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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
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SUMMARY:Maitha Abdalla: Between Metamorphosis and Reality
DESCRIPTION:With a mix of painting and sculpture\, this solo exhibition by the Emirati artist explores folklore\, mythology\, psychology\, and social constructs that shift between abstraction and representation. Says the blurb: “The exhibition highlights the power of art to spark dialogue\, inspire self-reflection\, and strengthen cultural connections within the community … Infused with drama\, melancholy\, and introspection\, [Abdalla’s] compositions invite viewers into a world of shifting emotions and fragmented realities”. To 30 August.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/maitha-abdalla-between-metamorphosis-and-reality/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Hazem Harb: Not There\, Yet Felt
DESCRIPTION:Unlike earlier works that centred around collective narratives\, this new body of work from Hazem Harb is highly personal and intimate; it aims to draw the viewer into Harb’s own lived environment\, reflecting his sense of disembodiment\, a feeling of being simultaneously connected to and distanced from his home. ‘Peeling’ is a central metaphor to reveal layered memories and histories embedded within the walls of Harb’s Gaza home; through evocative collage\, neon installation\, and a poignant self-portrait\, the artist raises themes of displacement\, memory\, and our emotional and physical connections to home.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-hazem-harb-not-there-yet-felt/
LOCATION:Tabari Artspace\, Gate Village Level 2\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Huda Lutfi: Unraveling
DESCRIPTION:Huda Lutfi’s fourth solo exhibition at the gallery includes works from three recent series – When Dreams Call for Silence (2019)\, Our Black Thread (2020–2021)\, and Healing Devices (2020–ongoing) It also includes a selection of previously unshown miniature collages\, offering insight into Lutfi’s artistic experimentations that culminated in these sculptural abstractions\, along with a new video work\, The Seven-legged Demon of the Night (2025)\, made in memory of Lutfi’s mother\, whose lifelong work as a seamstress inspired the artist’s practice centred on thread and fabric.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-huda-lutfi-unraveling/
LOCATION:The Third Line\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250525T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250525T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250520T153716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T153716Z
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SUMMARY:Bagjan Oktyabr: Soul Therapy
DESCRIPTION:The noted Kazakhstan / Turkish cellist performs his well-known and much loved ‘Soul Therapy; programme\, accompanied by a chamber orchestra  – music from famous Turkish movies and TV series\, folk songs\, romantic ballads\, classics\, and “simply soulful works that are close to your heart … The name of the concert speaks for itself”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bagjan-oktyabr-soul-therapy/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250525T214000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250429T154041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T154041Z
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SUMMARY:Zodi et Téhu – Frères du Désert: dir Alain Berberian (1993)
DESCRIPTION:A tale of courage\, friendship\, and adventure for all ages. Zodi\, a 12-year-old nomad\, discovers an orphaned baby camel in the desert. He names it Téhu and forms a deep bond with the animal. He dreams of entering Téhu in the world’s biggest camel race\, in Abu Dhabi\, but first he has to evade the poachers … \nIn French with English subtitles. AED 35 is the non-members price; AF members pay AED 25.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/zodi-et-tehu-freres-du-desert-dir-alain-berberian-1993/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250525T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
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-2/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250506T092638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T092638Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE A Room of One’s Own
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Duygu Demir\, NYUAD assistant professor of Art History and curator at the Art Gallery\, this exhibition features new work by current MFA students Maha Alasaker\, Yuehan Dai\, Nour Elbery\, Almaha Jaralla\, Tooba Shaikh\, and Shaima Shamsi that has been developed over the past year. A Room of One’s Own invites viewers to consider the possibilities that emerge when artists are given the freedom to create; the exhibition borrows its title from Virginia Woolf’s 1929 essay\, which argued that creative work requires both physical space and material support; the works on show reflect on personal and shared histories\, examining themes such as colonialism\, displacement\, systems of power\, environmental transformation\, and the boundaries\, mental and physical\, that define experience.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-a-room-of-ones-own/
LOCATION:NYUAD Project Space\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250318T101341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T102029Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Habuba Farah: Beams of Light
DESCRIPTION:A selection of works from the 1970s to the present by the noted Lebanese-Brazilian artist\, including oils on canvas\, gouache on paper\, and pencil drawings. A highlight is her exploration of ‘neutral gray’ or coloured gray\, achieved by blending primary colours with their complementary counterparts in geometric compositions that often resemble beams of light. \nDespite facing health challenges and well into her 90s\, Farah remains devoted to her practice. “My body may be fragile\, but my mind is a whirlwind. I continue to create and reinvent myself\, using collages and drawings as new ways to express my vision”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-habuba-farah-beams-of-light/
LOCATION:Artbooth Gallery\, Centro Capital Center\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.4176064;54.4408235
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250520T142925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T142925Z
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SUMMARY:Dubomedy's Comedy Mix Tape
DESCRIPTION:Dubomedy’s improv evening is back with graduates of Dubomedy’s workshops plus special guests – a total of 22 comedians on stage across two shows\, apparently – in “a hilarious mash-up of stand-up and improv”. This is a double-header\, with shows at 6pm and 8.30pm; they’re free (with a minimum spend of one drink or one food item) but these shows fill up fast\, so RSVP to get a seat. Note that you’ll to book each show separately.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubomedys-comedy-mix-tape/
LOCATION:Paramount Hotel Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Business Bay\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
GEO:25.1906608;55.2632121
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paramount Hotel Midtown Al Mustaqbal Street Business Bay Dubai;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Al Mustaqbal Street\, Business Bay:geo:55.2632121,25.1906608
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250513T125241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125241Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The final stop for this month’s Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nAaron Butler engaging Belfast-born stand-up known for his high spirited stage presence \nJustin Panks observational comic with a genius for approaching seemingly everyday subjects from extraordinary angles. \nRoxy Yekta UK-born Iranian comedian with witty crowd work and observational humour \nViswajit Dilip Dubai-based Indian comic\, a former Merchant Navy officer (container ships) whose comedy is inspired by his life at sea\, personal experiences\, and the quirks of living in Dubai \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-45/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1124317;55.138978
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250326T173955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174007Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Mayar Obeido: Ever in Reform
DESCRIPTION:While his previous work was embedded with themes of time\, context\, and the mutual influence of elements\, Fann À Porter’s second solo exhibition for Syrian artist Mayar Obeido introduces a focus towards place\, location\, and grounding. The artist navigates a state of shifting environments and fragmentation\, where borders and limits are suddenly flexible\, reflecting the inherent tension between stability and transformation.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-mayar-obeido-ever-in-reform/
LOCATION:Fann à Porter\, The Workshop\, Villa 45\, St. 23b\, off Al Wasl Road (opposite Box Park)\, Jumeirah 2\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1966736;55.2461631
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250515T092406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T083032Z
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SUMMARY:MyLysses
DESCRIPTION:How do contemporary artists grapple with the shifting role of text\, literature and knowledge in an age of AI? This group exhibition curated by Tor Seidel tries to answer that question. As Seidel puts it\, “Has access to texts and images become so easy that we must ask ourselves what we still read\, write\, and know? What influence do these texts written by AI agents have on visual productions\, and how enduringly do they shape what was once conceived of as collective memory? … In this exhibition\, we have invited artists whose works engage with classical literature\, examine scientific imagery within the context of its interpretation\, engage in\nconversations with AI identities\, or consider machine sounds as creators of independent poetics”. \nThe artists: \nAbdulghani Alanahawi\nBrian Gonzales\nBao Li\nMarcel Buehler\nDaniela Friebel\nMutasim Al Kubaisi\nJens Lystraeten\nChristiana De Marchi\nUnaiza Ismail\nIsaac Sullivan\nTor Seidel\nCharlie Koolhaas\nShahad Mohamed AlBlooshi  \nTo 30 June.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mylysses/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T152350Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Maryam Hoseini: Swells
DESCRIPTION:The second solo exhibition at this gallery for the Iran-born\, NY-based artist features new paintings that revels in transplanting elements within themselves. Hoseini says “the figures have moved from architecture to landscape”; so the flat figure expands and multiplies in rounded limb\, breast\, buttock\, organ\, and thigh … Ground\, now rectangular\, sometimes rounded\, is repossessed by this swell. It grows as if vegetal. Devouring itself\, boring into the wood panel’s visible\, soaked\, grain like a termite\, the figure makes of such pictorial amplification a carnal feast …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-maryam-hoseini-swells/
LOCATION:Green Art Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250403T143435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T143435Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons: I Am Soil. My Tears Are Water
DESCRIPTION:Efie Gallery is opening its new space in Alserkal Avenue with Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons’ debut solo exhibition in the Middle East. The exhibiiton\, curated by Faridah Folawiyo\, explores diaspora and interconnectedness through the flora and fauna of Latin America\, the Middle East\, and Africa; hibiscus\, sugarcane\, and guava leaves – all plants rich in cultural significance – appear across painting\, sculpture\, and an immersive installation created in collaboration with musician Kamaal Malak.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-maria-magdalena-campos-pons-i-am-soil-my-tears-are-water/
LOCATION:Efiɛ Gallery\, 2 Al Khayat Art Avenue\, First Al Khail Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T102317Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Elias Sime: Through the Window
DESCRIPTION:The first solo exhibition in the Middle East for the Addis Ababa artist showcases Sime’s distinctive practice of transforming colourful wires\, circuit boards\, and electronic components into intricate\, layered compositions that blur the boundaries between technology\, nature\, and abstraction. \nThe title ‘Through The Window’ speaks to both literal and metaphorical apertures that frame perception\, whether through architecture or digital screens. His layered\, textured surfaces recall aerial landscapes\, circuit pathways\, and organic topographies\, offering a meditation on interconnectedness and the materials that shape our digital world.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-elias-sime-through-the-window/
LOCATION:Lawrie Shabibi\, Unit 21\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T162411Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The final performances of MTDXB’s production of the musical classic\, with a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band. There are shows at 2.30pm and 7.30pm; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls-5/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.0472882;55.1900227
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250520T150919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T152837Z
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:The final performances of this ballet reinterpretation of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana by the Ballet of the Slovene National Theatre Maribor\, with choreography by Edward Clug The original is of course a 20th-century choral classic that draws inspiration from medieval verse and taps into timeless human themes of hope\, love\, and destiny; Clug has sought to highlight this\, especially finding what he describes as “parallelism between the cycles of nature\, especially during the spring awakening of nature\, and human life and lust …”. There are performances at 5pm and 8pm\, and you can get tickets at half price if you use promocode BALLET50 when checking out.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carmina-burana-3/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154020Z
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The third performance for this four-day run of the West End hit – all 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are shows at 2pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-4/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T220000
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:The noted choreographer Edward Clug has managed a powerful and poignant reinterpretation of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana for this production by the Ballet of the Slovene National Theatre Maribor\, which has received generally enthusiastic reviews en route to Dubai . \nThe original is of course a 20th-century choral classic that draws inspiration from medieval verse and taps into timeless human themes of hope\, love\, and destiny; Clug has sought to highlight this\, especially finding what he describes as “parallelism between the cycles of nature\, especially during the spring awakening of nature\, and human life and lust … It is the awakening of lust in the young body\, which longs for the forbidden and unattainable (fruit)\, that represents the movement tension of the journey through twenty-four ‘songs’. \n“The shape that spontaneously emerged was a circle that coincided with the circle of fortune from the first song of O Fortuna and was created by thirty dancers\, each of whom aspired to the core of this perfect natural form. The narrower the circle\, the more tension and force permeates its core.” \nThis is Dubai Opera’s last ballet of the season\, and you can get tickets at half price if you use promocode BALLET50 when checking out. There are further shows tomorrow (24 May) at 5pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carmina-burana-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250428T094544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T094544Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:A new Courtyard Playhouse community theatre night\, described as “a celebration of creativity and experimentation” with community members and in-house performers taking the stage to try out fresh ideas and showcase their talents. The first half features performances from the community\, offering a platform for new and seasoned performers alike to experiment; Act Two shines the spotlight on our in-house performers\, who will take this opportunity to present new improv material and hone their craft. As usual it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website) – it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/friday-night-spotlight/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T214500
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250415T153951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153951Z
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The third performance for this four-day run of the West End hit – all 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are further shows at 2pm and 8pm on 24 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-3/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250513T124541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125154Z
UID:10012044-1748030400-1748035800@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nAaron Butler engaging Belfast-born stand-up known for his high spirited stage presence \nJustin Panks observational comic with a genius for approaching seemingly everyday subjects from extraordinary angles. \nRoxy Yekta UK-born Iranian comedian with witty crowd work and observational humour \nViswajit Dilip Dubai-based Indian comic\, a former Merchant Navy officer (container ships) whose comedy is inspired by his life at sea\, personal experiences\, and the quirks of living in Dubai \nThe final gig is tomorrow (24 May) at Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-44/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0593526;55.2214882
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250520T162330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T162330Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The third performance of MTDXB’s production of the musical classic\, with a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band. There are further performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on 24 May; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls-4/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.0472882;55.1900227
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250414T084402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T084402Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCEa radical intimacy of hanging out
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition featuring Emirati artists Asma Khoory\, Taqwa Alnaqbi\, and Sultan Al Remeithi\, curated by Salem AlSuwaidi. “In a world rushing forward\, the exhibition invites you to linger—where ‘killing time’ becomes a quiet\, radical act of care\, presence\, and shared stillness … Wander through gestures both tender and rebellious\, where hanging out becomes a language of connection\, memory\, and meaning.”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chancea-radical-intimacy-of-hanging-out/
LOCATION:Aisha Alabbar Gallery\, Warehouse C19\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1196663;55.217749
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250218T165628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T165628Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Michael Sailstorfer: Air Electric
DESCRIPTION:Sailstorfer’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery brings together three series of works that explore one of the artist’s signature themes: energy. He reflects on energy in its various forms – as a source\, as storage\, as a transmitter\, as working material – in short\, as fuel for life. \nThe sculptural series C-Batterie plays with notions of classical sculpture such as eternity\, uniqueness and preconceived values. At first glance\, the five bronze casts on white pedestals seem to fulfil these ideas: but is this really the case? Referencing Joseph Beuys’ Capri-Batterie (1985)\, Sailstorfer creates wax models of the original Capri battery\, places them in beehives\, leaves the bees to work on them for a few months\, and then removes the moulds to cast bronzes from them. The results feels as if nature has taken over\, destabilising and questioning the so-called balance while capturing the transience and the creative energy of the moment. \nAnother set of casts made from ordinary lightbulbs\, using the same process\, are suspended from the ceiling with reference to their original function. \nSailstorfer’s latest series – Air Electric\, from which the exhibition takes its title – turns electricity into his painting medium. A power supply unit provides a constant flow of direct current that ‘paints’ silver on to copper mesh; the result is an abstract\, electric landscape of pale blue cloud formations against a golden sky. Occasionally\, certain\nshapes can be made out through the web of clouds\, but the interpretation of the work is ultimately left to\nthe viewer. \nThe final work in the exhibition is an addition to Sailstorfer’s Tank series (2020 on). Tank 11 (2024\, above) consists of an empty Audi fuel tank\, deprived of its original function and context; the tank takes on anthropomorphic features\, reminiscent of oceanic masks from a bygone era. The sound of breathing fills the last part of the room\, reminding us that energy in any given form is always fuel for life.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-michael-sailstorfer-air-electric/
LOCATION:Carbon 12\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T214500
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250415T153906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153906Z
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The second performance for this four-day run of the West End hit – all 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are further shows on 23 and 24 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-2/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250513T125839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125854Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The Abu Dhabi stop on this month’s Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nAaron Butler engaging Belfast-born stand-up known for his high spirited stage presence \nJustin Panks observational comic with a genius for approaching seemingly everyday subjects from extraordinary angles. \nRoxy Yekta UK-born Iranian comedian with witty crowd work and observational humour \nViswajit Dilip Dubai-based Indian comic\, a former Merchant Navy officer (container ships) whose comedy is inspired by his life at sea\, personal experiences\, and the quirks of living in Dubai \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n23 May Radisson DAMAC Hills\n24 May Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-42/
LOCATION:Aura Skypool\, Palm Tower 50th floor\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1137853;55.1399566
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250520T162243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T162243Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The second performance of MTDXB’s production of the musical classic\, with a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band. There are further performances at 7.30pm on 23 and 24 May\, with a 2.30pm matinée on 24 May too; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls-3/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.0472882;55.1900227
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250506T140832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T140849Z
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SUMMARY:Carnage: Courtesies\, Goodwill\, and Other Hypocrisies
DESCRIPTION:This adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s Le Dieu du Carnage is described as a “compelling theatrical experience that delves into the fragile facade of civility”. The play follows two couples who meet to resolve a conflict between their children – but what begins as a polite discussion quickly descends into chaos. With biting dialogue and moments of raw emotion\, this adaptation reveals the deep-seated hypocrisies\, prejudices\, and tensions lurking beneath the surface of social norms … Presented with the Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi and Italian Theater & Culture Association\, the performance is in Italian with English subtitles
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carnage-courtesies-goodwill-and-other-hypocrisies/
LOCATION:Zayed Theatre\, SUAD Campus\, Hazza Bin Zayed St\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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GEO:24.4888048;54.4122507
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T132935
CREATED:20250618T103211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T103415Z
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Sisters: dir Kim Jee-woon (2003)
DESCRIPTION:After a stint in a mental hospital\, Korean teen Su-mi reunites with her beloved sister Su-yeon and they return to live at their family home. The girls’ father has remarried\, and the siblings are immediately resentful of his new wife. As the sisters try to resume their regular lives\, strange events plague the house\, leading to surprising revelations and a shocking conclusion … This beautifully shot psychological horror movie has a stunning soundtrack by Lee Byung-woo. \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-tale-of-two-sisters-dir-kim-jee-woon-2003/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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