nasrallah: Poetic of Machines
DESCRIPTION:Nasrallah’s solo show is a mythical exploration of the relationship between humans and machines. Through a collection of intricate drawings\, paintings\, publications\, textiles\, and installations\, the UAE-based artist takes us on a journey into a world of mechanical creatures that exist in an unknown space and time\, and is inspired by early Islamic inventions and experiments. \nThe drawings and paintings are detailed\, depicting a variety of unique robotic figures. They are often presented in groups\, suggesting a kind of community or society of machines. The exhibition acts as a stage or a set where an unscripted narrative plays out\, examining how this community of machines converses\, communicates\, and interacts\, exploring the potential for life in the so-called non-living and vice versa. The work invites us to consider the impact of machines on our daily lives and our ever-evolving relationship with these mechanical beings. \nNasrallah’s depictions of machines are not merely mechanical; rather\, he imbues them with personalities\, emotions\, and even a sense of humor. These elements create a sense of familiarity and intimacy\, inviting visitors into the artist’s personal world. \nNasrallah is a recipient of the 2023 cycle of the 421 Artistic Development Program\, of which this exhibition forms a part. \nTo 27 August.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nasir-nasrallah-poetic-of-machines/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T230000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Frost’s Improv All Stars
DESCRIPTION:Top-quality improv from a British troupe of regulars (Stephen Frost\, Steve Steen\, Andy Smart\, and Ian Coppinger) with no script and not the faintest idea of what will happen. They’re very\, very good; this show is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/stephen-frosts-improv-all-stars/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T154416
CREATED:20230405T125635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T125635Z
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SUMMARY:Jim Jefferies: Give ‘Em What They Want
DESCRIPTION:The Australian stand-up is stopping off at the Dubai Comedy Festival as part of a world tour. He’s brash and confrontational\, but able to charm and offend in equal measure; and he’s a really good storyteller …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jim-jefferies-give-em-what-they-want/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T154416
CREATED:20230515T095029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T095029Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION:Ten actors converge for a night of scenes\, songs and games based on audience suggestions. After each round you score the players on a scale of 1 to 5\, and the one with the lowest score is eliminated. Eventually only one remains\, to be crowned the Maestro. “Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and hilarious” says the promo\, and you couldn’t argue with that. As with all Courtyard improv evenings it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website); and it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T112716Z
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SUMMARY:Joanne McNally & Vogue Williams: My Therapist Ghosted Me
DESCRIPTION:Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally have been running their weekly chat for 150+ podcast episodes now; My Therapist Ghosted Me is the result of Joanne’s therapist doing just that – ignoring her calls\, refusing to answer the door at the clinic\, declining to speak to her after she’d tracked him down at Enfield crematorium as he scattered his Aunt’s ashes … The show version invites listeners into a funny\, candid dissection of the pair’s unique and often never-before-heard issues: expect unqualified\, unsubstantiated but upfront and honest advice on the problems their therapists couldn’t quite handle. \nThis show is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joanne-mcnally-vogue-williams-my-therapist-ghosted-me/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T154416
CREATED:20230405T130740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T131029Z
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SUMMARY:Rafi Bastos: Unfamiliar Territory
DESCRIPTION:A 6’7” tall Brazilian “with an accent like Dracula’s”\, Rafi Bastos was one of the first to pioneer the art of stand-up in Brazil. He’s particularly good at quick-witted observational humour; this show (in English) is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rafi-bastos-unfamiliar-territory/
LOCATION:Theatre at Mall of the Emirates\, Level 2\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
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SUMMARY:Nostalgia: Annual CFAD Faculty Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This year’s University of Sharjah annual CFAD faculty and alums exhibition features works by Ahed Al Kathiri\, Brian Gonzales\, Hala El Abora\, Kawthar Alshurafa\, Lina Elmalik\, Muatasim Alkubaisy\, Mohamed Yousef Alhammadi\, Nada Abdallah\, Nourbanu Hijazi\, Thaier Helal\, Tor Seidel\, and Unaiza Ismail. To 17 June.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nostalgia-annual-cfad-faculty-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ayyam Gallery\, B11\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Monika Grabuschnigg & Nour Malas: Four AM
DESCRIPTION:A two-person show for the summer\, cleverly pivoted on that terrible time to be awake – too early to get up\, too late to get back to deep sleep … Says the gallery’s essay: “Grabuschnigg and Malas don’t just share a set of preset personal responses that can be turned on and off at will. Their approaches didn’t come about by pure coincidence or magic. Rather\, it all comes from inside them\, indexed to all sorts of other impulses that we all see and feel even if we don’t respond to them like this or make art ourselves: monsters in the ultra-early morning\, the shuddering moment between tearful gasps\, the time spent waiting unredeemed for dawn\, deafened by the birds as the sun rears its merciless head. \nMonika Grabuschnigg’s sculptures and installations feature ceramic casts of everyday utensils\, functional artefacts suggesting deep melancholy and loneliness. They are complemented by drawings of hanging floral arrangements with lush satin bows\, the atmosphere of the memento mori … \nThe paintings of Nour Malas take as their subject the space between the two completely opposing emotional states – grief and celebration. “These puzzling emotional landscapes are maps of placelessness\, orders of nonlinearity\, full registers of the abundance of loss …” \nTo 31 August. \nAbove: Monika Grabuschnigg\, Single Fridge (Softly Numb) (2023)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/monika-grabuschnigg-nour-malas-four-am/
LOCATION:CARBON 12\, 17th Street\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230516T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T154416
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T144045Z
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SUMMARY:Fridge Concert Series 40: Eirini / Jay Abo
DESCRIPTION:For the 40th Fridge Concert Series\, the Fridge’s people have paired new acts with alumni of past concert series for one-off guest collaborations – “merging voices\, genres and artistic styles to create memorable music moments”. This gig pairs highly-rated and much-tipped pop/RnB songstress Eirini (who has a great singing voice) with the rather more soulful Jay Abo from season 33.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fridge-concert-series-40-eirini-jay-abo/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230516T220000
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CREATED:20230331T113003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T113319Z
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Carr
DESCRIPTION:The marmite comedian is back in town with a brand-new show that contains jokes about all kind of terrible things: “but they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things … Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo”. So you’ve been warned … This show is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jimmy-carr-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230516T213000
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SUMMARY:V4texx: Late Night Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Dubai-based four-piece comes highly recommended\, not least by a stonking residency at the Palazzo Versace and a brilliantly versatile repertoire that crosses from jazz to electronica. This is at ToDA\, so expect cutting-edge 36o° visuals … (Don’t be fooled by the name\, the set should be over by 9.30pm.) \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/late-night-jam/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230515T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230515T230000
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SUMMARY:Atsuko\, Beth\, and Rachel
DESCRIPTION:They are three of the best female American standups around at the moment – Atsuko Okatsuka\, Beth Stelling\, and Rachel Feinstein. LA-based Atsuko Okatsuka was named one of Variety‘s Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2022; born in Taiwan to Japanese and Taiwanese parents\, she moved to the States at age 10 and lived undocumented for seven years. That informs a lot of her comedy\, but it’s not at all heavy – she notably performed a stand-up set in Pasadena during an earthquake in 2019 and was commended for keeping the show going and the audience calm while the quake went on. \nRachel Feinsten\, another of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2022 and another finalist on Season 7 of Last Comic Standing\, is good at European-style racy comedy. She played herself as a comedian in the underrated 2015 Stephan Littger feature film Her Composition and has also appeared in Crashing. \nBeth Stelling\, once from Chicago but also from LA now\, has performed in the Netflix series The Standups and served as a writer for the hit HBO TV series Crashing. Stelling has released two comedy albums and was one of the finalists on Season 7 of Last Comic Standing. All three of these acts are good\, but Stelling probably gets magpie’s vote: she’s sharp\, even when she’s expounding the differences between men and women: you haven’t heard her take on what you might assume to be a somewhat hackneyed trope … \nThe show is hosted by NeNe Leakes\, actress\, presenter\, businesswoman\, author\, fashion designer and American TV personality (Real Housewives of Atlanta). \nThis show is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/atsuko-beth-and-rachel/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Dara Ó Briain: So … Where Were We?
DESCRIPTION:The generally excellent comedian (and writer\, amateur astronomer\, astrophotographer) is back on tour\, and this gig falls right in the middle of another massive stint on the road. Apparently though he likes touring\, and he enjoys appearing in front of a new crowd every couple of days; certainly his last tour (180 shows!) never showed any signs of flagging. \nHe’s known for hosting TV shows like Mock The Week (for 17 years!) but he’s also good on quirky travel (Three Men in a Boat\, Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure) and is brilliant at the accessible-science stuff (Dara Ó Briain ‘s Science Club\, Stargazing Live\, Dara Ó Briain Meets Stephen Hawking – yes\, really). But he also delivers a good fast-paced standup show\, full of sharp wit\, acute observation\, and a mix of stories and one-liners\, characteristically tripping over his words by talking too quickly “because he’s so giddy to be back in front of a crowd”. If you’re lucky there may be a bit of politics on the side (but never too much). \n“One of the most dependably entertaining stand-up comics in the land” said The Times; “O Briain has a laser eye for the absurd and the spurious” said The Guardian. This show\, part of the Dubai Comedy Festival\, is highly recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dara-o-briain-so-where-were-we/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Alena Lavdovskaya
DESCRIPTION:Fashion illustrator (and the founder of Russia’s first illustration and art-content agency for the fashion industry) Alena Lavdovskaya is the latest Artist in Residence at ME Dubai. This exhibition showcases her 20 years in the industry\, with Alena illustrations\, a live drawing performance and a fashion illustration workshop\, and “intimate lectures”. \nTo 10 June.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/alena-lavdovskaya/
LOCATION:ME by Meliá\, The Opus by Omniyat\, Al Amal Street\, Business Bay\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Illustration
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230514T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230514T213000
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SUMMARY:Danú presents: The Dictator
DESCRIPTION:A second performance for this interpretation in English of a timely absurdist tale by the late Lebanese playwright Issam Mahfouz. Set in a claustrophobic  fictional world\, it tells the story of a tyrant (the General\, played by Aida Laubach) whose grandiose delusions include believing herself to be the saviour of all humanity.  \nThe first half is close to slapstick comedy\, but after the interval it shifts gears to plummet into darkness and existential angst leading to a climactic ending. The play focuses on the General’s existence and power in tandem with her idiot-savant servant Saadoun (Carine Bouery). Saadoun\, however\,  proves to be quite the enigma with a fascinating rising and falling power dynamic between both as the play progresses.  \nThe play has been described as an absurd masterpiece\, a minimalist mixture of Ionesco and Beckett\, a tale of delusion and depravity with fierce and hilarious jabs at despotism and existence. It’s usually cast with two men\, so women in the roles should add a neat twist … \nThe play is directed by Padraig Downey for Danú Theatre. It’s free\, but pre-registration is recommended since the first-come-first-served basis means a seat cannot be guaranteed …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-dictator-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230514T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230514T213000
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SUMMARY:Music from the Alps: Swiss Classical Maestros
DESCRIPTION:An evening of top quality chamber music\, presented by SAMIT Event Group as part of the VIP Classical initiative. Violinist Maria Solozobova and pianist Christophe Berruex celebrate the best of the repertoire for their two instruments. The tickets are pricey enough\, but you can also include a post-show dinner in Dubai Opera’s Belcanto restaurant for a bargain AED 950 pp. \nProgramme: \n\nCésar Franck: Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano\nCamille Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso\nLudwig van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No.8 in G major\nEdvard Grieg: Violin Sonata No.3 in C minor
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/music-from-the-alps-swiss-classical-maestros/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Chamber concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230514T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T154416
CREATED:20230405T130403Z
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SUMMARY:Zakir Khan
DESCRIPTION:The Indian comedian and actor is known for his “uniquely Indian” style of comedy\, riffing on the emotions that are common to every Indian household. \nThis Hindi language show is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival. A second show is scheduled for 7pm\, but when we checked it was sold out: there may be returns\, of course.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/zakir-khan/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230514T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230515T190000
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SUMMARY:Culture Bus: Maraya Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:The excellent 421 Culture Bus is visiting Sharjah for the Maraya’s current exhibitions (3-4pm) and a guided tour of Al Noor Island (4.15-5pm). There’ll be plenty of time for a pre-gallery lunch at Al Qasba (not included in the bus ticket price). \nGet there 10 minutes before departure to ensure the bus leaves on time.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/culture-bus-maraya-arts-centre-2/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Tour/Visit
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SUMMARY:Almost\, Maine
DESCRIPTION:Two final performance for H72’s production of John Cariani’s play\, made up of a series of interconnected vignettes that explore love and loss in a remote\, mythical New England town called Almost. It’s a charming exploration of love’s many facets\, filled with wit\, warmth\, and unexpected surprises; Gautam Goenka directs. \nThere are performances at 2.30 and 7.30pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/almost-maine-3/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230513T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230513T220000
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SUMMARY:Stuart Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Top South African comedy from a standup who claims more than 25 years in the business (including seven as host of a hit SABC travel show). He was a founding member of the influential Cape Comedy Collective in 1999\, but since then he has performed to critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, the Berlin International Comedy Festival\, New Zealand International Comedy Festival and the Montreux Comedy Festival. \nThis is a Dubai Comedy Festival show.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/stuart-taylor/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230513T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230513T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T073759Z
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SUMMARY:Danú presents: The Dictator
DESCRIPTION:The Dictator is an interpretation in English of the play by the late\, great Lebanese playwright Issam Mahfouz. This timely absurdist tale\, set in a claustrophobic  fictional world\, tells the story of a tyrant (the General\, played by Aida Laubach) whose grandiose delusions include believing herself to be the saviour of all humanity.  \nThe first half is close to slapstick comedy\, but after the interval it shifts gears to plummet into darkness and existential angst leading to a climactic ending. The play focuses on the General’s existence and power in tandem with her idiot-savant servant Saadoun (Carine Bouery). Saadoun\, however\,  proves to be quite the enigma with a fascinating rising and falling power dynamic between both as the play progresses.  \nThe play has been described as an absurd masterpiece\, a minimalist mixture of Ionesco and Beckett\, a tale of delusion and depravity with fierce and hilarious jabs at despotism and existence.  \nThe play is directed by Padraig Downey for the multi award-winning Danú Theatre\, who did it with a male cast for four nights back in January. In fact it’s usually cast with two men\, so women in the roles should add a neat alternative perspective … \nIt’s free\, but pre-registration is recommended since the first-come-first-served basis means a seat cannot be guaranteed …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-dictator/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230513T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230513T213000
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SUMMARY:Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow: dir Philippa Bateman (2022)
DESCRIPTION:This Australian documentary explores the personal relationship and musical partnership of First Nations singer-songwriters Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter as they rehearse and perform for the 2004 premiere of Kura Tungar—Songs from the River\, presented in collaboration with Paul Grabowsky and the 22-piece Australian Art Orchestra. In footage combining conversations\, practice sessions and the opening night performance with images of the Ngarrindjeri country in South Australia\, the film depicts artists at the peak of their powers\, recounting a moving story of loss\, love\, political struggle and the meaning of coming ‘home’. \nThis is a Sharjah Biennial 15 Film Programme screening.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wash-my-soul-in-the-rivers-flow-dir-philippa-bateman-2022/
LOCATION:Al Hamra Cinema\, Al Arouba Street\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Film
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