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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
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SUMMARY:One Hundred Years of Painting: Arab Art from 1916 to 2017
DESCRIPTION:An explicitly-titled exhibition of 27 paintings selected from two Dubai collections\, those of the International House Group and Al Noon Residence; included are works by Farid Aouad\, Amine El Bacha\, Saliba Douaihy\, Farghali Abdel Hafez\, Faek Hassan\, Shaker Hassan\, Emanuel Guiragossian\, Saad El Khadem\, Michel El Mir\, Fateh Al Moudarres\, Abdel Kader Al-Rassam\, Georges Sabbagh\, Najat Makki\, Khaled Ben Slimane\, and Ali Hassan. To 13 October. \nAbove: Ali Hassan\, Untitled (detail)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/one-hundred-years-of-painting-arab-art-from-1916-to-2017/
LOCATION:Kutubna Cultural Center\, Madina Avenues 17\, Nadd Al Hamar\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240817T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240817T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
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SUMMARY:The Spot Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Spot camp is back with workshops\, games\, music (including an open mic)\, and a bunch of retail and F&B stalls. There’s lots for the kids (bubble machines\, face painting) and interactive art and live painting. Should be fun\, though maybe not for the whole six hours …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-spot-camp/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Family/kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240817T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240817T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240801T100045Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240817T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240817T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:A second night at the Mövenpick JBR for this month’s Laughter Factory tour: \nJohn Fothergill “Everything he says is funny … He looks like he was born onstage\, under a follow spot\, with a mic in his hand” said the Guardian  A real pro\, in the very best sense of the term \nNico Yearwood Caribbean flavoured comedy\, a real firecarcker \nMiqdaad Dohadwala One of the best standups on the Middle Eastern comedy circuit. Don’t sit in the front row unless you’re feeling brave. \nMore tour dates: \n22 Aug The Club\, Abu Dhabi (8pm)\n23 Aug Radisson Damac Hills\n24 Aug Vintage Grand (7pm)\n24 Aug Dukes the Palm \nStart time is 8.30pm except where noted. \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-19/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240818T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240813T134837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T134935Z
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SUMMARY:Wolfwalkers: dir Tomm Moore\, Ross Stewart (2020)
DESCRIPTION:An excellent Irish animation that combines history and myth in a compelling narrative that explores friendship and difference. A young apprentice hunter journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack and befriends Mebh\, a free-spirited girl who’s part of a mysterious tribe rumoured to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother\, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwakers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy … This is the film is the third and final instalment in co-director Tomm Moore’s Irish Folklore Trilogy\, following his previous films The Secret of Kells (2009) and Song of the Sea (2014) – both of which are also recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wolfwalkers-dir-tomm-moore-ross-stewart-2020/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240819T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240819T211500
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240813T140053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T141318Z
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SUMMARY:Thelma: dir Josh Margolin (2024)
DESCRIPTION:A poignant action-comedy featuring veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb in her first leading role and featuring the final performance of trailblazing blaxploitation legend Richard Roundtree. Squibb is Thelma Post\, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer and sets out to reclaim what was taken from her\, accompanied by an ageing friend (Roundtree) and his motorised scooter. The familiar tropes of the action genre are subverted in hilarious\, age-appropriate ways to tackle ageing with agency … An absolutely brilliant film; Cinema Space is to be commended for putting on this brand new release.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/thelma-dir-josh-margolin-2024/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240820T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240731T113932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T113932Z
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Musicians\, comedians and poets take to the stage for an evening of art and solidarity. Opens at 7pm for artisan stalls “and solidarity”.\n \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/for-the-love-of-palestine-2/
LOCATION:RAW Coffee Company\, 7A Street\, Al Quoz\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performance,Poetry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Through the Seasons with Eric Carle
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in the region\, the work of the noted illustrator and children’s book author (more than 70 titles to his name\, including of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar) is celebrated through Carle’s brilliant imagery of the seasons\, from hibernating bears in winter and hatching chicks in spring to colourful flowers in summer and ripe apple trees in the fall. Curated by Reem AlHashimi\, the show features original art – including Carle’s painted tissue-paper collages from nine classic picture books – as well as unpublished work.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/through-the-seasons-with-eric-carle-2/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240822T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240819T094742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T094742Z
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SUMMARY:The Mummy: dir Stephen Sommers (1999)
DESCRIPTION:Formulaic but neatly done. Adventurer Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) teams up with librarian Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) and a motley archaeological crew to conquer the vengeful reincarnation of Egyptian priest Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) for 124 minutes of non-stop action with some great visual effects.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-mummy-dir-stephen-sommers-1999/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240813T101950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T101950Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:An Abu Dhbai visit for this month’s Laughter Factory tour (looks like The Club will be a regular stop now): \nJohn Fothergill “Everything he says is funny … He looks like he was born onstage\, under a follow spot\, with a mic in his hand” said the Guardian  A real pro\, in the very best sense of the term \nNico Yearwood Caribbean flavoured comedy\, a real firecarcker \nMiqdaad Dohadwala One of the best standups on the Middle Eastern comedy circuit. Don’t sit in the front row unless you’re feeling brave. \nMore tour dates: \n23 Aug Radisson Damac Hills\n24 Aug Vintage Grand (7pm)\n24 Aug Dukes the Palm \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-20/
LOCATION:The Club\, Al Mina\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240823T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240822T151132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T151238Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nIt runs from 23 August to 8 September (two shows a day\, except for the opener) in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. \n23 August 6.30pm\n24 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n25 August 3pm and 6.30pm \n30 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240823T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240813T102140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T102140Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The last weekend for this month’s Laughter Factory tour (looks like one of the best). On the bill: \nJohn Fothergill “Everything he says is funny … He looks like he was born onstage\, under a follow spot\, with a mic in his hand” said the Guardian  A real pro\, in the very best sense of the term \nNico Yearwood Caribbean flavoured comedy\, a real firecarcker \nMiqdaad Dohadwala One of the best standups on the Middle Eastern comedy circuit. Don’t sit in the front row unless you’re feeling brave. \nTomorrow’s dates (yes\, two in one night): \n24 Aug Vintage Grand (7pm)\n24 Aug Dukes the Palm (8.30pm) \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-21/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240822T151353Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n25 August 3pm and 6.30pm \n30 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-2/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240824T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240813T102813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T102905Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Last date for this month’s Laughter Factory tour. On the bill: \nJohn Fothergill “Everything he says is funny … He looks like he was born onstage\, under a follow spot\, with a mic in his hand” said the Guardian  A real pro\, in the very best sense of the term \nNico Yearwood Caribbean flavoured comedy\, a real firecarcker \nMiqdaad Dohadwala One of the best standups on the Middle Eastern comedy circuit. Don’t sit in the front row unless you’re feeling brave. \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-22/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240416T094338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T094338Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Mona Ayyash: The Clock Doesn’t Care
DESCRIPTION:In her first solo exhibition\, Mona Ayyash presents a collaborative video piece with a group of actors\, dancers\, and performance artists\, focusing on small body movements. Selected through an open call\, the artist’s collaborators committed to a long-term creative process where they contributed to the work by filming themselves responding to movement prompts\, encouraging them to consider what ‘doing nothing’ looks like. The resulting work is a study of repetitive non-functional movements\, without purpose or productivity; it questions the tension between passing time and wasting time.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-mona-ayyash-the-clock-doesnt-care/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Video
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240416T095348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T095348Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE On a Timeline: 2024 MFA Graduate Show
DESCRIPTION:Marking the third year of collaboration and an expanded partnership between 421 Arts Campus and NYUAD\, the exhibition of work by students completing the two-year Master of Fine Arts in Art and Media at NYUAD showcases research and experimentation by the 2024 MFA cohort “who visualise questions and ideas in expansive ways that provide valuable insights into our contemporary global condition”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-on-a-timeline-2024-mfa-graduate-show/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Video
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240822T151423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T151423Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n30 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-3/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240723T103903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T103903Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Program: Spring 2024 Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Most exhibitions open with a bang and close with much less fanfare\, so 421 is to be commended for marking the end of its current shows – Mona Ayyash: The Clock Doesn’t Care and On a Timeline: 2024 MFA Graduate Show – with a programme featuring tours and workshops that give audiences a final chance to experience the exhibitions: \n\n2-5pm: Writing on Watching & Waiting – workshop by Mona Ayyash\n5-6pm: Full guided tour of both exhibitions\n6-8pm: “light dinner”\n\nMona Ayyash’s creative writing workshop mirrors the themes in her exhibition. Attendees are encouraged to observe\, contemplate\, and write as performers engage in a fictional narrative that questions the notion of wasting time\, waiting\, and doing nothing; as with a life drawing session\, participants engage in group discussions and collective creative writing while observing people. \nThe workshop is charged-for at AED 60 (book here) but the exhibition tours are free.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/closing-program-spring-2024-exhibitions/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Tour/Visit,Workshop
GEO:24.5224833;54.3877183
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240819T130736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T130758Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Music: dir Robert Wise (1965)
DESCRIPTION:One of the best loved films of its time\, this sumptuous adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway show gets renewed punch from a newly restored print of the film. Julie Andrews is of course Maria\, the spirited young governess for the seven unruly von Trapp children (and their father\, played against type by Christopher Plummer). The film deservedly won five Oscars\, including Best Picture\, Best Director and Best Original Music Score.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-sound-of-music-dir-robert-wise-1965/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240731T114449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T142114Z
UID:10010409-1724608800-1724614200@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Dubomedy's Stand-up Showcase 1
DESCRIPTION:Graduates of Dubomedy’s Summer Stand-up Intensive course take the stage to perform their best new material. Always good\, and always a chance to spot the next big standup star … It’s free\, though there’s a minimum order of one drink or food item; it fills up quickly\, so pre-registration is recommended. Note that there’s a second round at 8pm too.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubomedys-stand-up-showcase-2-1/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240822T140802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T141959Z
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SUMMARY:Dubomedy's Stand-up Showcase 2
DESCRIPTION:A second tranche of graduates of Dubomedy’s Summer Stand-up Intensive course take the stage to perform their best new material (the first group were on at 6pm). Always good\, and always a chance to spot the next big standup star … It’s free\, though there’s a minimum order of one drink or food item; it fills up quickly\, so pre-registration is recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dubomedys-stand-up-showcase-2-2/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1934471;55.2654437
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240826T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240826T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240819T125219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T125219Z
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SUMMARY:The Old Oak: dir Ken Loach (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes Ken Loach films can seem a bit of a constant battering of messages about social incohesion and unfairness. At their best\, though\, they are suffused with empathy and idealism along with the anger and the black-and-white morality; and The Old Oak is one of those. The Oak itself is a rundown pub\, metaphorically and actually the centre of passes for community in a cash-strapped corner of the north-east of England that has been suffering a slow\, painful decline since the coalmine closures of the 1980s. The arrival of a group of Syrian refugees provides a flashpoint for xenophobic tensions\, but The Old Oak’s landlord strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young female refugee. They find similarities in their situation and come up with a plan to bring the two traumatised communities together … There’s a plea for open-hearted compassion and a message of hope and solidarity in a film which starts so bleakly as a comment on modern Britain. As the Guardian put it\, “Ken Loach could hardly have delivered a more resonant\, timely or indeed angry swansong than this feature which takes up arms against the decay of national compassion and makes a statement of faith in compassion for the oppressed.”. Recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-old-oak-dir-ken-loach-2023/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240829T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240826T140549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T140549Z
UID:10010504-1724959800-1724967000@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Fugitive: dir Andrew Davis (1993)
DESCRIPTION:Harrison Ford is on top form as the Chicago surgeon framed for the murder of his wife who aims to prove his innocence by leading his pursuers (led by Tommy Lee Jones\, playing Tommy Lee Jones) to the man who actually committed the crime. The Cinema Space blurb calls it “a stellar showcase for Ford’s pathos\, physicality\, and intensity”; it’s also a breathless thriller with some brilliant action set pieces that transcends the original TV series by a country mile. Recommended\, especially in this newly restored print.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-fugitive-dir-andrew-davis-1993/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://magpie.ae/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/the-fugitive.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240822T151449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T151449Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-4/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240822T151531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T151531Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-5/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240831T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240831T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240814T103642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T105145Z
UID:10010433-1725134400-1725141600@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Tom Alban: Validation
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to see one of the rising stars of British stand-up before he really gets famous (he’s also an actor\, so he has two chances). Expect clever storytelling and relatable anecdotes\, infectious humour\, and really good crowd work … This is a version of a show he previewed at the Normal for Norfolk festival in July; it sold out\, and he was (by all accounts) excellent. The always reliable Imah Dumagay hosts\, the effervescent Arab-Irish comic Sahar Ali has the opening act.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/tom-alban-validation/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240831T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240831T221000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240801T094407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T094407Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Beethoven's Best Works
DESCRIPTION:A second candlelit performance this evening for pianist Aldo Dotto\, who did Chopin at 7pm. This programme of Beethoven favourites lasts around 65 minutes: \n♦ ‘Für Elise’ (Bagatelle no.25 in A minor)\n♦ Piano Sonata No.21 (Waldstein) – 1st movement\n♦ Piano Sonata op. 27 No.2 (Moonlight) – 1st\, 2nd and 3rd movements\n♦ Piano Sonata op.13 ‘Pathetique’ – 1st\, 2nd and 3rd movements\n♦ Symphony No.5 (transcr. Liszt) \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-beethovens-best-works-6/
LOCATION:Emirates Palace\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Recital
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://magpie.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Candlelight-Concert-Image-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240125T094758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T094758Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Hussein Sharif: Re-framing Reality
DESCRIPTION:A major survey of four decades of the artist’s work across painting\, drawing\, collage and sculpture that should further demonstrate why Sharif – one of ‘the five’ – is such an important figure in the development of UAE postmodernism. The show\, curated by Aysha Al Hemeiri and Zuhoor Al Sayegh\, extends to the surrounding site of Cultural Foundation\, featuring different installations that encourage the audience to interact with the work. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-hussein-sharif-re-framing-reality/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240125T095204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T095204Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Native: Plants in the UAE
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition that showcases the UAE’s native flora\, exploring the life conditions of plants indigenous to the country’s landscape and examining how the surrounding atmosphere both affects their growth and results in unique variations of colour\, texture\, size and behaviour. Each specimen holds a story of adaptation and survival\, told through a curated collection of art installations and informative exhibits that shed light on the ecological significance of these plants and trees. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-native-plants-in-the-uae/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.4856096;54.357172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20260417T112333
CREATED:20240221T141342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T141342Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Hussein Sharif: Re-framing Reality
DESCRIPTION:The Culture Foundation’s big summer show is a major survey of four decades of work showcasing the multidisciplinary practice across painting\, drawing\, collage and sculpture of an artist acknoweldged as one of the UAE’s key postmodernists (he was one of the Five founders of contemporary art in the Emirates\, including his brother Hassan\, Abdullah Al Saadi\, Mohammed Kazem and Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim). \nHussein Sharif worked with various mediums to respond to his surrounding environment and current realties and used recycled materials extensively as a way of processing the seismic changes of UAE society. This new show\, curated by Aysha Al Hemeiri and Zuhoor Al Sayegh\, features installations that encourage the audience to interact with the work.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-hussein-sharif-re-framing-reality-2/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.4856096;54.357172
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